Month: November 2023

Highland Elementary School is looking for new or used winter gloves and snow pants in sizes 8, 9, and 10. If you are interested in donating or have any questions, call 218-281-5600.

Crookston Home Delivered meals will be provided by Riverview Auxiliary and Employees until Friday, November 10.

Highland & Washington Elementary Schools are hosting their annual Read-a-Thon fundraisers.  Students are invited to participate in themed dress-up days. Today will be Cat in the Hat Day, students will be invited to wear a hat and/or stripes.

The Crookston Lion’s Club will have lunch and a meeting today starting at 12:00 p.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance class this afternoon starting at 2:00 p.m.

There will be a PAC meeting at Crookston High School tonight starting at 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Hayley Solheim from Choice Therapy as their guest speaker on Tuesday, November 7, starting at 10:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Recycled Cards and Pinochle on Tuesday, November 7, starting at 1:00 p.m., followed by SAIL at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston VFW will meet on Tuesday, November 7, at 5:00 p.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center.

Crookston Parks & Rec Youth Figure Skating will start on Tuesday, November 7. Register online with Crookston Parks & Rec.

Washington and Highland Elementary Schools will have its “Color Day” Read-A-Thon event on Wednesday, November 8. Students can wear a color that makes them happy on that day.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, November 8, starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by a Board of Directors meeting at 9:00 a.m. and Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Bridge Class on Wednesday, November 8, starting at 12:30 p.m.

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 Crookston American Legion will meet on Wednesday, November 8, at 7:00 p.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care on Thursday, November 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by Bridge at 12:30 p.m. and SAIL at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will host a Thursday evening meal on November 9 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a DAV meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Riverview Health will have a Holiday Gift Shop Open House on Thursday, November 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, November 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Save 25% off your entire purchase, excluding cards, candy, and aprons.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class on Thursday, November 9, 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 $55 for those needing certification, and for those not needing certification, the class is free. To register, call 218-281-9536. No walk-ins will be allowed.

Crookston City Hall will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day.

On Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day, The Polk County Transfer Station will only be open from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Normal hours will resume on Monday, November 13.

Garbage collection for Friday, November 10, will be collected on Monday, November 13, in observance of Veterans Day.

Washington and Highland Elementary Schools will have their “Favorite Book Day” event in observance of their Read-A-Thon on Friday, November 10. Students can dress as their favorite book character and/or bring their favorite book to school.

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

The Fisher American Legion Auxiliary will have a Fall Luncheon and bake Sale on Friday, November 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They will serve Chicken Salad or a chicken hot dish Served with Bread, Dessert, and coffee. The cost is $8 per meal, and veterans eat FREE. Dine-in and Take-Out are available. This will be held in the Fisher American Legion Club room, all are welcome.

The Veterans Council Auxiliaries will have an 11 11 11 Ceremony on Saturday, November 11, at the Golden Link. A meatball lunch will be served after the ceremony.  All veterans are invited and can bring their spouses or one guest. Widowers of veterans are also invited. The meal is free to veterans and their guests. Registration is required, reserve by calling the Golden Link at 281-3072.

The E.C.F.E Unplug and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be on Sunday, November 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Washington School. Registration is not required for more information, call 281-5078.

Washington and Highland Elementary schools will have their “Reading is Everywhere Day” event during their annual Read-A-Thon on Monday, November 13. Students are encouraged to wear a shirt classmates can read.

The E.C.F.E. will have “Daddy and Me” for ages birth to five years old on Monday, November 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Washington School. This is a night for dads and their little buddies, it will be filled with activities, games, and fun-filled gym time.

The Crookston Public Library will have an Art by the Red Art Workshop on Monday, November 13, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. You will create a postal art that you will mail to a friend or loved one. Open to mid-teens through senior citizens.

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.

The E.C.F.E. Unplug and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be on Tuesday, November 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Washington School. Registration is not required, for more information, call 281-5078.

