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The Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) convened a special committee to review small business relief grant applications. Polk County had allocated $200,000 from the county total of $620,000 to the businesses in Crookston. The committee consisted of CHEDA Board members Kurt Heldstab, Leon Kremeier, Craig Buness, and City Council members Tom Vedbraaten and […]
The Polk County Historical Society has released information on the history and importance of Fisher’s Landing as a steamboat port. The information was posted on their Facebook page and they gave KROX permission to post the information and pictures below. The story and pictures below are from the Polk County Historical Society – The short
The Polk County Historical Society (PCHS) held its 2020 annual meeting recently where Dan Morlan of Crookston stepped as the organization’s treasurer after serving in that role for 20 years. Morlan’s last official duty was presenting the annual financial report to the board. President Anne Muir presented Morlan with a personalized hourglass for reaching the
Anne Muir was newly elected as the President of the Polk County Historical Society. During the society’s board meeting on Thursday, February 6 outgoing President Jerry Amiot, who served as president for eight years, turned over the gavel to Muir. The Polk County Historical Society Board meets the first Thursday of every month at the
The Polk County Historical Society and Carnegie committee will present a Veterans’ Salute at the Carnegie on Saturday, November 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Anne Muir said this year’s event centers around the Vietnam War featuring music, artifacts and three speakers. “We’re going to be celebrating all Veterans, but we do have a focus
The Polk County Historical Society (PCHS) has made a few updates to the grounds over the past year with a focus on drawing attention and appealing to visitors. They also have a significant project in the works for 2020. Jerry Amiot, President of the PCHS, said they completed several projects over the winter. “Over the
