Month: June 2023

The Crookston Community Pool is closed until further notice.

The Eat United Food program will run today through July 27 on Mondays through Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Ray Ecklund Park Complex at the Lions Shelter by the hut. All children 18 and younger can get a free meal, and adults 19 years or older can purchase a meal for $5. Children must be present in order to receive a meal (one per child.) Meals must be consumed on-site. There will be to-go meals this year.

Crookston Home Delivered meals this week is being delivered by the Benedictine Living Community.

Golden Link activities for today are Men’s cards at 8:00 a.m., Board Meeting at 9:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge at 12:30 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have a childrens concert by Grammy-nominated artist Ralph’s World today from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The Crookston American Legion will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Golden Link.

The Fisher American Legion will have burger night tonight.

RiverView Health Auxiliary is set to host a Collective Goods Sale, previously known as the Books Are Fun sale. Items include books, electronics, home goods, linens and blankets, kids gifts, and more. The event is on Thursday from 8:00-5:00 and Friday, June 9, from 8:00-3:00 in RiverViews Conference Rooms, 1-3. A portion of the proceeds will go towards hospital and clinic projects to enhance patient care.

Golden Link activities for Thursday are Foot Care at 8:30 and 12:00 noon, Smear at 1:00 p.m., SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30, and an evening meal at 5:30 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have storytime on Thursday from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Crookston Eagles will NOT have bingo on Thursday night.

The Crookston DAV will meet on Thursday, June 8, at 6:00 p.m. at the Golden Link.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar Bingo on Friday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. with a $500 must-go Jackpot.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, June 10, at 2:00 p.m. with a $500 must-go Jackpot.

Lutheran Social Service Meals, with support from DSAAA and United Way, will distribute meals to individuals 60 plus on Monday, June 12, at 9:00 AM at Golden Link in Crookston. Recipients will receive a bundle of 10 meals, first come, first served. To register, contact Wendy Jerry at 218-773-3017.

The Crookston Public Library will host the Art On the Red Art Club on Monday, June 12, at 6:00 p.m. Teens and adults of all ages and artistic abilities can meet to learn about different art mediums, meet local artists and enjoy a welcoming space for working on individual art projects. This program is offered free of charge.

Everyone is invited to a Retirement Open House for David Aamoth, who is retiring from Edward Jones. It will be Tuesday, June 13, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Irishmans Shanty at 1501 South Main in Crookston. Appetizers and refreshments will be served.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 1902 Crookston will have their regular meeting at the Golden Link Senior Center on Tuesday, June 13, at 6:00 p.m.

The community is invited to an evening of music at the First Presbyterian Church 510 North Broadway on Tuesday, June 13 at 7:00 pm. The concert will feature pianist Caleb Mendez and his sister Aspen Mendez on harp. The concert will also include a couple of pieces by the Bells of Praise and the Area Womens Chorus.

Come and enjoy the music of these fine area musicians.

The Fisher American Legion will have its Legion and SAL meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 13.

The Fertile Public Library will have a Drop-in Q and A event on Wednesday, June 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. A representative from the fair will be on hand to help people navigate the new advance ride ticket purchasing system, how to enter Open Class exhibits, and much more. All are welcome.

Join award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski by live stream at the Crookston Public Library Wednesday, June 14, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, June 15, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. and an outdoor concert featuring the Dan Brekke Trio from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will only be serving the Daily Special for lunch 11:00 am12:30 pm. the week of June 19-23. The grill will be closed for breakfast and lunch. Caramel and cinnamon rolls will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00.

The 2023 United Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, June 22, at the Minakwa Golf Course. Its an 18 Hole Scramble with four-person teams. Registration is at 8:00 a.m., shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. To pre-register, send team and player names and checks payable to United Way of Crookston, P.O. Box 218, Crookston, MN. 56716. Registration includes donuts, coffee, juice, lunch, and green fees. Carts are not included, call to reserve at 218-281-1774.

The Grand Theatre will have a Classic Family Matinee and Video Club gaming every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free with a concession purchase or pay just $1.

The first annual St. Judes Shanty Motorcycle Run will be Saturday, July 22. Registration is from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.. The run starts at 11:00 a.m. at Irishmans Shanty. $20 per bike, $10 per passenger. The first stop is The Spot in Red Lake Falls, the second stop is the Black Cat in Thief River Falls, the third stop is the Cozy Bar in Brooks then head back to Irishmans Shanty. Proceeds go to St. Judes Research Hospital.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Highland School is currently looking for donations of new or gently used winter gloves. Please drop off any donations at the Highland School Office if you are interested in donating.

