Month: February 2024

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

Rick Alan Zak, 41, of Plummer, for third-degree DUI.

Jeffrey Thomas Steiner, 50, of East Grand Forks, for domestic assault.

Crookston Home-Delivered meals will be delivered by the Masonic Lodge/Kiwanis 100’s through Friday, March 1.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards today starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by Cribbage at 10:00 a.m. and Bridge at 12:30 p.m.

The Benedictine Villa Auxiliary will meet this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the Summit on the 3^rd Floor.

The Crookston Eagles Club will host Dart League tonight at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, February 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL on Thursday, February 29, starting at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo (Progressive Jackpot) on Thursday, February 29, starting at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will be serving baskets.

The Crookston Civic Music League’s 2023-2024 Entertainment hosts Billy McGuigan’s Pop Rock Orchestra at the Crookston High School Auditorium on Thursday, February 29, at 7:00 p.m. For ticket and membership information in the Crookston Civic Music League, please call  Elaine Metzger at 218-281-2681, Emily Luckow at 218-281-5907, or Alvern Wentzel at 218-281-7873. Admission is by season ticket only. Season tickets can be purchased at the door before the concert on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. For transportation, call THE BUS 281-0700.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday, March 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This will include a $500 must-go jackpot, and the kitchen will be serving baskets.

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

Cathedral School invites all children,  3 to 5 years old,  to come to Cathedral School for Preschool Pals Playtime on Saturday, March 2, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.  Enter door 1 at 702 Summit Avenue in Crookston.  Play in the gym, spend time playing in the kindergarten prep classroom, have a snack, and meet new friends.  For more information, contact them at  218-281-1835 or swebster@crookstoncathedral.com.

The Dream Boutique shopping events will take place Saturday, March 2, from 9:00 a.m. to noon; Sunday, March 10, from 2:00 to 5:00; and Tuesday, March 19, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Local girls going to prom can shop for prom dresses, shoes, and jewelry at 107 East 2nd Street in Crookston, the old Opticare building across from Crookston City Hall.

Crookston FFA Alumni and Supporters are meeting on Monday, March 4, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Ag Room/Shop.  If you are interested in helping support our local student FFA chapter, please join us. You do not have to be a past FFA member to join.

Baby Bounce for infants and toddlers, ages 0-3, and their caregivers will be on Tuesday, March 5, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. There will be songs, stories, and action poems.

There will be a Youth Transition Exploration Fair on Tuesday, March 5, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Crookston High School. This opportunity provides support and resources for youth ages 14-21 who are on an Individualized Education Plan.  Supper will be provided, and meet vendors that can supply the needed resources to transition from school to life in the community; there will be prize drawings and free swag bags. Call the Tri-Valley Bus at 218-281-0700 for a free ride.

Our Savior’s Lutheran School staff are hosting their 2nd annual Hotdish Competition Fundraiser on Tuesday, March 5.  The menu will include hotdishes, jello, relishes, and cookies.  Staff will be serving some of their favorite homemade hot dishes from 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 pm and competing to see who is the best chef! Vote with your donations – the hotdish with the most money at the end of the event will be announced at 6:30 pm and declared the Ultimate Hotdish Winner!

The Crookston Public Schools will have Early Childhood Screening for children who are 3 years old by January 1, 2024, or 4 and 5 years old who have not been screened yet. Screenings will be on March 6 and 7 at Washington Elementary School, 724 University Avenue.  Call 281-5078 or email lorimorgan@isd593.ogr for a screening appointment or for more information.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime for ages 0 through 6 on Thursday, March 7, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Discover the secrets of success for growing and maintaining the best perennials for our northern climate!! The Crookston Public Library will present Growing Perennials of the North, featuring plant expert Joe Bergeson of Bergeson Nursery, on Saturday, March 9, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The Crookston Eagles will host their Camp Confidence Fundraiser on Saturday, March 9.  Tickets are $60 and include dinner and a $50 gift certificate to Reed’s Sporting Goods for use in their store or line. Cocktails and raffles begin at 5:00. A dinner of prime rib or walleye at 7:00, and a raffle and auction will follow. Limited tickets will be sold, so buy yours today at the Crookston Eagles.

