Month: June 2021

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston announced the arrests of the following –

Justin James Aguilera, 20 of Erskine, for fugitive from justice from another state.

Rachel Anastasia Anderson, 39 of Ada, for disorderly conduct.

Manuel Martinez Jr., 44 of East Grand Forks, for criminal sexual conduct, first degree penetration or contact with person under 13.

Hailey Ann Czapiewski, 25 for East Grand Forks, for third degree drug possession, methamphetamine/amphetamine in a school/park/public housing zone.

Gary Herbert Sundquist, 60 of Fargo, for third-degree drugs possession, methamphetamine/amphetamine in a school/park/public zone

Aaron Afshein Abdollahi-Rad, 38 of Denham Springs, Louisiana for fourth-degree assault on a peace officer demonstrable bodily harm or throws/transfer of bodily fluids or feces.

Abdulfathah Abdulwasi Abdulaziz, 31 of East Grand Forks, for failure to appear, charged/convicted of a gross misdemeanor

Avis Ann Studer, 64 of Crookston, for third degree drug possession of a schedule 1 or 2 narcotic, LSD/MDA/or MDMA in a school/park/public housing zone.

Kallob Roy Burnside, 20 of Hawley, for first degree damage to property

Cole William Anderson, 27 of of Ada, for a probation violation

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The National Weather Service weather station at the Crookston Airport (the official weather station for Crookston) reported 100 degrees on Friday afternoon.  The 100-degree temperature shattered the previous record high of 92 degrees on June 4, 1968.   Eldred reported 103 degrees at 

The 100-degree temperature was the first reported in Crookston since August 3, 1989, and it was the second earlier Crookston has recorded a 100-degree temperature, with the earliest coming on May 30, 1939, according to records that go back to 1890.  “There have been around 40 different dates in the past 126 years that have hit 100,” said Greg Gust of the National Weather Service.  “1939 was in the dirty ’30s that were off and on in drought conditions.  1989 was also drought conditions.”

Crookston has also been in a drought over the past nine months, with the lowest precipitation from September 1 through May 30 (Fall, winter, spring).  Crookston had 3.70 inches of precipitation, while the second-lowest amount was in 1928 with 4.95.  “Drought was easing off in northwest Minnesota.  In northeast Polk County, it has been abnormally dry, to the center of the county at moderate drought and in the far northwest area of the county you have more severe drought,” said Gust. “We have had a little bit of a break with some rain, but we know we lost whatever deep soil moisture we had over the last nine months.”

The southwestern part of Polk County, through Norman County and into Clay County, is starting to see bad drought conditions again. “Conditions are starting to get a little tense again in that area,” said Gust. “Crookston down to Ada is the driest area, and you go into Hallock, Alvarado, Stephen, Argyle, and that area they had some rain recently and are doing a little better.”

Gust said the outlook for significant widespread soaking rain over the next two weeks doesn’t look good as of Friday afternoon.  “The prospects are not good for getting sustained rains across the next several weeks,” said Gust. “There is a little bit of better chance at the end of June, but we need something to tide us over, and we need stuff to come in, and we need all the help we can.  Many areas are dry, there are crops that are growing crops, but we need to get some consistent rainfall, which will help feed the next system.  It is a tough year so far.”

A chart from the National Weather Service showing the 20 lowest precipitation totals is below. 

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The Crookston Public Library is introducing a service perfect for those wishing to bring both technology and wireless Internet connectivity outside the library and to community members’ homes. The Crookston Public Library is now offering the option to borrow a laptop kit containing a Chromebook laptop computer and a wireless Internet hotspot. 

“The laptop kits are a great resource for everyone,” said Chris Boike, director of the Crookston Public Library. “However, they are exceptionally helpful for job seekers and those wishing to use technology to advance their careers. We’re also confident that these laptop kits can connect individuals with educational and housing resources. The possibilities are endless!”

Laptop kits, which are available free of charge, can be reserved by visiting larl.org/chromebooks and can be picked up at the Crookston Public Library. Kits can be borrowed for 14 days and include a Chromebook laptop, wireless Internet hotspot, mouse, and getting started guides. Laptop kits are provided in part thanks to funding from the CARES Act. The Crookston Public Library also offers access to a number of public computers that can be used in the library, as well as faxing, scanning and printing services. 

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The University of Minnesota Crookston announced an unprecedented opportunity for high school graduates from Clearbrook-Gonvick High School, Goodridge-Grygla High School and students from Euclid. A generous commitment made by a donor with ties to these communities promises to cover the cost of tuition and fees for those pursuing a bachelor’s degree from UMC.  In addition, transfer students and those attending UMC online from these specified areas are eligible. 

Students interested in pursuing the scholarship must apply to UMC at  www.crk.umn.edu/admissions/application and submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If admitted, the students will receive free tuition and fees for four years. 

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On Friday, June 4 at approximately 8:07 P.M., The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of Hwy 75 and County Road 17 for a two-vehicle accident. On arrival, the deputy located the drivers, and identified them as Jeremy James Dyer of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Alysha Mae Dykhoff of Angus. They were the sole occupants of the vehicles, and both reported minor injuries. Crookston Area Ambulance evaluated and released both drivers on scene. Vehicles were totaled and needed to be towed. No further information will be released at this time.

Assisting agencies include Crookston Fire, Crookston Area Ambulance and Minnesota State Patrol.

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