Month: August 2023

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

Ethan Kent Woinarowicz, 25, of Warren, for fourth-degree DUI.

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The Crookston Community Pool will be closed today due to a chemical imbalance.

Crookston Home Delivered meals will be provided by Freedom Church through Friday, August 11.

Highland School PTO will hold a School Supply Drive to help students start the school year with the supplies they need. If you are able to donate, drop off supplies at Back-to-School Registration Day on Thursday, August 17, at the Crookston High School; at Meet-the-Teacher Days on August 30 and September 5 at Highland School, or at Highland School before classes start on Wednesday, September 6. Collection boxes are located at the school office. Supplies needed are dry-erase markers, glue, pencils, highlighters, rulers, scissors, markers, crayons, post-it notes, index cards, folders, notebooks (wide-ruled), binders, filler paper, hand sanitizer, kleenex, and ziplock bags. Monetary donations can be sent to: Highland PTO, 801 Central Ave North, Crookston. If you have any questions call the Highland School Office at 281-5600.

The City of Crookston will conduct downtown painting of crosswalks, parking lots, and yellow-painted curbs on Monday night/Tuesday beginning at 12:01 a.m., barring any unforeseen emergency.

Minnesota Northern Railroad will be replacing the track on Polk County 9, just west of Highway 75 (the crossing by American Crystal Sugar). The road will be closed and detoured for three days starting today.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a speaker today at 10:00 am.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have pinochle and recycled cards this afternoon at 1:00 pm and SAIL at 2:30 pm.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Deb’s Canasta and a VFW Auxiliary meeting tonight at 6:00 pm.

The Fisher American Legion will have a Legion and SAL meeting tonight at 7:00 pm.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have men’s cards on Wednesday, August 9, at 8:00 am, followed by a board meeting at 9:00 am and cribbage at 10:00 am.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Night Burger Night on Wednesday.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have an American Legion meeting on Wednesday, August 8 at 7:00 pm.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot care on Thursday, August 10, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL on Thursday at 2:30 pm, followed by an evening meal at 5:30 pm and a DAC meeting at 6:00 pm.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo Thursday starting at 6:30 pm.

Crookston High School FFA will be having an alumni and supporter charter chapter informational meeting on August 10 in the Crookston High School commons at 6:00 pm. If your time in the blue jacket was memorable and you want to give back, or you have seen the benefits that FFA provides students, you’re invited to an information meeting. You do NOT have to be a past FFA member. FFA alumni and supporters lend education and financial assistance to their local FFA chapter.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Friday Morning rolls on Friday, August 11, from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.

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

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12. $400 must go.

Trinity Lutheran Church invites everyone to Sunday Funday on Sunday, August 13, at Trinity Point (15577 North Trinity Point Road) on Maple Lake. Worship at 11:00 a.m. and lunch, games, bingo, swimming, and pontoon rides from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome, and bring a lawn chair.

LSS Meals will have a 60 and over meal distribution on August 14 at 9:00 a.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center and the Care and Share. Interested Seniors need to call to register at 218-773-3017. Donations and SNAP are accepted.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Lion’s Club meeting and lunch on Monday, August 14, at 12:00 pm, followed by a Sit, Stand, and Dance session at 2:00 pm.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Ken’s Club on Monday, August 14, starting at 5:30 pm, and Collector’s Club at 6:00 pm.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a speaker on Tuesday, August 15 at 10:00 am.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and recycled cards on Tuesday, August 15, at 1:00 pm, followed by SAIL at 2:30 pm.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have men’s cards on Wednesday, August 16, at 8:00 am, followed by cribbage at 10:00 am.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Night Burger Night on Wednesday, August 16.

The Crookston Golden Girls will be having Lemonade, popcorn, and Coffee at Nimens Espegard, located at 1700 Widman Lane Building C, on Thursday, August 17, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is a free-will donation, with proceeds going to a local charity.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL on Thursday, August 17, starting at 2:30 pm.

The Crookston Public Library will have a free Summer Concert featuring Kissing Company Thursday, August 17, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for seating. Admission is free, thanks to Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Seri funding.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Friday Morning rolls on Friday, August 18, from 8:30 am to 10:00 am.

