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UPDATE 4/8/19 3:50 p.m. The City of Crookston has activated the Ward command posts in Wards 1, 4 and 5 as of this afternoon said City of Crookston Finance Director Angel Weasner. “Today we have activated three of the Ward command spots with volunteers and dike patrols,” said Weasner. “Apparently there has been some overland […]
The Crookston City Council will meet Monday, April 8 in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. The consent agenda includes approving the proposed March 25 council minutes and resolutions to approve City of Crookston bills and disbursement in the amount of $357,608.08; approve City of Crookston Purchasing Policy; accept donation of 2008
The Monday topic for Severe Weather Awareness Week is Weather Alerts and Warnings. In the past 10 years, more than 55 people have died and dozens more were injured as a result of weather-related events in Minnesota, not including motor vehicles. Severe weather alerts are issued by the National Weather Service. There are three
River levels are expected to rise quickly to the 20-foot level which would trigger the activation of Crookston’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Once opened, the EOC would remain open 24 hours a day until further notice. The phone number for the EOC is 218-281-4363. For emergency situations please call 911. Public Works will be on
The City of Crookston Public Works department, with help from some students and staff at the University of Minnesota Crookston, began sandbagging Riverside Ave this morning. Public Works Director Pat Kelly said they hope to be done early this afternoon. “Our only intention is to sandbag Riverside right now,” said Pat Kelly. “That will get
With temperatures forecasted to reach 50 degrees as early as Saturday, the Polk County Commissioners Tuesday signed a resolution declaring a state of emergency in Polk County in anticipation of increased snowmelt and runoff. The commissioners, who meet the first, third and fourth Tuesday of each month are not scheduled to meet for another two
