Month: April 2025

Crookston Parks & Recreation is gearing up for Spring/Summer activities in town and has released the Spring/Summer FunFinder.

Andrea Prudhomme, Parks & Rec Administrative Assistant, said the publication has a lot of information. “We have information on rentals, t-ball, baseball, girl’s softball, our Club Kid Program that we have in the summertime, and those all run June, July, and the first week of August.”

The FunFinder has information for adult activities too. “As far as adult leagues, it has information about pickleball, and that is actually through the pickleball club, and we have information about disc golf, our tennis and golf program, adult league sand volleyball, and our softball men’s league,” says Prudhomme. “Registration goes until April 27, and then starting the 28th through May 4, there is a late registration fee of $50, so you want to make sure you get the kids registered prior.”

Registration for all activities is done online. Prudhomme also pointed out that the Crookston Public Pool will be busy this summer, “Swimming lessons are huge this summer, and there is also a parent and me class I think that she added, and then she is going to be adding some adult swim lessons, too.”

The FunFinder includes information about the Tri-Valley Bus that many use during the summer to get to and from the activities. “They have their Fun Pass,” says Prudhomme. “We have some kids that take the Tri-Valley bus, and they go to the activities. That is something you purchase through Tri-Valley. I know they have an early sign-up for that pass so I would get on that as soon as you can.”
Prudhomme said it is a little cheaper if you get your pass a little early. The pass allows for unlimited rides in Crookston and is used by many kids who participate in activities.

The FunFinder does not come in a printed version, so you need to go online to find your activities and register. Everything is online. If cost is an issue, Prudhomme said they have options and scholarships to ensure kids can participate in the activities. “We do have Kids First United, which helps with $50 towards Park & Rec activities that your child is looking at. We offer payment plans and you can also come in and apply for that with me.”

If you have any questions about Park and Rec Activities, call Prudhomme at 218-281-1242. To register for activities, click on the link – Activity Registration | Crookston, MN

The FunFinder is below –

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Kay Hegge of Prairie Skyline Foundation is launching a friendly door-to-door campaign to connect with residents and hear your thoughts on our historic preservation efforts. As a passionate community advocate in her senior years, Kay values the opportunity to visit with neighbors while she’s still able to enjoy walking through our beautiful town.

Why We’re Reaching Out:

• To understand what matters most to YOU regarding our historic buildings
• To share information about ongoing preservation projects
• To find future leadership for these important community initiatives

The survey is brief and straightforward, focusing on questions like:

• What do you know about our work on the Old Cathedral and former Methodist Church?
• How do you feel about these historic preservation projects?
• What would you like to see happen with these buildings?

All responses will remain confidential. If you’re not home during Kay’s visit, she’ll leave information and the survey for you to complete at your convenience.

Can’t wait for the door knock? Complete the survey online at our website: prairieskyline.org.

This is your chance to help shape the future of Crookston’s historic landmarks. We love to listen to and hear your ideas. We hope to have meaningful conversations that will enrich our lives in this fast-paced changing world.  Thank you for being part of this important conversation!

Sincerely, Prairie Skyline Foundation

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In its mission to provide valuable services to its patients, RiverView Health is excited to announce the addition of PET/CT scan services using a state-of-the-art mobile scanner. Mobile PET/CT scanners are advanced imaging systems mounted on a truck or trailer that bring the technology to the patient, offering convenience and potentially quicker access to results.

A PET/CT scan is a special imaging test that helps providers see what is happening inside the body at a very detailed level. It combines two types of scans:

• PET (Positron Emission Tomography) – This shows how the body’s cells are functioning. A small amount of a safe, radioactive substance is used to highlight areas of high activity, which can help detect cancer, brain disorders, or heart disease.
• CT (Computed Tomography) – This gives a clear, detailed picture of the inside of the body, like a 3D X-ray.

By combining the two scans, providers can see both the structure of organs and how they are working. PET/CT scans help with early diagnosis, treatment planning, and checking if treatments are working. “In short, a PET/CT scan is a powerful tool that helps doctors find and monitor diseases like cancer without needing surgery,’’ shared Brianna Iverson, director of RiverView’s Diagnostic Imaging Department. “Plus, with our mobile unit, patients won’t have to travel far to get this advanced imaging done.’’