Washington and Highland Elementary Schools will host their “Wacky Wednesday” event during their annual Read-A-thon on Wednesday, November 15. Students can wear wacky, inside-out, backward clothes, mismatched socks, or have crazy hair on this day.

Common Ground will have its 2^nd Annual Progressive Youth Nite on Wednesday, November 15, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. They will start at Harvest Church at 6:00 p.m., then proceed to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for a free dinner, then games at First Presbyterian, dessert at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, and Prayer Stations at Trinity with pick-up at 9:00 p.m. Please bring non-perishable food items that will be donated to Care and Share. Transportation will be provided. Permission slips are required and are available at participating churches or at the Crookston High School Office. If you have questions, contact Reilly Stroot at 218-242-2067 or Leah Winjum at 218-289-3250.

Hugo’s Family Marketplace and United Way of Crookston will have a Taste of the Holidays on Thursday, November 16, starting at 3:00 p.m.

The Annual Meeting of Crookston Fuel Company will be at noon on Thursday, November 16, at the Crookston Inn. Lunch will be served.  If you are a shareholder and would like to go but don’t have transportation, call 281-7929, extension 6 or 7 to set up a free ride. Call no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13^th.

The Crookston Eagles Auxiliary will have a Homemade Pie Sale. Apple, pecan, or pumpkin pies are $12 each, and orders will be taken through Wednesday, November 15.  Call or text Patty at 218-280-465 to order. Pick-up days and times are Sunday, November 19, from 4:00 to 4:30 and Monday, November 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and at 5:00 p.m. Please specify what time you will be picking them up when you place your order.

Washington and Highland elementary schools will host their “Bedtime Story Day” event on Friday, November 17, to close out their annual Read-A-Thon. Students can wear pajamas and/or bring their favorite bedtime stories to school on that day.

E.C.F.E. Pop-in and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be on Saturday, November 18, 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 Freedom Christian Academy will host a Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 505 Ward Avenue in Erskine. It’s a free-will donation. Please R.S.V.P. at 218-687-3733 or text 218-280-3137.

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.  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.

There will be an Open House celebration honoring Dennis & Mary Garry on their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov 18, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Euclid. Gifts will not be necessary.

The 2023 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will stop in Plummer at the Main Railway crossing on Central Avenue on December 14 at 6:00 p.m. with a performance by professional musicians at 6:15. The CPKC makes a donation at each stop and encourages attendees to donate cash or a non-perishable food donation if they are able.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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.

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 or call 281-2644. The Donation Room is open to the public on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

RiverView Health Auxiliary will be holding a Mitten Drive in the form of a Mitten Tree through November 30.  The Mitten Tree will be located in front of the Limited Addition Gift Shop at RiverView Health.  The public is invited to “trim” the tree with their donations of new children’s winter mittens, gloves, or hats. Please, no scarves. The mittens, gloves, and hats received will be distributed in early December to the area schools and given to children who need them. RiverView Health Auxiliary thanks you for your support in warming hearts and hands this season through this important service project.

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 of every other month at 6:30 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.

The Crookston Public Library will have StoryTime every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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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The Crookston Ways and Means Committee will have a special meeting on Monday, November 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers.

The first item on the agenda will be the presentation of the City Audit from Miller McDonald, followed by proposals for accounting services from the proposed entities of Ehlers, Eide Bailly, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, or Abdo Financial Solutions

The agenda will also include proposals for a City Administrator search.

To view the full agenda packet, click here.

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Opticare is now open for appointments and business in a familiar Crookston building.

Previously, an office in East Grand Forks, Opticare opened an office and took over the building on North Main Street, which used to be occupied by the fast food businesses Hardees and Arby’s.

Partial owner Dr. Destin Coles and his two sons took on the renovations and construction of the new building. “We came in and did a lot of demolition work and got it down to the bare studs,” said Coles, “This was a year-long process. We started in early October 2022 and finished almost to our open date in October of this year. There were a lot of late evenings and weekends that went into it, but it was fun.”

Coles also explained he and his two sons were able to formulate a plan with the draftsmen at Northern Lumber, and they also used the architectural layout and schemes of their office building in East Grand Forks.

