Month: July 2023

The Northwest Regional Correction Center reported the arrest of the following-

Jacob John Chisholm, 29, of Gary, for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.

Jason Lee Anchondo, 27, of Oberon, for third-degree DUI.

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The Crookston Police Department recently made significant renovations to the station and garage.

Crookston Chief of Police Darin Selzler said they were able to make the improvements partly because of some COVID funds. “We try to do something to improve our department every year like other department heads,” said Chief Selzler. “We had some projects approved that year for controlled access for the doors, and later in 2022 we had an unrestricted fund that we received so we were able to use for other building renovations like garage upgrades.”

The Police Department has a controlled access system that allows staff to use a fob for the doors and set a timed schedule for when non-employees would like to enter the station. “The premise behind all of that is that we have to follow state and federal guidelines which are called CJIS regulations, CJIS stands for Criminal Justice Information System,” said Selzer. “Since we have sensitive/private data at the police department, the state regulates whoever has access to the building, and our data.”

The garage at the Police station had many improvements made. The garage has all tin walls, ceilings, and newly installed heating and cooling systems. Other renovations included doors, an updated server room, and an armory room. The funding for these renovations was from the State of Minnesota. “These came from unrestricted funds from the state of Minnesota. All municipalities receive certain money from the state,” said Selzler. “Some of this was restricted, and we could only spend certain dollars, and some was unrestricted that we could use for other building projects.”

The renovation started in January 2022, and all projects were finished in May 2023.

Crookston P.D is taking great pride in these renovations. “This was a significant amount of money we spent between the two projects, and for some, it may just look like a garage improvement project, but it means more than that,” said Selzler. “We use that garage as a second office here at the police department. This is where we park all of our squad cars, do maintenance, process evidence, conduct training in the garage, and hang out there.” Selzler said officers and staff sometimes cook meals and spend downtime in the garage. The team believes upgraded facilities will make their working environment more enjoyable and help recruit new employees.

After speaking about the newly improved Police Station, Selzler wanted to give a message on behalf of himself and the entire Crookston P.D. “We’re fortunate here at the police department. I’m proud and humbled and privileged to run the Crookston Police Department,” said Selzler. “We have a full staff for the first time in a long time, and I’m lucky to have my supervisors and my patrol officers. We have a great staff, and everybody is doing a wonderful job.”

Photos of before and after renovations are provided below.

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The Crookston Community Theatre will present Vintage Hitchcock, a live radio play by Joe Landry, with the Grand opening on July 17.

This three-act play is styled as a vintage 1940s radio station production. Alfred Hitchcock and his early writing inspire the stories. They include the Lodger, Sabotage, and the 39 Steps. For anyone reminiscing about suspense, mystery, and murder, these stories are just the thing.

It is being performed at the Crookston Eagles Club at 105 S Broadway in Crookston, on July 17, 18, and 19, at 7:00 p.m. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the price of admission is $17, which includes a dessert at intermission. Tickets are available through the Crookston Community Theatre website at http://www.crookstoncommunitytheatre.org or the door.

This includes the voice talents of a mix of veteran actors and newcomers, including Lynne Mullins, Brandon Neibauer-Adams, Aryanna Ostgaard, James Pogatshnik, Arlie Rudnik, and Linnea Schluessler, who are supported by director Collen MacRae, production coordinator Gaye Wick, Jame Pogatshnik, Steve Kruger, and Joe Kruger.

The Crookston Community Theatre is pleased to offer this summer adventure under special arrangements with Playscripts Inc. The photos below were taken at the most recent rehearsal.

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City of Grand Forks crews will be closing the Point Bridge on Minnesota Avenue
early in the morning Thursday, July 13, 2023. Detour signs will be posted.
Crews will be making concrete repairs on the deck of the bridge.
The closure is expected to be in place until Sunday, July 16, 2023, weather
permitting.

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The drought has continued to intensify in the Upper Midwest region during the past few weeks, impacting both herbicide effectiveness and weed control options.

While spotty rains have given some relief in parts of Minnesota, precipitation has been inconsistent. As a result, corn and soybean development has been slower than usual, and crop canopies aren’t closing quickly enough to shade out emerging weeds.

Preemergence (PRE) herbicides are the foundation of a robust weed management program, but they require rainfall to be activated. University of Minnesota weed management plots planted in early May got enough precipitation to start the PREs, and those fields look outstanding, according to Dr. Debalin Sarangi, Extension weed scientist. Other plots planted when it was dry two weeks later didn’t receive the needed rainfall. Consequently, there was limited activation of the herbicides, and the stories are now full of foot-tall weeds. While small-seeded weeds, like water hemp, are limited in dry soils, they will start emerging again when it rains. With short soybeans and slow canopy development, weeds could get ugly quickly.

In areas where PRE activation was limited, Sarangi hopes that a postemergence (POST) herbicide application was made early enough to take care of the weeds the PRE missed. However, if a clean-up option is needed, glufosinate (Liberty) can be applied until the R1 (beginning flower) stage in soybean, while Enlist One (2,4-D choline) can be used through the R1 stage. If glufosinate is selected, herbicide activity will be better if applied on a sunny, hot day with some humidity. They are treating weeds when small becomes even more critical when conditions are harsh.

