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The Crookston School District, like most districts in the state, will be starting classes Tuesday, September 7. After a strange year of social distancing, wearing masks, and distance learning, Crookston School District Nurse Stacey Grunewald discussed how some COVID practices may still be needed for the beginning of the school year. Grunewald talked about some […]
COVID-19 cases continue to increase throughout Minnesota and in Polk County. From August 20 – September 2, Polk County has had an increase of 124 new cases and one new COVID-19 related death. During this time four individuals were/are hospitalized and two of these individuals were/are in the ICU. Throughout the course of the pandemic,
The Polk County School Superintendents met last week with Polk County Public Health Director Sarah Reese to discuss the new CDC recommendations and how to move forward with the beginning of the school year. Crookston Public Schools will recommend wearing masks at the start of the school year but not mandating them. A lot can
Polk County Environmental Services is asking Pesticide Users to dispose of their waste weed killers/herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and other pesticides. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) sponsors opportunities to properly dispose of unwanted pesticides from farms, businesses, or homes. Minnesota pesticide users can bring their water pesticides to these events and dispose of up to
The Crookston Farmers Market, Polk County Public Health (PCPH), Polk County Wellness Coalition, and University of Minnesota Extension SNAP-Ed are excited to announce the return of the popular Power of Produce (PoP) Club to the 2021 Crookston Farmers Market season beginning on Thursday, July 1. PoP aims to create new eating habits and encourage learning
Polk County has seen a big decrease in COVID-19 cases since a spike in April as more people become vaccinated and more people spend time outside. KROX spoke with Polk County Public Health’s Sarah Reese about COVID, vaccinations, and more. For the interview, click below.
