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POLK COUNTY BOARD REAPPOINTS WATERSHED DISTRICT MANAGERS

The Polk County Board Commissioners met Tuesday morning at the Polk County Government Center. SHERIFF'S OFFICE CALL REPORT FOR OCTOBER The main agenda began with Sheriff James Tadman reviewing the month of October service calls for the Polk County Sheriff's Office....
Bulletin Board

BULLETIN BOARD-DECEMBER 1, 2023

This holiday season, you can sponsor a bell in loving memory or honor of a special veteran or soldier. The cost to finance is $1, and the bell will be hung on a tree displayed at the Main Street...

DOWNTOWN CROOKSTON WINTER WONDERLAND EVENT RECAP

The Winter Wonderland Event was held in downtown Crookston throughout Thursday afternoon. Crookston residents and others were able to enjoy family fun activities such as filling stockings, visiting downtown businesses, making s’mores, and enjoying hot cocoa/cider. Unfortunately, the live reindeer...

SPONSOR A BELL IN HONOR OF A SPECIAL VETERAN TO BE DISPLAYED IN DOWNTOWN CROOKSTON

This holiday season, community members will have the opportunity to sponsor a bell in loving memory or honor of a special veteran or soldier. All bells will be hung on a tree displayed at the Main Street Courtyard in Downtown...

ECFE HOLDS ANNUAL GRANDPARENTS NIGHT

The ECFE recently held its Annual Grandparents Night at Washington school. The event had over 120 grandparents and grandchildren explore the school-readiness classrooms and the gym this year. The event ended in the gym with a story and song....

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOSTING BLUE CHRISTMAS EVENT

Wesley United Methodist Church will be holding its Blue Christmas event on Wednesday, December 13, at 7 PM. This is a service of hope and healing for those experiencing grief and loss during the holidays. It will feature musical...
Police

ARREST/FIRE REPORT-NOVEMBER 30

The Northwest Regional Correction Center reported the arrest of the following- Ryan Farah Powell, 22, of Crookston, for domestic assault and intent to inflict bodily harm to another. James Frederick Copeland, 52, of Crookston, for probation violation. Patrick Micheal Defoe, 21, of...
Bulletin Board

BULLETIN BOARD-NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Crookston Home-Delivered meals will be provided by Ag Country Farm Credit Services, Brost Chevrolet, the Crookston Public Library, and Valley Plains Equipment through Friday, December 1. This holiday season, you can sponsor a bell in loving memory or honor...

HIGHLAND SCHOOL ABOVE EXPECTED IN MATH AND READING

The US News and World Report came out with their yearly findings and found that Highland School performs better in math and reading than other school districts with similar population groups. The state of Minnesota has state averages, and...

CHEDA GETS UPDATES ON CURRENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND GRANTS

The Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) held a special meeting on Tuesday at Valley Technology Park and discussed economic development, grant programs, and budget updates. The meeting began with a public hearing regarding CHEDA’s five-year capital fund program...

ITASCA STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAM EVENTS DECEMBER 1-19

The for the Itasca State Park Nature Program from December 1 to December 19 are listed below. Circle Time Under the Pines: B is for Birds Friday, December 1, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Meet at the Jacob V. Brower...

CROOKSTON PARK AND REC REPORTS PARTICIPANT DECLINE IN SWIMMING LESSONS, MINI-MITES AND WRESTLING

The Crookston Park and Rec met on Monday and went through the winter activity registration numbers. The numbers are down overall, but some activities have seen an increase while others have seen a decrease. Wrestling and Swimming Lesson registration...
Police

ARREST/FIRE REPORT-NOVEMBER 29

The Northwest Regional Correction Center reported the arrest of the following- Carmen Anne Paillie, 49, of Grand Forks, for failure to appear in court while being convicted of a gross misdemeanor.
Bulletin Board

BULLETIN BOARD-NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Crookston Home-Delivered meals will be provided by Ag Country Farm Credit Services, Brost Chevrolet, the Crookston Public Library, and Valley Plains Equipment through Friday, December 1. This holiday season, you can sponsor a bell in loving memory or honor...

CITY OF CROOKSTON LEVY INCREASE SET AT 24%, LOOKING TO ADD MARKETING/EVENT COORDINATOR

The Crookston Ways and Means Committee met Monday night following the city council meeting and discussed grant distributions to local non-profit organizations and the adjusted 2024 proposed budget. GRANT REVIEWS The meeting began with the Ways and Means Committee reviewing the...
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