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Polk County Board of Commissioners holds first meeting of 2025

The Polk County Board of Commissioners met for the first time in 2025 on Tuesday, January 7, at 8:00 a.m. at the Government Center. Commissioners-Elect Paul Reese, Mark Holy, and Gary Willhite, as well as Officers Elected, were administered the Oath of Office. Commissioner Holy was elected Board Chair, and Joan Lee was Vice Chair. […]

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Regional Corrections Board says goodbye to two board members

The Regional Corrections Board met on Monday, December 16, at 9:00 a.m. at the Polk County Justice Center.  The meeting began with approval of the November 2024 meeting minutes, and then Executive Director Andrew Larson reviewed the Monthly Statistical Reports for all departments.   The November Population Statistics showed that there was a month-to-date average of

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Crookston Area Community Fund Awards Eight Grants This Fall, Totaling Almost $25,000.

The Crookston Area Community Fund (CACF) gifted eight local groups funds totaling $24,955 during its fall grant round. Those who received grants include Scruffy Tails Humane Society, Care and Share of Crookston, Polk County DAC, Crookston Pickleball Club, Don’t Call Me Josephine, Golden Link Senior Center, Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority/Oak Court Apartments, and

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CROOKSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OPENING

Thursday, June 20, the Crookston Public Library celebrated the first anniversary of its Family Resource Center opening. Members of the public stopped by to enjoy popsicles, play family games, and celebrate community.   Victoria Ramirez, the Social Services Manager at Polk County Social Services, details the relatively new Family Resource Center for those who do not

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THE POLK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GET CITY OF FOSTON UPDATE

The Polk County Commissioners met on Tuesday at the Polk County Government Center. CITY OF FOSTON The meeting began with Jim Offerdahl, Mayor of Foston, giving an update on several critical issues in the city. Early portions of his time revolved around infrastructure and city improvement projects over the last five or six years. A

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KIDS SHOP WITH A HOMETOWN HERO IN CROOKSTON

The Crookston Police Department, Polk County Sheriff’s Department, and local first responders held their 13th annual “Shop With a Hometown Hero” event on Tuesday, December 12, at the Crookston Walmart.  We have pictures from the event and the original story about the event below. “Shop With a Hometown Hero” is a program that runs through

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