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Memorial Day weekend in Minnesota usually means more people outdoors and more people on the water. But in the wake of COVID-19, Polk County officials want to make sure everyone is safe and continue to follow social distancing guidelines. Polk County chief deputy Michael Norland said this year won’t be much different than any other […]
The food service program operated by Crookston Public Schools during the COVID-19 pandemic is serving about 900 meals, breakfast, and lunch, to around 450 kids each day. Crookston Food Service Director Anna Ogaard-Brekken said that number has stayed steady since week two of the program. “We’re serving about 450 kids a day, and each kid
With genuine regard for the safety of Memorial Day attendees and participants, the Crookston VFW Post 1902 and VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Post 20and American Legion Auxiliary, Crookston Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and DAV Auxiliary, and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Memorial Day Services traditionally held at
As the American Legion Auxiliary Department President, Jean Walker had the honor of placing a wreath at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery Memorial Day Program along with The American Legion Commander Darrel Redepenning. The featured speakers were Major General Jody Daniels who commands the 88th Readiness Division which partners with commands across a 19 state
The Crookston Veteran’s Council held their annual Memorial Day Programs in Crookston and around the area. KROX broadcast the service at Oakdale Cemetery where former Polk County Sheriff Mark LeTexier was the speaker. Margee Keller read In Flanders Fields and Charles “Corky” Reynolds read the Reply to In Flanders Fields. The Crookston Veterans Council members
Kevin Boyle, a veteran of Vietnam, went to Washington, D.C. last week as part of the Honor Flight program. Telling us about the trip, Boyle mentioned he’d never been through as many red lights as he was on that trip courtesy of their police escort. Boyle said the only thing that would’ve made the trip
