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Crookston Classic Cruisers donate to three organizations

In August 2024, the Crookston Classic Cruisers held their 29th Annual Run to the Park Car Show. The Cruisers continue the tradition of profits from multiple raffles to be donated to local organizations. The Crookston Classic Cruises presented Get Kids Outdoors, Oakdale Cemetery Association, and the Polk County Historical Society with checks. The check presentation […]

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New animal rescue Linus’s Legacy is seeking foster homes for animals in need

There is a new Animal Rescue in Crookston. Linus’s Legacy, a non-profit animal rescue, has been formed by some area residents as there has been a growing need for a place for animals that have been lost, forgotten, surrendered, or otherwise displaced.  KROX sat down with a couple of Linus’s Legacy board members to learn

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Pirate Fine Arts Boosters distribute over $15,000 to programs

The Pirate Fine Arts Boosters recently awarded funding in the amount of $15,420 to the fine arts programs in the Crookston Public Schools.   This past summer they supported two students who attended Bemidji Music Camp for a total of $1,145.   The following funds were distributed –Orchestra – $1,534 (Residency, violins, solo/ensemble/repertoire)Band – $2,225 (Books, music,

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Grand Opening Celebration at Highland Inclusive Playground a Success

It was a cool, wet day at Highland Elementary School on Saturday, October 12, but nothing could dampen the excitement of the Grand Opening Celebration for the Highland Schools Inclusive Playground. There was a great turnout Saturday morning as everyone enjoyed pancakes inside Highland School before heading out to try out all the new playground

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Highland Elementary School all-inclusive playground nearing completion

The Highland Elementary School All-Inclusive playground in nearing completion and should be ready for kids to use in October according to Principal Chris Trostad. “All of the equipment has been installed; it’s ready to go,” said Trostad. The next steps are the concrete border around the outside, and once that’s poured, then the poured-in-place rubber.”

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POLK COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY SCRUFFY TAILS SEEKS DONATIONS TO KEEP DOORS OPEN

At the most recent City Council meeting, Scruffy Tails Board Member Val Tuseth spoke to the Council about the financial issues they are facing at the facility. Sadly, some of the first sentences that were spoken were about how close the Humane Society is to having to close its doors, largely due to the lack

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