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Quit Partner, the free smoking cessation program from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), is highlighting Friday, Jan. 10, as the second annual “Minnesota Quitter’s Day,” an observance urging Minnesotans to keep quitting commercial tobacco. This year Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed Jan. 10 as the second annual “Minnesota Quitter’s Day” with the aim of ending the stigma […]
The Polk County Public Health Department has issued a message this week about Radon Levels in Polk County being higher than the state average. Minnesota has unusually high radon levels due to its unique geology and how homes are operated with our cold temperatures, according to Polk County Public Health Director Sarah Reese. “During the
The Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) is proud to announce its 2025 Scholarship Program, which will award up to five $2,000 scholarships to high school juniors. The Scholarship Program is designed to heighten awareness among young people about Minnesota’s grassroots township government. All students currently enrolled in 11th grade and attending a Minnesota public, private,
The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) responded to the following calls on 1/8/25 At 10:00 a.m., CFD responded to the 600 block of Eickhoff Blvd. for a public assist. Crews checked alarms on the scene. At 12:52 p.m., CFD responded to the 200 block of South Minnesota St. for an alarm activation. It was determined that
The Crookston Early Childhood Initiative is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. The Early Childhood Initiative provides supportive opportunities to young children and their families in our community. “The ECI is a collaboration. We have 19 community leaders, early childhood professionals, and parents and the Northwest Minnesota Foundation sponsors it,” says Gunderson. “We carry out projects to
For years, Benedictine Living Community-Crookston has witnessed the generosity of the Crookston community in supporting the United Way. This past year, a gift was given to purchase eight wheelchairs and ten pressure-relieving wheelchair cushions. Physical Therapist Jennifer Tull states, “Thank you, United Way, and all who contribute! You keep making a difference for us. Updating our