Summer Arts Safari and Crookston Community Theatre will present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Kids on Friday, August 18, at 5:30 pm. and Saturday, August 19, at 11:00 am. at Highland Elementary School. Adults 13 years and older are $5, children 6 to 12 are $3, and kids under 5 are free. Grades 3 through 9 can register to take part in the play on Monday, August 14, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Highland Elementary School. The cost is $25 and includes a T-Shirt. Practice will be Monday through Friday, August 14-18, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bring your own lunch and water bottle.

The 19th Annual Crookston Blue Line Club 5-Person Golf Scramble will be on August 18. 8:00 am registration, 9:00 am. Shotgun Start. Team Sponsorship is $400; Individual Entry is $80.00. For more information and to register, contact Katie Fee at 218-470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.cm.

The Central High School Class of 1963 will be celebrating their 60th reunion on Saturday, August 19, from 12:30 to 5:00 at the Irishman’s Shanty.

Agassiz Environmental Learning Center is excited to welcome Minnesota Mycological Society educators John and Claudette Lamprecht for Magnificent Mushrooms, a free public nature education, on Sunday, August 20, at 1:00 at the Nature Center. Having more than 100 combined years as mushroom foragers, John and Claudette will share the basics of mushroom identification, some favorite Minnesota edible mushrooms and highlight four of our most dangerous mushrooms.

The Agassiz Environmental Learning Center will hold three events for families on Tuesday, August 22.  At 10:00 a.m. families with children ages 3-7 are invited for the Nature Sprouts; Mushroom Fan Club. Spend approximately one-hour exploring fascinating fungi through hands-on nature activities, inspiring little kids to discover the FUN in fungi. At 1:00-3:00 pm, everyone is welcome to join Nature Wanders to enjoy making wild fruit into delicious jam. Discover how to identify the variety of fruit that grows naturally in our region. Nature Explorers invites youth ages 8-12 and their families for wilderness camping from 4:00-5:30 pm.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Night Burger Night on Wednesday, August 23.

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

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Night Burger Night on Wednesday, August 30.

DNR Hunter Safety Training for youth aged 11 and older will be on August 29 and 31, 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

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

A fundraising account has been established for David Meine, a Crookston native who suffers from Stage 3 Huntington’s 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 from June through October. Place the materials on your curbside. Branches must be cut into four-foot lengths and bundled by the crew to take them away. Annuities 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 Women’s, Men’s, and children’s clothing, toiletries, and other everyday items. Donations may be dropped off at the Care and Share Center at 220 East Third Street.

The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meet on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 pm 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 thein food and drinks. All are welcome.

The Crookston Public Library’s Reading by the Red Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 pm. 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 pm.

The Crookston Library Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:15 pm.

The Grand Theatre will have free gaming or family movie Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. It’s 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 pm to 6:30 pm. Students and parents should call ahead to check the availability of the youth center at 218-470-0149.

The Crookston Care and Share Center’s Donation and New Hope Food Shelf will be open every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, and every Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm click here for information on the Care and Share New Hope Food Shelf website. For more information or to donate, call 218-277-0000.

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Dallas Leroy Stortroen passed away at the Benedictine Living Community in Crookston, MN, on August 3, 2023. There will be a graveside service at Birgit Cemetery in Climax on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. Please go to www.stenshoelhouske.com for more information.

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If your family is like most, August is all about preparing for school and sports and gearing up for the busy season. Ensure your child’s health is also a part of the back-to-school preparation.

Make August the month you get your child an appointment with their primary care provider at RiverView Health for their well-child checkup – including immunizations and sports physicals if needed. 

Yearly well-child exams are essential to your child’s good health. Well-child visits allow your provider time to check your child’s physical and mental health and overall well-being. 

Well-child exams allow for the Observation of growth and development, Detection of illness by screening examinations, Immunization maintenance, Counseling and education of parents and children, and Promotion of mental health.

Playing Catch Up

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many children missed checkups and recommended childhood vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics report that the time to catch up on routine well-child exams and vaccinations is now. August is National Vaccine Awareness Month. Get your child up to date on vaccines to protect them from serious diseases that are easily spread.

Well-child visits are a great time to discuss any concerns about your child. If they are not doing well academically or socially, or if there are problems in the family, this is an excellent time to reach out for help. Your provider can help you access many resources, such as other medical professionals, counselors (child and family), and local programs.

To get the most out of your child’s visit:

1. Prepare a list of things you would like to discuss with the provider and bring that list with you to the visit.
2. Do not be afraid to discuss a subject that concerns you.
3. Talk to others around you who spend time with your child – teachers, grandparents, parents of peers, etc. They can help you identify any issues you might not have noticed. Check with your insurance company; most insurance policies cover the cost of well-child exams. Sports Physicals Offered at Same Appointment.

