Month: October 2023

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

Keith Ky-Ron Blake, 32, of Crookston, for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

Paul Robert Sellers, 75, of Halstad, for third-degree driving while impaired.

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Crookston Home Delivered meals will be provided by the Crookston Lions Club this week through Friday, October 13.

The City of Crookston Fall Clean Up will go through October 13 on your regular garbage pickup day.  Yard and Waste Collection will be the week of October 23.

RiverView Clinic will hold Flu Shot Clinics today from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointments are required, call 281-9595 to schedule your visit and to find out more information on the Flu Shot Clinics. Patients with insurance need to present their insurance cards.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Recycled Cards today starting at 1:00 p.m., followed by Sail at 2:30 p.m.

The E.C.F.E. Unplug and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be this evening from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration is not required. For more information, call 281-5078.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a VFW meeting tonight starting at 5:00 p.m., followed by Debby’s Cansata at 6:00 p.m

The Fisher American Legion and SAL will have meetings tonight starting at 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, October 11, starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by a Board of Directors meeting at 9:00 a.m. and Bridge at 12:30 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, October 11.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have an American Legion meeting on Wednesday, October 11, starting at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have UMC Swing Dance Lessons on Wednesday, October 11, starting at 8:00 p.m. This is FREE for UMC students and $5 for others who attend.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care on Thursday, October 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by Bridge starting at 12:30 p.m. and SAIL starting at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have an evening meal, with a dance to follow on Thursday, October 12, starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by a DAV meeting at 6:00 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Thursday, October 12, starting at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve baskets.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Friday Morning Rolls on Friday, October 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday, October 13, starting at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve baskets.

The Crookston Fire Department Open House will be on October 14^th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be refreshments, door prizes, fun activities, and demonstrations for the whole family, sign up for a free in-home fire safety inspection and meet your Crookston Firefighters.

The E.C.F.E. Pop-in and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be on Saturday, October 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Washington School. You and your child can play in the gym using equipment designed for young children. Registration is not required.

The Crooksotn Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, October 14, starting at 2:00 p.m., with a wedding reception to follow at 6:00 p.m.

Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls will have its 75 Annual Smorgasbord on Sunday, October 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door for $15 for adults and children twelve and under are $5. They offer free delivery in Red Lake Falls, with orders placed during serving times by calling 218-253-2589.

Those interested in learning about different art mediums, meeting local artists, and gaining space and time to work on art projects are encouraged to join the Art by the Red Art Club, hosted by the Crookston Public Library. The group will meet on Monday, October 16, at 6 p.m. to explore creating a fall-themed acrylic painting. The program is offered free of charge, but registration is requested. Register by calling the library at 218-281-4522 or register online.

Children at Castle and the Crookston Early Childhood Initiative are hosting Boo Run Run, on Monday, October 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wear your costumes and run the trails at Castle Park. The event will also include family activities and a free book and pumpkin for every child.

The Crookston Blue Line Club will have equipment checkout/exchange/return on Monday, October 16, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crookston Sports Center. If you have BLC equipment from last year and it still fits your player, please stop down to recheck the equipment for this upcoming season. Be sure to check the expiration dates on helmets. Before you can check out equipment, you will need to be registered with the Crookston Blue Line Club. Visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com to register. If you have any questions, contact Katie at 218-470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com

Highland Elementary School Scholastic Book Fair will be held Tuesday, October 17, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Highland Library.

The Crookston United Way 22^nd Annual Soup, Chili, and Minnesota Salad Cook-off will be on Tuesday, October 17, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston High School Commons. Free will donation with all proceeds going to local agencies and programs.

The Fertile Public Library’s Resolute Readers Book Club will meet this month to discuss “Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley. This book follows the journey of 18-year-old Daunis Fontaine as she finds herself living two separate lives, one as a loving daughter and one as a confidential informant to the FBI. After witnessing a murder, she must ultimately choose between protecting the people she loves or protecting her tribal community. The group will meet on Wednesday, October 18, at 4:00 p.m. at the Fertile Public Library, located at 101 Mill St. S. All are welcome.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, October 18.

