Month: July 2023

The Crookston Community Pool is closed until further notice.

The Eat United Food program will run 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 Lion’s 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 are provided by Cathedral Women and the Ken Study Club.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost is $50 for those needing certification, and for those not needing certification, the class is free. To register, call 218-281-9405. No walk-ins will be allowed.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL today at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. This is a $500 must-go jackpot.

The Crookston High School Annual Pirate Pride Golf Scramble will be today at Minakwa Golf Course. The cost is $100 per person and includes lunch. Call Minakwa at 281-1774 to reserve a cart. Carts are not included in the $100 per person. To pre-register, contact Steve Kofoed at 320-290-9904 or email stevenkofoed@isd593.org. Must be 18 years of age or have graduated high school. All proceeds will help support Crookston High School Pirate Athletics.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, July 15, starting at 2:00 p.m. This is a $400 must-go jackpot.

The Crookston Community Theatre will present Vintage Hitchcock, a live radio play, on July 17, 18, and 19 at 7:00 p.m. each night at the Crookston Eagles Club. Admission at the door is $17 and includes a piece of pie at intermission.

If you are 55 years or older and are interested in becoming a member of the Golden Link Senior Center, head down to the Golden Link Center on Tuesday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. They will have coffee and goodies, and there will be staff present to answer all of your questions about becoming a member.

The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce for children 0 through 3 and their caregivers on Tuesday, July 18, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m

An Ag Waste Collection will be held at CHS Ag Service on Highway 75 South in Crookston on Tuesday, July 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Old or unused herbicides or pesticides will be accepted. You can dispose of up to 300 pounds free of charge. For amounts greater than 300 pounds, call 218-694-2090. Waste pesticides only will be accepted, no paint, fuels, crop oils, rinsates or recycling.

The Northwest Research and Outreach Center’s annual Crops and Soils Day will be Wednesday, July 19, at the NWROCs maintenance/farm operations building. Signs will direct you to NWROC’s parking lot. The small grains morning tours will begin with registration and CEU sign-up at 7:30 a.m. and tours at 8:00 a.m., lunch at 11:45 and sugar beet tours with registration and CEU sign-up at 12:15 p.m. and tours at 12:45 p.m. If you need special accommodations for accessibility or have dietary restrictions, contact Megan Benoit at 218-281-8610 or by email at mbenoit@umn.edu.

The Marshall County Fair in Warren will be July 19 through 23.

The Crookston Public Library will have Just for Kix dance instructors teaching dance moves for kindergarten through grade 5 on Wednesday, July 19, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The Common Ground Summer Bash will be held Wednesday, July 19,from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Schuster Park in Crookston. There will be a Pickleball tournament, grill-out, lawn games, tennis, and basketball. Students who just finished sixth through twelfth grade can attend. For more info, contact Reilly Stroot at 218-242-2067 or Leah Winjum at 218-289-3250.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime for ages 0 through 6 on Thursday, July 20, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Crazy Days in Crookston will be Thursday, July 20. Businesses will have Crazy Day Specials, and KROX will have their Crazy Day Auctions at 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will host an Outdoor Summer Concert featuring Brianna and Zach on Thursday, July 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair for seating.

The Crookston Public Library Books and Brews Book Club will meet at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill on Tuesday, July 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to discuss the book Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.

The Crookston Public Library will host Nature Prints with Sara for ages birth to 13 on Wednesday, July 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn about relief printing and incorporating natural materials at the eco-printing party.

The Crookston Public Library will host Nature Printing Programs for Youth in grade PreK through seventh grade on Wednesday, July 26, at 2:00 p.m. Participants will create prints that can be used as cards, bookmarks, and more. All supplies will be provided, but youth should bring their own leaves.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime for ages 0 through 6 on Thursday, July 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The Wesley United Methodist Church will have Summer Salad Lunches on July 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They offer a variety of salads, homemade desserts, and beverages. Dine-in or take-out is available$ 12.00 per meal.

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. Jude’s 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 heads back to Irishmans Shanty. Proceeds go to St. Judes Research Hospital.

