ARREST/FIRE REPORT – October 9, 2021
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the following arrests. Amy Jessina Janssen, 43 of East Grand Forks, for Coercion-Threat to inflict damage to property.
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING ISSUED FOR POLK COUNTY
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:15 p.m. CDT. for Western Red Lake County, Central Polk County, and Southwestern Pennington County. At 5:16 p.m. CDT. a Severe Thunderstorm was located over Crookston moving Northeast at 15 MPH. Wind gusts could be up to 60 MPH with Quarter
news
GOVERNOR WALZ ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF “SAFE TRAVELS, MINNESOTA” VACCINE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Today, Governor Tim Walz announced a further extension of the “Safe Travels, Minnesota” vaccine incentive partnership with Sun Country Airlines encouraging Minnesotans to roll up their sleeves and get their COVID-19 vaccine. Minnesotans who get their Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the state’s vaccination clinic at MSP Airport’s Terminal 2 from October 8 through December
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ALTRU COMMITS $1 MILLION TO THE CAREER IMPACT ACADEMY PROJECT
Altru Health System will invest $1 million in the planned Career Impact Academy (CIA) project, which is being spearheaded by the Grand Forks Region EDC and the Grand Forks Public School System. “As one of the region’s largest employers, we are excited about the potential of the CIA to serve as a robust pipeline for
sports
CROOKSTON’S STRONG DEFENSE NOT ENOUGH IN 14-0 LOSS TO EAST GRAND FORKS
The Crookston Pirates Football team searched for their second win of the season when they traveled to East Grand Forks Friday night to take on the Green Wave. It was Homecoming night for the Green Wave, and they used strong defense and a few long drives to take down the Pirates 14-0 on a wet,
obituaries
Kathleen Mary “Kathie” Peterson- Obit
Kathleen Mary “Kathie” Peterson, 80, of Union Lake, near Erskine, MN, passed away at her home Sunday, September 5, 2021. Kathie was born in Warren, MN, on January 28, 1941, the daughter of Cyril and Bertha (Goosen) Wavra. She grew up on the family farm near Dorothy, MN, was baptized and confirmed in St. Dorothy’s