The Crookston High School is opening its Weight Room for all High School students to use this summer. The Room will be open Monday through Friday for 9th-12th grade students from 6:00 to 7:15 a.m. or 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. and Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for 7th and 8th-grade students from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
This summer, the Fertile Public Library has teamed up with the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center to offer a Story Stroll! Enjoy “The Hiking Viking” by Laura Gehl while exploring the prairie area at the AELC, going until Sunday, June 5.
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is holding the Nature’s Offerings: An Art Exhibit Featuring Works by Debbie Dahl Aune and Other NW Minnesota Artists now until August 1 at the NWMAC Gallary at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Presbyterian Church on the week of May 23-27.
The Crookston High School will have its Last Day of School and Graduation in the Crookston High School Gym today. The day will begin with a Faculty/Senior Breakfast at 7:30 a.m., a “Senior Walk” through the Washington Elementary School, Highland Elementary School, and Crookston High School at 8:00 a.m., and the Graduation Ceremony begins tonight at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO $500 must go final blackout tonight, at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open serving food.
The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO $400 must go final blackout on Saturday, May 28, at 3:00 p.m.
City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
There will be no Home Delivered Meals on Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day.
The Golden Link Senior Center will be closed on Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day.
All Lake Agassiz Regional Library branches and LINK sites will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day.
The Crookston Eagles Club will be closed on Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day.
Garbage Collection for Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day Holiday), will be collected on Tuesday, May 31. Tuesday’s garbage collection will remain the same.
The Crookston Veterans Council will be doing a ceremony at Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston on Monday, May 30, for Memorial Day at 10:00 a.m., with a flag-raising at the entrance following the ceremony. At 11:00 a.m., there will be a Naval Ceremony at the Sampson Street Bridge.
The Red Lake Falls American Legion Memorial Program will be on Monday, May 30, at River Side Park, beginning at 11:00 a.m. There will be a special presentation for area Veterans of the Korean War. In the event of bad weather, the program will be held at the American Legion Club.
The Fisher American Legion will present military honors on Memorial Day, May 30, at Greenwood Cemetery at 10:30 a.m., Fisher Lutheran Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., and Bygland Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. A luncheon will be served by the Fisher American Legion Auxiliary from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fisher American Legion, 318 Thompson Ave. Fisher. All are welcome to attend.
The Sand Hill Lutheran Church in Rural Climax will have a Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. with Retired Navy Officer Pastor Bruce Berg speaking with the Nielsville Honor Guard. A lunch will follow the ceremony. All are welcome to attend.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston Public Schools on the week of May 31 to June 3.
The Crookston High School will have a Teacher Workshop Day on Tuesday, May 31.
Grand Forks Road crews announced that S. 12th St. will be closed from Park Dr. to 24th Ave. S. starting on Tuesday, May 31, for a complete road reconstruction.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Caregiver Support & Service presentation by Julie Praska-Moser at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., and SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Crookston Housing & Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) will meet on Tuesday, May 31, at 12:00 p.m. at Valley Technology Park. There may be a quorum of City Council members present at this meeting.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Flea Market Rummage Sale where people can rent a table for $10 in June.
The Crookston High School will have a Flex Workshop Day on Wednesday, June 1.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, June 1, at 8:00 a.m. and Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.
The Crookston Public Library will begin the Summer Library Experience Kick-Off with Underwater Rock Art on Wednesday, June 1, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The theme will be “Paint Your Own Sea Creature.”
RiverView Health’s Type 2 Diabetes Support Group will meet on Wednesday, June 1, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the RiverView Health Home Care Building located at 323 S. Minnesota Street in Crookston. Meetings are free and led by Laura Slaathaug R.D., a clinical dietitian at RiverView. For more information, call 218-281-9589. Masks must be worn, and you will be screened for Covid as you enter the building.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, June 1.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will have their “Treasures of God” series on Thursday, June 2, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Castle Park. The theme will be “Discovering God’s Treasures.”
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, June 2, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO on Thursday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m., with the kitchen open, serving food.