The Crookston Civic Music League will have the Folk-Legacy Trio on Saturday, October 21,  at 7:00 p.m. in the Crookston High School Auditorium. Admission will be a season ticket only.  To purchase tickets and get more information, visit www.crookstoncivicmusicleague.com. 

The City of Crookston will collect Yard Waste and Branch Collection the week of October 23. All residents need to have their yard waste and branches out by Monday. Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths and bundled in order to be picked up.

The Crookston Public Library is inviting readers to join its Reading by the Red book club, which invites adults of all ages to meet in the library’s beautiful River Room to discuss a variety of widely-read books. The selected title for October will be “The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocumb, with a discussion scheduled for Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. Of the mystery genre, “The Violin Conspiracy” tells the story of a Black classical musician whose inherited Stradivarius violin goes missing as he is training to compete in the International Tchaikovsky Competition. More information about these events and other programs and services available at the Crookston Public Library is available at larl.org.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, October 25.

The Crookston Eagles are accepting vendors for the Fall Crookston Eagles Craft Show that will be held on Saturday, October 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact shmother@hotmail.com

The 14^th annual Hoops on Halloween 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be on Sunday, October 29. This is for kids that are in grades 3-9. Team registration is $125 (up to 5 players). This event will take place at the UMC Wellness Center and Crookston High School. For more information or questions, contact Michelle Christopherson at 218-281-8369 or by email at mchristo@umn.edu.

The Crookston Cathedral Parish Annual Harvest Festival will be on Sunday, October 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  There will be a dinner of K of C Famous Fish Fry or Chicken Kiev with sides and dessert for $15, and an extra fish fillet is $6. Drive-thru available. There are also festival booths, kids games, bingo, silent auction, raffles, and more. Call 218-281-1735 for tickets or information.

The Crookston V.F.W. Post 1902 is having its annual Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay competition. Students in grades 6-8 can compose a 300-to-400-word patriotic-themed essay on the theme “How are you inspired by America”  and submit it to the Crookston V.F.W. Deadline is October 31. For more information, call VFW Auxiliary Chairman Pam Delage at 218-415-1615 or email pdelage@outlook.com

The Crookston V.F.W. Post 1902 is kicking off this year’s V.F.W.’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. Students must write and record a three-to-five-minute essay on the selected theme of “What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy.”  Students should record on an audio CD or flash drive and then send their recordings, typed essay, and completed entry form to the V.F.W. by October 31. Interested students and teachers should contact VFW Auxiliary Chairman Pam Delage at 218-415-1615 or pdelage@outlook.com for more information.

The McIntosh Public Library will hold a Genealogy 101 Workshop on Wednesday, November 1, at 2:00 p.m. You will learn how to explore three huge genealogy databases, including Ancestry.com (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online, and Family Search. This program is offered free of charge, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Soup and Sandwich Craft Sale on Saturday, November 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can reserve your table now or get more information by calling 281-3072.

The Fertile Public Library will hold a Genealogy 101 Workshop on Wednesday, November 8, at 2:00 p.m. You will learn how to explore three huge genealogy databases, including Ancestry.com (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online, and Family Search. This program is offered free of charge, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Climax Public Library will hold a Genealogy 101 Workshop on Monday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. You will learn how to explore three huge genealogy databases, including Ancestry.com (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online, and Family Search. This program is offered free of charge, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Crookston Squadron Civil Air Patrol meets every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Call 218-281-3954 for more information.

The Care and Share of Crookston now accepts winter outerwear for men, women, and children. They accept coats, sweaters, sweatpants, hats, gloves, and boots. If you have any questions, call 218-281-2644.

Parents of children are invited to register their children for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program provides one book every month to your child from when you enroll until they turn five for FREE. The program is managed by Crookston Public School, and you can register at www.ImaginationLibrary.com.

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 is 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.

Pastor Chad Brucklacher will lead an 8-week study on the book of Matthew on Wednesday nights starting September 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For the kickoff, come at 5 p.m. for pizza and fellowship! This is open to adults of all ages. This will take place at 1214 University Avenue  (next door to Hugo’s)

The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meets 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 food and drinks. All are welcome.

