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Crookston homeless shelter reopening after deadly shooting
CROOKSTON, Minn. (Valley News Live) - Care and Share shelter is re-opening Thursday, July 18th after a deadly officer-involved shooting. The shelter confirms with Valley News Live that they will be transitioning guests back to the shelter on the 18th, opening the donation room and New Hope Food Shelf on the 19th, and new guests will be brought in on the 22nd.
AREA AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEMBERS ATTEND THE STATE CONVENTION
The American Legion Auxiliary held its 104th State Convention at the Wilmar Convention Center on July 11-13. Auxiliary members from the area attending were Sharon Lanctot (President of Crookston Unit 20 and District 9 Secretary), Margee Keller (Vice President of Unit 20, District 9 Treasurer, and Department AEF Chairman), Jean Walker (President of Warren Unite 27, District Parliamentarian, Past President, and Department NEC).
BULLETIN BOARD JULY 17, 2024
Cathedral Women, Baptist Church Members, and Ken Study Club will provide home-delivered meals this week. The City of Crookston will spray for mosquitos tomorrow, July 17th, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., weather permitting. If you have any questions, please call Public Works at (218) 281-1232. Registration is now open...
CROOKSTON DRIVERS ED CLASS TO BE HELD JULY 25-AUGUST 9
Fall Driver Education Registration is open to students enrolled in Crookston Public Schools who will be at least 15 years of age by October 30, 2024. The class will start Thursday, July 25, and run through Friday, August 9. The cost is $325 for new students and $50 for students...
COMMUNITY VOICE APP AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD
You may have heard about the Community Voice App in Crookston and the surrounding area. Megan Pederson created the app and is working with the Crookston Visitors Bureau to offer a place for cities, counties, businesses, and colleges/universities a landing place for people to get pertinent information on what is going on.
Servcies fro Paul Bly
Paul Bly, age 61, of McIntosh, MN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 13th, at his home in Erskine, MN. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19th, at the McIntosh Community Center with Jeanne Rains officiating. Interment will be in Salem Lutheran Cemetery, McIntosh. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the community center. In lieu of flowers, donations may directed to the Center of Addiction and Faith, 7167 Waterstone Lane, Woodbury, MN 55125. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of McIntosh and messages of condolence may be shared at carlinfuneral.com.
Fergus Falls Junior Legion Team Opens Sub-State Play with 2 Wins
The Fergus Falls Post 30 Junior Legion team picked up 2 wins in the Sub-state tournament on Thursday, beating the host team Thief River Falls 5-4 in a tight first round game. In the night cap, Post 30 took care of business, coming from behind and beating the Moorhead Golds 8-3.
ARREST/FIRE REPORT JULY 18, 2024
The Northwest Regional Correction Center reported the arrest of the following- Matthew Laverne Zerck, 61 of Fosston, for harassment-violation of a restraining order. Timothy Michael Patridge, 55 of Grand Forks, for domestic abuse-violating an order for protection. The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) responded to the following calls on 7/17/2024 –
CROOKSTON PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS SOLAR ARRAY PROJECT AND TOBACCO SHOP CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST
The Crookston Planning Commission met in the Crookston City Hall Council Chambers on Tuesday evening. The agenda included a variance request and a conditional use request for two businesses. 1590 CARROLL STREET VARIANCE REQUEST- Otter Tail Power Company’s Derek Snyder requested a variance at the Otter Tail Power property at...
HELEN BRATVOLD IS THE BENEDICTINE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Helen Bratvold, Benedictine Living Community – Crookston’s Senior Athlete of the month for July. Helen is a very faithful participant in morning exercise at The Summit Assisted Living Facility. She sees the benefit of exercise and will come willingly and move whatever she is able to at the time. Staff appreciate her effort and commitment to her health.
CROOKSTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1984 REUNION IS THIS WEEKEND
The Crookston High School Class of 1984 Reunion will be this weekend (July 19-20) in Crookston. The festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, at Minakwa Golf Course. It will be an evening of socializing, and a menu will be available. Everyone is welcome to a golf...
RIVERVIEW HEALTH’S ANNUAL SCRUBS CAMP IS AUGUST 6-8
What better way to check out a potential career than seeing it firsthand? That’s what RiverView Health’s annual Scrubs Camp is all about healthcare professionals showing high school students the ins and outs of different career opportunities. Registration is now open for the August 6 through August 8 camp. Area high school juniors and seniors are invited to sign up for the free three-day camp on RiverView’s Crookston campus.
DNR CONFIRMS ZEBRA MUSSELS FOUND IN UNION LAKE NEAR ERSKINE
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Union Lake, near Erskine in Polk County; First Silver Lake, near the town of Battle Lake in Otter Tail County; and Heilberger Lake, near Erhard in Otter Tail County. A lake property owner contacted the DNR...
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