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Easter event proceeds benefit Shriner’s Children’s Hospital

Crookston Area Shriners Bob Heggs, Chris Boushey and Lester Wilkens accepted a donation check from the NW MN Cancer Crusaders for the Shriner's Children's Hospital in the Twin Cities after a successful Easter event held April 16 at the Crookston Sports Center. Money was raised at the event for the Shriners, Ronald McDonald House in Fargo and Trails to Treatments cancer grant program.

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Polk County: Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and The Polk County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind all motorists that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. As May approaches with warmer temperatures throughout the country, the unofficial start of the summer road travel season begins. Safe riding and driving practices, and cooperation from all road users, will help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our roads.

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