Month: April 2022

The Crookston High School’s Community Projects class is always working to create new and improved projects for the community and the school, and recently, a team of four students came together to add another completed project to the school. Crookston High School students Evan Christensen, Mason Owens, Elliot Bartrum, and Eric Coauette built a new front admissions desk at the entrance of the High School.

Community Projects class teacher Travis Oliver always believed that the front desk used to collect admissions for basketball, volleyball, and other sports games was too dull and in need of an upgrade and assigned the team of juniors and seniors to make a new and improved desk. Senior Mason Owens took the lead on the project, conducting the planning and main construction of the table. “We designed it to look like a figure of a ship. That was the idea behind it.” Senior Mason Owens explains, “If you feel the wood on the top, it feels uneven like the deck of a pirate ship. The top is made of hickory wood with hickory corner posts and alder wood on the sides with shiplap joints to connect the boards together.” Senior Evan Christensen assisted in cutting the boards and painting with Junior Elliot Bartrum, and Senior Eric Coauette helped with staining and applying polyurethane to the final project.

Owens then went into the details of the process of building the desk and some of the new additions he and his team added to it to improve it from the original desk. “First, we built the framework, using the same construction techniques as if we were building a wall in a house. We then added the sides with the shiplap and the corners and the top, where we biscuited and joined it together with glue.” Owens explained, “On the inside, it’s all plywood-backed and painted black, so it’s all shadowed out when you look in there. We added shelves on the inside to help hold purses or money containers for the people running admissions.” Other features added to the desk is a metal Pirate sign attached to the front and the addition of wheels to the legs of the desk that can make it easier for people to move if they need to and position it in any way they would like, but this led to some problems the team had to overcome as they were building it. “We had trouble with the wheels at first because we made a measuring mistake, and the cut was too high, so we had to adjust the legs.” Owens explained, “But when we put the wheels on, it was “tippy” so we had to figure out how to balance the legs so it wouldn’t rock, but we were able to fix it, and other than that, building it was pretty slick.” The team also had the challenge of working short-handed for a while as Senior Eric Coautte was away during some of the construction.

All four students agreed that the project came out well and believe that the admissions collectors will enjoy the new features they added to it. They reported that they also have more projects in store for the rest of the year, including a new display case for the Leo Club for all of their awards they received over the years, according to Owens. Junior Elliot Bartrum is working on a new scrape wood table that will be given away to a local business in a raffle. We will continue to check back in with the Community Projects class and its students when they have the latest projects completed.

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Altru’s Generosity in Action Scholarships $1,000 applications are open now through April 30 at altru.org/scholarships.

The Crookston High School presents the musical “Godspell” Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 8-10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Crookston High School Auditorium. Tickets are available from the cast members and at the door. Adults are $8.00 and students are $5.00.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council on April 11 and 12

The Crookston High School will have Registration Information Sessions in the Auditorium for all 8th to 11-grade students on Monday, April 11. Sessions go from 10:10 to 10:30 a.m. for all 8th-grade students, 12:35 to 1:00 p.m. for all 9th-grade students, 1:30 to 1:55 p.m. for all 10th-grade students, 2:00 to 2:30 p.m. for 10th and 11th-grade students planning on taking PSEO or CIHS classes, and 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. for 11-grade students.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Guitar Lessons at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 11, a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m., Ken’s Study Group at 6:00 p.m., and the Collector’s Club at 6:30 p.m.

The Crookston High School will have a Lunch Visit from a US Air Force Representative on Monday, April 11.

The University of Crookston will welcome Buddhist monk, Wongdue Sango Gurung to campus from April 11 to 20 as he will take part in the ancient Tibetan Buddhist tradition of the creation and destruction of a sand mandala. The community and students on the UMN Crookston campus will be able to watch him create the sand mandala in person or online at http://www.kaltura.com/tiny/0s711. Special tours will be offered Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16 from 10:00 am.-2:00 p.m.  Parking will be available in Lot “A”. The closing ceremony will be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 in the International Lounge.

