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The first big event of Ox Cart Days 2021 didn’t disappoint with 24 groups serving food at the United Valley Bank Taste of Crookston event at the beautiful Crookston Eagles banquet hall. Hundreds and hundreds of people took in the event and were treated to tasty food and even some desserts. The Taste of Crookston […]
The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) reminds people to be extra careful ahead of Ox Cart Days when it comes to having bonfires. Conditions continue to be extremely dry due to the lack of rain across the Northwest part of the state. Firefighter Brian Hanson shared some insightful tips and things to keep in mind if
The Ox Cart Days Veterans Recognition Ceremony will take place Wednesday, August 18, at 3:00 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Crookston UTOC Arena. This year, the Veterans being recognized are Bob Blazek, Paul Henre, Oscar Meyer, and Greg Newhouse. Due to the ongoing increase of COVID-19, masks will be required inside the arena. PROGRAM
Stewart Smith, “Papa”, “Stewie”, 72, died surrounded by his wife and kids on August 13, 2021. Stew was born on November 9th, 1948, in Crookston, MN to Norris and Marion Smith. He grew up in Nielsville, MN for most of his life and graduated from Climax Public Schools in 1966. That is where he met
Howard Applequist, 76, of Crookston, Minnesota, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, Minnesota. He entered this world on June 15, 1945, in Crookston, MN, born to Rudolph and Marjorie (Rustad) Applequist. He attended country school, followed by two years at Fertile
The Thief River Falls Police Department has safely located the two kids by the names of Marquez Peralta, 9, and Bella Peralta, 10. Marquez and Bella went missing this morning around 5:00 a.m. and were safely located around 11:00 a.m.