The American Legion Auxiliary Nels T Wold Unit 20 of Crookston will hold their last meeting of the year on Thursday June 2, at 6:30 p.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center. Please note the new time, place, and day as this will be their monthly meeting time, place and day going forward. All members and those interested in becoming members are welcome to attend. Thursdays are also the evening that the Golden Link serves dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., so if you choose to have dinner before the meeting, please call the Golden Link at 281-3072 to reserve your spot.
Polk County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collections will be held on Friday, June 3, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Fertile Fairgrounds and on Saturday, June 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at the East Shore Beach Area of Maple Lake off County Highway 10. Bring your paints, cleaners, and automotive supplies to be disposed of properly. Polk County Transfer Station and Fosston Incinerator also accepts household hazardous waste Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. year-round.
The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO $400 must go final blackout on Saturday, June 4, at 3:00 p.m.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by Villa St. Vincent on the week of June 6-10.
Eat United Summer Food Service is back at the park for summer 2022! Crookston Public Schools, in partnership with the United Way of Crookston, will be offering free summer meals to all children ages 0-18 at Ray Ecklund Park Complex this summer! The program will run Monday-Thursday from June 6 – July 28. Meals will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please note that pre-pandemic guidelines will be enforced, including that children must be present to receive a meal, one meal per child, and meals must be consumed on-site. There is NO grab and go option for the summer of 2022.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class on Monday, June 6, at 2:00 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will host a series of educational classes about different types of gardening with instructors from the University of Minnesota Extension starting on Tuesday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. with the subject of Vegetables for Everyone. Cost is $5 to take a plant home. There is limited seating, so call 218-281-3072 to register your seat.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, June 7, at 1:00 p.m., an Entertainment Committee Meeting at 1:30 p.m., SAIL Class at 2:30 p.m., and Deb’s Canasta at 6:00 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have a VFW Meeting on Tuesday, June 7, at 6:00 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library will have Spanish Storytime on Tuesday, June 7, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have an Auxiliary Meeting on Tuesday, June 7, at 7:00 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, June 8, at 8:00 a.m., a Board Meeting at 9:00 a.m., Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge Group at 12:30 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library will make “Aquariums in a Bottle” on Wednesday, June 8, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. as a part of their Summer Library Experience Kick-Off.
Cathedral Church in Crookston will have a Community Meal on Wednesday, June 8, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Cathedral Church Dining Room. This meal is free, and everyone is welcome to come. They will continue the Community Meals every month on the second Wednesday of the month.
The American Legion will have a meeting at the Golden Link Senior Center on Wednesday, June 8, at 7:00 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, June 8.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care Appointments on Thursday, June 9, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment, call 281-3072. It will also have Smear at 1:00 p.m. and SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, June 9, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will have their “Treasures of God” series on Thursday, June 9, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Schuster Park. The theme will be “Broken Treasures Shine Bright.”
RiverView Health is offering a CPR class on Thursday, June 9, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. Cost is $50 for those needing certification, and for those not needing certification the class is free. Due to Covid-19, class sizes are limited, no walk-ins will be allowed, and face masks are required. To register, call 218-281-9405.
The Tri-Valley Opportunity Council Inc’s Senior Programs Department is partnering with the Polk County Fair Board in planning the special Senior Citizen Day at the Polk County Fair and want to find two special seniors for the Outstanding Senior Citizen Award. If you know of someone who is deserving of the recognition, email the completed nomination form to marley.melbye@tvoc.org or mail the form to Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc, Attn: Marley Melbye, 102 N Broadway, Crookston, MN, 56716, by Friday, June 10. To get a nomination form to fill out, you can go to kroxam.com/2022/05/26/send-in-your-2022-outstanding-senior-citizen-award-nominations/.
