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MN DNR YOUTH WATERFOWL WEEKEND BEGINS TOMORROW

The Minnesota DNR youth waterfowl weekend will be taking place beginning this Saturday. During the youth waterfowl hunt, youth hunters get their own two-day opportunity to learn how to hunt waterfowl with an adult who is not hunting. On Saturday, Sept. 11, and Sunday, Sept. 12, waterfowl hunters age 17 and younger, when accompanied by […]

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PORTIONS OF MINNESOTA ENTER DROUGHT RESTRICTIVE PHASE

With 36% of Minnesota now experiencing severe drought, 35% experiencing extreme drought, and 7% experiencing exceptional drought, three major watersheds have entered the drought restrictive phase. The Mississippi River Headwaters watershed, the Rainy River watershed, and the Red River watershed are experiencing extreme to an exceptional drought that necessitates further restrictions on water use to

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CFD REMINDING PEOPLE OF BURNING RESTRICTIONS AHEAD OF OX CART DAYS

The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) reminds people to be extra careful ahead of Ox Cart Days when it comes to having bonfires. Conditions continue to be extremely dry due to the lack of rain across the Northwest part of the state. Firefighter Brian Hanson shared some insightful tips and things to keep in mind if

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GOVERNOR TIM WALZ AUTHORIZES MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD SUPPORT FOR MINNESOTA WILDFIRE RESPONSE

Governor Tim Walz announced yesterday the authorization of Minnesota National Guard support for wildfire response in Northern Minnesota. The assistance is authorized through Emergency Executive Order 21-29. “This summer, Minnesota has experienced abnormally high temperatures and a historic drought resulting in dry conditions conducive to wildfires. I am grateful to the Minnesota Department of Natural

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CFD RESPONDS TO FIRE WEDNESDAY EVENING IN KERTSONVILLE TOWNSHIP

The Crookston Fire Department responded to a call just after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4, for a grass fire near County Road 46 south of Highway 2 in section 8 of Kertsonville Township. The fire was threatening some structures nearby and moving at a rapid pace. The cause of the fire was a bearing

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LACK OF RAIN CREATING CHALLENGES AT BOAT LAUNCHES THIS SUMMER

according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the abnormally dry to drought conditions occurring across Minnesota are creating challenging conditions for people trying to get their boats into or out of the water at public boat launches. When water levels drop during extended dry periods, the concrete ramps at boat launches may no longer

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