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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
The City of Crookston Public Works and Water Departments are busy preparing for a possible high-water event as the water begins to rise along the Red Lake River. As of about 5:00 p.m. Monday night, the water had risen about 1.42 feet over the previous 48 hours to 7.02 feet in Crookston. Public Works Director
City of Crookston Public Works Director Pat Kelly said the city staff noticed a significant water usage increase over a couple of days before locating a leak on N. Front street Tuesday night. “We’ve noticed an increased use of water for the last day or two,” said Kelly. “Our water department and wastewater department have
The National Weather Service has issued an updated flood forecast showing a significant increase in the threat of snowmelt flooding across the main stem Red River and the sub-basins including the Red Lake River. “The bottom line up front is we do have a risk for significant flooding that has increased substantially since January,” said
Governor Tim Walz, a former teacher has said he’d like to see a future where school districts in Minnesota don’t need to pass referendums to operate by creating a more equitable state funding system. “School districts rely heavily on referendums,” said Crookston School District Superintendent Jeremy Olson. “When you take a look at state aid,
