Month: November 2023

The Crookston City Council will meet on Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall council chambers, and the Ways and Means Committee will meet immediately afterward.

The agenda will include the resolutions regarding the Cash Farm Lease to be awarded to C&D Reitmeier and confirming the sale of property by the city of Crookston. The agenda will also include the resolution regarding the Crookston Single Family Housing purchase deferred repayment loan lien on the property owned by Bradley H Jenkins and Helen L Jenkins.

The final items on the main agenda will include resolutions regarding a conditional use permit to be recommended to A&E properties and the engagement of advanced engineering and environmental services.

The consent agenda will include the approval of minutes from the November 13 council meeting. It will also include the approval of bills and disbursements in the amount of $643,362.18.

The Ways and Means Committee will meet following the council. The meeting will include a discussion about grant distribution for local nonprofit organizations that have applied for funding from the city. The committee will also further discuss the budget heading into 2024.

To view the entire packet, click here.

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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced more than $7.45 million in business expansion funding, expected to create 430 jobs and leverage more than $270 million in outside investment at six businesses.

“DEED is dedicated to the growth and success of businesses statewide, helping them invest in their communities and create new jobs for Minnesotans,” said DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek. “These awards will help ensure Minnesota’s business ecosystem remains healthy and thriving.”

The funding comes from DEED’s Job Creation Fund (JCF) and Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF). The Job Creation Fund provides financial incentives to new and expanding businesses that meet certain job creation and capital investment targets. Eligible companies may receive up to $2 million for creating or retaining high-paying jobs and for constructing or renovating facilities or making other property improvements.

The Minnesota Investment Fund provides financing to help add new workers and retain high-quality jobs, with a focus on industrial, manufacturing, and technology-related industries, increasing the local and state tax base and improving Minnesota’s economic vitality. Funds are awarded to local units of government, which provide loans to assist expanding businesses. Some of the loans may be forgiven if specific goals are met.

Details on individual projects are below:

Boston Scientific Corporation, Maple Grove – JCF $1,750,000, MIF $4,250,000

Boston Scientific Corporation pursues innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. The company plans to build a new site that will include 400,000 square feet of new research and development labs, office/support space, and customer-facing training spaces. The anticipated total project cost is $170 million and is expected to create approximately 300 jobs within the first three years.

Kannegiesser ETECH, Minneapolis – JCF $175,000

Kannegiesser ETECH is a manufacturer of laundry processing equipment and brings completely integrated automated equipment solutions to the market for laundry operators. The proposed project will expand the current facility in Minneapolis and allow for additional manufacturing, production, and office space. The total project cost is $5 million, and is expected to create 36 new jobs within the first three years at an average cash wage of $25.69 per hour.

Natural American Foods Inc., Lakeville – MIF $140,000

Natural American Foods LLC, doing business as Sweet Harvest Foods, is a natural sweetener processing company. The proposed project will occupy a new 360,000-square-foot facility consisting of office, product storage, and processing space, with an expected total project cost of $6.5 million. The project is expected to create 20 jobs within the first two years at an average wage of $43.72 per hour and benefits of $17.50 per hour.

Solugen Inc., Marshall – JCF $760,000

Solugen has pioneered a unique manufacturing platform that converts plant-derived substances into essential materials that have traditionally been produced from fossil fuels. This project will construct a 500,000-square-foot biomanufacturing facility to scale production of Solugen’s low-carbon organic acids. The estimated project cost is $90 million and is expected to create approximately 40 permanent jobs with an average cash wage of $34.35 per hour.

Sunrise Fiberglass LLC, Wyoming – MIF $160,000

Sunrise Fiberglass LLC, a National Composites company, builds parts for cranes, skid-steers, paving equipment, mining equipment, trains, underground infrastructure, and more. The proposed project will add 20,000 square feet to the existing facility in Wyoming, with a total project cost of $3.6 million. The project is expected to create 23 new jobs within the first two years at an average cash wage of $25.95 per hour.

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc., Cloquet – JCF $220,000

Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. is a full-line, full-service broadline food distributor serving customers in the Upper Midwest. The proposed project will expand the current Cloquet facility by adding 7,000 square feet of freezer space in the form of a building addition. The anticipated total project cost is $2.7 million and is expected to create 11 jobs within the first three years at an average cash wage of $24.18 per hour.

The six awarded businesses are expected to create more than 430 jobs.

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Washington and Highland Elementary School students are participating in the Read-A-Thons event that kicked off on Nov 6 with “Drop Everything and Read.” Students are having fun reading and also participating in themed days, including Cat in the Hat Day, Color Day, Favorite Book Day, Reading is Everywhere, and Wacky Wednesday. The read-a-thons events concluded on Friday, November 17, with Bedtime Story Day, and students can wear their pajamas and bring their favorite bedtime story to school.

