CROOKSTON, Minn. — The Crookston Fire Department was dispatched to Christian Brothers Ford dealership Thursday afternoon for a fire.

Just after 4:30 p.m., staff at the fire department confirmed the fire had been extinguished and its source is under investigation.

Firefighters were dispatched to the dealership at 12:45 p.m. The dealership is located at 1375 U.S. Highway 2 and, while firefighting efforts were underway, the Crookston Police Department advised on social media that people stay clear of the area. Fire staff advised Highway 2 was likely still passable, but warned there may be some smoke on the road.

On scene after 2 p.m., the Herald observed no sign of smoke or flames but a couple of fire trucks remained on scene. There was visible damage to a shop area at the north end of the

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