Month: July 2023

In the previous City Council meeting on June 26, the council members announced a vacancy for the at-large council member position previously occupied by Wayne Melbye.

When the meeting was adjourned, the position was posted on social media, and City Hall expressed interest in applicants for the at-large council member position. City Administrator Corky Reynolds gave his comments on the process. “The process was immediately the following day to post on social media, and we let it be known we wanted people of interest to submit letters of interest to be the council person at large,” said Reynolds.

The Council closed the application window on July 6 and received three applicants who will be interviewed. The criteria for the applicants were they had to be residents of Crookston, be a registered voter, 21 years of age or older, and not be convicted of a felony. “They have all met those criteria, we’ve done background checks they have all consented to, and they’ve all met the criteria,” said Reynolds. These interviews will take place on July 10, starting at 2:00 p.m. The Council will be conducting the questioning, and they anticipate each applicant will be interviewed for 30 to 45 minutes each. “The Council will make a recommendation and see who they wish to appoint, if anyone, at the meeting on Monday night,” said Reynolds, “I believe one of these three will be selected to be the Council person at large to fill the vacant position.”

The three applicants that are scheduled to be interviewed for the Council Member At Large position are Morgan Hibma, Joshua Knaack, and Matt Rosu. The interviews will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on July 10; the Council will discuss who will be appointed for the position, and at the City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m., the work will be formally decided.

The Council’s goal in the interviews is to gather information on each applicant. Reynolds explains their knowledge of each candidate, “they’re all citizens of Crookston, they submitted a letter of interest, and that’s all we know about them,” said Reynolds, “we’re going to ask base questions like what you bring? What are your interests? Why are you interested in this position? And other questions will be formulated.” Reynolds mentioned that it is a rare occasion to fill a vacant position on Council “because it is an at large position you can come from anywhere in Crookston,” said Reynolds, “We’re excited! Three applicants, that’s great.”

Crookston City Council is hoping for experience that applies to this position; however, it is not required. The Council seeks to give whatever candidate they choose the opportunity to succeed. “There is no scoring system in these interviews; we’re looking at how the individual presents him/herself. We have two men and one woman, and the Council wants to work together to develop these individuals,” said Reynolds. The training that will be implemented for the selected candidate will be attending seminars from the League of Minnesota Cities and attending meetings. Reynolds also stated that getting advice from Council members is a viable advice option, “there are council people who can act as mentors. Have conversations with fellow council members or the members of the administrative team, including myself,” said Reynolds, “we don’t expect we’re that we’re getting a seasoned veteran. But we want to allow this person to feel the flow of Council and understand what they do in Council.”

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Central Boiler Companies is proud to announce its recognition as one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. The company takes pride in being a three-time recipient of this prestigious award. A list of those selected is available at startribune.com/mn-top-workplaces and was published in the Star Tribune Top Workplaces special section on Sunday, June 18.

Produced by the same team that compiles the 32-year-old Star Tribune 100 report of the best-performing public companies in Minnesota, Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health, and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from 124,719 Minnesota public, private and nonprofit employees.

The Star Tribune Top 200 Workplaces rankings are based on survey information collected by Energage, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention. “We are proud that Central Boiler Companies has once again ranked as one of the top workplaces in Minnesota. We work hard to offer a competitive benefits package and keep our family culture within the workplace as we grow. Staying power and longevity are key indicators of success and stability within any organization, and our company takes great pride in the fact that we have numerous employees that have dedicated themselves to our mission for many years,” said Jarod Reierson, Human Resources Manager. Star Tribune CEO and Publisher Steve Grove said, “The companies in the Star Tribune Top 200 Workplaces deserve high praise for creating the best work environments in Minnesota.

My congratulations to each of these exceptional companies.” Central Boiler Companies consists of three entities: Central Boiler, Inc., Altoz, Inc., and Woodmaster, Inc. Manufacturer of outdoor power equipment, Altoz, Inc. is specifically known for producing the world’s first zero-turn mowers with tracks. They also make commercial wheeled zero-turn mowers, tracked compact tool carriers, and accessories. The company has gained national recognition for its innovation and design in the outdoor power equipment industry. Central Boiler, Inc., and Woodmaster, Inc., manufacture outdoor wood and wood pellet furnaces renowned for their high efficiency and reliability, positioning them as industry leaders.

To qualify for the Star Tribune Top Workplaces, a company must have more than 50 employees in Minnesota. Over 5,000 companies were invited to participate. Rankings were composite scores calculated purely based on employee responses. About Central Boiler/Altoz/Woodmaster

Central Boiler has been the leading manufacturer of high-quality outdoor wood furnaces since 1984.

