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The Midwest Shrine Association and the Kem Shriners had a parade in Crookston on Thursday. The parade was the opening of the 95th Summer Session for the Midwest Shriners, which includes members from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, and the Canadian provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Here are some photos from Thursday’s
The 2026 Ox Cart Days festival has seen tremendous turnout for many events during the week, according to Ox Cart Days Committee Chair James Pogatshnik. One event that broke records was Monday’s Taste of Crookston, which moved from the Eagles Club to the Crookston Inn this year. Pogatshnik initially had concerns that switching to a
UPDATE: For those attending the Miss Crookston pageant at Crookston High School, the front doors will be closed while they are being replaced. Event organizers are asking attendees to enter through Door #2, south of the main doors, which will open no earlier than 6:15 p.m. Thank you for your understanding. Six girls will compete
Altru Health System announced today that Heather Strandell has been selected to serve as the organization’s chief operating officer (COO), effective September 7. In this role, Heather will have executive oversight over inpatient and outpatient operations. “We are thrilled to have Heather join our executive team and continue the excellent leadership she’s provided to Altru
The 2026 Ox Cart Days Medallion was found on Thursday by Bladen Melsa. The medallion was located at Valley Technology Park. Bladen will receive a $200 cash prize for finding the medallion. Congratulations, Bladen. The first clue was released on Wednesday afternoon. The hunt is sponsored by American Crystal Sugar Company. Ox Cart Days Medallion
Applications are open for individual artist grants from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC), and the deadline is earlier than usual. It’s time to start writing your grant application! Applications are open for arts grants to individuals from the seven-county Minnesota service area, including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties. This year, individual
