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POLK COUNTY DAC CELEBRATES 55 YEARS OF SERVING THE AREA

Polk County DAC celebrated their 55th anniversary on Tuesday.  One of the first such programs in the state, they have been providing day training and habilitation services to adults with developmental disabilities in the communities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Fertile, and Fisher.  More than 100 people, including Representative Deb Kiel, attended the celebration said […]

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NEW HANDS-FREE CELL PHONE LAW TAKES EFFECT AUGUST 1

The new State of Minnesota Hands-Free Cell Phone Law takes effect August 1.  Drivers are still allowed to use their phones in specific capacities provided they do so hands-free or with one touch activation.  Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman explains how a driver can use their cell phone. “The new law allows a driver to

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PASSES STACK TEST, WORKING ON FLORA AND FAUNA STUDY

Polk County Environmental Services has been working through several facility projects during the last couple of years from Crookston to Fosston.  They recently closed the Fosston Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) project including final payment, while the Transfer Station project in Crookston remains open after substantial delays in Crookston.  Environmental Services Administrator Jon Steiner said there

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POLK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ASKED TO REPAIR SEVERAL OLDER POLK COUNTY BUILDINGS

The Polk County Commissioners met Tuesday morning at the Polk County Government Center approving their consent agenda including payment of $124.69 to Hewlett Packard, Inc. of Boston, MA for two displays and a payment of $986.00 to Bergan Travel, Inc. of Thief River Falls for airfare for a trial witness.  The board also voted to

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WAYS & MEANS SUPPORTS EPITOME ENERGY LOAN, LAND OPTION ONCE REGULATIONS ARE MET

During Monday’s nights Ways & Means Committee meeting, the recommended loan and land option by the Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) with Epitome Energy, LLC was discussed.  The committee voted to continue to move forward on the loan, and land option after due diligence and all statutory regulations are met.  City Attorney Charles

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THE COUNTY LINE – BY POLK COUNTY COMMISSIONER WARREN STRANDELL

By Warren Strandell – Polk County Commissioner, District 2 Following are a few numbers that may be of interest. Some have been in the news but most have not. The topics jump around. There is no attempt here to make a point, or for anything to be accomplished beyond offering some things that might be

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