The Crookston Public Library will host a meeting of the Books & Brews Book Club on Tuesday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, 925 Fisher Ave. The group will read and discuss Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman. The book club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month to 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 adults are welcome.

The Crookston Gun Club will be hosting a Minnesota permit to carry a firearm course and a Minnesota permit to carry a firearm renewal course on Saturday, July 29^th at 8:00 am at the Crookston Gun Club, followed by a live fire qualification course. The cost for the Minnesota permit to carry course andrenewal course is $100.00 per person. Class size is limited. Please contact Darin Selzler at 218-289-2825 or emailwarriorfirearmstraining@hotmail.comto register.

The Crookston Lions and Minakwas 42^nd Annual Youth Golf Tournament will be on August 7. Registration will be at 8:00 a.m., with a Shot Gun Start at 9:00 a.m. Ages 8 and under 4 holes and all receive a participation medal 9-10 years old: 9 holes 11-12 years old: 9 holes 13-14 years old: 18 holes 15-17 years old: 18 holes Prizes awarded for Boys and Girls Medalists along with trophies & door prizes. The entry fee is $20 (lunch included) Park and Rec golfers ages 8 and under are $10 (lunch included). Call to pre-register by July 31.

The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce on Tuesday, August 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. These are social and early literacy activities for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

Nite to Unite Neighbors Joining Neighbors will be held on Tuesday, August 1^st,from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the campus of the University of Minnesota Crookston.

The Fisher American Legion will have a Legion and SAL meeting on Tuesday, August 8, at 7:00 p.m.

The Central High School Class of 1963 will be celebrating their 60^th reunion on Saturday, August 19, from 12:30 to 5:00 at the Carnegie Library upstairs. There wont be a program, and attendees should bring a snack to share and their own drink.

The Wesley United Methodist Church will have Summer Salad Lunches on August 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They offer a variety of salads, homemade desserts, and beverages. Dine-in or take-out is available$ 12.00 per meal.

DNR Hunter Safety Training for youth aged 11 and older will be on August 29 and 31 and on September 1, 5, 7, and 8. Field Day and Test will be Saturday, September 9. Classes are held at the Crookston Gun Club, 26251 240th St. S.W. in Crookston. To register, call Steve Videen at 218-289-2115 or email him at stevevideen@yahoo.com.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

A fundraising account has been established for David Meine, a Crookston native who suffers from Stage 3 Huntingtons disease. He recently became a double amputee and is confined to a wheelchair. Funds will be used to remodel their home to make it handicapped accessible. Stop by or mail a donation to American Federal Bank, 304 North Broadway, Crookston, MN. 56716 or call 218-281-3305. Reference Benefit Account for David Meine.

Twig and Branch Collection will be held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, running from June 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. Please note that leaves, grass, and other compostable material must be in the clear City of Crookston bags and will be collected on your regular garbage collection day.

The Crookston Care and Share are now accepting donations of Womens, Mens, and childrens clothing as well as toiletries and other common items. Donations may be dropped off at the Care and Share Center at 220 East Third Street.

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 Grand Theatre will have free gaming or family movie Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Its free with a concession stand purchase per person or just $1 without a concession stand purchase.

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 218-470-0149.

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.

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On July 12, 2023, a Polk County jury found Mohamed Abdulgani Ahmed, age 34, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, guilty of Conspiracy to Commit Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree-Sale, Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree-Sale, Controlled Substance Crime in the Third Degree-Sale, Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree-Possession, Controlled Substance Crime in the Fifth Degree-Possession, and Failure to Affix a Tax Stamp. This case arose from an investigation by the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force, the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force, and the East Grand Forks Police Department and resulted in the largest seizure of fentanyl pills in Polk County history to date, just over 800 pills. Sentencing for Ahmed is currently scheduled for September 19, 2023.

