Month: November 2023

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

Warren Wesley James, 43, no address listed, for failure to appear in court.

The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) responded to the following calls on 11/1/2023 –

At 11:30 a.m., the CFD responded to the 1500 block of S Main St for a report of a gas smell. Upon arrival, the CFD investigated, and it was found to be a pilot light that was not lit. The CFD ignited the pilot light, and there was no danger present. The CFD then cleared the scene.

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Crookston Home-Delivered meals will be provided by the Tri-Valley Opportunity until Friday, November 3.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Bridge Club this afternoon starting at 1:00 p.m., followed by SAIL beginning at 2:30 p.m., and an American Legion Auxiliary Meeting starting at 6:00 p.m.

The Crookston American Legion Auxiliary, Nels T Wold, Unit 20, will meet tonight at 5:00 p.m. in the card room at the Golden Link.  Agenda items include Operation Green Light and Veteran’s Day.  They will also celebrate the Auxiliary’s 104^th Birthday.  All members are welcome.

RiverView Health a four-hour First Aid Class tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost of the class is $55. You must pay in advance to save your spot.  To register or for more information, call 281-9536. No walk-ins will be accepted.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve baskets.

The Crookston High School Band and Orchestra will host their Fall concert tonight beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Friday Morning Rolls on Friday, November 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday, November 3, starting at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve baskets.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, November 4, starting at 2:00 p.m.

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.

Crookston Community Education will host a Childcare Training Course for ages 11 to 13 on Saturday, November 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Washington School Cafeteria. The fee is $17 and includes a book, handouts, and a pizza lunch. Learn how to care for young children from a childcare expert, a nurse, and a firefighter. Linda Morgan and CHS Leo Club members will guide you through this course. Call 281-5078 to register.

Come enjoy an inspiring afternoon of Hope “Tikvah,” a ladies’ event, on Saturday, November 4, at 2:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church at 701 Eickhof Blvd in Crookston. Listen to Rachel (Sanders) Laudner as she shared her journey to Tikvah ( a heavenly hope)—refreshments to follow. If you have questions, call 218-289-0263.

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 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.

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 it’s “Color Day” Read-A-Thon event on Wednesday, November 8. Students can wear a color that makes them happy on that day.

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.

Riverview Health will have a Holiday Gift Shop Open House on Thursday, November 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the RiverView Conference Room.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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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Governor Walz announced that increased payment rates for child care assistance take effect this week, as Minnesota continues to move toward making child care accessible to more families.

“Affordable and accessible child care is essential to creating opportunity and economic growth across the state,” said Governor Walz. “We’re raising child care assistance rates to support providers and improve access for more families. This is an investment in our workforce, economy, and the well-being of families.”

Higher reimbursement rates will bring state payments closer to market rates for childcare providers serving over 11,000 families, including 23,000 children, through the Child Care Assistance Program. The increase will help stabilize providers’ finances and improve access to affordable child care for families.

Governor Walz and the Legislature approved the new childcare assistance rates earlier this year, including $146 million in funding over the next two years. The change was part of a $1.3 billion child care package that also included payments to improve compensation for childcare providers and funding to reduce wait lists for another type of child care assistance known as Basic Sliding Fee.

“Families should be able to get child care when they need it,” said Human Services Commissioner Jodi Harpstead. “It’s so important to their well-being and to our entire economy. The new child care assistance rates will help providers cover basic expenses that allow them to offer quality care.”

The Child Care Assistance Program provides financial assistance for child care to families with low incomes. When rates are low, childcare providers are less likely to serve families in the program, and access to childcare suffers in an already tight market. Low rates also make it harder for providers who participate in the program to cover their costs.

The program’s rates are based on a grid that includes the county, the type of child care, and the child’s age group. When the rate increase takes effect, maximum rates in the grid will increase to match the 75th percentile of market rates, as measured by a 2021 survey of childcare rates. The state will adjust the rates every three years to reflect market rates, beginning in January 2025.

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The Minnesota Department of Transportation would like to remind the public it is illegal to deposit snow on or next to a public highway or street and asks for help keeping roads clear for everyone’s safety. Snow on or near public roads can create hazards such as drainage, drifting and sight obstruction.

Minnesota law and many local ordinances prohibit the plowing, blowing, shoveling or otherwise placing of snow onto public roads or sidewalks. This includes the ditch and right-of-way area along the roads. Violations are considered misdemeanors, but civil penalties also apply if the placement of snow creates a hazard, such as a slippery area, frozen rut or bump, that contributes to a motor vehicle or pedestrian crash. The civil liability can extend to both the property owner and the person who placed the snow.

District 2 MnDOT maintenance crews plow and maintain more than 3,900 miles of state highways in northwest Minnesota. Crews are out around the clock during snow events to keep roads safe, so please give them plenty of space to work. Remember, it takes time to clean up the roadways during and after a snowstorm.
For tips on safe winter driving, visit www.mndot.gov/workzone/winter.html.

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