One of the difficult portions of the construction process was the installation of new pipes and plumbing. “When we were doing plumbing, we noticed that the cast iron was starting to thin out underneath the building,” said Coles, “We ended up taking a jackhammer and taking it the length of the building and then going about three feet underground in order to get better piping for the building. So we had mounds (and mounds) of dirt built up along with the walls we had already put in, so those were some long days.”

Coles and business partners considered buying the property for five years before finally purchasing. They believed it was in too good of a location to pass up.

“So it started as a Hardees in the late 70s and at some point transitioned into an Arby’s,” said Coles, “It sat around for four to five years before we decided to come in and buy it. It’s a good location like this, and it’s too nice of a building just to sit empty. We think it’s awesome that someone’s finally in here and can serve the community.”

Opticare in Crookston started accepting appointments and clients on October 2 this year. Coles and staff members of Opticare believe the building has been a great working environment, with state-of-the-art equipment and natural sunlight peeking through the building.

“So far, the flow of the building has been great, and patients have been giving positive feedback,” said Coles, “It’s nice and bright in here, with the building being filled with sunlight. Staff are happy to have bright light in the building and nice views. It feels like home and a great place to practice Optometry.”

Since October 2 this year, community members could only enter Opticare by appointment. Starting on Monday, November 6, Opticare will have its grand opening, which will combine with its anniversary sale until Friday, November 17, when community members are welcome to stop by and take a look at the new facility.

During the grand opening, refreshments will be provided, and there will be a bingo wheel attendees can spin to win a sale of prescription glasses in the building.

Opticare in Crookston is located at 509 North Main Street. To schedule an appointment, call 218-281-6440.

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The Crookston Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) presented board members and department heads’ requests for proposals regarding the Agriculture Innovation Campus (AIC) Parcel.

The city of Crookston owns 100 acres on this property, with 10 acres being sold and owned by the AIC. The remaining 90 acres of the property is what is known as Industrial Park, and those 90 acres are what the requests for proposals were catered to.

One proposal was the request to conduct an environmental study, and the other proposal was the operation of engineering a study to install a potential railroad spur. A railroad spur is a sub-track that diverges from the main track to provide access to an industrial or commercial area. “There is one there now that used to serve Simplot,” said City Administrator Corky Reynolds, “There is some thought that it is not sufficient enough to serve development, should development go there.”

After a review of the two proposals, there was a discussion between CHEDA board members and department heads about potentially submitting a grant application, and the grant would’ve required a 50/50 match from the city. “This would have involved a significant amount of money, and the city’s contributions could have been reduced by other grants if they were applied for and gotten,” said Reynolds, “But potentially, the city would’ve had a significant financial contribution.”

The cost of these proposals was not released to the public, however, the contributions from the city in regard to these proposals seemed to be too great. After further discussion from board members, it was determined that these studies were not in the city’s “needs” or interests at this time due to the priorities of Crookston at this point, which include infrastructure, analysis, maintenance, and child care improvements.

“With the analysis of the grant and the potential impact on the financial situation it could have on the city,” said Reynolds, “And with the other priorities we have of childcare, evaluation and potentially fixing streets, wastewater, etc, this was not as high of a priority as those projects.”

Reynolds went on to explain how these proposals could have been considered a priority if there were businesses looking to come to Crookston, specifically to fill the vacant 90 acres located at Industrial Park. With no business looking to move into the vacated location, this will not be viewed as a priority by the city as of now.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce another phase of the No Child Left Inside grants. These grants help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or learn about nature.

“This successful outreach grant program continues to send resources to schools and organizations to help get children outdoors,” said Jeff Ledermann, DNR education and skills team supervisor. “These grants boost outdoor programs and initiatives around the state, especially in communities with limited opportunities to connect with nature.”

Public entities and nonprofit organizations serving youth younger than 18, including Native American tribes, schools, or governments, can apply for No Child Left Inside grants.