This case involved small round light blue pills bearing the imprint M on one side and 30 on the other. These pills are very dangerous and are the cause of multiple overdoses and deaths in the East Grand Forks-Grand Forks area in recent years, although none are linked directly to this case. The Polk County Attorney’s Office and law enforcement continue to warn the public about the extreme dangerousness of these pills. “We continue to urge all citizens, especially parents, to be vigilant about the activities of their children, friends, and neighbors and watch for any unusual behaviors or suspicious substances or pills,” said Polk County Attorney Greg Widseth. “Please contact your local law enforcement agency immediately if you believe you believe you know of the existence of any unexplained blue pills similar to those described in this press release.”

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The Crookston Visitors Bureau Board (CVB) met Thursday morning in the Crookston Inn conference room.

CROOKSTON PARK AND REC APPROVED FOR REIMBURSEMENT

The regular agenda started with the approval of Crookston Parks and Recreation reimbursement with the hockey tournament grant. Bob Magsam, Chairmen of the CVB board gave, explained this grant, “Crookston Park and Rec hosted two tournaments at the same time at the end last April,” said Magsam, “They came to the CVB to apply for a marketing grant. Grants disbursed from the Crookston Visitors Bureau are strictly to assist with marketing and advertising for events.” Crookston Parks and Rec met the reimbursement request deadline; with the CBV board approval, Crookston Parks and Rec will receive approximately $2,200.

CROOKSTON EAGLES CLUB APPROVED FOR REIMBURSEMENT

The Crookston Eagles Club hosted the Eagles State Convention conference earlier this summer. Like Parks and Rec, they applied for a grant through CVB to reimburse their expenses from marketing and advertising during the Eagles State Convention. Magsam praised the Crookston Eagles, “this was a week-long event and filled pretty much every hotel in town; this was a pretty great event for our community,” said Magsam, “all the participants patronized our local businesses and restaurants. And before the event, the Eagles applied for a reimbursement grant.” The Crookston Eagles Club will receive $2,900 for their efforts in advertising and marketing.

Magsam explains the requirement that was needed to disburse these grants, “when people apply for the grants, they have to generate overnight stays,” said Magsam, “the reason for this is the visitor’s bureau is mainly funded by lodging tax, which is a portion of every hotel or overnight stay.”

CVB WORKS FOR AGREEMENT WITH ROCHUS AMUSEMENT

CVB received an advertising grant from Wuan Vetter, owner of Rochus Amusement. Rochus hosts annual dart tournaments in Crookston; Magsam commented, “They do bring in a lot of participants from different areas of Minnesota, and also reaching into North Dakota.” Rochus Amusement hosted a Diva Dart Tournament this past April; Magsam stated that this tournament generated many hotel stays. The next game will take place in August, a “year-end league tournament” projected to bring over 100 participants to Crookston.

“As a board, we need to make sure the way he’s marketing is okay, and it follows the statutes of the State of Minnesota,” said Magsam, “all opinions aside on how we should fund it or not fund it that doesn’t matter, we have to follow the statutes allow us to do.” Rochus Amusement is searching for two advertising and marketing grants from the CVB; the board approved one grant in the amount of $1,500 and is still discussing the second grant. The guidelines Rochus Amusement must follow with CVB are that any printed material/product used for marketing and advertisement must display the CVB logo.

CVB PARTNERS WITH BECK MEDIA

The CVB has agreed to terms with Beck Media on a six-month commitment for Crookston to be featured on their “my hometown” segment. Beck Media will be filming a: 30-second commercial that will be aired on KNDB during breaks from their three television programs. “What Beck Media has offered to do is feature this ad on their My Hometown feature, and they’ve been doing this segment in different areas of Minnesota and North Dakota,” said Magsam, “this program is to go promote a town and see what they have to offer.” This segment encourages viewers to visit/tour the featured city for possible new living destinations.

The CVB’s objective with this agreement is to generate overnight stays and bring more people to Crookston. Following the six months of this segment being aired, the CVB will claim the rights to the video production, and they can use it whenever they see fit. The contract with Beck Media includes six months of production and time on air. The CVB and Beck Media agreed to terms of $4,200.

The CVB also wants to partner with The University of Minnesota Crookston for yearly social media interns. They are looking to hire in the Fall of this school year.