The Crookston Care and Share is now accepting donations of Womens, Mens, and childrens coats and jackets, jeans, sweatshirts, long sleeve t-shirts, and winter gear, as well as toiletries and other common items. Donations may be dropped off at the Care and Share Center at 220 East Third Street.

ThePrairieSkylineFoundation is looking for new members. For those interested in joining, you can contact Kay Hegge at 218-289-1246.

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 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 permits, 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 Librarys 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 Librarys Reading by the Red Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other 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 $8. 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.

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.

The Crookston Care and Share Centers Donation and New Hope Food Shelf will be open every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and every Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 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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The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following-

Calie Marie Maruska, 28 of Macintosh, for fourth-degree DUI

Courtney Rose Rude, 21 of Grand Forks ND, for third-degree DUI

Rylee Jo Hanson, 27 of St Michael, for third-degree DUI

Mckenzie May Halvorson, 20 of Lengby, for DUI

Eric Steven Paye, 43 of Canton SD, third-degree possession of drugs, 1 or 2 Narcotic, LSD, MDA, or MDMA in school, park, public housing zone.

Keyarah Morin, 20 of Faro ND, third-degree possession of drugs, 1 or 2 Narcotic, LSD, MDA, or MDMA in school, park, public housing zone.

Michael John Beaulieu, 20 of Bemidji, for domestic assault-misdemeanor-act to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.

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The Polk County Commissioners met Tuesday morning and the Polk County Government Center, and approved Juneteenth as a county holiday, and received updates from department heads.

JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY
There is a new federal holiday that was just passed by Governor Walz that will be celebrated following Fathers-day this year. This holiday is now known as Juneteenth, Human Resources Director Alecia Helms came forward and spoke about this new holiday stating, “Governor Walz just signed a provision to his initial bill, making it effective this June. Currently, we have 10 holidays that are recognized in Polk County for our employees it is moved up to 11 now.”

Helms was asked what the importance of this federal holiday is, and she responded with, “Diversity matters and all lives matter.”

BOAT AND WATER SAFETY GRANT
Michael Norland was representing the Sherriff’s office in hopes of passing the annual State of Minnesota Boat and Water Safety Grant, which is an 18-month grant where the county receives $8,180. This program funds boat and water safety programs carried out through county sheriff’s offices.

SOLID WASTE PROGRAM UPDATE
Additional information was provided for program updates on the solid waste program. “We gave an update on a number of our projects. The big one was the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers wetland permit for our landfill,” said Jon Steiner, Director of Environmental Services. “We put in an application in 2018 for the wetlands we ended up with joint jurisdiction with the court of engineers.”

Five years later, the Solid waste program seems to be making good progress. “We’ve been working our way through that process with the four different permits and the coming of that process, and we’ve received conditional approval on three of them,” said Stinar.

The Army Core of Engineer permit hasn’t been as smooth of a process, but it is reportedly making progress. There are two meetings in place with the MPCA and the US Army Corp of Engineers due up, and the solid waste program is hopeful that the fourth petition will be signed and they will be clear to work on further issues.

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On June 6 at about 7:14 a.m., Grand Forks Police Officers were informed of an intoxicated driver northbound on South Washington Street from 32nd Avenue South.
Officer James Opp saw the vehicle, a Honda Civic, and stopped it near 15th Avenue South and South Washington Street.
The driver was Brian Pyle, age 43, of Grand Forks. After a short conversation, Pyle attempted to leave on foot, and Officer Opp attempted to detain him. Pyle assaulted Opp and ran westbound from the scene. Opp pursued Pyle on foot and, with the help of other officers, detained him in the 1600 block of 17th Avenue South.
Pyle was charged with DUI, DUI Refusal, Assault on a Police Officer, Fleeing, Driving Under Suspension, and Failure to display current registration.
Pyle was confined at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center.
Officer Opp was treated for his injuries and released from Altru Hospital.

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The Grand Forks Police Department is currently investigating three reported incidents of Indecent Exposure within Grand Forks city limits. Victims advise the suspect will slowly drive by while operating a motor vehicle and thrust his hips upward, exposing his genitals. Witness information provided the suspect to be a white male, approximately 40 years of age, and has been observed driving a dark grey pickup or a red/maroon mid-size SUV.

These incidents have occurred south of Demers Ave, North of 17th Avenue South, and between Cherry Street and South 20th Street. The suspect has been targeting juveniles for these exposures.

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