This grant program contributes to realizing the vision of the Minnesota Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights (mn.gov/children-outdoors) for every Minnesota child to experience outdoor recreational activities and discover the natural environment regardless of where they live, learn, or play.

On Monday, Oct. 30, the Minnesota DNR accepts applications for mini-grants (less than $5,000) and larger grants ($5,000 to $25,000). The proposal request is available on the Minnesota DNR website (mndnr.gov/no-child-grants). Applications will be accepted until 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Mini-grant awards will be chosen by lottery after review to ensure they qualify. More prominent grant awards will be selected using a competitive review process. Funding can be used for outdoor recreation equipment, transportation, and related natural resource education expenses. Past mini-grant awardees are encouraged to apply for a more significant grant during this phase. Organizations previously receiving more substantial assistance are ineligible for funds this round.

The 2023 Minnesota Legislature appropriated $1 million from the state’s General Fund and the Heritage Enhancement Account of the Game and Fish Fund to continue the work of the No Child Left Inside grants program in fiscal year 2024.

For more information about the grant program, instructions for how to apply, and a link to the application or informational webinar registration, visit the No Child Left Inside grants webpage of the Minnesota DNR website (mndnr.gov/no-child-grants). Questions about these grants or the application process should be emailed to outreachgrants.dnr@state.mn.us with “Grant Questions” in the subject line. People can also call 888-646-6367.

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Crookston Home Delivered meals will be provided by Riverview Auxiliary and Employees until Friday, November 10.

Highland & Washington Elementary Schools are hosting their annual Read-a-Thon fundraisers.  Students are invited to participate in themed dress-up days. Monday, November 6, will be Cat in the Hat Day, students will be invited to wear a hat and/or stripes.

The Crookston Lion’s Club will have lunch and a meeting on Monday, November 6, starting at 12:00 p.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance class on Monday, November 6, starting at 2:00 p.m.

There will be a PAC meeting at Crookston High School on Monday, November 6, starting at 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Hayley Solheim from Choice Therapy as their guest speaker on Tuesday, November 7, starting at 10:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Recycled Cards and Pinochle on Tuesday, November 7, starting at 1:00 p.m., followed by SAIL at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston VFW will meet on Tuesday, November 7, at 5:00 p.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center.

Crookston Parks & Rec Youth Figure Skating will start on Tuesday, November 7. Register online with Crookston Parks & Rec.

Washington and Highland Elementary Schools will have its “Color Day” Read-A-Thon event on Wednesday, November 8. Students can wear a color that makes them happy on that day.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, November 8, starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by a Board of Directors meeting at 9:00 a.m. and Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Bridge Class on Wednesday, November 8, starting at 12:30 p.m.

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 Crookston American Legion will meet on Wednesday, November 8, at 7:00 p.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care on Thursday, November 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by Bridge at 12:30 p.m. and SAIL at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will host a Thursday evening meal on November 9 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a DAV meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Riverview Health will have a Holiday Gift Shop Open House on Thursday, November 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, November 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Save 25% off your entire purchase, excluding cards, candy, and aprons.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class on Thursday, November 9, 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 $55 for those needing certification, and for those not needing certification, the class is free. To register, call 218-281-9536. No walk-ins will be allowed.

Crookston City Hall will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day.

On Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day, The Polk County Transfer Station will only be open from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Normal hours will resume on Monday, November 13.

Garbage collection for Friday, November 10, will be collected on Monday, November 13, in observance of Veterans Day.

Washington and Highland Elementary Schools will have their “Favorite Book Day” event in observance of their Read-A-Thon on Friday, November 10. Students can dress as their favorite book character and/or bring their favorite book to school.

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

The Fisher American Legion Auxiliary will have a Fall Luncheon and bake Sale on Friday, November 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They will serve Chicken Salad or a chicken hot dish Served with Bread, Dessert, and coffee. The cost is $8 per meal, and veterans eat FREE. Dine-in and Take-Out are available. This will be held in the Fisher American Legion Club room, all are welcome.

