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The annual Ox Cart Days Ice Cream Social at the UMN Crookston UTOC Arena was held Wednesday afternoon. The event was moved outside so people could eat their Ice Cream after masks were required on the inside of the building. Live music was performed, and people stopped by throughout the afternoon to grab some Ice […]
The Ox Cart Days Medallion Hunt is officially underway as the first clue was given out Wednesday afternoon at the UMC Ice Cream Social. The clue is down below. CLUE ONE – Wednesday The Ox Cart Days Festival is back, after, in 2020, a major life hack. The Medallion is out there, too. But is
Oscar Meyer, Bob Blazek, Greg Newhouse, and Paul Henre were honored Wednesday afternoon at the Ox Cart Days Veterans Recognition, which took place at the UMC UTOC Arena. The four all served together in Crookston for many years as a part of the same unit and have become lifelong friends through the years. The event
Polk County Environmental Services will be receiving more money to put towards their Septic System Fixups program. Dollars will be allocated from the county’s ARP Funding program for $50,000. The department received 21 applications at the program’s start, and Planning and Zoning Administrator Jacob Snyder explained the need for more money. “It’s always our goal
Michael “Mike” David Muir, a proud 20-year veteran of the US Navy, passed away August 17, 2021, in Crookston after a short battle with cancer. A memorial service honoring the life of Mike will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, in the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, MN, with Celebrant Trey Everett,
Submitted by the Twylla Altepeter – The whistle of a locomotive can be heard loud and clear at the Polk County Historical Society Museum in Crookston. A model train has been restored and is back on track. Dick Drecksler of Crookston began collecting model trains in 1940. This model was 20 years in the making.