The 17th Annual MY HERO International Film Festival will be held at the Grand Theatre in Crookston on Saturday, June 11. The event will begin at 1:00 p.m. with screenings of the three award-winning films with a panel discussion following afterwards, with the Black Widow food truck providing food onsite and music provided by The Dank. For more information, please go to their Facebook event page or email studio110@in-progress.org.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by Widseth and Alluma on the week of June 13-17.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Sit, Stand, & Dance Class on Monday, June 13, at 2:00 p.m., Ken’s Study Group at 6:00 p.m. and Collector’s Club at 6:30 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will host a series of educational classes about different types of gardening with instructors from the University of Minnesota Extension on Tuesday, June 14, at 10:00 a.m. with the subject of Flowers for Beauty & Cutting & Colorful Containers. Cost is $5 to take a plant home. There is limited seating, so call 218-281-3072 to register your seat.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle, Grand Committee, and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, June 14, at 1:00 p.m., and SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have a Legion & SAL Meeting on Tuesday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m.
There will be a Flag Retirement Ceremony on Tuesday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the South Parking Lot of Golden Link performed by the Crookston Boy Scout Troop 41. Complimentary coffee and pie will be served after the ceremony. Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have any questions, contact Margee Keller at 218-349-4566.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, June 15, at 8:00 a.m., Crafters’ Corner at 9:00 a.m., Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m. an AARP Driver’s Safety Class from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and a performance by the Crookston Civic Music League at 6:30 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library will invite award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski to an In-Person Drawing Class & Watch Party live stream on Wednesday, June 15, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. To enter the virtual class sessions, you can go to larl.org/underwaterdrawing/?.
The Crookston Public School District will have a public meeting on the multiuse facility on Wednesday, June 15, in the Crookston High School Auditorium at 5:30 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, June 15.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, June 16, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will have a Bake Sale and Rhubarb Festival on Thursday, June 16. The Bake Sale starts at 10:30 a.m. and the Rhubarb Festival starts at 11:00 a.m. They are looking for volunteers to bake goods and drop them off prior to 10:00 a.m. on June 16. Baked goods do not need to include rhubarb.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Smear and a Grant Committee Meeting on Thursday, June 16, at 1:00 p.m., SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., and a DAV Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will have their “Treasures of God” series on Thursday, June 16, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Schuster Park. The theme will be “Each Treasure is Unique.”
The Crookston Public Library will have an outdoor concert featuring Uptown! on Thursday, June 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All ages will enjoy vintage folk and Americana classics, country, and neo-folk tunes. Admission is free thanks to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Series. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.
The Warren Summer Concert Series will host “Holy Rocka Rollaz” Thursday, June 16 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Centennial Park on Highway 75. The weather venue will be the Warren Rec Center. Admission is free thanks to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Series.
The UMC Teambacker Golf Classic presented by Altru will take place on Friday, June 17, at Minakwa Golf Course in Crookston. They are currently taking donations of products, services, gift certificates, or experience. If you would like to register a 5-person team, contact Michelle Christopherson at mchristo@umn.edu or call 218-281-8369.
The Prairie View Cemetery Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Euclid.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by Trinity W.E.L.C.A. on the week of June 20-24.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Sit, Stand, & Dance Class, and Crookston Women’s Club on Monday, June 20, at 2:00 p.m., and see a performance at the Crookston Community Theater at 5:00 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will host a series of educational classes about different types of gardening with instructors from the University of Minnesota Extension on Tuesday, June 21, at 10:00 a.m. with the subject of Seed to Salad: Microgreen Windowsill Garden. Cost is $5 to take a plant home. There is limited seating, so call 218-281-3072 to register your seat.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, June 21, at 1:00 p.m., and SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, June 22, at 8:00 a.m., Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge Group at 12:30 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library will have a Plant a Pocket of Prairie Art Experience on Wednesday, June 22, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. featuring an author visit and paper-making activity.