PET/CT scanners provide superior image quality and diagnostic information for a variety of cancers, including

• Breast
• Cervical
• Colorectal
• Esophageal
• Head
• Neck
• Lung
• Lymphoma
• Melanoma
• Ovarian

Iverson reports that the mobile unit will be available at least once a month. However, there is flexibility to schedule additional appointment days as needed; ensuring patients won’t have to wait for a specific day each month. This will allow for quicker access to care when it’s most needed. “We are excited to offer mobile PET/CT imaging as an outpatient service at RiverView Health,’’ Iverson said. “The introduction of PET/CT services in our community is a significant benefit, reducing the burden of travel and making essential diagnostic imaging more accessible for both our patients and those in surrounding areas. We are committed to bringing high quality, specialized care closer to home, and this is an important step in that direction.’’

Pictured above: Kevin Waldhausen, BSRT (R), CNMT, shows Michelle Cote, RiverView Health Board of Directors member, the mobile PET/CT technology.

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced that travelers should prepare to slow down for construction work zones as road projects begin to ramp up across the state. The agency has nearly 180 road construction projects this season that will help maintain and improve Minnesota’s roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure, improve safety and mobility, and support jobs that will be worked on statewide.

The 2025 construction season includes nearly 180 planned road and bridge projects, plus 51 projects that will improve airports, water ports, railroad crossings, and transit infrastructure.

“With construction projects beginning in the coming weeks statewide, drivers should use caution as they see more work zones, more lane closures and orange cones – and most importantly, more workers wearing their high visibility safety gear along the highway,” said Commissioner Nancy Daubenberger. “We’re all safer when we pay close attention, slow down, remain patient, and work together to safely share the limited space in a work zone.”

More information about safe driving around construction work zones can be found on our MnDOT Work Zone Safety website.

Significant projects this year include:

· In the Twin Cities metro area, repairing five bridges along I-94 in Minneapolis, including the Mississippi River bridge, will require a full closure of eastbound I-94 between 11th Ave. S. and Franklin Ave. S.E. this weekend – 10 p.m. Friday, April 4 through 5 a.m. Monday, April 7. Other projects include resurfacing Interstate 35W in Burnsville and repairing or replacing bridges at three locations; replacing or repairing bridges on I-494 between Edina and Richfield and over the Minnesota River, reconstructing Highway 5/East 7th Street and Highway 61/Arcade Street in St. Paul and Maplewood; repairing 34 bridges and ramps along I-394 and I-94 in Minneapolis; repairing 11 bridges including the John Ireland Boulevard bridge along I-94 and I-35E in St. Paul; and adding a third lane in each direction on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids.

· Completing the three-year I-35 Hinckley Bridge Replacement project. In 2025, crews will replace southbound I-35W bridges spanning the Grindstone River and a railroad.

· On Highway 12 from Litchfield to Cokato crews will complete the two-year concrete repair, culvert and accessibility improvements project

· In northern Minnesota, crews are reconstructing Highway 371 through Hackensack to three-lanes. The project will add a center-turn lane, additional sidewalks and parallel parking on both sides of the road and install a roundabout at the Highway 371/Cass County Road 5 intersection.

· Expanding Highway 10 through Wadena to four lanes, plus resurfacing Highways 29 and 71 and other infrastructure improvements, begins in 2025.

· The 11th Street underpass in Moorhead as the project enters the second of three years of construction. The project also includes constructing two underpasses under BNSF rail lines, paving, sidewalk improvements, utility replacements and other improvements.

· Resurfacing eastbound I-94 from Rothsay to Fergus Falls.

· From Mankato to St. Peter, work on Highway 22 will begin to replace and repair bridges, install a new roundabout at the Le Sueur County Road 21/Highway 22 intersection and improve lighting at intersections.

· Reconstructing Highway 19 in Marshall begins its first year of construction.

***For projects in northwest Minnesota click on the following link – Northwest Minnesota – 2025 Construction Season – MnDOT

Safety in work zones

Motorists should always be prepared to encounter traffic changes when approaching work zones including lane closures, lane shifts, uneven road surfaces, slow-moving 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. Avoid using cell phones, mobile devices, adjusting the radio – even eating –while 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 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.

2025 Minnesota road construction planning and travel tools

Travelers can use several online tools to plan ahead for construction impacts like detours and lane closures.

· Visit mndot.gov/construction for the statewide view of the 2025 construction season’s projects. The site includes interactive maps linking to more detailed construction project websites, full project lists and other information.

o Individual project pages include information about construction schedules, detours and traffic impacts, maps, benefits and project costs.

· Know before you go – visit 511mn.org or use the 511 app to get near-real-time travel information.

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The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following–

Salvador Amado Talamantes, 26, of Marshall, for DUI

Mary Ault Bauer, 35, was arrested in Winger, for Driving with a canceled license

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