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There have been reports of blue-green algae blooms on lakes in Polk County. Blue-green algae are types of bacteria that are normally present in bodies of water and common in Minnesota. When conditions are right, the blue-green algae can grow quickly forming “blooms.” Certain varieties of blue-green algae can produce toxins that are linked to […]
The Crookston Ways & Means Committee met on Monday night, approving the city staff to further explore upgrades to the city’s garbage service using a possible fee increase of $5 a month to explore purchasing a new truck that would allow for rolling bins. The increase to a $10 fee would be about half the
Governor Tim Walz announced Wednesday afternoon that he is issuing a mask mandate starting July 25. DEED and the Department of Administration have selected one chamber per county to be a distribution point for a one-time shipment of disposable masks. These decisions were made independently by DEED and the Department of Administration. The following Chamber
As Altru continues to focus on the safety of our patients, staff and community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and as part of Altru’s safe reopen plan, clinics in Erskine, Red Lake Falls and Thief River Falls will return to normal hours beginning July 27 as follows: Erskine | Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. –
The Crookston Ways & Means Committee met on Tuesday night with Councilman Jake Fee adding a motion to the agenda to allow Crookston restaurants to utilize the City’s rentable picnic tables for free to help with reopening for outdoor seating. The checkout will hold the businesses accountable for any damage to the tables. Fee said
Several school districts from Northwest Minnesota will participate in the “Be the Light” campaign tonight and some will continue for weeks to come. The list we have been able to compile is below. If your school district is taking part in the campaign and isn’t listed, email kroxnews@gmail.com. Ada-Borup will light up Tony Sipe Field