The Crookston Figure Skating Club, in cooperation with the Crookston Park and Rec Department, will present Dreams on Ice “It’s Showtime” at the Crookston Sports Center on Saturday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 10, at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and students and preschool are free. There is a family weekend wristband for $25.

Get ready for Poetry Month by joining the Crookston Public Library for a poetry reading featuring past Wisconsin Poet Laureate and Mahnomen High School graduate Kimberly Blaeser on Monday, March 11, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and at the Climax Public Library on Tuesday, March 12 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The University of Minnesota Crookston Campus will have its International Dinner Series featuring different menus from various countries on March 11, 18, and 25.  The dinners will be served at 6:00 p.m. at the Bede Ballroom. Tickets are $25 for adults, under 18 are $20. $10  per UMC students who don’t have a meal plan.   The series ticket package for all 3 dinners is $75 for adults and $60 for those under 18. $30 for UMC students who do not have a meal plan. A limited number of tickets are available; get yours today by going to z.umn.edu/MIC2024Dinners. If you have questions, contact Rae French at rfrench@crk.umn.edu or 218-281-8339.

The Crookston Public Library will have STEMsational Tuesday for Kindergarten through grade 5 on March 12 from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. Explore science, technology, engineering, and math activities.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime for ages 0 through 6 on Thursday, March 14, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

RiverView Health will be offering a CPR class on Thursday, March 14, 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 Fertile Public Library’s Resolute Readers Book Club will meet this month to discuss “Fly Girls” by Keith O’Brien. The book shares the untold story of five women who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930s and won! The group will meet on Wednesday, March 20, at 4:00 p.m. at the Fertile Public Library, located at 101 Mill St. S. All are welcome.

The Downtown Crookston Development Partnership will present Broadway at the Grand on Thursday, March 21, at 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Theatre. There will be a free showing of Bandstand, and concessions will be available.  The next showing will be Into the Woods on Thursday, April 18.

Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Hammond Township, County of Polk, State of Minnesota, will hold their election and annual meeting on Tuesday, March 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to elect one supervisor for a three-year term and one clerk for a two-year term. The annual meeting will follow to determine the levy for the coming year, review quotes for road maintenance, and any other business to come before the board. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime for ages 0 through 6 on Thursday, March 21, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Join the Books and Brews Book Club at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill on Tuesday, March 26, at 6:00 pm. They will be discussing “The Secret Book of Flora Lea.”

The Red Lake Electric Cooperative will have its Annual  Meeting for members on Wednesday, March 27, at 10:30 a.m. at the Legacy Event Center in Thief River Falls. The meeting agenda includes the year 2023 in review, financial reports, and election of directors. Door prizes will be awarded, and a lunch will be served.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime for ages 0 through 6 on Thursday, March 28, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry suppers will be on Friday nights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral Church through Friday, March 22nd. It will be dine-in or drive-thru.  The menu is deep-fried walleye, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, cole slaw, and roll. Desserts will be for sale and served by service groups.  Drive thru will serve a cookie. Adult Walleye meal is $17, and extra walleye fillet is $8.00.

DNR Hunter Safety Traning for ages 11 and older will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays beginning May 7. The classes will be held at the Crookston Gun Club. To register, contact Youth Activities Coordinator Steve Videen at 218-289-2115 or by email at stevevideen@yahoo.com

The Crookston February pool hours Monday through Friday are – 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. Fridays only, and open swim 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, open swim from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. birthday party slots from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., call 218-1180 for reservations.  Closed on Sundays. Costs are: Open swim $5 a person, aqua aerobics $5 a person, lap swim $5 a person, and aqua and lap swim membership is $36 a month.

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.

Polk County Public Health and ECFE will host a Newborn Baby Talk event for parents with babies newborn to 12 weeks every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Crookston Public Library. There will be 2-12 week sessions. January 9-March 26, and April 2-June 18. 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 journey of parenting. A facilitated discussion will cover feeding, attachment, sleep, development, family changes, and returning to work. You can have your baby weighed too.

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 6:00 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 6:00 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.

The 2024 primary election is right around the corner, and voters are going to see some changes from years past on the ballots.