With water hemp reemerging, adding a residual Group 15 herbicide, like Warrant (acetochlor), to a tank mix with either POST herbicide can help control. Outlook (dimethenamid-P) may also be an option, but V5 must apply it.

What about the PPO-inhibitor herbicides (Group 14)? Flexstar (fomesafen) has a 10-month rotation restriction to corn, so we’re quickly approaching the application cutoff for this herbicide. However, older chemistry PPOs, such as Ultra Blazer (acifluorfen) and Cobra (lactofen), may be POST options in soybeans.

In dry, hot conditions, some adjuvants can boost herbicide absorption into the plant. Read the herbicide label, and if an adjuvant is mentioned, consider adding it. Row cultivators could also play this year, mainly since the soybean canopy is not doing its job.

Herbicide carryover can become a severe concern in dry years. After dry conditions last fall and this spring, Sarangi has seen corn and soybean injuries from previous year’s herbicide applications. As we approach the end of June, the odds increase that herbicides could carry over to next year’s crop, especially under dry conditions.

“Although corn ear development is starting to be determined now, conditions during pollination play a much more important role,” explains Tom Hoverstad, University of Minnesota researcher at the Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca. The most critical time is the two weeks from about V12 to pollination when the potential number of kernels per row is affected.

The most recent rain will carry parts of southern Minnesota for several days, but more rain will be needed.

Corn plants pick up moisture from the bottom of the root zone when the top few inches of soil are very dry. Without water, nitrogen at the top of the root zone is not readily available to the crop. Now that the area has received some rain, Brad Carlson, University of Minnesota Extension educator, doesn’t expect to see nitrogen stress immediately. However, deficiencies may appear in August if early season N loss occurs.

UMN research has shown that side-dress N applications past V10 or V12 are ineffective. While the trend toward side-dressed N has increased during the past decade, unfavorable weather, too wet or too dry, can put those applications and profits at risk.

Products are mentioned for illustrative purposes only. Their inclusion does not mean endorsement, and their absence does not imply disapproval.

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!

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UPDATED-July 11-2023

The Polk County Historical Society Museum in Crookston seeks help identifying and learning what the massive metal object (pictured below) is in front of the Centennial Building. If anyone knows what it is or was used for, they can call the museum at 218-218-1038 or leave a message/email at twyllaaltepeter@yahoo.com.
The previous mystery item is an antique wheel rim tool tire changer. This is located in the Centennial Building at the museum in Crookston. The museum is open Tuesday through Sundayfrom noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

UPDATED INFO
Several people have commented on the 12-foot-long metal object in front of the Centennial Building at the Polk County Historical Society Museum in Crookston.

John Reitmeier: Crankshaft for a big three-cylinder engine.
John Bruender: Probably from a wind generator.
Tim Ryan: 90% sure it’s a stream engine crankshaft.
John Gilles: A crankshaft for a locomotive.
Captain Crunch (his screen name): Camshaft crank “two spots for pistons or stamps for ore to be crushed.”

Historical Society President Jerry Wentzel said two locomotive crankshafts were dug up when the Crookston pool was built. A railroad station was previously located in the same area.

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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.

Lutheran Social Services Meals will offer healthy meals for free at a Pop-Up Event in Crookston today at 9:00 a.m. Theres no cost, but donations and SNAP will be accepted. To reserve these meals, call Wendy Jerry at 218-773-3017. Drop off will be at Golden Link 324 North Main Street in Crookston. This distribution is for Minnesota residents ages 60 plus who are in need of healthy meals. Pick up a bundle of 10 meals. Limit one bundle per person.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have speaker Aliza Novacek-Olson come in on Tuesday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m., Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., andSAIL at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will be having Deb’s canasta on Tuesday, July 11, at 6:00 p.m., and there will be a VFW Auxiliary meeting at 6:00 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have an Aerie meeting on Tuesday, July 11, starting at 7:00 p.m. and will have Darts starting at 7:00 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have a Legion and SAL meeting on Tuesday, July 11, at 7:00 p.m.

There will be no Burger Night At the Fisher American Legion on
Wednesday, July 12.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, July 12, at 8:00 a.m. and will have a board meeting at 9:00 a.m., followed by cribbage at 10:00 a.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have a free screening of Happy Feet for ages 5 through 10 on Wednesday, July 12, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The Crookston Blue Line Club will have its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the Crookston Sports Center in the Community Room. They will review the 2022-2023 season, go over the annual financial report, and vote for open seats. If you are interested in becoming a member, contact Kirsty at 218-470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have an Auxiliary meeting on Wednesday, July 12, at 7:00 p.m.

The American Legion will have an American Legion Meeting on Wednesday, July 12, at 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have care on Thursday, July 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime for ages 0 through 6 on Thursday, July 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class on Thursday, July 13, 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 Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Thursday, July 13, starting at 6:30 p.m., and the kitchen will be serving baskets.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL on Friday, July 14, at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a walleye dinner on Friday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m., followed by a DAV meeting at 6:00 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday, July 14, starting at 6:30 p.m. This is a $500 must-go jackpot.

The Crookston High School Annual Pirate Pride Golf Scramble will be on Friday, July 14, 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 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 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 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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The mosquito counts daily average in Crookston this weekend was 85. The City of Crookston will spray mosquitos today (July 11) from 9:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. The entire town will be sprayed. (Weather permitting).

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