Month: March 2022

The Crookston Junior High Knowledge Bowl teams competed in the Region 1 and 2 Knowledge Bowl meet on Thursday in Thief River Falls. There were 33 teams competing. Crookston had a successful day with Crookston Blue placing second overall and Crookston Gold placing 9th overall.

Team members on Crookston Blue were: Ben Capistran, Maddie Harbott, Naomi Olson, and Leah Johanneck
Team members on Crookston Gold were Abby Olson, Maddy Bruggeman, and Ethan Lanctot.

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The Red Lake Falls Lafayette High School has announced its third-quarter honor roll –

PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL (4.00 GPA)
12th Grade-Bella Amiot, Greta Philipp, Sarah Wieland.
11th Grade-Brea Derosier, Emma Knott, Chase Nelson, Paige Schafer.
10th Grade-Elsie DeHaan, Ashtin Fredrickson, Mykayla Peterson.
9th Grade- Elizabeth Lytle.
7th Grade-Hayden Shulstad.

“A” HONOR ROLL (3.50-3.99 GPA)
12th Grade – Alexis Cota, Grace Harmoning, Autumn Houghtaling, Jalizah Kelley, Tyric Kennett, Olivia Larson, Blane Schmitz, Hailey Violette, Mikayla Wiskow, Madelyn Yde
11th Grade – Gabrielle Casavan, Jackson Hoefer, Paige Klipping, Savanna Nelson, Rhylee Pederson.
10th Grade – Ava Anderson, Juliana Armentrout, Blake Audette, Brooklyn Brummund, Nadia Delorme, Keyan Derosier, Quinn Kenfield, Jace Seeger, Jordan Wieland.
9th Grade – Brock Knott, Zoey Knott, Brock Seeger, Wendy Zenteno.
8th Grade – Miley Cota, MaKenna Hoefer, Max Konickson, Reese Pahlen, Kayla Schafer.
7th Grade – Max Cardinal, Hudson Derosier, Boe Nelson, Brandon Steinkopf, Amelia Warne, William Warne.

“B” HONOR ROLL (3.00-3.49 GPA)
12th Grade – Allie Jo Altendorf, Blake Arlt, Hailey Broden, Katelynn Dufault, Drake Peterson, Gage Robison, Landon Sauve.
11th Grade – Brooklyn Cardinal, Gretchen Cota, Evan Girdler, Garrett Johanneck, Emily Knott, Mathew Renner, Pacey Struthers, Alexis Swendra.
10th Grade – Khloe Knaack, John Powers.
9th Grade – Daphne Harmoning, Randi Rowley, Brayden Ste. Marie.
8th Grade – Marley Benoit, Josi Cardinal, William Klawitter, Kylie Klipping, Allegra Knott, Dawson O’Keefe, Jana Sletten, Alyssa Vareberg, Draven Wirth.
7th Grade – Dominic Dufault, Nathaniel Powers, Samuel Rath, Thoren Thronson, Theodore Tydlacka.

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More than 230 construction projects that will help maintain Minnesota’s roads, bridges and transportation infrastructure; improve safety and mobility; and support jobs will be worked on across the state this year, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today.

The planned 2022 construction projects include 184 road and bridge projects, plus 51 multimodal projects that will improve airports, water ports and transit infrastructure. “Minnesotans will soon see work zones popping up throughout the state,” said MnDOT Interim Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger. “Each of these projects represents an investment in a more efficient and reliable transportation system for all people. As always, safety is MnDOT’s top priority – so we urge motorists to pay attention to signage in work zones, slow down, and put away distractions behind the wheel. Everyone, including our hardworking road and construction workers, deserves to get home safely.”

The 2022 state construction program remains largely unchanged by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), as the federal appropriation bill was just passed by Congress in mid-March and the Minnesota State Legislature must still approve budget authority before MnDOT can spend additional federal funds.

For an overview of the 2022 state construction program, including maps and full project lists, visit mndot.gov/construction. Individual project pages also include information about construction schedules, traffic impacts, maps, benefits and project costs.

Minnesotans can also stay informed about projects and other transportation topics by connecting to MnDOT via social media and signing up to receive email updates for specific topics or projects, and visiting mndot.gov.

