Month: December 2023

Bygland Lutheran Church will have a Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner Bazaar and Bake Sale today 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 this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Crookston. Also performing: Area Women’s Chorus.

The Classic Noel Dinner and Concert will occur tonight at CHS. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided by Irishman Shanty. Dinner and concert admission is $25, and concert admission (only) is $4 for adults and $3 for students.

There will be a Lion’s Club meeting and lunch held at the Golden Link Senior Center on Monday, December 4, at 12:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance class on Monday, December 4, starting at 2:00 p.m., followed by Mathein’s Women’s group beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have $8 Burger Baskets on Monday, December 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Recycled Cards and Pinochle on Tuesday, December 5, starting at 1:00 p.m., followed by SAIL at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston VFW will have a meeting on Tuesday, December 5, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Golde Link Senior Center.

The Crookston Eagles Club will host an Auxiliary meeting on Tuesday, December 5, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Men’s Cards group on Wednesday, December 6, beginning at 8:00 a.m., followed by Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, December 6.

The Crookston Eagles Club will host Dart League on Wednesday, December 7, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

United Valley Bank in Crookston invites their customers to a Holiday Open House on December 7 and 8. Join them for cookies, coffee, and cider.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Bridge on Thursday, November 7, beginning at 12:30 p.m., followed by SAIL at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will host a Christmas party on Thursday, November 7, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Thursday, November 7, starting at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve baskets.

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

The Community Christmas Food Basket Committee is again helping Crookston individuals and families in need this holiday season. They will be offering a gift card to Hugo’s to purchase food items through December 8. Individuals and families can call 218-289-9644 between 10:00 a.m. and 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 Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday, December 8, starting at 6:30 p.m. This will be a $500 must-go jackpot, the kitchen will also serve baskets.

The Grand Theatre will show its Annual Free Christmas  Movie on Saturday, December 9, at 11:00 a.m. Santa will be there, and there will be prize drawings.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, December 9, beginning at 2:00 p.m. This is a $400 must-go jackpot.

The Fisher American Legion will have a Legion and SAL meeting on Tuesday, December 12, starting at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston FFA Alumni and Supporters will meet on Tuesday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crookston High School Ag Room/Shop. If you are interested in helping support the local student FFA chapter, you are welcome to join. You do not have to be a past FFA member to join.

The public is invited to attend the presentation of the Evolution of Sugar Beets in the Red River Valley on December 13 at 1:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Golden Link in Crookston. There will be video and slide presentations.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, December 13.

Wesley United Methodist Church in Crookston will have its Blue Christmas Service on Sunday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. There will be piano, guitar, and violin music selections. All are welcome. There will be a time of fellowship to follow.

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 p.m., Plummer at 6:00 p.m., and Thief River Falls at 7:30 p.m. 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 noon on Wednesday, December 13, by calling Tri-Valley Transportation at 800-201-3432.

E.C.F.E. Pop-in and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be on Saturday, December 16, 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 Red Lake Falls Civic and Commerce Committee will have their Holly Dazzle on Saturday, December 16, and Santa Day at the Red Lake Falls City Hall from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Benedictine Living Community Crookston Auxiliary is accepting donations for their Light Up A Life Display. Your gift of $5 will light up a bulb in memory of a friend, loved one, or someone living whom you wish to honor. Please make checks payable to Benedictine Auxiliary, 516 Walsh, Crookston, MN. 56716. Donations will go towards the Benedictine Auxiliary Living Community in Crookston. The Light Up A Life Display will be lit from dusk to dawn from December 17 to January 5. Please join them at the entrance of the Villa for the lighting on December 17 at 5:00 p.m. for cocoa and cookies.

E.C.F.E. will have its Going To The Movies event on Monday, December 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Grand Theatre. Doors will open at 4:45 p.m. Join them for a free child-friendly movie. Concessions will be available for purchase.

The Fisher American Legion will have a SAL Smear tournament on Tuesday, December 19, starting at 7:00 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Night Burger Night on Wednesday, December 20.

On Saturday, January 6, the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association will host a Snowshoe Lacing Workshop at the Rydell NWR Visitor Center. The one-day workshop will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Class participants will learn how to lace their pair of Ojibwa-style snowshoes. This is a fun, hands-on class. You’ll be able to work at your own pace with provided instructions and friendly presenters to assist you along the way. Snacks and lunch will be provided, courtesy of the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association. Pre-registration is required, and class size is limited to 20 participants. The deadline for registration is December 15. For more information and to get a registration form, contact Bill Peterson at 218-280-1109 or bpeterso@umn.edu

The Care and Share in Crookston will have an Open Heart Open Doors Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, January 20, at the Crookston Eagles Hall. Social hour will be at 5:00, dinner of walleye or prime rib at 6:00, and Silent Auction and games at 7:00. Cost is $50 per ticket; call the Care and Share at 218-281-2644 for ticket information. Proceeds will go towards a cargo van.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Salvation Army Bell Ringing has begun and runs through Christmas Eve. Individuals and organizations interested in ringing the bell can register online at www.registertoring.com. Shifts are available seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. outside of Walmart in Crookston. For more info,  email Cody Kill at codykill@usc.salvationarmy.org or Garett Bengtson at garett.bengtson@gmail.com or call 701-741-2329.

