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More hours of darkness this time of year can contribute to an increased number of crashes between people driving and walking, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is urging travelers to use caution. October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. Motor vehicle crashes have killed 45 pedestrians in 2021, which is nine more pedestrian deaths than […]
The Crookston City Council met on Monday night inside the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting began with Crookston Police Department Chief Paul Biermaier swearing in new officers James Brandon and Loren Edevold. Biermaier talked about what Brandon and Edevold bring to the department. “The maturity in both of them sticks out,” said Biermaier. “They’ve
Thousands of Minnesota students will participate in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The annual event, sponsored by Minnesota Safe Routes to School, encourages students and parents to increase physical activity and practice safe walking and bicycling activities. This event also hopes to make walking
MnDOT announced yesterday, beginning September 23, motorists on Highway 32 south of Highway 2 near Marcoux can expect a detour as construction continues. The project includes a Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI) constructed at the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 32. Highway 32 north of Highway 2 will be open to traffic. Traffic on Highway 32 south
The Polk County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday morning inside the Polk County Government Center. The big items included Jacob Snyder from Planning and Zoning, Chuck Whiting presenting the board with service and specific project agreements with ICON Architects, and Richard Sanders bringing forth a resolution to approve the re-naming of the Gentilly Bridge
Beginning September 20, motorists on Highway 2 east of Crookston will experience short-term delays and lane closures as the resurfacing project begins. The project includes grading and resurfacing Highway 2 from Highway 9 to Highway 32. The project will be completed under traffic. Motorists can expect short term delays, lane closures and flagging operations. The