CONSENT AGENDA

The consent agenda included no minutes approved from a lack of quorum in their previous meeting. It also had the approval of bills and disbursements for $9,378.

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Dry conditions continue to intensify, impacting crop and insect pest development. Despite delayed planting, corn development is ahead of normal. According to Dr. Jeff Coulter, a University of Minnesota Extension corn agronomist, warm temperatures during the early summer accelerated corn growth, and they are compensating for the late spring.

“The heart of the pollination period will occur next week,” he explains. While temperatures are expected to be favorable, it has continued to be very dry. Drought stress during this critical pollination period has the potential to reduce yield.

Fertilized kernels, especially near the tip of the ear, have a high demand for moisture. When plants are under drought stress, the end kernels may dry up, fade, and be lost. By mid-August, the crop should be past the critical pollination period and into the grain-filling period. While not as essential as the pollination period, drought stress during grain-filling can significantly reduce kernel size and yield.

Hail occurs in Minnesota each year, and 2023 is no exception. In corn, hail just before tasselling is a significant concern. Since most of the crop’s leaves have already emerged, there aren’t many new ones to replace the hail-damaged leaves. A hail-damaged crop could lose quite a few tassels and still have enough pollen to fertilize the silks if the remaining tassels are distributed evenly. Similarly, if the primary ear is damaged, the secondary ear often develops into the entire ear.

In hail-damaged fields, look for the degree of stalk damage, which can cause lodging later in the season. If damage is severe, consider harvesting those fields early. While there is variability in crop development, Coulter estimates that we’re on track for somewhat below- to average yields. However, it’s too early to make predictions with any confidence. From University of Minnesota Extension Soybean Entomologist Bob Koch’s perspective, it’s been an exciting year for soybean pests. It started with armyworms and shifted to problems linked to dry weathermoisture and temperature conditions significantly impact which soybean pests become issues and how their populations develop. Reports and concerns about grasshoppers have built as dry conditions have continued. Grasshoppers often move into fields from surrounding habitats and can cause significant defoliation.

Drought conditions also favor spider mites. While numbers had been low, some fields in western Minnesota recently started showing injury symptoms. Unlike these pests, soybean aphids don’t tolerate high temperatures. With moderating temperatures, population growth may be favored.

In recent years, Koch noted populations that would increase to about 100 aphids per plant and then plateau. Before this, populations would frequently skyrocket to very high levels. The new parasitic wasp or other natural enemies may reduce populations, but more information is needed. The bottom line is that fields need to be scouted to determine which areas have people that need to be treated. Research shows 250 aphids per plant are still a conservative economic threshold (ET) for protecting soybean yield. The ET is the trigger point for scheduling an insecticide application and is significantly lower than the level where economic injury occurs.

While it may be tempting to treat soybean aphids before ET is reached, spraying early has significant downsides. It kills beneficial insects and increases the risk for insecticide resistance development for the field’s soybean aphids and other pests.

The green clover worm has been the prominent caterpillar in Minnesota soybean. High numbers were reported in northwestern Minnesota this season. Soybean gall midge has been in the state for several years, though it’s found mainly in southwestern Minnesota. If you find its larvae, contact Koch at koch0125@umn.edu. The soybean tentiform leafminer is native to Minnesota but only recently decided to feed on soybean. The caterpillars feed inside the leaves, leaving a tented appearance on the upper leaf surface.

Thanks to the Minnesota Corn Growers Research and Promotion Council and the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council for their generous support of this program! Source: Phyllis Bongard, UMN Extension educational content development and communications specialist

For more news from U of M Extension, visit www.extension.umn.edu/news or contact Extension Communications at extdigest@umn.edu. The University of Minnesota Extension is an equal-opportunity educator and employer.

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On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 11:30 p.m., two young males were seen stealing two bottles of liquor worth approximately $90.00 from the Mentor Liquor Store. The males appear to have been driving a white Ford Explorer Sport Trac with North Dakota plates. Photos of the males and the vehicle are below. The investigation is ongoing. Please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 218-470-0431 if you know the identity of the individuals pictured or have any information regarding the theft.

 

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