The Crookston Public Library’s Reading by the Red Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday every other month at 6:30 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.

The Golden Link is serving noon lunch Monday through Friday.  All are welcome to dine in between the hours of 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Crookston Friends of the Library meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

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

The Cove Youth Center in Crookston is open Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Students and parents should call ahead to check the availability of the youth center at 218-470-0149.

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 p.m. and every Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. For more information or to donate, call 218-277-0000.

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Check out this week’s Scruffy Tails Pet of The Week, Olive!

If you are interested in Olive, or if you have any questions, go to www.scruffytails.org or call 218-281-7225!

 

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The Crookston City Council met on Monday in the City Hall Council Chambers.

COUNCIL DENIES ENGAGEMENT WITH BRADY MARTZ

The council was presented with the resolution regarding engagement with Brady Martz to perform specific accounting services. This resolution was ultimately not approved by the council by a 4-2 vote. Voting against the resolution was Kristie Jerde, Clayton Briggs, Tim Menard, and Morgan Hibma. Voting for the resolution was Henry Fischer and Dylane Klatt. Council member Joe Kresl was not present at the meeting. After discussion, council members who disapproved of the resolution talked about going a different direction with the accounting services.

“My biggest concern is that we had some concerns with our audit last year with Brady Martz,” said council member Kristie Jerde, “When we originally talked about doing this reconciliation and practice. We had already asked questions about if we chose to go to a different firm for different concerns and reasons, why would we go back to them for best practices?”

The council approved the time change regarding the Truth in Taxation meeting at 6:00 p.m. on December 11. This was changed for the convenience of attendance for council members. A special council meeting will follow the Truth in Taxation meeting immediately.

The council also approved a contract agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) concerning the Ag Innovation Campus Road construction project in the amount of $453,000. “The council agreed to enter a contract with DEED, and we received a grant from DEED,” said City Administrator Corky Reynolds, “This is for assistance with the construction of AIC road.”

The council also approved a resolution regarding authorization to execute the Minnesota Department of Transportation grant agreement for the Crookston Airport Improvement related to T-Hangars. MnDOT will be providing money to the airport, and this resolution was the terms of the agreement to accept the funding.

The council approved two contracts with Ehlers Associates to provide municipal investment advice and advisory services to the City of Crookston.

The council approved Norman County to be added to the Special Operations Group Joint Powers Agreement. “This is a law enforcement group that expands from North Dakota and Minnesota,” said Reynolds, “Norman County wished to become party to that agreement, and it requires approval from all of the previous parties. The council said, ‘That would be fine, add Norman County.’”

The final item the council approved was the resolution regarding the special assessment and trunk area policies and procedures for public improvements and maintenance costs for the City. “This was the Special Assessment Policy for the City of Crookston,” said Reynolds, “This document changes the way streets will be assessed for re-construction or overlay, those types of things.” This resolution establishes the rate to 30% of the total cost to be assessed to the adjacent landowners.

The suggested rate to be assessed to developers was 100% of the cost. After discussion with department heads, it was determined that 50% would be set to developers with the ability to have the flexibility of the rate on a case-to-case basis, based on benefits for the City.

The consent agenda included approving bills and disbursements in the amount of $467,767.67. It also included the resolution regarding donations to the Parks and Rec Department in Memory of Brenda Desrosier, Connie and Merece Lubarski, and Wayne Melbye. The final item on the consent agenda was the resolution regarding the UMC homecoming event to have One N’ Only of Euclid dispense liquor on the premises of the Crookston Sports Center.

To watch the whole City Council meeting, click here.

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The Minnesota Department of Revenue reminds the state’s military service members to take advantage of a refundable military tax credit before it expires. The 2019 Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone will expire for qualifying service members on October 16, 2023.

More than 3,380 service members were eligible for the 2019 Form M99, Credit for Service in a Military Combat Zone, but about 1,400 service members still have not claimed it.

The credit is $120 per month or partial month served.

“Our military service members earned this tax benefit by putting their personal lives on hold to serve our country in combat zones around the world,” said Revenue Commissioner Paul Marquart. “With the deadline for 2019 fast approaching, we want to ensure they have the resources and information necessary to claim this tax credit.”

