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The Department of Natural Resources is waiving entrance fees to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Nov. 29, the day after Thanksgiving. “I wish everyone in Minnesota a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving,” said DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen. “And on the day after the holiday, I can’t think of anything better than visiting one […]
EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS FOUND IN RUFFED GROUSE Three Itasca County ruffed grouse that appeared sick have tested positive for a mosquito-borne virus called eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), marking the first time the virus has been confirmed to cause illness in a Minnesota wild animal. Learn more about the virus and how it was found. HUNTERS, KNOW
Toys for Tots is a charity sponsored by the employees of the City of Crookston for needy children in the city. Cash donations are greatly appreciated and preferred which allows the volunteers to purchase age and gender-specific gifts for each child. Books, toys and gift wrap donations have also been received. Donations can be sent
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center announced the arrests of the following individuals: Bethany Lynn Nephew, 38 of Crookston, for felony 5th-degree drug possession. Terri Jean Murray, 47 of Erskine, for felony 5th-degree drug possession. Brian Edward Murray, 50 of Erskine, for felony 5th-degree drug possession. Fire Calls: At about 11:30 Thursday morning, the Crookston Fire
In 2018, the Polk County Board of Commissioners approved the formation of a permanent Youth Advisory Board (YAB) under Polk County Public Health (PCPH). Current members were appointed in December of 2018 and are: Crookston Eliza Meyer, Co-Chair Fertile Caidyn
After much consideration, Northland Community & Technical College is discontinuing its intercollegiate football program, effective immediately. Northland has made many accommodations throughout the years to find a model that supports a strong football program, such as increased coaching resources and student-friendly housing with multiple payment models. More recently, the college conducted an extensive analysis of
