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The Minnesota Judicial Branch order of April 19, 2022, and the oneCourtMN Hearings Initiative policy providing the framework for how remote and in-person hearings will take place, became effective June 6. Going forward, all hearings scheduled and hearing notices issued will follow the policy. Case participants will find the most accurate information about how their court hearings will take place on their hearing notices.

The cold, wet spring has impacted not only crop planting decisions, but also early-season weed and pest management. Recently planted corn is emerging and many fields look clean, but don’t be lulled into thinking that will last.

Following the City of Crookston’s announcement Friday, June 3 that outlined the present ordinance in effect for transient merchants like food trucks and the city’s statement that said a license would be needed prior to operating in the city, the Times sat down with interim City Administrator Corky Reynolds to get answers to questions on the license fee and timeframe, if there were/are any exceptions and how the announcement came about. The top three reasons for the renewed enforcement of the ordinance, Reynolds said, was for public health and safety, appeasing to brick and mortar restaurants, and to keep the interests of the mobile food vendors balanced.

Polk County Board of Commissioners approved two requests from Mentor Fire Department and the City of Climax at their June 7 meeting for the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for their projects. County Administrator Chuck Whiting told the Times the commissioners committed $28,000 to Mentor for their request and committed $250,000 to Climax towards their rural water project with the possibility that additional funds could be allocated to Climax's project later.

The following students have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead dean’s list in recognition of academic achievement spring semester 2022. Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor.

Area Minnesota students were among the 3,330 North Dakota State University students to be placed on the spring 2022 dean’s list. A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher and be enrolled in at least nine class credits to qualify for the summer list.