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The Crookston Veterans’ Day Service was held last week at the Golden Link Senior Center in downtown Crookston. Program presenters were Dennis Boucher (DAV), Jean LaJesse (DAV Auxiliary), Paul Dubuque (American Legion), Sharon Lanctot (American Legion Auxiliary), Frank Lindgren (VFW), Jamie Cassavant (VFW Auxiliary), Laurie Anderson and Michelle Christopherson (Beyond the Yellow Ribbon), and Mercedes […]
Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, and for many, it’s a day on the lake, a day planting flowers, or even just a day of relaxation because they don’t have to work. What is the true meaning of Memorial Day? “Memorial is a day of remembrance and it’s a remembrance of all those who served
This holiday season, community members will have the opportunity to sponsor a bell in loving memory or honor of a special veteran or soldier. All bells will be hung on a tree displayed at the Main Street Courtyard in Downtown Crookston and will remain throughout December. Three members of the Crookston VFW Auxiliary have coordinated
The Crookston Veteran’s Council hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday at the Golden Link in Crookston. The event was emceed by Paul Dubuque, Commander of the American Legion Nels T Wold Post 20. The event featured the ‘Laying of the Wreaths,’ a tradition that traces its origins to 1918 when wreaths were laid
The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, which includes B Company soldiers based out of the Crookston Armory will be deployed overseas to the Middle East in March this year. The Crookston Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization is hoping Crookston residents and businesses will support the deploying troops by
UMN Crookston Teambackers recently held a raffle in support for Golden Eagle student athletes. This year’s raffle raised more than $19,000. Deb Sylvester of Crookston won the raffle’s grand prize of $5,000 cash. Other raffle winners included Randy Cook of Erskine, Lynne Mullins, Megan Bell, and Jamie Cassavant, all of Crookston. Thanks to all who
