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On Wednesday, Governor Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard to assist local law enforcement in public safety efforts in the greater Twin Cities metropolitan area. “Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of Minnesotans, we have asked the Minnesota National Guard to prepare to assist in keeping the peace,” said Governor Walz. The mobilization follows […]
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comments on its proposal to make a correction to the Public Waters Inventory (PWI) by returning one watercourse in Polk County to the PWI. The PWI is used to identify waters that meet the statutory definition of public water and are regulated by the DNR for
On Thursday, June 25, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. the University of Minnesota Crookston’s Office of Outreach & Engagement is teaming up with the Crookston Gun Club for an open house as a part of R3 Outdoors. This is a free event for the public to learn more about the services and activities available at the Crookston
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have received calls of black bear in and around Fertile and Erskine. At this time there are no reports of the bears being threatening to people or pets. However, the bears are enjoying garbage cans, grills, and bird feeders. Please contact the Polk
Turtles often cross roadways in late May into June for nesting locations. It’s best to let them cross on their own, but if they are in danger, pick them up along the midpoint of their shell edge and move them in the direction they were heading. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has released more information
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