If your child is going into the 7th grade or above and plans to participate in sports, they can get a well-child exam and sports physical at the same appointment. If this is your intention, let the patient access representative know when you call to schedule the appointment.

The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) requires students to have a physical exam every three years, typically before entering 7th and 10th grade. Sports physical is an opportunity to address exercise-specific issues, including injuries, nutrition, training and exercise programs, and even attitudes toward sports participation.

While a RiverView sports physical meets all the requirements for participation in sports by the MSHSL, a sports physical is not intended to replace a well-child exam. A well-child exam is much more comprehensive and includes reviewing immunization records, medical history, and family history.

To speed up your child’s in-person appointment, complete the MSHSL’s sports physical form and bring it to work. The state is available at https://www.mshsl.org/sites/default/files/2022-08/SQPE%20Physical%20Form%2022-23.pdf.

To schedule a well-child exam/sports physical, please call your preferred RiverView Clinic in Crookston, 281.9595; Fertile, 945.6695; and Red Lake Falls, 253.4606.

 

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Nursing homes across the state are seeing the result of the legislative session as funding fought for by Senate Republicans is flowing into their facilities.  

“One of the Senate Republican’s top priorities from the first day of the session was taking care of Minnesota’s seniors. With a massive surplus and even bigger need, we had to fight Democrats tooth and nail because they wouldn’t agree to support our nursing homes,” Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R- East Grand Forks, said. “We need to recognize the challenges of running a nursing home in Minnesota. Between staffing shortages, delayed reimbursements, and long wait lists for beds, we should be doing everything possible.”

The bipartisan agreement reached in May means more than 300 nursing homes are eligible for a base payment of $225,000 plus an estimated $3,900 per bed and $12.35 in additional funding per day per resident for 18 months.  

A total of 15 nursing homes in Senate District 1 began receiving payments in August. Each facility and the amount received on Aug 1, 2023, are below. A second payment is planned for Aug 1, 2024.

• Karlstad Healthcare Center, $204,880 
• Kittson Memorial Hospital in Hallock, $202, 913 
• LifeCare Greenbush Manor, $192,830 
• LifeCare Medical Center in Roseau, $212,913 
• North Star Manor in Warren, $202,872 
• Oakland Park Communities in Thief River Falls, $182,789 
• Thief River Care Center, $243,037 
• Warroad Care Center, $210,905 
• Benedictine Care Center in Ada, $210,905 
• Essentia Health Fosston Nursing Home, $212,913 
• Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile, $196,847 
• Halstad Living Center, $200,863 
• McIntosh Senior Living, $202,872 
• Villa St. Vincent in Crookston, $321,359 
• Viking Manor Nursing Home in Ulen, $202,872 

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Highland School PTO will hold a School Supply Drive to help students start the school year with the supplies they need.

If you are able to donate, drop off supplies at Back-to-School Registration Day on Thursday, August 17, at the Crookston High School; at Meet-the-Teacher Days on August 30 and September 5 at Highland School, or at Highland School before classes start on Wednesday, September 6. Collection boxes are located at the school office.
Supplies needed are dry-erase markers, glue, pencils, highlighters, rulers, scissors, markers, crayons, post-it notes, index cards, folders, notebooks (wide-ruled), binders, filler paper, hand sanitizer, kleenex, and ziplock bags.

If preferred, monetary donations can be sent to:
Highland PTO
801 Central Ave North
Crookston, MN

If you have any questions, call the Highland School Office at 281-5600.

 

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Congratulations to Marlan Johnson, Benedictine Living Community – Crookston’s Senior Athlete of the Month for August.

The Benedictine Crookston Therapy staff state, “Mr. Johnson is such a pleasant man, who is a very faithful participant of the daily exercise class held at The Summit Assisted Living. He always sits front and center and never misses a beat, all with a nice smile on his face. Marlan also participates in an ambulation program with nursing staff.  Recently, Marlan successfully “graduated” from outpatient, skilled therapy at The Villa.  Marlan is very deserving of this award for his dedication to staying healthy and fit.  Keep up the good work!”

Some of Marlan’s favorites:
Color-Blue
Food-Crisp Bacon
Season-Winter
Exercise-Leg Exercises for Strengthening
Rainy Day Activity-It’s a toss-up between a nap or watching TV

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