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Throughout Minnesota, 4-H educators and youth are putting their innovation skills to work as they create alternative experiences to replace 2020 county fairs, including the Polk County Fair. During the month of July, Polk County 4-H’ers shared their skills and accomplishments with judges in a modified showcase environment, as necessitated by COVID-19. The annual livestock […]
The Highland Parent-Teacher Organization has organized a school supply drive. PTO member Lorri Capistran said the need includes regular school supplies but also things like cleaning supplies and disposable cups dictated by COVID-19. “It’s our second year hosting a school supply drive,” said Capistran. “Obviously, going back to school this year looks a little bit
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 502 new cases of COVID-19 and six deaths. Just 9,158 tests were completed for a positive rate of 5.5 percent. Four new cases were reported in Polk County bringing the total number of cases to 204. Updated September 1, 2020 Updated daily at 11 a.m., with data current
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center announced the arrests of the following individuals: Bobby Jo Hernandez, 27 of Grand Forks, ND, for a gross misdemeanor traffic violation for driving after cancelation. Bail supplied. Rigoberto Tovar, 44 of Halstad, for misdemeanor domestic assault. Released on personal recognizance. Dawn Marie Iverson, 60 of Fosston, for misdemeanor domestic assault.
The Ways & Means Committee met Wednesday night to set the preliminary levy. Interim City Administrator and Finance Director Angel Weasner presented the committee with a seven percent levy increase to reduce the reliance on Local Government Aid (LGA) funding. The total budget submitted for the City of Crookston was $14,034,644, with the proposed seven
Beginning this September, Rydell National Wildlife Refuge, near Erskine, MN will be open to archery deer hunting on nearly 1,400 acres. This same acreage will also be open to numerous upland game species, including ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, gray partridge, sharp-tailed grouse and prairie chicken (by special State permit only), wild turkey, rabbits and squirrels. Season dates