The Crookston Lions 2-Day Community Blood Drive will take place on Monday, April 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 12, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston. You can schedule your donation by going to vitalant.org, or by calling Linda Morgan at 218-289-5006.

The American Legion Auxiliary, Nels T Wold Unit 20 will meet on Monday, April 11th at 5 pm in the back room at Happy Joes.

The Sons of Norway Event will be Monday, April 11 from 5:15 to 6:15 pm at the Crookston Eagles Club. The speaker will be Jim Strandlie and the topic will be Nordic Fest and the 99^th Infantry Battalion, a unit of Norwegian-Americans and Norwegian in Exile during World War ll. All are welcome and it’s free.  Please R.S.V.P to Sue at 218-289-4508.

The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education will be hosting a Special Focus Class “Just Toddling” on Monday, April 11, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Washington School. The class is for ages 1-2 years old and will consist of toddlers and their parents enjoying activities together. The cost to attend is free, and registration is not required. for more information, please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.

The Crookston Eagles will have Burger Night on Monday, April 11, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. 1/3-pound burger and fries for $7. Toppings include cheese, ketchup, mustard, raw or fried onions, and pickles.

The Crookston City Council will hold a meeting on Monday, April 11, in the City Council Chambers

The Crookston High School Band/Choir Concert will take place on Monday, April 11, in the CHS Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

The Crookston Department of Human Services is holding a virtual MN Autism Resource Symposium on Tuesday, April 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to highlight stories to promote coordinated supports, health, education, and resiliency for Autism on the MN Positive Behavior Support Network YouTube channel for Autism Awareness Month. Youth and adults with autism, parents, caregivers, advocates, lead agencies, educators, health care professionals, providers, employers, and more are welcome to come watch the event to learn what they can do for the autism community.

The Crookston High School will have a Lunch visit from a USPS Representative on Tuesday, April 12.

The Crookston Public Library will present Lola’s Lunchbox Puppet Show on Tuesday, April 12 at 1:00 p.m. Don’t miss this engaging sketch comedy, theater, and puppet show featuring comedy and sing-alongs perfect for children ages three and up! Join Lalo, a fun-loving shopkeeper with a magical lunchbox, and his friends as they handle unpredictable food erupting out of Lalo’s Lunchbox! This zany show teaches kids about healthy foods and being kind to others. This event is made possible thanks to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Crookston High School Speech Section will compete at Fosston on Tuesday, April 12, at 1:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 12, SAIL Exercise Class at 2:00 p.m., and Deb’s Canasta at 6:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a VFW Meeting on Tuesday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will host a Legion & SAL Meeting on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Cathedral Women on April 13, 14, and 15

The Crookston High School will have an Early Dismissal on Wednesday, April 13, for 2W Day/RE

The Crookston High School Band and Choir will take part in a Large Group Band/Choir Contest on Wednesday, April 13.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m. Bridge Group at 12:30 p.m., and a Free Easter Bunny Sock Craft at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 13 at 9:00 a.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have STEMsational Wednesday on Wednesday, April 13, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Elementary and middle school students are invited to see exciting Science Technology Engineering & Math experiments, and inventions.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have their American Legion Meeting on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Washington Elementary School will hold their Kindergarten Roundup for children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2022, and their parents on Wednesday, April 13. Two sessions will be offered with childcare, one from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and one from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Doors will be open 15 minutes prior to each session. Enjoy time in the classroom and ride the school bus together for a full kindergarten experience. Each child will receive a free “Kindergarten Toolkit” sponsored by the Otto Bremer Foundation and the Crookston Early Childhood Summit. Parents will receive a Parent Guide to Our Kindergarten Journey.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have a Children’s Easter Party on Wednesday, April 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Bring your children ages 0 to 12 up and have their photos taken with the Easter Bunny. There will also be games, activities, and treats. Admission is free.