“On the normal primary, you have all the political parties on one ballot,” said City Clerk Ashley Rystad, “But for this presidential primary, you are going to see three separate ballots. When you come in and vote, you will see a process where you’ll see on our iPad screen you will select which political party screen you want to vote for.”

The three political parties to choose from on this year’s ballots are Republican, Democrat, and Legalize Marijuana Now.

The city of Crookston has established the voting dates and locations for each ward.

Crookston residents located in Wards 1, 2, and 6 Poll location is at St. Paul Lutheran Church located at 1214 University Avenue, and residents in Wards 3, 4, and 5, Poll location is at First Presbyterian located at 510 N Broadway. The presidential primary will take place on Tuesday, March 5, and each polling location will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The regular primary voting will take place on Tuesday, August 13, and the general election will be on Tuesday, November 5.

Rystad explained that the city will make sure that upholding all voter’s privacy and confidentiality is a major priority in the election process. “We are still upholding privacy and still being discrete,” said Rystad, “When it comes to keeping your political party, we’re going to withhold the same integrity as we would any other election. All of your data is as private as it was in any other election.”

The current election law specific to the presidential primary is in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 207A and Minnesota Rules Chapter 8215. Common questions about the presidential primary are answered below.

When will the next presidential primary take place?

March 5, 2024.

Will all parties participate in the presidential primary?

No, only major parties will participate.

Will all parties be on the same ballot?

No, each participating major party will have a separate ballot.

Who decides which candidates will appear on a party’s ballot?

The chair of each party will submit a list of candidates for the party’s ballot no later than 63 days before the date of the presidential primary (January 2, 2024).

What if a candidate drops out before the primary?

Once a party’s list is submitted, changes will not be made to candidates that will appear on the ballot.

Will there be a place to write in a choice or vote for “uncommitted”?

Only if it is requested by the party chair. Party chairs will need to submit names of write-in candidates to be counted seven days before the primary.

Will any other offices be on the ballot?

No, only presidential candidates from a major party will appear on the presidential primary ballot. Other offices with a primary will be on the primary ballot in August.

Who can vote in the presidential primary?

Any voter registered in Minnesota. Voters can pre-register through February 13, or register at the polling place when they vote. Note that voters must turn 18 years old by March 5 to vote in the presidential primary.

How will I be able to vote in the presidential primary?

Registered voters will be able to vote at their polling place on presidential primary day or by absentee ballot in the 46 days before presidential primary day (starting January 19, 2024). A voter must request the ballot of the party of their choice. If a voter refuses to select a party, they will not be able to vote in the presidential primary.

Will other people know which party’s ballot I request?

A voter’s choice of party ballot will be recorded and is private data. However, a list will be provided to the chair of each major political party of voters who selected that party. How a voter votes on the ballot will be secret.

Will parties have to abide by the primary results?

The presidential primary results must bind the election of delegates in each party.

Who will pay for the presidential nomination primary?

The state will reimburse the county and municipalities for the primary costs.

How much will the primary cost?

In 2020, the cost to administer the presidential primary was $9.6 million. Counties and municipalities will be reimbursed for their costs of administering the Presidential Nomination Primary following the election.

Will there still be precinct caucuses?

Yes, precinct caucuses and local and state nominating conventions will still take place to conduct other party business.

Is the presidential nomination primary the same as the presidential primary?

Yes, the official name of this election is “presidential nomination primary,” but it is most commonly known simply as the presidential primary.

During their annual “Feed the Bear” fundraiser, the students at Washington School raised $683.38 by bringing in their change during February. The kids not only fed the bear, but they stuffed him full and then some! The bear-shaped jar was filled to bursting, and an additional jar was deployed.

United Way director Libby Boucher was presented with a check by students from every classroom at Washington School, and the principal, Mrs. Oliver, was on hand for the presentation. The United Way was honored to be the recipient of such generosity from the youngest members of the Crookston community. The kids showed dedication to giving. Even after the bear was filled and the check was written, a stray nickel found in the hall by a pair of boys was given to the fundraiser instead of being kept. This was a great lesson for the students, showing that giving and helping others starts early and will last a lifetime.

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