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With the COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proactively transitioned the entire State of Minnesota into burning restrictions consistent with Gov. Tim Walz’s executive orders. Currently, recreational fires are permissible, but open burning will require a permit within city limits, according to Crookston Firefighter Justin Johnson. “If there is a burning […]
The Tuesday topic for Severe Weather Awareness Week is Severe Weather, Lightning, and Hail. Warm, humid conditions are favorable to storm development and storms typically are small producing heavy rain and wind over a relatively small area for a brief period of time explains Crookston Firefighter Justin Johnson. “They are relatively small, about 15 miles
The City of Crookston held it’s annual holiday potluck this week and honored employees for their years of service. The years of service awards were: 35 Years Maureen Kostrzewski 30 Years Paul Biermaier 20 Years Travis Halvorson 15 Years Brandon Carlson 10 Years Justin Johnson 5 Years Marcus Brekken
The Crookston Fire Department would like to remind local residents to practice cooking safety. Cooking is the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. Crookston Firefighter Justin Johnson provides some tips on cooking safety including not cooking if you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol. “It’s always good to be on alert if
A funnel cloud was spotted south of Climax on Friday evening. The pictures below are courtesy of Justin Johnson.
At approximately 9:00 p.m. Monday, April 29 the Crookston Fire Department responded to 629 Hunter St for a report of smoke in the residence said Crookston Firefighter, Justin Johnson. “Call came in for 629 Hunter Ave for smoke in the residence,” said Johnson. “Upon arrival, there was smoke coming out the front door. Everyone was
