Month: January 2024

The Crookston Pirate Boys and Girls Basketball teams will host Menagha in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at the Crookston High School gymnasium and will also hold the Crookston Pirate Basketball History Day. 

There will be pictures of all the Pirate Basketball teams that date all the way back to the early 1900s. All Pirate Basketball alumni are invited to come out to the games and look at the team pictures, stats, and more that were put together by Robin Reitmeier. “We did it a few years back and have done it a few times,” said Pirate Boys Basketball Coach Greg Garmen. “Robin Reitmeier has put together all the decades of the Pirate Boys and Girls Teams and has pictures and names on most of them. She has them on display boards and puts them around the commons.”

Garmen said he will put out a packet of Boy’s Basketball records for people to look through.

The schedule at the high school is listed below –
11:30 a.m. – J.V. Boys game (Crookston vs Menagha)
1:00 p.m. – Varsity Girls game (Crookston vs Menagha)
2:30 p.m. – Varsity Boys game (Crookston vs Menagha)

 

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

Douglas Wayne Feather III, 18, of Red Lake, for burglary and first-degree assault to a person in the property/building.

Seth Nathaniel Eagle, 23, of Red Lake, for first-degree burglary.

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

There will be a Celebration of Life for Past State Aerie President Randy Beggs on this afternoon from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles Club. 

The Crookston Eagles Club will not have Bar Bingo tonight.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 6, with a $400 must-go Jackpot. There will be a Private Party at 5:00.

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 the class size is limited to 20 participants. The deadline for registration was December 15. For more information and to get a registration form, contact Bill Peterson at 218-280-1109 or bpeterso@umn.edu

The Highland PTO will meet on Monday, January 8, at Highland School starting at 6:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have STEMsational Tuesday on Tuesday, January 9, from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. This is intended for ages five through ten where kids can explore science, technology, and math activities. STEMsational Tuesday will be held the second Tuesday of every month during school hours.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class on Thursday, January 11, from 6:00 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.

The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce on Tuesday, January 16, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Intended for children ages 0 to 3.

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.

The United Way of Crookston’s Dine Out week will be January 21-27.

The Crookston Public Library will discuss the book “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave at the Reading by the Red on Tuesday, January 23, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Copies are available from the book club kit at the Crookston Library on a first come, first served basis. Otherwise, it is available from the LARL catalog, as well as on Libby.

The Early Childhood Build a Wood Project for ages birth to 5 years will be Monday, January 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please bring an adult, a Phillips screwdriver and a hammer. Register early to save your spot by calling 281-5078.

The Washington Elementary School P.T.O. meeting will be Tuesday, January 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. R.S.V.P. for childcare by January 29.

RiverView Health will host a four-hour First Aid Class on Thursday, February 1, 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 Gun Club will host its 43rd annual Family Fun Night and Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 24, at the Crookston Eagles Club. There will be a social at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner choices will include Prime Rib or Walleye. The price is $30 for adults and $25 for ages under 18. For more information, call Steve Videen at 218-289-2115.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Crookston January pool hours are: Monday through Friday- lap swim  6:00 to 9:00 a.m., aqua aerobics 9:00 to 10:00, homeschool open swim 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and open swim 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, mom and tot 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., open swim 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. birthday party slots from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays.

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.

Every Tuesday (except for Federal Holidays), The Crookston Public Library will host New Born Baby Talk from 9:30 am. to 11:00 a.m. This is for parents with babies 0-12 weeks old. A public health nurse, parent educator, and lactation specialist will be available to answer questions about your newborn and provide support and information on your new journey of parenting.

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 first annual Get Kids Outdoors Youth Ice Fishing Day will take place on Saturday, February 3. The event is for kids ages 11 to 15 with minimal ice fishing experience. The kids will board a bus at Crookston High School and head to Island Lake in Lengsby, MN. The event is free, and kids will go home with a new ice fishing rod combo, tackle box, and other prizes.

Fred Parnow is the organizer of the event, and he describes what the goal of the event is. “The whole idea of our program, Get Kids Outdoors, is to expose youth, young kids, 10 to 15 in that age, to outdoor activities that they become inspired to continue those activities through their lifetime. And have a good experience doing so,” Parnow said.

The event is in honor of Fred’s late son, Adam Parnow, who was passionate about youth and outdoor activities. Fred hopes to continue this event every year to honor his legacy.

The students will receive a class on the bus ride courtesy of American Crystal Sugar. UMC Natural Resources Club will lead the ‘Classroom on Wheels’ presentation. “They are going to do fish species identification, knot tying, ice safety, invasive species identification, and things of that nature,” said Parnow. “So, not only will it be ice fishing, it will be an educational trip.”

The kids will be fishing on Island Lake in Lengsby. Once there, the kids will fish with qualified adults and be rotated to different ice fishing houses and set-ups. They will also experience snowshoeing. “The reason that we chose this lake is because it’s known for Croppy,” Parnow said. “And we want kids who have never experienced ice fishing to have a successful experience. And that’s what this will do. They’re gonna go out there, and they WILL catch fish. So that’s gonna be fun.”