This holiday season, you can sponsor a bell in loving memory or honor of a special veteran or soldier through December 31. The cost to sponsor is $1, and the bell will be hung on a tree displayed at the Main Street Courtyard in downtown Crookston for the month of December. Sponsor a bell by stopping at Scott’s True Value in Crookston or contact Kim Ringdahl at 218-281-7762, Jamie Cassavant at 218-289-0865, or Pam DeLage at 218-415-1615.

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 expand, 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 for FREE from when you enroll until they turn five. Crookston Public School manages the program, 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 Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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 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 Northern Lights were visible in the Crookston area on Friday night. Shawn Smith took the awesome pictures below about 15 miles northeast of Crookston. 

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Hunting pheasants, ruffed grouse, squirrels or rabbits offers opportunities to enjoy the Minnesota outdoors as temperatures fall and snow blankets the landscape.

• Pheasants: Hunting season is open through Jan. 1, 2024. On Dec. 1, the daily bag limit increases to three roosters, with a possession limit of nine roosters. The best places to find pheasants at this time of year are in tall grass or cattail marshes. Hunters should remember to exercise caution around thin ice.
• Grouse: Hunting season is open through Jan. 1, 2024. Wintertime grouse hunters might find success during the “golden hour,” which is the last hour before sunset, when ruffed grouse move out of their snow roosts to feed.
• Squirrels: Hunting season is open through Feb. 28, 2024. Winter is breeding season for squirrels, which means they are active and easier to find.
• Rabbits: Hunting season is open through Feb. 28, 2024. Hunters will find the most success around thick cover, such as brush piles, thorn tangles and briars.

Check out the regulations and complete bag limit information on the Minnesota DNR website. More information about how or where to hunt can be found on the DNR’s learn to hunt webpages. Recorded webinars with tips on how to hunt pheasants, grouse, squirrels or rabbits are available on the outdoor skills and stewardship page of the DNR website.

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The Polk County Board Commissioners met Tuesday morning at the Polk County Government Center.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE CALL REPORT FOR OCTOBER

The main agenda began with Sheriff James Tadman reviewing the month of October service calls for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. In total, the Sheriff’s office received 746 calls. The most frequent calls were:

Civil Process – 260
Traffic Stops – 118
School Patrol – 79
Traffic Complaints and Hazards – 28
Public Assist – 24
Animal Complaints – 18
Assisting Another Agency – 16
Motorist Assist – 14
Welfare Check – 14
Info/Tip – 13

“I thought the calls for service looked really good,” Tadman said. “I kind of go through all the different ones, but looking out is: How many accidents we had for the month of October with the beet harvest going on and the busy time with all the farmers in the field. That stands out. And also looking at our careless driving and total number of stops we had, traffic was 118, so all in all, it was a very good month for us.”

The board also approved the Addendum 4- Special Operations Group Joint Power Agreement. This addendum adds the Norman County Service Office to the Joint Power Agreement, which also includes the Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Forks P.D., East Grand Forks P.D., Crookston P.D., and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

WATERSHED BOARD MEMBERS

The board heard from Sand Hill River Watershed District Manager Don Andringa and Treasurer Clayton Bartz about reappointing them to the Sand Hill Watershed Advisory Committee. “There’s an advisory board that submits names for managers,” Andringa said. “First, we have to agree to run, and then, if the advisory board picks us, we come before the county board.”

The board also heard from Red Lake River Watershed Board Manager Gene Tiedemann about being reappointed to the Board of Managers. They also heard from farmer Kevin Kruger about adding his name for a position on the board. Both requests were not approved at this meeting but will be heard again at the next meeting.

“I voted to deadlock the vote at 2-2,” Polk County District Two Commissioner Warren Strandell said. “My thought was that Gene Tiedemann has lots of experience and probably is in line to be chair of the commission in the next year; the current chair is retiring, so I kind of had to consider that. Although Kevin is a very strong person, and I sure hope he’s in line to be a candidate next time.”

EAST POLK SOIL WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

The board heard from Rachel Klein about funding for the feedlot program. The funding is fed through the county, which means they oversee the program. “The feedlots program is for producers that won cattle, sheep, whatever type of livestock that choose to be registered,” said Klein. “They are required to be registered if they have over 50 animal units or ten animal units within shoreline.”

The commissioners ultimately approved the funding for the Feedlot Program.

CONSENT AGENDA

The consent agenda included the approval of the November 21 Board minutes. It also included the approval of bills and disbursements in the amount of $2,311.54.

The next board meeting will be Tuesday, December 12, at the Polk County Government Center.

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