Among its many industry-leading accomplishments was the production of the first EPA-qualified outdoor furnace in 2007 and being one of the first to meet the 2020 EPA emission limits. Central Boiler has a sales and dealer network established throughout the United States and Canada and exports its patented technology to foreign countries. Altoz is an outdoor power equipment company built by an experienced team of engineering specialists, turf-industry professionals, and Powersports industry leaders. Inspired by a passion for excellence, Altoz was the first in the industry to produce a zero-turn mower with tracks, followed shortly after that by the first tracked stand-on mower. Woodmaster has been producing industry-leading outdoor furnaces since 1989, continually finding innovative uses of natural energy and alternative fuel sources. The company was the first to manufacture bioenergy flex fuel furnaces and one of the first to manufacture an outdoor wood furnace that meets the 2020 EPA emission limits. The company has a dealer network that spans the United States and Canada.

For additional information on these companies and their products, please visit CentralBoiler.com, Altoz.com, or WoodMaster.com. If you’d like more information about this topic, please call Janie Brandon at 800/248-4681, email Janie at janie@centralboiler.com, or visit CentralBoiler.com.

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The Crookston Community Pool is closed until further notice.

The Eat United Food program will is closed this week. It will resume Monday, July 10, and 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.

The Polk County Fair will be held today in Fertile. Advanced ride tickets are only available for purchase by going to https://www.polkcountyfairfertilemn.com/midway.

Lutheran Social Services Meals will offer healthy meals for free at a Pop-Up Event in Crookston on July 10 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 host a Lion’s Club meeting and lunch at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Sit, Stand, and Dance class at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10.

The Golden Link Senior Center will be hosting Ken’s Club at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10.

The Golden Link Senior Center will be having the Collector’s Club on Monday, July 10, at 6:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Art by the Red Art Club on Monday, July 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. There will be arts, crafts, and hobbies for young adults, teens, adults, and Seniors.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have speaker Aliza Novacek-Olson come in on Tuesday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, July 11, at 1:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL on Tuesday, July 11, 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.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have VFW Auxiliary meeting on Tuesday, July 11, at 6:00 p.m.

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

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, July 12, at 8:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a board meeting on Wednesday, July 12, at 9:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Cribbage on Wednesday, July 12, 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 Golden Link Senior Center will have an American Legion Meeting on Wednesday, July 12, at 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have noon foot care on Thursday, July 13, starting at 8:30 a.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 Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL on Thursday, July 14, at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a walleye dinner on Thursday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a DAV meeting on Thursday, July 14, at 6:00 p.m.

RiverView Health offers a CPR class on Thursday, July 13, from 6:00 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 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 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

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 Crookston Community Pool is closed until further notice.

The Eat United Food program will is closed this week. It will resume Monday, July 10, and 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.

The Polk County Fair will be held today through July 9 in Fertile. Advanced ride tickets are only available for purchase by going to https://www.polkcountyfairfertilemn.com/midway.

Childrens free vision screenings will be available at the Polk County Fair today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The tent for no-touch screening will be In the children’s play area next to the Industrial Building. Screening is intended to detect early vision irregularities so children can be referred to professionals. KidSight is sponsored by the Fertile Lions Club.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo this afternoon starting at 2:00 p.m. This is a $400 must-go jackpot.

Lutheran Social Services Meals will offer healthy meals for free at a Pop-Up Event in Crookston on July 10 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 host a Lion’s Club meeting and lunch at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Sit, Stand, and Dance class at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10.

The Golden Link Senior Center will be hosting Ken’s Club at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10.

The Golden Link Senior Center will be having the Collector’s Club on Monday, July 10, at 6:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Art by the Red Art Club on Monday, July 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. There will be arts, crafts, and hobbies for young adults, teens, adults, and Seniors.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have speaker Aliza Novacek-Olson come in on Tuesday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, July 11, at 1:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL on Tuesday, July 11, 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.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have VFW Auxiliary meeting on Tuesday, July 11, at 6:00 p.m.

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

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, July 12, at 8:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a board meeting on Wednesday, July 12, at 9:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Cribbage on Wednesday, July 12, 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 Golden Link Senior Center will have an American Legion Meeting on Wednesday, July 12, at 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have noon foot care on Thursday, July 13, starting at 8:30 a.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 Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL on Thursday, July 14, at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a walleye dinner on Thursday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a DAV meeting on Thursday, July 14, at 6:00 p.m.

RiverView Health offers a CPR class on Thursday, July 13, from 6:00 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 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 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

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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At about 2:35 p.m. on 7/7/23, officers were dispatched to S. 24^th St. and 32^nd Ave. S. regarding a man struck by a vehicle. The adult male was in the roadway and was transported by Altru Ambulance to the hospital. His condition is currently unknown. According to a witness, the man was crossing 32^nd Ave. S. was on foot but not in the crosswalk when a Chrysler van struck him. The van was traveling east in the inside eastbound lane, and the man was crossing in a northerly direction. The van was driven by an adult female with no passengers. The driver’s and pedestrians’ names will not be released at this time. Assisting the call was the Fire Dept. Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to call the Police Dept. at (701)787-8000.

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