UMN Crookston will be holding a meditation night “Mandalas, Mindfulness, and Meditation: Learning to Calm our Anxious Minds”, hosted by Trey Everett, on Wednesday, April 13, from 4:00 to 6:00 in the Bede Ballroom. Pandemics, wars, and political polarization only add to our already every day anxious minds. What can we do to bring about calm and healing to ourselves and those around us? During this two-hour workshop you will explore, practice, and discuss a variety of simple modern and ancient meditation techniques that help reduce stress and anxiety. You can sign up at  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UGZ3hUXZYqwFX69Jm36Adij2EKolZz21zVULLXOmiuo/prefill

The Fisher American Legion will be holding Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, April 13

The Crookston High School FFA Chapter will travel to the University of North Dakota Space Ag on Thursday, April 14.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care Appointments from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 14, call 218-281-3072 to make your appointment.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, April 14, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. There will be stories, songs, puppets, crafts, and lots of fun for children and their caregivers.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Smear and Beginning Cribbage at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, and SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO on Thursday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m., the kitchen will be open serving food.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class on Thursday, April 14, 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 Crookston High School will have no school on Friday, April 15 for Spring Break.

Scholarship opportunities are being offered through the RiverView Foundation. Applications for the following scholarships are due to the Foundation office by noon on April 15. Bishop Afonya Healthcare Scholarship: Lenertz Family Healthcare Scholarship, June E. Shaver Healthcare Scholarship, Richard Maves Healthcare Scholarship, Lynette “Pud’’ Joseph Healthcare Scholarship and RiverView/Glenmore Foundation Scholarship. Guidelines and applications for scholarships are available online at www.riverviewhealth.org/foundation/scholarships/, by calling the Foundation office at 281-9249, emailing Foundation Director Randy Schoenborn at rschoenborn@riverviewhealth.org, or by stopping at the Foundation office located at 721 S. Minnesota Street, Crookston.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar Bingo $1000 must go final blackout on Friday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. There will be Meat Raffles and Horse Races as well and the kitchen will be open serving food.

The Crookston Sports Center will host an Easter Egg Scramble on Saturday, April 16, with a Craft & Vendor Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the Egg Scramble beginning at 11:00 a.m. Bring your own baskets and bags as kids ages 0-10 get in the Egg Scramble for free, along with free pictures with the Easter Bunny. All proceeds go to Trails to Treatment Plus and the Ronald McDonald House and Shriner’s Children.

Warrior Firearms Training LLC and the Polk County Republican BPOU will host a Minnesota Permit to Carry Firearm Course and a Minnesota Permit to Carry a Firearm Renewal Course on Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m. at the Crookston Gun Club, followed by a Firearms Qualification Course. Cost is $100 per person; a portion of the course fees will be donated to the Polk County BPOU. Class size is limited, so please contact Darin Selzler at 218-289-2825 or email warriorfirearmstraining@hotmail.com to register.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO $400 must go final blackout on Saturday, April 16, at 3:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will be closed on Sunday, April 17, for Easter

Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 17-23. The Benedictine Living Community Center will be hosting a cake, coffee, and learning event in the Benedictine Living Community Center library on Thursday, April 21 at 1:00 p.m.  If you are a current volunteer or wanting to become a new volunteer, they ask that you join them for this learning event. Please R.S.V.P. to Ashley Melsa at 218-281-9273 or ashley.melsa@benedictineliving.org.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Bremer Bank, LeBlanc Bank, and the First Community Credit Union the week of April 18-22.

The Crookston High School will have no school on Monday, April 18 for Spring Break.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Guitar Lessons at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 18, and a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m., and a trip to the Crookston Community Theater at 5:00 p.m.

