Month: May 2021

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Five University of Minnesota Crookston seniors that studied abroad and 12 senior international students were recently sashed at the International graduation and sashing ceremony.   Each year UMC seniors get their sash and wear this during commencement ceremonies. 
Sashing is an annual event recognizing students’ international travel. Sam Hassan (Fall ’20) and Rose Kanssole (Spring 2021) also were recognized.

Ken Mendez, class of 2011, was the evening’s keynote. Mendez shared a story of how his own father arrived in the United States in 1927 and his interactions with international students and the mutual impact they have had on one another over the years at UMC.  

The International Alliance Award went to George French, Ph.D  and Ken Mendez.  These were awards chosen by students.

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Twig and Branch Collection will be held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month running May through October.  Place the materials on your curbside.  Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths and bundled in order for the crews to take them away.  Any branches or tree trunks not cut to this length and bundled will be left for the owner to haul away.  Twigs may be in boxes or bags. Individuals removing their diseased elm trees should call City Hall to schedule a pickup.

Please note that leaves, grass, and other compostable material must be in the clear City of Crookston bags and will be collected on your regular garbage collection day.

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The Golden Link Senior Center in Crookston celebrated Mother’s Day on Thursday night during its regular Thursday evening meal. 
The Golden Link served baked chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, with beer cheese soup as an appetizer, and cream pie as dessert.  All mothers were given a carnation purchased from Montague’s Flower Shop. 

Elaine Metzger was the winner of the Mother’s Day prize which was a gift certificate purchased from Irishman Shanty for two Mother’s Day buffets and two drinks.  The Golden Link is closed on Sundays and wanted to give their members a chance to win a meal out on Mother’s Day.

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Motorists on Highway 2 west of Bemidji can expect short-term delays and lane closures as construction begins on May 10. The project will include Reduced Conflict Intersections (RCI’s) constructed on Hwy 2 between Beltrami County Road 14, in Wilton, and Beltrami County Road 9. During the project, 48 LED lighting units will also be installed along the corridor to improve lighting and safety.

There will be a short-term detour during the Beltrami County Road 9/Highway 2 intersection work, which is estimated to take place May 10 through early June. Visit the website for project information as well as to sign up for email updates.

Gladen Construction Inc. is the contractor for the $2.89 million project. For more information and a project map, visit the website at www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/hwy2-bemidji/.

RCI’s decrease fatalities and injuries caused by T-bone crashes on four-lane divided highways. In some parts of the country, RCIs are sometimes referred to as J-turns, R-CUTs, Michigan Lefts.

RCI’s improve safety, with up to a 70 percent reduction in injury crashes nationwide. For more information on this project or sign up for email updates, visit the project website: www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/2021/hwy2-bemidji

You can also stay up to date on upcoming nearby projects in Bemidji:

Hwy71:www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/hwy71-bemidji

Hwy 197:www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/studies/hwy197-bemidji 

Following guidance from state health officials and to prevent further spread of COVID-19, MnDOT crews will maintain social distancing practices while working.

MnDOT reminds drivers to slow down, avoid distractions and follow traffic signs in work zones.

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On the heels of allowing more visitors with patients, RiverView will reopen its waiting rooms in all of its facilities beginning Monday, May 10. Patients will no longer need to call from the parking lot and wait in their vehicle until their provider is ready for the appointment.  

Once inside, patients and visitors will continue to be screened following current COVID-19 guidelines and must wear masks at all times. Visitors will be provided a surgical mask to wear (preferred) or may wear their own cloth mask.

If you have questions regarding COVID-19 policies, please call (218) 281-9200.

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