Legendary Locals of Crookston

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Author: Kristina Torkelson Gray ISBN: 9781439645765
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: June 16, 2014
Imprint: Legendary Locals Language: English
Author: Kristina Torkelson Gray
ISBN: 9781439645765
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: June 16, 2014
Imprint: Legendary Locals
Language: English
Crookston is in the heart of the fertile Red River Valley. Railroad baron James J. Hill positioned the city to be a hub of transportation, so Civil War veterans and railroad workers settled Crookston first. At Hill�s behest, a long tradition of learning how to �farm smart� started with the Northwest School of Agriculture in 1906. Facing a short growing season, farmers stayed close to the soil and invented better implements to harvest the area�s bounty. The tradition of improving technology continues from the century-old practices begun at the Experiment Station. Currently, precision agriculture is taught at the University of Minnesota, Crookston�s �laptop university.� Familiar family names from Crookston�s retail sector have prevailed throughout the farmers� cycle of boom and bust. Many other talented personalities shine through, especially those skilled in sports and music. Also included in this volume are unsung heroes for their acts of kindness and volunteerism.
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Crookston is in the heart of the fertile Red River Valley. Railroad baron James J. Hill positioned the city to be a hub of transportation, so Civil War veterans and railroad workers settled Crookston first. At Hill�s behest, a long tradition of learning how to �farm smart� started with the Northwest School of Agriculture in 1906. Facing a short growing season, farmers stayed close to the soil and invented better implements to harvest the area�s bounty. The tradition of improving technology continues from the century-old practices begun at the Experiment Station. Currently, precision agriculture is taught at the University of Minnesota, Crookston�s �laptop university.� Familiar family names from Crookston�s retail sector have prevailed throughout the farmers� cycle of boom and bust. Many other talented personalities shine through, especially those skilled in sports and music. Also included in this volume are unsung heroes for their acts of kindness and volunteerism.

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