The Polk County Emergency Management, in conjunction with the National Weather service will conduct Sky Storm Spotter training classes from Monday, April 18, to Wednesday, April 20, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. with a 15-minute break in the middle to allow for questions and refreshments. These training classes will be held at the Embassy Community Center in Fosston on April 18, the Knutson Community Center in Fertile on April 19, and in the Kiehl Auditorium in UMC on April 20. If you have any questions, contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office – Emergency Management Department at 218-570-8263 or by emailing jody.beauchane@co.polk.mn.us or jill.moreno@co.polk.mn.us.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 19, and SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, Crafters’ Corner at 9:00 a.m., Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and an AARP Driver’s Safety Class from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have a presentation on The Art of Journaling on Wednesday, April 20, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The presentation will cover different types of journals, types of media to use, and share ideas for inspiration. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Register by calling the library at (218) 281-4522.

The Fisher American Legion will be holding Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, April 20

The Golden Link Senior Center will have an AARP Driver’s Safety Class from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, Smear and Beginning Cribbage at 1:00 p.m., and SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, April 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. There will be stories, songs, puppets, crafts, and lots of fun for children and their caregivers.

The Benedictine Living Community in Crookston will be hosting a Cake, Coffee, & Learning event in the BLC-C Library for Volunteer Appreciation Week on Thursday, April 21, at 1:00 p.m. If you are a current volunteer, they invite you to join them for this learning event. You can RSVP to Ashley Melsa at 218-281-9273 or at ashley.melsa@benedictineliving.org

The Red Lake Falls Public Library will hold the Windblow Brass Ensemble Concert on Thursday, April 21, at 6:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have their DAV Meeting on Thursday, April 21, at 7:00 p.m.

Pennington County and Polk County Republicans will host Red at the Ralph 2022 on Thursday, April 21 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. with cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. Meet and Greet from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Dinner and Forum starts at 6:00 p.m.   For more information, email penngopmn@gmail.com or call 320-455-1778.  Join them for an evening of food and fellowship with other conservative patriots as you hear from the statewide candidates for Minnesota Governor, Secretary of State, AG, and auditor on issues that matter most to Northwestern Minnesota.

The University of Minnesota Crookston is bringing back its “In the Spirit of Cinco de Mayo” event on Friday, April 22. The event is open to the public and free of charge, with the first tier of the celebration going from 3:00-5:30 p.m., which will feature children’s arts & crafts activities in the Bede Ballroom such as paper mâché flowers, Dia de Los Muertos items, Caquitos, and Aztec calendars, among others. A free meal will take place in the Brown Dining Room from 4:30-7:00 p.m. featuring colorful and flavorful dishes from Mexico. There will then be a dance performance by the Los Alegres Bailadores Dance Troupe at 7:00 p.m. in the Kiehl Auditorium.

The Crookston Gun Club will have their 41^ST Annual Crookston Family Fun Night and Awards Banquet Friday, April 22 at the Crookston Eagles. Social at 6:00 p.m. and stuffed pork chop or walleye dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $30 for adults and $25 for under 18 years. Ticket price includes dinner and a chance to win a firearm. Auction and raffle items include firearms, wildlife prints, and shooter packages. Need not be present to win. For ticket information, call Steve at 289-2115.

The Crookston Rotary will be hosting a Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser on April 22 from 6:00 to 9:00 at the Crookston Inn. Advance tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Enjoy an evening of beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres, raffles, silent auction and more. You must be 21 to attend.

The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a free class “Pop in and Play” on Saturday, April 23. The class is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for ages birth to five at Washington School. The class allows parents and their children to play with equipment designed for young children in the gymnasium. Registration is not required, for more information please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Altru Clinic and the Eagles Lodge the week of April 25-29.

Spring Clean-Up Week in Crookston is April 25^th through the 29^th.  Place items on your street boulevard on your regular garbage day and they should be separated into piles: garbage, clothing cardboard, appliances, furniture, metal items, demolition, yard waste and tires. Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths and bundled. Devices such as T.V.’s, computer monitors, etc. cannot be landfilled and will not be collected during clean-up. They need to be disposed of at the Transfer Station.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have NAPS Food Box Pick-up in their Parking Lot from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 25

Hammond Township will hold their Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting Monday, April 25, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Clerk’s home at 29499 365th St SW, Crookston, MN 56716.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Guitar Lessons at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 25, and a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m.

