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A new piece of public art is bringing energy, color and creativity to downtown Thief River Falls. The Zehlians Club of Thief River Falls is celebrating the completion of its 2026 downtown mural project, “Celebrating the Arts.” The large-scale mural was designed and painted by professional mural artist Trey Everett of Crookston, who was commissioned by the Zehlians Club for the project. The community is invited to a public celebration and dedication ceremony on Thursday, Octob

Artist Aliza Novacek-Olson The Zehlians are pleased to announce another successful Artist-in-Residence event at Challenger Elementary School! This year, fifth-grade students had the opportunity to explore the art of dry felting with fiber and textile artist Aliza Novacek-Olson. Through this hands-on experience, students learned about the process of transforming wool into art while discovering a new and creative way to express themselves. Aliza Novacek-Olson is a fiber and tex

A new piece of public art is beginning to take shape on 4th Street in Thief River Falls, bringing together local creativity, community support, and a shared appreciation for the arts. The mural, located on the Edward Jones building, is being created by local artist Trey Everett. While the finished artwork is still to come, the early stages of the project are already giving the community a glimpse of what’s ahead. This mural celebrates the arts and the important role creativit

Zehlians member, Gretchen, is the author of the book, Coya Come Home. This is the biography of Congresswoman Coya Knutson, the Minnesota farmwife who took Washington by storm.

Zehlians supports art in Thief River Falls by facilitating murals on local businesses. The result is art for everyone to enjoy.

Sponsored by a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWAC), Alexia Brateng led Challenger Elementary students in an opportunity to create art.