GOVERNOR WALZ PRESS CONFERENCE REPLACED WITH PRESS BRIEFING
Governor Tim Walz press conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. has been replaced with a press briefing which will be carried live on KROX 1260AM/105.7FM until 4 p.m.
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HIGHLAND HOLDS VIRTUAL DUNK TANK FOR END OF SCHOOL YEAR
Highland Elementary School held its annual dunk tank event virtually on Friday with each class tuning in via computer and the event was live-streamed by the district. [yotuwp type=”videos” id=”tF6Loax5KGs” ] https://www.facebook.com/CrookstonPirates/videos/1632522906925337/
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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REPORTS 813 NEW COVID-19 CASES, 33 DEATHS
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 813 new cases of COVID-19, and 33 new deaths. Polk County again had no new cases. All of the numbers are below. Data is for cases that were tested and returned positive. All data are preliminary and may change as cases are investigated. Many data points are collected
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THE 2020 MINNESOTA STATE FAIR IS CANCELED
The Great Minnesota Get-Together will not be held in 2020. This was announced today following a meeting of the board of managers of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society, which governs the Minnesota State Fair. The event was scheduled for Aug. 27 through Labor Day, Sept. 7. In his full statement below, State Fair General Manager Jerry
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POLK COUNTY SHERIFF JIM TADMAN AND DNR OFFER BOATING SOCIAL DISTANCING TIPS
Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman is offering tips for social distancing while boating. His letter is below – Memorial weekend is usually the kick-off for our Boat and Water program. I know we cannot always count on the weather, but I want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable summer while spending time on the
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CROOKSTON SENIORS TAKE PICTURES, RECEIVE YEARBOOKS AND OTHER GOODIES
The Crookston High School Senior Class is picking up their yearbooks and taking pictures in their caps and gowns Friday morning instead of having graduation rehearsal as they usually would. The students are also getting what was left in their lockers, masks made by Erickson Embroidery in case they are needed for the ceremony in