E.C.F.C.  is going swimming! Bring your child ages birth to 5 years old and explore the water with them at the Crookston Community Pool on Monday, April 25, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. This event is free.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 26, and SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Red Lake Falls Public Library will have a Poetry Reading by Alexandria Marshall on Tuesday, April 26, at 4:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have the Books & Brews Book Club at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill on Tuesday, April 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 to discuss the mystery-thriller book “Unspeakable Things” by Jess Lourey and to 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, no registration is required.

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is holding its NW Annual Art Exhibit in Thief River Falls until April 27. The Exhibit will be open from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and at other times when events are held at the college.

The 14^th Annual Crookston High School Triple A: Academics, Arts, and Athletics, Senior Recognition Banquet will be Monday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the CHS Commons. Tickets for parents, family members, and friends may be purchased at the Crookston High School, KROX, and Montague’s. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, April 25. Cost of tickets is $15, make checks payable to Triple A.  Members of sponsoring clubs can purchase tickets for $12. Senior students are free. If you have any special dietary needs, call Paul or Carol at Irishman’s Shanty, 281-9912. If you have any questions, contact Greg Garmen at 281-2144 or Margee Keller at 218-349-4566.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge Group at 12:30 p.m.

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is holding a FREE Creative Art Session Workshop to create work for an upcoming exhibit – Nature’s Offerings in June and July. The workshop will be held at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls from 4:00 to 5:30 pm on April 27. RSVPs are required.

The Fisher American Legion will be holding Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, April 27

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care Appointments from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 28, call 218-281-3072 to make your appointment.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, April 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. There will be stories, songs, puppets, crafts, and lots of fun for children and their caregivers.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Smear and Beginning Cribbage at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, and SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

Safe Kids and Altru Health Systems will offer a Car Seat Check-Up on Thursday, April 28 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Brost Chevrolet. To schedule an appointment, call Polk County Public Health at 218-281-3385.

The Crookston High School will have their Prom on Saturday, April 30

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston City Employees and the Crookston Woman’s Club the week of May 2-6.

The 14^th Annual Crookston High School AAA: Academics, Arts, and Athletics Senior Recognition Banquet will be Monday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the CHS Commons.

The Crookston Gun Club will be hosting a DNR Hunter Safety Training Class in May for ages 11 and older. Classes will begin on May 3 and held at the Crookston Gun Club located at 26521 240th Street SW Crookston, MN 56716. The field Day and Test Day will be held on Saturday, May 14. If you have any questions or to register, you can contact Steve Videen at 218-289-2115, or stevevideen@yahoo.com.

RiverView Health will host a four-hour First Aid Class Thursday, May 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost of the class is $50. To register or for more info, call 281-9405.

The Crookston Civic Music League is inviting the cross-over male vocal quintet Veritas to the Crookston Auditorium on Thursday, May 5. Admission is $45 for adults with Season Tickets and $15 for Students.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Home Delivered Meals Board and V.F.W. & Auxiliary on the week of May 9-13.

The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education will be hosting a Special Focus Class “Daddy and Me” on Monday, May 9, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Washington School. The class is for ages birth to five years old and will be a night for dad and their little buddies to play games and have fun in the gym. The cost to attend is free, and registration is not required. for more information, please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.

The Celebrate the Young Child Collaboration is inviting parents and their children to “Imagine If You Were Going on a Bear Hunt” at Castle Park on Tuesday, May 10, from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Our Saviors Lutheran Church and the Methodist Church on the week of May 16-20.

The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education will be hosting an end of the year picnic on Monday, May 16, at Washington School Playground. This event offers great food and family fun. Please register for the event ahead of time. In the event of rain, activities will be held inside.

The Golden Link Senior Center is holding their Annual Rummage Sale on Friday, May 20th, and Saturday, May 21st. All donations are appreciated!

