Month: January 2024

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

Jacob Jay Neil Richard, 36, of Crookston, for driving after cancellation.

Jamie Alameda, 52, of East Grand Forks, for disorderly conduct.

Corey Lance Mathieu, 36, of Crookston, was charged with being a public nuisance.

Wade Christopher LaPlante, 36, of Detroit Lakes, for traffic DUI.

Wayne Xavier Buckles, 43, no address listed, for fourth-degree assault to a peace officer.

Cathie Annette Janorschke, 58, of Crookston, for traffic DUI.

Brad Garrard Lemeister, 51, of Ada, for fifth-degree drug possession.

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The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce today from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  There will be songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Thursday, January 4, starting at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will be closed.

The Crookston Eagles Club will not have Bar Bingo on Friday, January 5.

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 was December 15. For more information and to get a registration form, contact Bill Peterson at 218-280-1109 or bpeterso@umn.edu

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 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 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 until January 5. 

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 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 Crookston Driftbusters Snowmobile Club will offer a Snowmobile Safety Training field day for students aged 12 and older on Saturday, January 6.

Students must first complete an online portion of the class. The four-hour course must be completed on the student’s own time prior to the field day. There is a link on the Minnesota DNR website to take the class. The fee is $24.95.

Once the online portion is completed, students must print a voucher to bring to the field day. This field day will be at 8:00 AM at the Crookston Sports Center. Students must bring a parent or legal guardian to sign up, along with a helmet and warm clothes.

Mike Boucher is the class’s instructor and has taught the course for 27 years. Boucher describes what the field day will look like.

“We’ll register at 8:00 that morning,” Boucher said. “We’ll go over what they learned in the online class. We also have a DNR officer come in and talk about the laws in Minnesota as far as riding a snowmobile. What students their age can and cannot do. We show them some of the clothing to wear and how to properly fit it to your body size. We show them some of the equipment on the snowmobile itself and show them how to change a drive belt and spark plugs. Then there’s a short, written test at the end.”

The class aims to help the students achieve proficiency when riding a snowmobile by themselves. 

“Snowmobiles are unique vehicles in that they steer with skis instead of wheels or tires,” said Boucher. “That makes them a little bit different for operation. You’re riding on a slippery surface, snow or ice in some conditions, so you have to pay more attention to your following distances and stopping distances and realizing that when you hit your breaks, you’re not going to stop instantly because you’re on a slippery surface or snow and ice and it’s going to take you a longer distance to stop.”

Students aged 16 and older do not need to participate in field day but are encouraged to attend. A $5 fee will be paid online to the Minnesota DNR website after successfully completing the field day training.

“If you’re a newcomer to the sport, we strongly encourage, even if you’re older than 16, to come to the class,” Boucher said. “We even had a lot of parents sit in on the class with their 12 or 13-year-olds, and they didn’t realize that anyone born after 1976 is required to have a snowmobile safety certificate.”

If you have any questions, you can contact Mike Boucher at 218-280-3385. The link to the online portion of the class is dnr.state.mn.us.

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The Crookston Eagles Club will be closed today in observance of New Year’s.

The Polk County Transfer Station will be closed today in observance of New Year’s.

All Clinics at Riverview Health will be closed today for the New Year’s holiday. As a reminder, the Emergency Department is always open. 

The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce on Tuesday, January 2, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.  There will be songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

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 was December 15. For more information and to get a registration form, contact Bill Peterson at 218-280-1109 or bpeterso@umn.edu

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 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 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 until January 5. 

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 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 for the Itasca State Park Nature Program from January 5 to October 26 are listed below.

Snowshoeing: Wildlife Watch
Friday, January 5, 2024, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Meet at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center
Grab some snowshoes and head down the trail with a park naturalist searching for signs of wildlife in winter. The route will be selected depending on snow conditions. All experience levels are welcome!
Notes: A limited number of snowshoes are available to use during this program. Contact naturalist Sandra if you need to reserve a pair at Sandra.d.lichter@state.mn.us or 218-699-7252. This snowshoe walk is dependent on snow depth. Dress in layers and wear snow boots.

Itasca’s Evening Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski
Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Start at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center. Trail illuminated along the South Entrance Road approximately 3.5 miles round-trip.
Come out and ski or snowshoe by the light of the stars and kerosene lanterns along the trail.  Go at your own pace along the lantern-lit route during this drop-in program.
NOTES: The program is held outdoors. Dress warmly for outdoor winter conditions. Snowshoe walk/ski is self-guided at your leisure.
Remember a headlamp or flashlight, as some portions of the trail can be dark.
Bring along your snowshoes or skis. Some portions of the trail may be walkable in just snow boots. A limited number of snowshoes will be available for check-out at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center on a first come-first served basis.
Bring your own hotdogs, thermos of hot chocolate, marshmallows, and snacks for enjoying around the outdoor campfire before or after the walk.
If snow conditions are poor, the event will become a snow bootwalk.

Itasca’s Evening Under the Pines: Julie and Bill Kaiser
Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Meet in the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center Lobby
Warm up by the fireplace and enjoy the music of Bill and Julie Kaiser during the night of the Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski Event. From the northwoods of Minnesota, Bill and Julie perform a mix of bluegrass, folk, and original songs, creating a mix of acoustic “folkgrass” music.

Circle Time Under the Pines: S is for Snowshoe Hare
Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 11:00-11:30 a.m.

Meet at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center (look for the big building under the big pine trees.)
Children 2-5 years old, come explore Itasca as we learn about nature through stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery. Bring your outdoor clothes, as we will be outside exploring nature if the weather allows.
Registration: Registration for this program is required. For more information or to register, email Naturalist Sandra at Sandra.d.lichter@state.mn.us or call 218-699-7252.
NOTES: Adults must accompany children. Consider bringing a picnic lunch and enjoying your noon meal around the fireplace in the visitor center lobby after the program.

Beginning Birding with Birds in Your Backyard
Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Meet at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center Classroom
Come learn some easy tips on how to identify some common winter birds. Also, explore how to attract these birds to your own backyard.

Get Outside and Snowshoe! A Beginner’s Guide
Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Meet at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center Classroom
Looking for a fun winter activity that will get you outside? Enjoy the beauty of winter on snowshoes! This beginner’s class will teach you the basics of snowshoeing as well as great places to visit in Itasca while wearing snowshoes. This program is dependent on snowfall.
What to Bring: Dress warmly in layers and include snow boots. The program will be outside on the trail, trying out your new skills. Reserve a pair of snowshoes or bring your own.
Snowshoes: Bring your own snowshoes or email Naturalist Sandra at Sandra.d.lichter@state.mn.us or call 218-699-7252 to reserve a pair of snowshoes.

Kid’s Science Discovery: Winter Survival
Friday, January 26, 2024, from 1:30-2:15 p.m.
Meet at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center
Kids, explore how different animals are adapted to survive a Minnesota winter. Science Discovery programs are geared for students looking to take the classroom outside. Itasca is a wonderful outdoor learning space to explore the natural world.
Registration: Registration for this program is required. For more information or to register, email Naturalist Sandra at Sandra.d.lichter@state.mn.us or call 218-699-7252.
What to Bring: This program will include going outdoors if the weather allows, so plan for the weather. Dress in layers and wear snow boots.

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