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is holding a free Artist Reception with Debbie Dahl Aune and other Minnesota Artists on Wednesday, June 22, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the NWMAC Gallery at Northland Community and Technical College. Refreshments will be served. Many pieces of art in this exhibit are for sale. You are welcome to purchase at any time and pick it up when the exhibit ends.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, June 22.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care Appointments on Thursday, June 23, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment, call 281-3072. It will also have Smear at 1:00 p.m. and SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, June 23, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will have their “Treasures of God” series on Thursday, June 23, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Red Barn. The theme will be “Treasures Together.” At the end, they will meet at Trinity for time with the parents.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by Trinity W.E.L.C.A. on the week of June 27-July 1.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have NAPS Food Box Pick-up on Monday, June 27, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the Parking Lot, and Sit, Stand, & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will host a series of educational classes about different types of gardening with instructors from the University of Minnesota Extension on Tuesday, June 28, at 10:00 a.m. with the subject of 10 Best Succulents for Beginners. Cost is $5 to take a plant home. There is limited seating, so call 218-281-3072 to register your seat.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, 28, at 1:00 p.m., and SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, June 29, at 8:00 a.m., Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge Group at 12:30 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, June 29.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, June 30, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Smear on Thursday, June 30, at 1:00 p.m. and SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library will have Pint Size Polka on Thursday, June 30, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., an interactive music program for kids ages 3-10 with accordion player Mike Schneider in a polka-palooza.
RiverView Health’s Type 2 Diabetes Support Group will meet on Friday, July 1, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the RiverView Health Home Care Building located at 323 S. Minnesota Street in Crookston. Meetings are free and led by Laura Slaathaug R.D., a clinical dietitian at RiverView. For more information, call 218-281-9589. Masks must be worn, and you will be screened for Covid as you enter the building.
There will be no Eat United Summer Food services over the week of the 4th of July (July 4-7).
There will be no Home Delivered Meals on Monday, July 4, for the 4th of July.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston Classic Car Club and Sisters in Spirit on the week of July 5-8.
The Crookston Public Library will have Spanish Storytime on Thursday, July 5, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library will have a Story Stroll at Wildwood Park on Wednesday, July 6, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. to tell the story “Tap the Magic Tree.”
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, July 7, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Cathedral Women and Ken Study Club on the week of July 11-15.
The Crookston Public Library will continue the Summer Library Experience with “Show Me Your Mussels- Exploration of Sea Creatures” with a trip to the Red Lake Rive on Wednesday, July 13, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. to see the freshwater mussels that live there
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, July 14, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
RiverView Health is offering a free Scrubs Camp to juniors and seniors in high school for the 2022-23 School Year that are thinking about a career in healthcare. The camp will be held from August 9 to the 11, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at RiverView Health, Crookston. Click here to register for the free camp. Registrations must be received by July 17. Send registrations to Stacey Bruggeman, RiverView Health, 323 South Minnesota Street, Crookston, MN 56716. For more information, contact Bruggeman at sbruggeman@riverviewhealth.org or 281.9440.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston Eagles Auxiliary on the week of July 18-22.
The Crookston Public Library will watch the film “Free Willy” at the Grand Theatre as a part of the Summer Library Experience on Wednesday, July 20, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The Crookston Public School District will have a public meeting on the multiuse facility on Wednesday, July 20, in the Crookston High School Auditorium at 5:30 p.m.
Crazy Days in Crookston are taking place on Thursday, July 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Summer Extravaganza Crazy Days Thursday Night Meal on Thursday, July 21. They will be grilling hamburgers and brats at 5:30 p.m. and have live music from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. They will also give away a Casino package as a door prize.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, July 21, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Crookston Central High School Class of 1972 will have their 50th Class Reunion on July 22 and 23. Friday night, they will meet at I.C. Mugg’s and Saturday night at Minakwa Golf Course. Check-in on their class Facebook page, call or text 218-289-7273, or email donand@gvtel.com.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston Eagles Auxiliary on the week of July 25-29.
The Crookston Public Library’s Red Book Club will be reading “Virgil Wander” by Leif Enger on Tuesday, July 26. Join them for engaging conversations over tea and cookies in the River Room.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, July 28, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Crookston Public Library will finish off the Summer Learning Experience with a reading of “Pirates… Arrgh” with Magic Bob & The Beautiful Lynn Marie on Thursday, July 28, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The Crookston Gun Club will have a “self-defense night” on Thursday, July 28, from 6:30 p.m. to dusk, with assistance from local entities to teach them about self-defense.
RiverView Health’s Type 2 Diabetes Support Group will meet on Monday, August 1, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the RiverView Health Home Care Building located at 323 S. Minnesota Street in Crookston. Meetings are free and led by Laura Slaathaug R.D., a clinical dietitian at RiverView. For more information, call 218-281-9589. Masks must be worn, and you will be screened for Covid as you enter the building.