The Veterans Council Auxiliaries will have an 11 11 11 Ceremony on Saturday, November 11, at the Golden Link. A meatball lunch will be served after the ceremony.  All veterans are invited and can bring their spouses or one guest. Widowers of veterans are also invited. The meal is free to veterans and their guests. Registration is required, reserve by calling the Golden Link at 281-3072.

The E.C.F.E Unplug and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be on Sunday, November 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Washington School. Registration is not required for more information, call 281-5078.

Washington and Highland Elementary schools will have their “Reading is Everywhere Day” event during their annual Read-A-Thon on Monday, November 13. Students are encouraged to wear a shirt classmates can read.

The E.C.F.E. will have “Daddy and Me” for ages birth to five years old on Monday, November 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Washington School. This is a night for dads and their little buddies, it will be filled with activities, games, and fun-filled gym time.

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.

The E.C.F.E. Unplug and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be on Tuesday, November 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Washington School. Registration is not required, for more information, call 281-5078.

Washington and Highland Elementary Schools will host their “Wacky Wednesday” event during their annual Read-A-thon on Wednesday, November 15. Students can wear wacky, inside-out, backward clothes, mismatched socks, or have crazy hair on this day.

Hugo’s Family Marketplace and United Way of Crookston will have a Taste of the Holidays on Thursday, November 16, starting at 3:00 p.m.

The Annual Meeting of Crookston Fuel Company will be at noon on Thursday, November 16, at the Crookston Inn. Lunch will be served.  If you are a shareholder and would like to go but don’t have transportation, call 281-7929, extension 6 or 7 to set up a free ride. Call no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13^th.

The Crookston Eagles Auxiliary will have a Homemade Pie Sale. Apple, pecan, or pumpkin pies are $12 each, and orders will be taken through Wednesday, November 15.  Call or text Patty at 218-280-465 to order. Pick-up days and times are Sunday, November 19, from 4:00 to 4:30 and Monday, November 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and at 5:00 p.m. Please specify what time you will be picking them up when you place your order.

Washington and Highland elementary schools will host their “Bedtime Story Day” event on Friday, November 17, to close out their annual Read-A-Thon. Students can wear pajamas and/or bring their favorite bedtime stories to school on that day.

E.C.F.E. Pop-in and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be on Saturday, November 18, 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 Freedom Christian Academy will host a Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 505 Ward Avenue in Erskine. It’s a free-will donation. Please R.S.V.P. at 218-687-3733 or text 218-280-3137.

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.  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.

There will be an Open House celebration honoring Dennis & Mary Garry on their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov 18, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Euclid. Gifts will not be necessary.

The 2023 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will stop in Plummer at the Main Railway crossing on Central Avenue on December 14 at 6:00 p.m. with a performance by professional musicians at 6:15. The CPKC makes a donation at each stop and encourages attendees to donate cash or a non-perishable food donation if they are able.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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.

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 or call 281-2644. The Donation Room is open to the public on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

RiverView Health Auxiliary will be holding a Mitten Drive in the form of a Mitten Tree through November 30.  The Mitten Tree will be located in front of the Limited Addition Gift Shop at RiverView Health.  The public is invited to “trim” the tree with their donations of new children’s winter mittens, gloves, or hats. Please, no scarves. The mittens, gloves, and hats received will be distributed in early December to the area schools and given to children who need them. RiverView Health Auxiliary thanks you for your support in warming hearts and hands this season through this important service project.

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 of every other month at 6:30 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.

The Crookston Public Library will have StoryTime every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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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President Sharon Lanctot, Membership Chairman Margee Keller, and members of the 9th District American Legion Auxiliary attended the 88th Annual Fall Conference held in late October in St. Cloud hosted by the American Legion Convention Corporation. 

State President Sharon Cross was the presiding officer. For her Department President’s Projects, President Sharon has chosen the purchasing of two players pianos, one for Bemidji and another for Montevideo, as the Preston Veterans home already has a piano. She is hoping to raise $18,000 for each piano, and any funds over and above the cost of the pianos will go to the Preston Veteran’s Home.

