Month: June 2023

The Crookston Police Department was called to the following accidents on May 31.

Report of an accident on May 31 at 11:29 a.m. on University Avenue/Sunset Avenue.
Veh. #12004 GMC Envoy, driven by juvenile female Crookston.
Veh. #22019 Honda Passport, driven by Jean Hallahan, Grand Forks, ND.
Unknown injuries.Severe damage to both vehicles.Hallahan cited for failure to yield the right of way.

The Crookston Police Department reported the following accident on May 31 at 17:48 hrs. on South Main Street/3rd Avenue South.
Veh. #12012 Buick Enclave, driven by Janine Mahoney, Crookston.
Veh. #22005 Pontiac G6, driven by a juvenile female from Ada.
A juvenile female was checked out by Crookston Area Ambulance. No transport.Moderate damage to both vehicles. Mahoney cited for failure to yield the right of way.

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The Crookston High School Hall of Fame announces the Class of 2023 Inductees. They are listed below.

Carl Hunt is a 2001 graduate of Crookston High School, where he was active in football, basketball, andgolf. Carl was the quarterback and led the Pirates to three Section 8AAA football championships, including atrip to the state semifinals at the Metrodome. In Carls four years of varsity basketball, the Pirates had a 71-28record. Carl scored 1314 points in his career, which is good for third all-time. As a five-year letter winner ingolf, Carl qualified for state multiple times and finished in the top ten in 1999. Carl had a solid college golfcareer at Concordia College in Moorhead, where he earned All-MIAC Conference honors.

Chris Peterson is a 1989 graduate of Central High School, where he was active in choir, show choir, speechone-act play, three-act play, and Community Theater. Chris was the recipient of the senior art award and the TWThorson Award his senior year. While working on his bachelors degree, Chris started working incostume/hair/make-up design. Since completing his bachelors degree, Chris has worked as a productioncostume assistant working his way to primary costume designer in film and television.

Gordon Tolbert is a retired Industrial Arts teacher at Central High School. Gordon taught Industrial Artsand Technology at Central High School from 1958 to 1997. During his tenure at CHS, Gordon was alsodirector of the Agassiz Valley Vocational Center, a cooperative endeavor between Crookston, Climax and Fertileschools. As a member of the Crookston Development Authority, Gordon worked with city and state leaders tosecure grants for downtown rehabilitation. Gordon worked tirelessly to lay the groundwork for vocationalopportunities for all students.

Don Amiot is a 1959 graduate of Central High School, where he was active in football and track, earningall-conference honors in football in 1958. Don played football at Mayville State for four years, including the1961 undefeated team. After graduating from Mayville, Don held teaching, coaching, and administrative.positions at the high school and college level. He ended his career as Director of Athletics at Mankato StateUniversity, assisting the mens hockey team with their transition to the D1 level. He also served on several D2NCAA championship committees.

1985 Girls Track 1600m Relay Team Christy Rongen Carlstrom, Jennifer Taus Klemens, Sara BachmeierRobertson, and Denise Desplenter Deviney comprise this state championship group of athletes. Each athlete setrecords individually in the 1985 season but came together as a team to win the state championship 1600m relaywith a time of 3:58.2, a Class A record at that time.

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held in conjunction with Ox Cart Days on Saturday, August 19 atthe Crookston High School Commons. There will be a social hour at 1 pm and a ceremony at 2 pm. Informationabout ticket sales will follow closer to the event.

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The Crookston Community Pool is closed until further notice.

Masonic Lodge is selling Vidalia onions at Scott’s True Value now until supplies run out.

Crookston Public Schools would like to invite the public to a recognition celebration honoring the 2022-2023 retirees of ISD 593 on Friday at 1:30 pm in the CHS commons. Retirees include: Susan Akerlind; Jill Carlson, Nancy Nottestad, LaDonna Peterson, and Marcia Scholler. Coffee and refreshments will be served.

RiverView Health Rehab Service will hold A Matter of Balance class at the Summerfield Apartments located at 423 Woodland in the second-floor Community Room. The two-hour classes will be held on Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. For more information and to register, call 281-9463.

Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Collections will be held at the Fertile Fairgrounds on Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and at the East Shore Beach Area of Maple Lake off County Highway 10 on Saturday, June 3, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The Polk County Transfer Station accepts household hazardous waste Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 year-round.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have bar bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. $500 must go.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have bar bingo at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. $400 must go.

Crookston Spring registration for Driver Education is open to all students currently enrolled in Crookston Public Schools. The next session will be June 5 through the 20. Additional registration forms for fall and winter are also available to check dates and times to determine the best time for driver education for your child. Please return your registration to the High School Office and pay in the High School office prior to the first day of class. All information is on the registration forms here. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Trostad at Highland School at 218-281-5600.

The Crookston City Council will have a special meeting on Monday, June 5 at 5:30 p.m in the City Hall Council Chambers. The Crookston Ways and Means Committee meeting will have a special meeting immediately following the council meeting.

The Fisher American Legion Auxiliary meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6.

The Fisher American Legion will have burger tonight, Wednesday, June 7.

Lutheran Social Service Meals, with support from DSAAA and United Way, will distribute meals to individuals 60 plus on Monday, June 12th, 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 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 Fisher American Legion will have its Legion and SAL meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 13.

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 & 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 following arrest –

Katie Dawn Green, 19 no address provided, for tampering with a motor vehicle, entering without owner permission.

The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) responded to the following calls on 5/31/2023 –

At 11:50 a.m., the CFD responded to the intersection of University Ave and Sunset Ave for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, the CFD assisted with traffic control and roadway cleanup. There were no injuries to report. The CFD then cleared the scene.

At 4:00 p.m., the CFD responded to Section 25 of Hammond Township for a report of a small grassfire. Upon arrival, the CFD was able to contain the fire and protect some surrounding structures. The CFD then extinguished the fire. Once the area was deemed safe, the CFD cleared the scene.

At 5:49 p.m., the CFD responded to the intersection of S Main St and 3rd Ave S for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, the CFD assisted with roadway cleanup. There were no injuries to report. The CFD then cleared the scene.

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