Students read 186,141 minutes during their read-a-thon fundraisers. Highland read 143,845 minutes, and Washington read 42,296.

Money raised will be used for field trip admissions/buses in the spring, school supplies students need, enrichment materials teachers request for their classrooms, and to support special days and activities planned for students throughout the year. Donations can be made online or mailed to the schools: “Highland PTO” 801 Central Ave N or “Washington PTO” 724 University Ave.

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The Crookston Home-Delivered meals will be provided by Ag Country Farm Credit Services, Brost Chevrolet, the Crookston Public Library, and Valley Plains Equipment through Friday, December 1.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have NAPS on Monday, November 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by a Lion’s Club meeting with lunch at 12:00 p.m.

The Community Christmas Food Basket Committee is once again helping those Crookston individuals and families who are in need this holiday season. They will be offering a gift card to Hugo’s to purchase food items.  November 27 through December 8, individuals and families can call 218-289-9644 between 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 to register for a Hugo’s gift card. Only 1 gift card per family and address will be given. All gift cards will be mailed out before Christmas.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance Class on Monday, November 27, starting at 2:00 p.m.

The E.C.F.E. Grandparents Night will be Monday, November 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Washington School. Grandparents or special adult friends are invited to join children ages birth to kindergarten entrance for an evening of particular time together.

Crookston Parks and Recreation and the Crookston Wrestling Club are offering a Free Wrestling Clinic on Monday, November 27, and Wednesday, November 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the CHS Wrestling room. This clinic is for Pre-K through grade 6.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards group on Tuesday, November 28, beginning at 1:00 p.m., followed by SAIL starting at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards group on Wednesday, November 29, starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, November 29.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL on Thursday, November 30, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

All ages are invited to attend Crookston’s Winter Wonderland event on Thursday, November 30. It starts at 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Crookston, you can get your stockings filled at local businesses and see live reindeer beginning at 5:00 p.m. The lighting of the tree will take place at 6:45 p.m. by the Crookston Rotary. There will also be a free family Christmas movie showing at Grand Theatre beginning at 7:00 p.m. Every event on this day is free.

Historic Crookston’s Winter Wonderland will be on Thursday, November 30. Santa’s Elves will be at Crookston Businesses from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bring your stockings and get them filled with treats, crafts, and gifts. There will be cookie decorating, Christmas cards, letters to Santa, ornament decorating, S’mores, hot cocoa, and more. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., there will be live reindeer at the Synergy Center parking lot, sponsored by Bremer Bank and American Crystal Sugar. The lighting of the tree will be 6:45 p.m. by the Crookston Rotary at the Main Street Courtyard. If you have questions, call or text Hallie at 289-4297 or Brian at 289-4831.

The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woods Society will host the inaugural Conservation Banquet on Friday, December 1, at the Crookston Eagles Club from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the conservation of forest wildlife and support for the local chapter.

Garden Valley Technologies Customer Appreciation Day will be Saturday, December 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Erskine

Bygland Lutheran Church will have a Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner Bazaar and Bake Sale on Sunday, December 3, with serving from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Bygland Lutheran Church is located 8 miles south of East Grand Forks on Highway 220.

Bells of Praise’s 40^th Anniversary Celebration Concert will be held Sunday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Crookston. Also performing: Area Women’s Chorus.

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.

Tri-Valley Transportation will provide bus transportation to the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train on Thursday, December 14, with stops in Mahnomen at 4:20 PM, Plummer at 6:00 PM, and Thief River Falls at 7:30 PM. The cost is $2 round-trip for riders in Mahnomen, Plummer, and Thief River Falls and $5 round-trip for riders from the other locations. Reserve your ride by Wednesday, December 13, at noon by calling Tri-Valley Transportation at 800-201-3432.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The RiverView Auxiliary is holding a Mitten Drive in the form of a Mitten Tree now through November 30. The Mitten Tree is located in front of the Limited Addition Gift Shop at RiverView Health. All are invited to “trim” the tree with donations of new children’s winter mittens, gloves, and hats. Please, no scarves. The mittens, gloves, and hats received will be distributed in early December to 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.

Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in Crookston will have a Mitten Tree in support of Crookston Family Services through December 30 in loving memory of Kim Samuelson of R.B.J.’s local restaurant. There will be hats, gloves, and scarves for all ages, one item per person.

As the Crookston Care and Share expands, its women’s dormitories are in need of twin bed frames, dressers, lamps, and end tables. Donate: call 218-281-2644.

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

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.

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 Rotary Club in Crookston gave students at Highland School the chance to purchase a book through a generous donation.

