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Thief River Falls mayor outlines infrastructure, housing and public safety priorities in 2026 address
Summary
In the 2026 State of the City, the mayor highlighted strong credit ratings, a housing shortfall of about 1,100–1,300 units by 2035, planned replacement of 75 lead/galvanized water services, utility and arena upgrades, and continued focus on public safety staffing and training.
The mayor of Thief River Falls delivered the 2026 State of the City address, saying the city’s credit ratings reflect fiscal strength and then outlining a series of infrastructure, housing and public-safety priorities for the coming year.
“The city's Moody rating remains an AA2, and Standard and Poor's has reaffirmed our city's AA- rating,” the mayor said, citing the ratings as evidence of strong reserves, stable operations and responsible financial management.
City leaders told residents they will continue to implement the strategic plan finalized in 2023 and expand resident communications through a redesigned website, a city Facebook page, a community-voice app and a utility-billing portal.
Housing and economic development took center stage. The mayor said the 2024 housing study identified a need for approximately 1,100 to 1,300 housing units by 2035, including significant demand for housing for residents 55 and older. The city approved a tax-increment financing district and rezoned land for a new apartment complex, and it…
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