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PIONEER DAY BRINGS IN HUNDREDS TO THE POLK COUNTY MUSEUM

The Polk County Historical Society brought hundreds of people to the Polk County Museum to see many old items, vehicles, and demonstrations of the older days of the County. People were able to see a demonstration of blacksmithing by Grand Rapids Blacksmith Randy Oberg making dull knives, eat fried bread and brats in the Centennial […]

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MODEL TRAIN RESTORED AND BACK ON TRACK AT POLK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Submitted by the Twylla Altepeter – The whistle of a locomotive can be heard loud and clear at the Polk County Historical Society Museum in Crookston. A model train has been restored and is back on track. Dick Drecksler of Crookston began collecting model trains in 1940. This model was 20 years in the making.

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FISHER’S LANDING TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTER OPENS FOR SUMMER TOURISM MAY 13

Tourism is a key sector of the Minnesota economy, comparable to agriculture in its contribution to the gross state product. Minnesota’s leisure and hospitality industry account for more than 270,000 full and part-time jobs and close to $5.8 billion in wages. Travelers in Minnesota spend more than $42 million per day. These dollars circulate widely

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