It is a long-standing tradition in Crookston third-grade classrooms that the Rotary Club supports and encourages lifelong learning and literacy by donating dictionaries to each student. Throughout the years, Mary and Don Cavalier have visited with hundreds of students, teaching them about dictionaries and how to use this valuable tool in their educational lives.

The Crookston Rotary Club decided to give a monetary donation to each classroom for the purchase of a book for each student.  Students at Highland were each given an opportunity to “shop” for their book through their Scholastic book order.  The books arrived last week, and there was much excitement among the students as they received their own books to take home.

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The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo this afternoon starting at 2:00 p.m.

The Crookston Home-Delivered meals will be provided by Ag Country Farm Credit Services, Brost Chevrolet, the Crookston Public Library, and Valley Plains Equipment through Friday, December 1.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have NAPS on Monday, November 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by a Lion’s Club meeting with lunch at 12:00 p.m.

The Community Christmas Food Basket Committee is once again helping those Crookston individuals and families who are in need this holiday season. They will be offering a gift card to Hugo’s to purchase food items.  November 27 through December 8, individuals and families can call 218-289-9644 between 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 to register for a Hugo’s gift card. Only 1 gift card per family and address will be given. All gift cards will be mailed out before Christmas.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance Class on Monday, November 27, starting at 2:00 p.m.

The E.C.F.E. Grandparents Night will be Monday, November 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Washington School. Grandparents or special adult friends are invited to join children ages birth to kindergarten entrance for an evening of particular time together.

Crookston Parks and Recreation and the Crookston Wrestling Club are offering a Free Wrestling Clinic on Monday, November 27, and Wednesday, November 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the CHS Wrestling room. This clinic is for Pre-K through grade 6.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards group on Tuesday, November 28, beginning at 1:00 p.m., followed by SAIL starting at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards group on Wednesday, November 29, starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, November 29.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL on Thursday, November 30, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

All ages are invited to attend Crookston’s Winter Wonderland event on Thursday, November 30. It starts at 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Crookston, you can get your stockings filled at local businesses and see live reindeer beginning at 5:00 p.m. The lighting of the tree will take place at 6:45 p.m. by the Crookston Rotary. There will also be a free family Christmas movie showing at Grand Theatre beginning at 7:00 p.m. Every event on this day is free.

Historic Crookston’s Winter Wonderland will be on Thursday, November 30. Santa’s Elves will be at Crookston Businesses from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bring your stockings and get them filled with treats, crafts, and gifts. There will be cookie decorating, Christmas cards, letters to Santa, ornament decorating, S’mores, hot cocoa, and more. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., there will be live reindeer at the Synergy Center parking lot, sponsored by Bremer Bank and American Crystal Sugar. The lighting of the tree will be 6:45 p.m. by the Crookston Rotary at the Main Street Courtyard. If you have questions, call or text Hallie at 289-4297 or Brian at 289-4831.

The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woods Society will host the inaugural Conservation Banquet on Friday, December 1, at the Crookston Eagles Club from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the conservation of forest wildlife and support for the local chapter.

Garden Valley Technologies Customer Appreciation Day will be Saturday, December 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Erskine

Bygland Lutheran Church will have a Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner Bazaar and Bake Sale on Sunday, December 3, with serving from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Bygland Lutheran Church is located 8 miles south of East Grand Forks on Highway 220.

Bells of Praise’s 40^th Anniversary Celebration Concert will be held Sunday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Crookston. Also performing: Area Women’s Chorus.

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.

Tri-Valley Transportation will provide bus transportation to the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train on Thursday, December 14, with stops in Mahnomen at 4:20 PM, Plummer at 6:00 PM, and Thief River Falls at 7:30 PM. The cost is $2 round-trip for riders in Mahnomen, Plummer, and Thief River Falls and $5 round-trip for riders from the other locations. Reserve your ride by Wednesday, December 13, at noon by calling Tri-Valley Transportation at 800-201-3432.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The RiverView Auxiliary is holding a Mitten Drive in the form of a Mitten Tree now through November 30. The Mitten Tree is located in front of the Limited Addition Gift Shop at RiverView Health. All are invited to “trim” the tree with donations of new children’s winter mittens, gloves, and hats. Please, no scarves. The mittens, gloves, and hats received will be distributed in early December to 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.

Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in Crookston will have a Mitten Tree in support of Crookston Family Services through December 30 in loving memory of Kim Samuelson of R.B.J.’s local restaurant. There will be hats, gloves, and scarves for all ages, one item per person.

As the Crookston Care and Share expands, its women’s dormitories are in need of twin bed frames, dressers, lamps, and end tables. Donate: call 218-281-2644.

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

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.