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Presbyterian Church on the week of May 23-27.

There will be no Home Delivered Meals on May 30 for Memorial Day.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston Public Schools on the week of May 31 to June 3.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Flea Market Rummage Sale where people can rent a table for $10 in June.

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 deadline to register is May 17 or until the tournament is full

The University of Minnesota Extension Beef Team and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association are teaming up to host the 2022 Minnesota Summer Beef Tour on Tuesday, July 12. Tickets can be purchased online at z.umn.edu/MNSummerBeefTour for $25 per person until June 15. Tickets purchased after June 15 will cost $30 online or at the door. Lunch and Dinner will be included.

The University of Minnesota Extension Beef Team and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association are teaming up to host the 2022 Minnesota Summer Beef Tour on Tuesday, July 12. Tickets can be purchased online at z.umn.edu/MNSummerBeefTour for $30 online or at the door. Lunch and Dinner will be included.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 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 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 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 p.m.

The Crookston Library Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:15. 

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 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.

The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a free virtual class “Book it and Cook it” once a week, from now until May. The class will be pre-recorded each week and available for your convenience. The class is designed to show you the benefits of cooking with your children. Registration is not required, for more information please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.

The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a free class “Unplug and Play” every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from now until May. The class is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for ages birth to five at Washington School. Registration is not required, for more information please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.

The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a class “Music in Me” featuring Kindermusik every Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. from now until May. Kindermusik uses the power and joy of music-making to help children learn and grow during the most playful, interactive, and developmentally appropriate music and movement activities. Registration is required and the cost of the class is $30. For more information, please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.

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Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear headsets.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating April 10-16 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Appreciation Week. It is a time when we thank our telecommunications personnel who serve our citizens and public safety agencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Polk County has ten full-time telecommunicators who serve Polk County and surrounding areas, fielding more than 32,000 calls annually. Their work isn’t seen by many people aside from public safety personnel; however, they play a vital role in keeping our communities safe.

Polk County Telecommunicator Supervisor Nancy Shafer said, “Today’s Telecommunicators operate a lot differently than they did in the past” “We have to think faster, work harder, all while remaining calm while there is chaos around us.” She is proud of the team. Many of them have stayed in this profession for long careers. “Not everyone is cut out to be a telecommunicator,” she said. “We hear everything from a road report to a serious life-threatening medical call.”

Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman stated, “It takes a special person to do this job. Answering the critical incident life-threatening call takes a toll on you”. “They listen to everyone’s worst day and provide calm, clear direction until help arrives. They are a lifeline for our residents in need and vital for our Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS. Our telecommunicators come from many different fields and many different backgrounds. One thing they have in common is they have hearts of gold”.

This week, we thank our telecommunications personnel and recognize them for the heroes they are.

Please join us in thanking our dedicated team of telecommunicators and recognizing the service and commitment of telecommunications professionals throughout the nation.

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Earlier today, at approximately 3:19 p.m., officers of the Grand Forks Police Department were dispatched to a disturbance call at the 600 block of 41st Av. So.

Officers received information from dispatch that there was a report of a weapon being involved. Upon arriving on scene, officers observed a male and female outside of a residence. Officers witnessed the male holding a handgun, and he threw it into a garage. The male then went into a residence. Officers were able to communicate with the female, who was still outside of the residence. After a period of time, the male voluntarily came out to speak with the officers.

After speaking with the victim and gathering evidence on the scene, officers arrested Rolando Garza, Jr., age 33, of Grand Forks, ND. Garza, Jr. was charged with Terrorizing and transported to the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. While still on scene, the female threatened a male who had just arrived on the scene. The female was identified as Maykin Davis, Age 41, of Grand Forks, ND. Davis was arrested for Disorderly Conduct. Davis was confined at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center.

If anyone witnessed the incident or has additional information, they are asked to contact the Grand Forks Police Department at 701-787-8000.

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