To register for the event, you can go to www.getkidsoutdoorsmn.org. You can also mail a registration form to 22398 US Highway 75 Southwest, Crookston, MN, 56716. The event will take the first 40 applicants. If there are more than 40, the applicants will be drawn out of a hat. Successful applicants will be notified by January 22. Registration is due by January 15.

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Menopause is inevitable for any woman who lives long enough. It’s a natural part of aging.

While menopause can be a blessing for those with a history of heavy periods and pelvic pain, for most, it comes with hot flashes, mood swings, and a host of other undesirable symptoms. However, while it’s true that symptoms can be unpleasant and can last for many years, help is available.

Dr. Kari Wessman, OB/GYN at RiverView Health, helps women experiencing the unwanted symptoms of menopause in her practice in Crookston and East Grand Forks. From lifestyle changes to a variety of therapies, she helps women get through the stages of menopause and move on to symptom-free years.

According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, an estimated 6,000 U.S. women reach menopause every day (over 2 million per year), with the average age being 51.

Is it Menopause?
While you may suspect you’ve entered a stage of menopause if you haven’t had a menstrual cycle in many months and you’re dealing with unpleasant symptoms, Dr. Wessman said it’s important to determine if those factors are due to menopause or something else like medications, other endocrine disorders, certain mood disorders, etc., before starting any treatment.

For women who do not have a functioning uterus, Dr. Wessman often has the patient take a blood test to check for elevated levels of follicle-stimulating hormone to suggest menopause or perimenopause. If the patient is menopausal, Dr. Wessman and the patient discuss the risks, benefits, and alternatives of different treatments so they can agree on a treatment plan, if needed.

There are many ways to manage menopausal symptoms, including making healthier choices, non-hormonal medications, or hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Wessman reported.

The Stages of Menopause
Menopause happens gradually and is defined by three stages:

• Perimenopause: This is the transition stage leading up to menopause. During this time, a woman’s ovaries gradually produce less estrogen. Decreased estrogen leads to bone loss, higher risk of heart attacks and stroke, frequent urination, and can leave a woman susceptible to increased vaginal and urinary infections. Most women are in their 40s when perimenopause starts, with it lasting about 3-4 years. In the final one to two years of perimenopause, the drop in estrogen accelerates and many women experience hot flashes, mood swings, and a variety of other bothersome symptoms. Perimenopause ends when ovaries stop releasing eggs, at which time menopause begins.
• Menopause: When you’ve gone without a menstrual period for 12 months, you’ve reached menopause. Most women enter menopause between the ages of 45-55. This marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. The ovaries no longer release eggs and hormones. Symptoms vary for each woman, but many experience hot flashes, night sweats and/or cold flashes, vaginal dryness, urinary urgency, insomnia, emotional changes, breast tenderness, and more.
• Postmenopause: The good news – During this stage, menopausal symptoms may get better. The not-so-good news – Because of a lower estrogen level, people in the postmenopausal phase are at an increased risk for several health conditions, such as osteoporosis and heart disease.

Dealing with Symptoms
“Hot flashes, night sweats, mood lability, and vaginal dryness seem to be the most frequent concerns,’’ Dr. Wessman said of her patients’ menopausal symptoms. “Bladder frequency, osteoporosis, and libido also rank up there.’’

Lifestyle changes – limiting caffeinated beverages and alcohol, exercising, a well-balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, and managing chronic health conditions, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure – may bring relief from some symptoms.

Over-the-counter medications and non-hormonal prescriptions may also help. There are three major categories of non-hormonal medications used to manage the symptoms of menopause:

• SSRI antidepressants such as Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft, and Lexapro can help reduce symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. If depression is one of the menopausal symptoms, these medications can also help with that.
• Blood pressure medications can help with vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes, rapid heartbeat, and sweating.
• Medications to treat and prevent osteoporosis can be used to strengthen bones and prevent bone loss.

If these routes don’t bring relief, many women turn to hormone replacement therapy (HRT),

Hormone Replacement Therapy
HRT is considered one of the most effective treatments for menopause management. This treatment aims to replace the estrogen and progesterone your body no longer makes during menopause to alleviate unwanted menopause-related symptoms, like hot flashes.

While HRT has been proven to prevent bone loss and reduce fractures in postmenopausal women, it also comes with risks. Research has shown that long-term use (5 years or more) may increase the risk of breast cancer, blood clots, heart attacks, and stroke.

If it’s determined HRT benefits outweigh the risks, Dr. Wessman works with the patient to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest amount of time needed to treat symptoms.

Estrogen is available in the form of a pill, patch, gel, vaginal cream, or slow-releasing suppository or ring that you place in your vagina.

“Nothing is better than estrogen replacement therapy for treating symptoms, but there are risks,’’ Dr. Wessman reiterated.

Follow-up care is important to determine if HRT continues to benefit the patient. Regular screenings such as mammograms and pelvic exams are also vital.

Don’t shrug off the symptoms associated with menopause as an unpleasant part of getting older. Address symptoms that interfere with your quality of life. Help is available. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Wessman at 281.9595, and feel better during this stage in life.

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