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 Transfer Station will be open from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. today.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. This will be a $1,000 must-go jackpot. There will be horse races between games, and the kitchen will serve baskets.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, November 25, starting at 2:00 p.m.

The Crookston Home-Delivered meals will be provided by Ag Country Farm Credit Services, Brost Chevrolet, the Crookston Public Library, and Valley Plains Equipment through Friday, December 1.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have NAPS on Monday, November 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by a Lion’s Club meeting with lunch at 12:00 p.m.

The Community Christmas Food Basket Committee is once again helping those Crookston individuals and families who are in need this holiday season. They will be offering a gift card to Hugo’s to purchase food items.  November 27 through December 8, individuals and families can call 218-289-9644 between 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 to register for a Hugo’s gift card. Only 1 gift card per family and address will be given. All gift cards will be mailed out before Christmas.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance Class on Monday, November 27, starting at 2:00 p.m.

The E.C.F.E. Grandparents Night will be Monday, November 27, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Washington School. Grandparents or special adult friends are invited to join children ages birth to kindergarten entrance for an evening of particular time together.

Crookston Parks and Recreation and the Crookston Wrestling Club are offering a Free Wrestling Clinic on Monday, November 27, and Wednesday, November 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the CHS Wrestling room. This clinic is for Pre-K through grade 6.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards group on Tuesday, November 28, beginning at 1:00 p.m., followed by SAIL starting at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards group on Wednesday, November 29, starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, November 29.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL on Thursday, November 30, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

All ages are invited to attend Crookston’s Winter Wonderland event on Thursday, November 30. It starts at 4:00 p.m. in Downtown Crookston, you can get your stockings filled at local businesses and see live reindeer beginning at 5:00 p.m. The lighting of the tree will take place at 6:45 p.m. by the Crookston Rotary. There will also be a free family Christmas movie showing at Grand Theatre beginning at 7:00 p.m. Every event on this day is free.

Historic Crookston’s Winter Wonderland will be on Thursday, November 30. Santa’s Elves will be at Crookston Businesses from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bring your stockings and get them filled with treats, crafts, and gifts. There will be cookie decorating, Christmas cards, letters to Santa, ornament decorating, S’mores, hot cocoa, and more. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., there will be live reindeer at the Synergy Center parking lot, sponsored by Bremer Bank and American Crystal Sugar. The lighting of the tree will be 6:45 p.m. by the Crookston Rotary at the Main Street Courtyard. If you have questions, call or text Hallie at 289-4297 or Brian at 289-4831.

The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woods Society will host the inaugural Conservation Banquet on Friday, December 1, at the Crookston Eagles Club from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the conservation of forest wildlife and support for the local chapter.

Garden Valley Technologies Customer Appreciation Day will be Saturday, December 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Erskine

Bygland Lutheran Church will have a Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner Bazaar and Bake Sale on Sunday, December 3, with serving from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Bygland Lutheran Church is located 8 miles south of East Grand Forks on Highway 220.

Bells of Praise’s 40^th Anniversary Celebration Concert will be held Sunday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Crookston. Also performing: Area Women’s Chorus.

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.

Tri-Valley Transportation will provide bus transportation to the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train on Thursday, December 14, with stops in Mahnomen at 4:20 PM, Plummer at 6:00 PM, and Thief River Falls at 7:30 PM. The cost is $2 round-trip for riders in Mahnomen, Plummer, and Thief River Falls and $5 round-trip for riders from the other locations. Reserve your ride by Wednesday, December 13, at noon by calling Tri-Valley Transportation at 800-201-3432.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The RiverView Auxiliary is holding a Mitten Drive in the form of a Mitten Tree now through November 30. The Mitten Tree is located in front of the Limited Addition Gift Shop at RiverView Health. All are invited to “trim” the tree with donations of new children’s winter mittens, gloves, and hats. Please, no scarves. The mittens, gloves, and hats received will be distributed in early December to 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.

Cobblestone Hotel and Suites in Crookston will have a Mitten Tree in support of Crookston Family Services through December 30 in loving memory of Kim Samuelson of R.B.J.’s local restaurant. There will be hats, gloves, and scarves for all ages, one item per person.

As the Crookston Care and Share expands, its women’s dormitories are in need of twin bed frames, dressers, lamps, and end tables. Donate: call 218-281-2644.

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

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.

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 City of Crookston is holding the Toys for Tots drive again this year. As in the past, the Crookston Firefighters and Auxiliary, along with the City of Crookston Employees, will be delivering toys to kids in Crookston who otherwise would not get anything for Christmas.

To make a donation, stop by City Hall or mail your donation to Crookston Water Department at 124 North Broadway, Crookston, MN 56716.

The donations received so far as of Wednesday, November 22, are listed below –

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