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CROOKSTON SCHOOL BOARD SELECTS RANDY BERGQUIST AS NEXT SUPERINTENDENT
The Crookston School Board interviewed five candidates for the next Crookston School District Superintendent on Tuesday to replace the retiring Dave Kuehn.
After the five interviews, the board took input from staff and community members that also attended the interviews...
POLK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE ARCHITECT FEES FOR JUSTICE CENTER PROJECTS
The Polk County Board of Commissioners met earlier this week inside the Polk County Government Center. Commissioner Mark Holy was absent from the meeting. A large portion of the meeting was spent with the board hearing various topics from...
CFD HOSTS RETIREMENT PARTY FOR FIREFIGHTER BOB MAGSAM AFTER 24 YEARS OF SERVICE
The Crookston Fire Department held a retirement party this afternoon for Firefighter Bob Magsam after 24 years of service with the Crookston Fire Department and the Crookston Firefighters Association. Cupcakes and snacks were provided at the Crookston Fire Hall...
SCRUFFY TAILS PET OF THE WEEK – ZEVA
There are a few new faces at Scruffy Tails Humane Society in search of a new home including sweet Zeva. Zeva is sure to strike your attention with her elegant ivory and gray coat and bright blue eyes. Zeva...
MARCH IS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
If you think only older people get colorectal (which includes colon and rectal cancer) cancer, you may want to think again. In truth, colorectal cancer is affecting more and more young adults. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal...
CROOKSTON SCHOOL BOARD CLOSING IN ON HIRING NEW SUPERINTENDENT
The Crookston School Board held its first round of interviews on Tuesday as they look to hire a new Superintendent. The School Board interviewed the following five candidates for the position.
Jason Stanoch – High School Principal at Bemidji
Randy Berquist – Superintendent...
ARREST/FIRE REPORT – MARCH 29, 2023
The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) responded to the following calls on 3/28/2023 -
At 10:52 a.m., the CFD responded to Section 29 of Crookston Township for a report of a one-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, it was found that a vehicle...
THE POLK COUNTY VETERANS BENEFIT FAIR WILL BE FRIDAY, MARCH 31
The Polk County Veterans Benefit Fair will be held on Friday, March 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Crookston National Guard Armory.
There will be over 20 vendors at the fair, and Polk County Veterans Affairs Director...
ECFE HOLDS MARCH MUSICAL MADNESS AT HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY
Last night Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) held its March Musical Madness at Highland Elementary. Young children and their families were invited to come and enjoy an interactive concert specifically created for children (birth to 5 years). They were...
POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVE STAFFING UPDATES FOR POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
The Polk County Board of Commissioners met this morning inside the Polk County Government Center. Commissioner Mark Holy was absent from the meeting. After the call to order, the board approved the consent agenda. The only item on the...
CHIEF JUSTICE GILDEA AND THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE URGE AWARENESS OF JURY DUTY SCAMS
Chief Justice Gildea and the Polk County Sheriff's Office are warning people of jury duty scammers.
“Counties and district courts are hearing, again, that scammers are preying on Minnesotans with fake jury duty phone calls,” said Chief Justice Gildea. "Jury...
GRAND FORKS FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO STRUCTURE FIRE EARLY TUESDAY MORNING
At approximately 3:42 am on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the Grand Forks Fire
Department was dispatched to 4375 24th Avenue North for a possible structure
fire.
When fire crews arrived on the scene, they found an abnormally large amount of
smoke...
ARREST/FIRE REPORT – MARCH 28, 2023
The Northwest Regional Correction Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following –
Parker Austin Sunderland, 21 of Bagley, for DUI – operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol
Angel Kay Ohara, 35 of Fargo, for probation...
3 NEW POLICE OFFICERS SWORN IN AT CROOKSTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Crookston City Council met this evening inside the Crookston City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting began with Crookston Police Chief Darin Selzler swearing in Nicholas Fladland, Corey Rich, and Derek Cox as new Police Officers. "Within the last...
CROOKSTON SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES BOND SALE, NEW DISTRICT PHONE SYSTEM
The Crookston School Board met on Monday evening at the Crookston High School Choir/Orchestra room and approved the purchase of a new phone system for the district, the general obligation building bonds, and more.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BUILDING BONDS
The board...