Significant projects in northwest Minnesota this year include:
-Resurfacing and improving safety on Highway 71 north of Bemidji with eight redesigned intersections.
-Reconstruct Highways 75 and 175 in Hallock. The project will widen and improve sidewalks, create boulevards, update pedestrian ramps to meet ADA requirements, and improve lighting.
-Resurfacing of the eastbound Highway 2 lanes between Fosston and Erskine and the westbound lanes in McIntosh. An additional sealcoat in Fosston will restripe Highway 2, in the city, from a four-lane to a three-lane section with a single-lane in each direction and a center turn lane.
-Replace 13 culverts and construct two right-turn lanes for eastbound traffic on Highway 1 near Redby to improve safety and drainage.

The complete list of 2022 projects in District 2 can be found here: mndot.gov/d2/projects

Motorists should always be prepared to encounter changing road conditions when approaching work zones. Common traffic changes include lane closures, lane shifts, uneven road surfaces, heavy equipment and slow or stopped traffic. To keep everyone safe, drivers must:
-Obey posted speed limits. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
-Drive undistracted. Cell phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating – should be avoided in work zones.
-Move over. Give workers room to safely complete their work.
-Know before you go. Get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at 511mn.org or get the free 511mn smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
-Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
-Do the zipper merge.
-Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
-Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

More about this project www.mndot.gov/d2/projects

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Crookston Firefighter Brian Hanson and The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) are reminding people to activate or renew their burning permits if they wish to have campfires outside the city limits of Crookston this spring.

“Now that the snow is gone and we don’t have accumulations on the ground anymore burn permits will be required again,” Crookston Firefighter Brian Hanson explained. With snow accumulations on the ground dropping to below three inches, burning permits will be required for citizens to make fires of certain parameters. “You need a burning permit when the fire is more than three feet high or three feet in diameter,” Hanson explained, “Or when the ground is not completely covered by a minimum of three inches of snow when the fire is not contained in either an approved burning or cooking or heating device such as a charcoal grill or camp stove. And when your County or local jurisdiction requires a burn permit year-round or for all sizes of fires.” A burning permit grants the individual holder the right to burn small amounts of dry leaves, plant clippings, brush, and clean untreated-unpainted wood if weather conditions do not pose a fire hazard, such as low relative humidity, strong surface winds, dry air, or unstable air.

The Department of Natural Resources reports that you do not need a permit for a “campfire” that is set for cooking, warming, or ceremonial purposes that is less than three feet in height and diameter and has had five feet of the ground cleared of all combustible material, or when the ground is covered by at least three inches of snow to prevent the fire from spreading or contained in a device designed for cooking or heating. “You can get a burn permit, or have it renewed at the Crookston Fire Department, or you can get it online at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR) website at www.dnr.state.mn.us,” Hanson explained. To activate a burn permit, you can go to the MnDNR website at dnr.state.mn.us/burning-permits or by calling 1-866-533-2876 and following the instructions in the pre-recorded message.

To see what areas and counties in the state require permits or restrictions, you can follow the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Current Burning Permit Restrictions on their website, which is updated daily at www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/questions.html.

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Yesterday on March 30, at approximately 3:09 p.m., Officers of the Grand Forks Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of Conklin Ave. for a report of a male subject that had been stabbed in the shoulder. Responding officers found a male subject with lacerations to his neck and hand. 

Initial investigation revealed that the daughter and suspect, identified as 56-year-old Ceanne Reese of Grand Forks, and the father and victim, 82-year-old Hugh Reese, had a verbal argument over a phone. Reese then grabbed a knife and stabbed her father before turning the knife on herself and inflicting a laceration. 

Both the suspect and victim were still on the scene when officers arrived. Both individuals were transported to Altru Emergency Room for medical treatment. Ceanne was treated and ultimately confined at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center on charges of Attempted Murder. Hugh was treated and is in stable condition. 

This is an active investigation. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact the Grand Forks Police Department by one of the following methods:

Call: 701-787-8000

Online: Submit a tip via the GFPD’s Facebook page or website

App: Submit a tip via the Tip411 app

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) announced that more than 230 construction projects that will help maintain Minnesota’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure, improve safety and mobility, and support jobs will be worked on across the state this year.