To qualify for the credit, service members must have:

• Been a Minnesota resident during the time of service
• Served in a combat zone or qualified hazardous duty area during 2019
• Received combat pay that is exempt from federal and Minnesota income tax

The IRS has online information about combat zone locations approved for tax benefits.

How do military service members claim this credit?

To claim the credit electronically, Go to www.revenue.state.mn.us and enter M99 into the Search box. Complete the online form to apply for the credit.

For active-duty members: Upload a Leave and Earnings Statement for each month of qualifying service must be uploaded

For National Guard, reservists, and retired or discharged active-duty members: Upload Form DD-214 for each period of qualifying service

To claim the credit by mail, Complete the 2019 Form M99, Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone

-For active-duty members: Include a Leave and Earnings Statement for each month of qualifying service.

-For National Guard, reservists, and retired or discharged active-duty members: Include Form DD-214 for each period of qualifying service.

The department sent more than 1,400 service members letters on how they may qualify for and claim the credit. Service members have already claimed more than $960,700 in refunds for the 2019 credit, with an average refund of $611. Tax credits for service in a combat zone are also available for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Military members may claim this credit at any time during the calendar year. They no longer need to wait until the year following their service. The 2023 Form M99 is now available to begin filing anytime in the calendar year.  

Check out and share the department’s video explaining who qualifies and how to claim the Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone. For more information, visit the department’s Military Service Members webpage.

You can also sign up for email updates by entering your email address and selecting “Military Information” under Individuals.

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The smell of fall is in the air in Red Lake Falls as Bethany Lutheran Church prepares for its 75th Annual Smorgasbord. This year’s Smorgasbord will be held on Sunday, October 15, serving from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church.

A full homemade menu of Scandinavian favorites featuring Swedish meatballs and gravy over mashed potatoes, Lutefisk casserole, sot suppe (sweet soup), flat brod, lefse, rommegrot, coleslaw, baked beans, and homemade breads. For dessert we have krumkake, yulekaka, lefse and an array of specialty cookies. All to be served to you in a beautifully decorated fellowship hall by smiling waiters and waitresses donned in traditional attire. There is something for everyone.
You are invited to attend the Scandinavian meal celebration.

Tickets are sold at the door $15.00 for adults, and children 12 and under are $5.00. Free delivery is offered in Red Lake Falls, with orders placed during serving times by calling 218-253-2589.

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The application period is now open for the Lenertz Family Healthcare Scholarship and the Roger and Lois Samuelson Family Scholarship through the RiverView Foundation. Applications for the scholarships are due to the Foundation office by noon on Friday, November 17, 2023.

Lenertz Family Healthcare Scholarship: In recognition of the time and efforts Thomas C. Lenertz provided to establish and advance the RiverView Health Foundation, its Board of Directors established the Lenertz Family Healthcare Scholarship. As one of the RiverView Foundation’s founders in 1990, Lenertz was instrumental in all development stages of the Foundation. As

RiverView Health CEO, he continued to serve the Foundation as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors until his December 2000 retirement. The $1,000 Lenertz Family Healthcare Scholarship will be awarded to a recipient from RiverView’s service area pursuing post-secondary education in healthcare.

Roger and Lois Samuelson Family Scholarship: Roger and the late Lois Samuelson have been lifelong farmers in the Crookston area. Sadly, Lois passed away in September 2021. Roger decided to create the scholarship because of the excellent care Lois received as a patient at RiverView Health and as a resident at the Benedictine Living Center.

“We would like to help students pursue a healthcare career,” he shared. “We believe some students need a little help to further their education.’”

The $1,500 scholarship will go to a high school graduate from Crookston, Climax, or Fisher who intends to enroll in a post-secondary program in a healthcare field.

Guidelines and applications are available online at www.riverviewhealth.org/foundation/, by calling the Foundation office at 281-9249, emailing Foundation Director Randy Schoenborn at rschoenborn@riverviewhealth.org, or by stopping at the Foundation office located at 721 S. Minnesota Street, Crookston.

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