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The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following-
Hunter James Richard, 28, of Harwood, for DUI – Second Degree, Driving While Impaired, and Refusal to submit to a chemical test.
Feodor Andreievich Seledkov, 52, of Fosston, for Driving a Uninsured Vehicle, Driver Violation.
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The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following-
Hunter James Richard, 28, of Harwood, for DUI – Second Degree, Driving While Impaired, and Refusal to submit to a chemical test.
Feodor Andreievich Seledkov, 52, of Fosston, for Driving a Uninsured Vehicle, Driver Violation.
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KROX Radio, a Minnesota Twins affiliate from day one in 1961, received the 2024 John Gordon Minnesota Twins Radio Affiliate of the Year before the Twins game on Saturday, August 31 at Target Field.
KROX received the award for not only carrying Twins baseball every year since they moved to Minnesota in 1961, but also for our service to Crookston and Northwest Minnesota. “We are honored to receive the award as die-hard Twins fans, but more importantly because we feel very similar to the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Twins Community Fund,” said KROX Owner/President Chris Fee. “The Twins are a class-act organization, and for them to tell us they think we are doing a great job of serving the community and northwest Minnesota means a lot to us. Not only those of us working at KROX now but those that have worked here since 1961.”
KROX received a nice trophy and Chris Fee got to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The Minnesota Twins Community Fund is also donating $5,000 to the Highland School Inclusive playground project. “The Twins Community Fund has a similar philosophy as KROX,” said Fee. “We give back to the community and especially to the kids and to get a $5,000 donation for the Highland Inclusive Playground project makes this award even better. We thank the Twins for their generosity and for being the best community-minded sports organization we deal with.”
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KROX Radio, a Minnesota Twins affiliate from day one in 1961, received the 2024 John Gordon Minnesota Twins Radio Affiliate of the Year before the Twins game on Saturday, August 31 at Target Field.
KROX received the award for not only carrying Twins baseball every year since they moved to Minnesota in 1961, but also for our service to Crookston and Northwest Minnesota. “We are honored to receive the award as die-hard Twins fans, but more importantly because we feel very similar to the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Twins Community Fund,” said KROX Owner/President Chris Fee. “The Twins are a class-act organization, and for them to tell us they think we are doing a great job of serving the community and northwest Minnesota means a lot to us. Not only those of us working at KROX now but those that have worked here since 1961.”
KROX received a nice trophy and Chris Fee got to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The Minnesota Twins Community Fund is also donating $5,000 to the Highland School Inclusive playground project. “The Twins Community Fund has a similar philosophy as KROX,” said Fee. “We give back to the community and especially to the kids and to get a $5,000 donation for the Highland Inclusive Playground project makes this award even better. We thank the Twins for their generosity and for being the best community-minded sports organization we deal with.”
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The Polk County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, September 3, at the Government Center.
The Board approved of the Consent Items, which were,
The meeting was then turned over to Richard Sanders of the Polk County Highway Department.
Sanders asked that the board approve a Winter Tractor Lease in the amount of $5,000.00. The tractor, which is currently leased to do lawn mowing, will be housed and used in East Grand Forks this winter. “We are going to lease a tractor from Valley Plains Equipment out of Crookston for our East Grand Forks Shop. Currently we don’t have a tractor and snow blower over in East Grand that we can use over the winter to help with clearing the intersections and stuff like that,” said Sanders. The County Commissioners approved the lease extension through April 30, 2025.
Sanders also got approval to purchase a snow blower for the leased tractor that is going to the East Grand Forks shop. “We purchased a snow blower for that tractor lease through John Deere out of Crookston, so we will be having a snow blower on the back of that tractor,” says Sanders.
There were two County Ditch Maintenance Requests: one for County Ditch 41 and one for County Ditch 51. The Board approved both.
Next on the agenda was Richard Langlois from Facilities.
Langlois came to the Board to ask approval to fill a vacancy with a Lead Custodian. The board approved and the job will be posted.
Jacob Snyder of Planning and Zoning had one item for the Board’s approval.
Jacob was asking the Board to approve a 2024 Polk County Haulers License for Agassiz Septic & Roll-Off Services, LLC. “ Today I brought an application that we received from a local waste hauler seeking a license, Mike Bjerke, operating Agassiz Septic & Roll-Off Services, looking to set up business in Crookston for roll-off containers for waste collection,” said Snyder. Agassiz will utilize the Crookston Transfer Station and landfill complex just east of Gentily. The Board approved Bjerke obtaining the license.
Sam Melbye from Property Records asked that the Board approve of posting and advertising for a Clerk Typist Cashier III position in the License Center. This item was approved.
Chuck Whiting, Polk County Administrator, sought approval of Resolution 2024-66 for approving the Solid Waste Bond Sale to Robert W Baird & Co. The Board approved Resolution 2024-66. Whiting also updated the board on the budget status and dates for budget discussions upcoming in September.
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The Crookston Pirate Boys Soccer team opened up the season with a 4-0 victory over St. John’s Prep over a week ago and will get back in action this afternoon as they host the Fergus Falls Hillcrest Comets in a Section 8A matchup at the Crookston High School soccer field at 4:00 p.m.
FIRST HALF –
SECOND HALF –
| 1st | 2nd | Final | |
| Hillcrest | |||
| Crookston |
Scoring –
| SAVES | 1 | 2 | Final |
| Reggie Winjum – Crox | |||
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The Crookston Pirate Volleyball team looks for their first win of the season as they travel to take on the Red Lake Falls Eagles at Robert Matzke gymnasium in Red Lake Falls. The match is on KROX RADIO, with the RiverView Health pre-game show at 6:45 p.m.