Throughout the Conference, the Department Chairman presented their programs for this Auxiliary year. “Just Ask” sessions allowed the membership to ask questions about various programs. Others addressing the Conference were the Northwestern Division Vice President Karen Susan, Department of Montana.

Margee Keller, Department Historian 2022-2023, received the award for Best Department History in the Northwest Division for her 2022-2023 report.

This year, Keller is the American Legion Auxiliary Emergency Fund Chairman. She and her team raised over $7000 for the fund at the Fall Conference through donations, a bake sale, and a silent auction.

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The Minnesota Firearms Deer Hunting season begins on Saturday, November 4. Below are some tips from the Minnesota DNR.

Make a plan for deer season
Firearms deer season is this weekend! More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season that opens Saturday, Nov. 4. We’re reminding all deer hunters to plan ahead for a safe and enjoyable hunt. The DNR’s online make a plan tool provides a comprehensive step-by-step list of information hunters need to consider before heading to deer camp. The tool covers topics including hunting regulations, deer processing, chronic wasting disease sampling, safety, and how to make the most out of a hunt.

Are you a newer hunter or just want to brush up on the skills you’ll need once you’ve successfully harvested a deer? Check out our learn to deer hunt videos that include how-to field dress, skin, and quarter a deer. You can also watch a recorded webinar all about the 2023 deer season.

And if you’re using a CWD mail-in kit to take a lymph node sample, there’s an instructional video on the DNR website. Other sampling instructions, test results, and more can be found on the DNR CWD page.

A successful hunting season depends on safety
With a half-million hunters set to converge on the state’s fields and woods for Saturday’s firearms deer opener, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to make safety their top priority.

When hunters prepare and take the proper precautions, hunting is a safe activity that creates lifelong memories. Four primary ways for hunters to ensure a safe hunt are to practice climbing into and out of tree stands before the season starts; brush up on the key tenets of safe firearms handling before hitting the field; wear blaze clothing to ensure they’re visible to other hunters; and tell someone where they’re hunting and when they plan to return.

“Safe hunts don’t just happen by chance,” said Col. Rodmen Smith, director of the DNR Enforcement Division. “They happen when hunters focus on the task at-hand, whether that’s climbing into their tree stand, ensuring the shot they’re about to take is a safe one, or unloading their firearms and putting them away safely at the end of the day.”
The leading cause of injury among hunters is accidents involving tree stands. According to national data, as many as one in three hunters who hunt from an elevated stand will fall and sustain a serious injury. The number of hunting-related firearms fatalities has dropped significantly over the past 60 years – largely due to safety training requirements for young and new hunters – but even one fatality is too many.

The following safety tips can help ensure a safe hunting season for everyone:
Check your stand before the season to ensure it remains in good working order.
Inspect your safety harness before your hunt. Wear it when you’re in the stand and when you’re climbing in and out.
-Always maintain three points of contact with the steps or ladder.
-Treat every firearm as if it’s loaded.
-Always control the muzzle.
-Be sure of your target and what’s beyond it.
-Put your finger on the trigger only when you’re ready to shoot.
-Wear blaze clothing when it’s required. (See the requirements on Page 34 of the 2023 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations booklet.)

Answers to some last-minute hunting questions-
It’s go time! As you pack for deer camp, we’ve collected a few of the questions and answers we have been hearing ahead of firearms deer season.

Can I use a drone to track a deer I shot?  
No. Drones cannot be used to take big game and this includes tracking deer.

How much blaze orange do I need on the top of my ground blind when I am hunting on public land?
The regulations don’t give a certain size when using blaze on top of a blind on public land, but it does have to be visible from all directions, or be a patch made of blaze orange material that is at least 144 square inches (12 by 12 inches) on each side of the blind.

My child didn’t harvest a deer during the youth deer season. Is their license still valid during the firearms deer season?
Yes, they can use their unfilled youth firearms license during the November firearms season. They don’t have to purchase a new firearms license.

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