Thief River Falls, MN town hall & government
Thief River Falls spent $33.3 million in the year to December 31, 2023, about $3,838 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Thief River Falls's government.
Where Thief River Falls's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Utility sales 72%
- From the state 10%
- Property taxes 9%
- Fees & charges 4%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- From the federal government 1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for Thief River Falls
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Thief River Falls School District
Thief River Falls's K–12 school district, shared with Agder, Bray, Norden, North, Numedal and River Falls. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Minnesota districts overall: 30% local, 62% state, 8% federal
- Local 25%
- State 67%
- Federal 8%
Of the $13,533 per pupil, $8,299 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Thief River Falls kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Thief River Falls pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Thief River Falls's government
Who represents Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls is represented in Congress by Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith and Representative Michelle Fischbach. Tim Walz is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.