FIRST SET
SECOND SET
THIRD SET
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Crookston | |||
| Red Lake Falls |
For Crookston
Kills –
Blocks –
Digs –
Assists –
Aces – R
For Red Lake Falls
Kills –
Blocks –
Digs –
Assists –
Aces –
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The Crookston Pirates Girls Tennis Team recently held a two-day Tennis Camp for future Pirate tennis players.
“We had a great turnout with about 20 second through fifth graders participating,” said Pirate Girls Tennis Coach Gina Gunderson. “They learned a little about the tennis girls, how to stretch and warm up, and played games! Thank you to the community for supporting Crookston Pirate Girls Tennis!”
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Dear Crookston,
As the chair of the 2024 Ox Cart Days Committee, I’d like to say thank you. Thank you for coming out and showing your support for the biggest small-town festival in the state of Minnesota. Whether this was done through a sponsorship, working as a volunteer, working as a vendor, or simply buying a button to attend one of the over fifty events that took place over the span of the week – thank you. We spent a year wondering if anyone would come to our party, and you certainly did – rain or shine. And we are especially grateful to our 69 sponsors this year from all over the region to help make all of this possible.
I would also like to acknowledge the numerous city employees who worked diligently behind the scenes. Thanks to Jake Solberg, Scott Butt, Ashley Rystad, Keenan Devier, former City Administrator Charles Reynolds, current City Administrator Jeff Shoobridge, our City Council, Mayor Dale Stainbrook, and the entire Parks and Recreation and Public Works teams, we were able to host a festival that the entire community can take pride in. The support and guidance from the city were invaluable in establishing a framework that will ensure the longevity of Ox Cart Days. We also appreciate the contributions of our local police, fire, and sheriff’s departments.
No one wants to move an outdoor festival inside due to weather, but the moment we had to make the call Thursday morning to do so, an army of parks and city employees were assembled and made it so that we could pack the Crookston Sports Center with food, music, kids, and so many chairs (and a special thank you to the Crookston Library who lent us their band for their evening that so many of you enjoyed). And then to move everything, food trucks and all, back outside the following morning in the fog while hoping the rain would miss us after lunch. Our parks department did a fabulous job with the beast that was this festival, and I apologize if I woke any of you up Friday morning after working so hard the night before.
I’ve often compared Ox Cart Days to an old-fashioned plate spinner trying to keep everything balanced and thriving (and as if on cue, our own “orchestra” seemed to speed up around Friday, adding to the challenge). Our goal is to ensure everything runs smoothly, and in the event that something does falter, we aim for it to be minor and manageable for next year. My sincerest thanks to the following plate spinners: Dan Erdman, Jess Bengtson, Sheila Menard, Jana Hodgson, Rae St. Oro, Melanie Lessard, Bo Brorby, Brian Frisk, Danny Holwerda, Tiffany Biermaier, Steve Krueger, and Jasmine Melsa. I could not have done this without you. While I spent months injured at home and unable to even drive to town you pushed forward in person on planning, meetings, and occasional promotions while I handled things remotely through my phone and laptop. I don’t recommend trying to plan something of this magnitude through correspondence, but I couldn’t have been prouder of this team for what was accomplished.
As an aside, I need to recognize Mark Ecklund for being the hardest-working man in Polk County. Every year he is selling buttons all over town for more than two months in the heat, rain, fog, and whatever else is thrown his way. He is one of the main reasons we have had success year after year.
We are currently reviewing feedback from our end-of-event surveys to inform our planning for next year. While several factors were beyond our control (such as weather, the CHS band deciding not to participate in the parade, yellow jackets), we have plenty of opportunities for improvement, including increased shade and seating, additional children’s activities, and greater accuracy between our website and pocket schedules. Though there are some things that we can’t bring back like the bed races as they no longer exist.
We tried a few new things this year and were happy with the results. Our goal is for Ox Cart Days to be an event you look forward to annually, sparking excitement when you see the first billboard or hear a mention on the radio. Or when you see the sign-up while grocery shopping or eating out with the family – yes! That’s right! Ox Cart Days is around the corner, and I wonder what they’ll have in store this year!
We look forward to seeing you next year from August 11th through the 17th. Thanks again for making 2024 an exceptional year for the festival and all of us!
James Pogatshnik – 2024 Ox Cart Committee Chair
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Mark your calendars for September 6, 2024, at 7 p.m., when Crookston Civic Music League’s next concert in its 2024-2025 Entertainment Series will feature the a cappella music of Street Corner Symphony at the Crookston High School Auditorium.
Street Corner Symphony is a Nashville-based male a cappella ensemble that was a runner-up on NBC’s Sing Off in 2010. Street Corner Symphony moves seamlessly between most styles of music, feeling at home in all of them. Not many concerts can be equally enjoyed by both young and old, but the vast repertoire covering a wide range from gospel to rock and pop brings generations together for this vibrant performance.
Since their success on The Sing-Off, Street Corner Symphony has made their mark on the music world, recording albums, providing clinics for schools, giving benefits for cancer, performing across the country and around the world, and even working with major artists including Ben Folds, Alison Krauss, and Take 6’s Claude McKnight.
For ticket and membership information about the Crookston Civic Music League, please call Elaine Metzger at 218-281-2681 or Emily Luckow at 218-281-5907 or Alvern Wentzel at 218-281-7873. Admission is by season ticket only. Season tickets can be purchased at the door before the concert on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 7 p.m.
For transportation call THE BUS at 281-0700.
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