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The Minnesota Department of Health released the COVID-19 numbers for today and the state reported 5,777 cases with 9 deaths. The numbers were higher today because of the Labor Day Holiday and no numbers were given on Monday. Two of the deaths were reported in northwest Minnesota, 1 in Clay County, and 1 in Becker […]
Today, as students and educators got back in the classroom for the 2021-22 school year, Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan encouraged students, their families, and all Minnesotans to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Governor Walz kicked off the school year today at University Avenue Elementary School in Blaine. “It is invigorating to
University of Minnesota Crookston Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause released a letter earlier today updating what’s happening on campus now that the first two weeks of school are complete. Her full letter is below. Greetings from the University of Minnesota Crookston. We have many exciting things happening on campus as we welcome students, faculty, and staff back.
The Crookston Public Schools District has many new faces joining its staff for the 2021-2022 school year. KROX will be introducing you to the new teachers throughout the week. Below is an introduction to the first group of new teachers. SUTTON JUNKERMEIER Sutton Junkermeier is from Lake Lillian, Minnesota, and will be teaching at Crookston
The Crookston School District, like most districts in the state, will be starting classes Tuesday, September 7. After a strange year of social distancing, wearing masks, and distance learning, Crookston School District Nurse Stacey Grunewald discussed how some COVID practices may still be needed for the beginning of the school year. Grunewald talked about some
COVID-19 cases continue to increase throughout Minnesota and in Polk County. From August 20 – September 2, Polk County has had an increase of 124 new cases and one new COVID-19 related death. During this time four individuals were/are hospitalized and two of these individuals were/are in the ICU. Throughout the course of the pandemic,
