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The Polk County Commissioners met Tuesday in their chambers at the Polk County Government Center. Liz Lynch, executive director for the Lake Agassiz Regional Library, told the commissioners that library usage has increased around the region. “Books are expensive and with the library providing e-books and audiobooks people are taking advantage,” said Lynch. “We’ve introduced […]
Minnesota Governor-elect Tim Walz recently announced his “One Minnesota” transition advisory board. Notably missing are any representatives from a key part of the state—Northwest Minnesota. “How can it truly be ‘One Minnesota’ if a whole region of our state is being left out by our new governor?” asked Rep. Dan Fabian, R-Roseau. “Going through his
UPDATE – Burlington Northern Santa Fe is still investigating the cause of Tuesday’s derailment just east of Fisher, but had cleared and made any necessary repairs to the track for the first train to go through Crookston at about 9:00 a.m. this morning. Amy McBeth, a media relations specialist with BNSF said following yesterdays derailment
The Crookston Park Board met Monday night at City Hall and were visited by former Crookston Park and Rec Director, Scott Kleven who has been working on a project that will provide a picture history of Crookston Hockey along the counter in the main rink explained Parks and Rec Director Scott Riopelle. “He’s putting together
The Polk County Board of Commissioners has recently approved the formation of a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for Polk County Public Health (PCPH). The Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Board vision statement is Communities where all people achieve their optimum health potential. As a youth-serving organization and knowing that youth 0-17 years of age make up approximately
On Monday, November 19 at approximately 10:43 a.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Nielsville Fire Department, Climax Fire Department, and Crookston Area Ambulance responded to a residential fire located at 307 3rd Street West in the town of Nielsville. Upon Deputies arrival smoke was seen coming from the upper level of the residence. The property