The Crookston Public School District will have a public meeting on the multiuse facility on Wednesday, August 3, in the Crookston High School Auditorium at 5:30 p.m.
RiverView Health is offering a free Scrubs Camp to juniors and seniors in high school for the 2022-23 School Year that are thinking about a career in healthcare. The camp will be held from August 9 to the 11, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at RiverView Health, Crookston. For more information, contact Bruggeman at sbruggeman@riverviewhealth.org or 281.9440.
Summer Arts Safari and the Crookston Community Theater will present “Matilda Jr.” Registration and tryouts for third through eighth-graders will be held at Highland Elementary School on Monday, August 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Practices will be Tuesday, August 16 through Friday, August 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please bring a snack. Cost is $25 per child. The performances will be held at Highland Elementary School on Friday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children 6-12 are $3, and under 5 are free. If you have any questions, contact Fugi Baig at 218-230-4976.
The Crookston Gun Club will celebrate “Back to School” on Thursday, September 8, using their kid’s school supply shopping lists as targets.
The Crookston Gun Club will have an open night for ladies interested in coming out to the range to sight in their hunting rifles on Saturday, October 22.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
The United Valley Bank of Crookston is taking donations for the Darrin Bekkedahl Benefit Account to help him pay for his intensive care bills for COVID-19. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to the United Valley Bank in Crookston under Darrin Bekkedahl Benefit Account at P.O. Box 619. If you have any questions, you can call the account’s opener Allan Dragseth at 218-280-8181.
Twig and Branch Collection will be held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, running from May through October. Place the materials on your curbside. Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths and bundled in order for the crews to take them away. Any branches or tree trunks not cut to this length and bundled will be left for the owner to haul away. Twigs may be in boxes or bags. Individuals removing their diseased elm trees should call City Hall to schedule a pickup.
Second booster doses of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are now available at Altru Clinic in Crookston for people 50 and older and those 12 and older who are immunocompromised. The second booster dose must be administered at least four months after the first booster. Adults who received Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) for their primary vaccine and booster dose at least four months ago may now receive a second booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna only. To schedule your COVID-19 booster dose in Altru Clinic in Crookston, please call 218.281.9100.
The Crookston Reds are looking for players and a field manager for the 2022 season. If interested, email crookstonreds@gmail.com or text 218-280-4481.
RiverView Health is holding virtual, monthly Type 2 Diabetes Support Group meetings on the third Wednesday of every month from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The meetings are free and open to anyone with Type 2 diabetes and their family members. For more information on the support group, contact Laura Slaathaug, RD LD, at 218-281-9589.
The Benedictine Living Community Auxiliary is looking for new members. For those interested in joining, you can contact President Diane Seddon at 218-280-6736.
The Crookston License Center is now offering the Class D written test for permit’s, new to state residents, and MN reinstatements. The test is available by appointment for a fee of $10.00. If you want to schedule an appointment, please call 218.281.5423 or email licensecenter@co.polk.mn.us.
The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meet on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages. Appetizers are provided by the Friends of the Crookston Public Library; participants are responsible for the cost of their own food and drinks. All are welcome.
The Crookston Public Library’s Reading by the Red Book Club meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the library at 6:30 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.
The Golden Link is serving noon lunch Monday through Friday. The cost is $7. Veterans’ meals are half price on the first Monday of the month. Call 281-3072 by 10:00 the day you plan to have lunch.
The Crookston Friends of the Library meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Library Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m.
Polk County Public Health is available to answer questions about essential services such as groceries, medications, and other daily items at 281-3385. The phone is staffed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Cove Youth Center in Crookston is open Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Students and parents should call ahead to check the availability of the youth center at 218-470-0149.
Polk County Public Health is available to answer questions about COVID 19 and help obtain essential services such as groceries, medications, and other daily items at 281-3385. The phone is staffed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For information on the Care and Share New Hope Food Shelf website, click here. For more information or to donate, call 218-277-0000.
The Golden Link is now renting rooms for parties. Free for members. Call 218-281-3072 for details.
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