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Summer is here and forecasted higher-than-average temperatures may lead to increased energy demand. “Otter Tail Power has enough resources to serve our customers, though expected summer weather challenges could mean we’ll need to take additional steps to help maintain reliability of the energy grid,” said Otter Tail Power Asset Management Vice President JoAnn Thompson.

The Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has selected a new board member and welcomes him to the board. James Brandon comes to the Chamber from the Crookston Police Department and filled the open seat as Shane Mendez respectfully resigned due to a career change.

The United Way of Crookston regretfully announces the cancellation of the golf tournament scheduled for June 23. A variety of unforeseen circumstances has caused us to make this tough decision. After being gone for the past two years, we wanted to come back bigger and better than ever and we were unable to put together the kind of event we wanted. We always want to make sure we are hosting the best events for our cause and for all participants so we will double our efforts and come roaring back next year.

CHS will begin construction this summer on a new state-of-the-art grain facility with 1.25 million bushels of additional storage capacity in Erskine. The facility is slated to be operational in the fall of 2023 and will help CHS expand operational capabilities and increase efficiency across its footprint.

Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is alerting the public to help reverse a critical blood shortage by making an appointment to give in the coming days and weeks. Donors of all blood types are needed.

Clearwater County Veterans Service Office has announced the county will host the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Wall July 7-10 in Gonvick. Veterans Service Officer Logan LeClair told local media the wall will be in Gonvick at the fire hall on the north side of town.

A Crookston woman was transported to the hospital after a June 13 collision with a truck on Highway 2 near East Grand Forks, the Minnesota State Patrol released. The incident occurred at Highway 2 and County Road 17.

Minnesota fire service leaders and legislators joined Governor Tim Walz for a ceremonial bill signing of the Hometown Heroes Act on June 13 in the reception room of the Capitol. Minnesota Legislature passed the legislation on June 30, 2021, which created the Hometown Heroes Assistance Program by providing $8 million through 2023 to bolster Minnesota firefighter health.