The planned 2022 construction projects include 184 road and bridge projects, plus 51 multimodal projects that will improve airports, water ports, and transit infrastructure.

“Minnesotans will soon see work zones popping up throughout the state,” said MnDOT Interim Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger. “Each of these projects represents an investment in a more efficient and reliable transportation system for all people. As always, safety is MnDOT’s top priority – so we urge motorists to pay attention to signage in work zones, slow down, and put away distractions behind the wheel. Everyone, including our hardworking road and construction workers, deserves to get home safely.”

The 2022 state construction program remains largely unchanged by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), as the federal appropriation bill was just passed by Congress in mid-March, and the Minnesota State Legislature must still approve budget authority before MnDOT can spend additional federal funds.

Significant projects this year include:

• Beginning a two-year reconstruction of Highway 10 in Anoka, including replacing and repairing bridges to improve traffic flow, safety and providing better pedestrian and bicycle access.
• Completing the two-year I-94 and I-35E project in St. Paul, including resurfacing, repairs to ramps and frontage roads, improved drainage and upgraded storm sewers, bridge rehabilitation, and improved pedestrian sidewalks.
• Resurfacing Highway 77 between Bloomington and Minneapolis to provide a smoother ride, improve drainage and accessibility.
• Beginning a three-year reconstruction of Highway 169 in Elk River, including four new interchanges that will improve traffic flow, increase capacity and improve motorist and pedestrian safety.
• Continuing work on the multi-year Twin Ports Interchange project in Duluth to enhance safety by eliminating blind merges and left exits, replacing aging infrastructure, and improving freight mobility.
• Improving 12.5 miles of Highway 23 from Foley to Milaca, including resurfacing, a new roundabout in Foley, replacing and repairing drainage infrastructure, and improving intersections to improve safety and drainage.
• Continuing work on Highway 52 between Zumbrota and Cannon Falls, including reconstruction of southbound lanes, a new Highway 52/Highway 57 interchange, and completing a new Goodhue County Road 14 connection near Cannon Falls. Now in year two of a three-year project, work will also include replacing three bridges, adding new frontage roads, new reduced conflict intersections, building a noise wall, and installing a snow fence.
• Beginning the final stretch of expanding Highway 14 between New Ulm and Nicollet. When finished in 2023, this project will expand 12.5 miles of Highway 14 from two lanes to four lanes and complete a continuous four-lane road between New Ulm and Rochester to improve capacity, safety, and access along the corridor.
• Constructing an overpass bridge on Highway 29 near Glenwood, including a new roundabout at Highway 29/160th Street, and switching traffic to the new alignment of Highway 55. Year two of construction begins April 11.
• Improving Highway 212 in Glencoe, including the construction of two reduced conflict intersections, the installation of a permanent snow fence, and improved pedestrian access and safety.
• Resurfacing and improving safety on Highway 71 north of Bemidji with eight redesigned intersections.

Safety in work zones

Motorists should always be prepared to encounter changing road conditions when approaching work zones. Common traffic changes include lane closures, lane shifts, uneven road surfaces, heavy equipment, and slow or stopped traffic. To keep everyone safe, drivers must: 

• Obey posted speed limits. The fine for speeding in a work zone is $300.
• Drive undistracted. Cell phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating – should be avoided in work zones.
• Move over. Give workers room to complete their work safely.
• Know before you go. Get real-time information about traffic and road conditions at www.511mn.org or get the free 511mn smartphone app at Google Play or the App Store.
• Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Do the zipper merge.
• Avoid making unnecessary lane changes.
• Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.

For an overview of the 2022 state construction program, including maps and full project lists, visit mndot.gov/construction. Individual project pages also include construction schedules, traffic impacts, maps, benefits, and project costs.

Minnesotans can also stay informed about projects and other transportation topics by connecting to MnDOT via social media and signing up to receive email updates for specific cases or projects, and visiting mndot.gov. The map of the 2022 State Construction Season Highway and Bridge Projects can be found below:

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