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CARTER COAUETTE WINS FIRST MATCH AT STATE

Crookston High School’s Carter Coauette is wrestling in his fourth state Wrestling Tournament at the Excel Energy Center today. The story and his results are below.

FIRST ROUND
In the first-round match, Coauette took on Nicholas Leibold of Royalton-Upsala. In the first period, Carter scored two points on a takedown 18 seconds into the match. Three seconds later, he allowed Leibold to escape before getting another takedown for a 4-1 lead. 20 seconds later, Carter gave up an escape before getting another takedown and took a 6-2 lead into the second period.
In the second period, Carter chose to start on the bottom. He scored one point on an escape six seconds into the period. He followed with a takedown for a 9-2 lead. Carter cut his opponent loose before getting another takedown. After Carter let his opponent loose again, he followed with another takedown. You probably can guess what happened next. Carter gave up an escape and followed with a takedown for a 15-5 lead going into the third period.
In the third period, Leibold started on the bottom and scored an escape with 1:16 left in the two-minute period. Carter followed with a takedown 30 seconds later before giving up an escape and finished the match with a takedown to win 19-7.
The win was Coauette’s first win at the state tournament, and he improved to 43-2 on the year. He will advance to the quarter-finals and will wrestle George Roesler of New Richland-H-E-G,  later today.

QUARTER-FINALS –

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Carter wins his first-round match

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Ronald Dean Hasbrouck – OBIT

Ronald Dean Hasbrouck, 84, of Roosevelt, MN, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at River View Hospital in Crookston.  The Memorial Mass celebrating Ronald’s life will be on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM with a one-hour visitation prior to the service at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Crookston.  MSGR David Baumgartner will be presiding.  Please visit www.stenshoelhouske.com for more information.

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CROOKSTON AREA ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS

Several Crookston area organizations are offering scholarships to area students. Information on the scholarships is below.

The 2024 Crookston Firefighters Association Memorial Scholarship Award is now taking applications. This scholarship is for a graduating high school senior residing in Crookston or one of the townships served by the Crookston Firefighters Association. Applicants must plan to attend a 2-year community college or a 4-year college or university. Applications must be received by April 15, 2024. Applications can be downloaded at www.crookstonfirefightersassociation.org. Please submit questions to firereserve@crookston.mn.us.


The Driftbusters Snowmobile Club has a $500 scholarship available to children of all club members who have successfully completed snowmobile safety training and submitted the application form. Applications are available at the Crookston High School or by emailing joelleb21@yahoo.com. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2024 to be eligible.  


The Crookston Eagles Auxiliary #873 awards a $500 scholarship annually. Applications are available at the Crookston High School or by contacting Sheila Menard at 218-289-3212 or by email at crookstoneaglesauxiliary.873@gmail.com. Applicants must have a relative who is a member of the Crookston Auxiliary but do not need to attend school in Crookston. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2024.

If your organization or business has a scholarship you would like listed here, email the information to kroxnews@gmail.com.

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MN DNR URGES FISH HOUSE OWNERS TO REMOVE SHELTERS FROM ICE

Most fish house owners in the southern two-thirds of Minnesota have already removed their fish houses from the lakes, given poor ice conditions and forecasted warm weather. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone with a fish house on the ice to start planning for its removal.

The statutory shelter removal deadline for the southern two-thirds of the state is 11:59 p.m. on March 4. In some areas, lakes are almost open. Others are difficult to access due to ice pulling away from the shoreline, while the ice degrades rapidly on others.

“Safety is the top priority, and we are pleased that many bodies of water already are clear of ice shelters,” said Col. Rodmen Smith, DNR Enforcement Division director. “However, there are still fish houses on some lakes affected by this first removal deadline, and we encourage people to pay attention to the forecast as they make their removal plans.”

If shelters aren’t removed by the deadline, they may be confiscated, removed, or destroyed by a conservation officer. Shelters may not be left at public accesses; no trash or other materials – including wooden blocking materials – may be left on the ice.

As they venture out, anglers should always remember that ice conditions vary widely, that ice is never 100% safe, and that they should check the ice thickness for themselves.

The removal deadline for shelters in the northern one-third of the state is 11.59 p.m. on March 18, though the DNR urges people to monitor ice conditions and consider removing shelters before the deadline. Exceptions to the removal deadlines are Minnesota-Canada border waters (March 31), Minnesota-South Dakota and North Dakota border waters (March 5), Minnesota-Wisconsin border waters (March 1), and Minnesota-Iowa border waters (February 20).

 

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House vote passes short-term funding bill, averting partial government shutdown

House speaker Mike Johnson during House Judiciary Committee at Javits Federal Building in New York City on April 17^ 2023

House Speaker Mike Johnson was helped by Democrats to pass a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown before a Friday deadline. The House voted 320-99 along party lines to approve the short-term continuing resolution, pushing the funding deadlines back slightly to March 8 and March 22. Johnson hoped that an additional week could give Congress time to pass all remaining appropriations bills to fully fund the government through the end of FY2024.

The measure, brought up under “suspension of the rules,” required a two-third majority vote to pass; only two Democrats opposed the vote, along with 97 Republicans who voted against it. The vote marks the fourth time House GOP leaders have put a continuing resolution on the floor since September.

The funding bill will head to the Senate, where it is expected to pass before Friday night’s funding deadline. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said: “I hope the Senate can pass the short-term CR as soon as tonight but that will require all of us working together. There’s certainly no reason this should take a very long time. So, let’s cooperate and get it done quickly … As I said directly to the speaker over and over and over again, the only way to get things done here is with bipartisanship. And this agreement is another proof point. This agreement is proof that when the four leaders work together, when bipartisanship is prioritized, when getting things done for the American people takes a high priority, good things can happen even in divided government. And I hope this sets the stage for Congress to finish the appropriations process in a bipartisan way, very soon.”

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Federal judge temporarily halts Texas’ SB4 immigration law

Demonstrators protest SB 4^ an anti-Sanctuary Cities immigration law^ under the dome of the state Capitol in Austin^ Texas^ USA - May 29^ 2017

A federal judge in Austin, Texas has granted a preliminary injunction Thursday to temporarily prevent one of the strictest immigration bills in the country from going into effect. The Justice Department and the American Civil Liberties Union had challenged the law, known as SB4, which was set to take effect in Texas on Tuesday, March 5.

SB4 would authorize local and state law enforcement to arrest migrants they suspect crossed into the state illegally; and it gives judges the power to order migrants to be transported to a port of entry and returned to Mexico regardless of their country of origin.

Judge David Ezra of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas granted the challengers’ request for a preliminary injunction preventing Texas officials from enforcing the state law. In a 114-page order (which can be viewed in full here), Ezra wrote that the Constitution and Supreme Court precedent make clear that states cannot enforce immigration measures without federal approval, and that the Texas law conflicts with federal law. He rejected an argument from Texas that the state’s authority to repel an “invasion” allows it to enforce SB4, writing that “surges in immigration do not constitute an ‘invasion’ within the meaning of the Constitution.” Lastly, he said that allowing Texas to enforce the law would mean states could override federal statutes, a discredited constitutional theory known as nullification.

In a statement, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vowed “we will not back down in our fight to protect our state — and our nation — from President Biden’s border crisis. From the bench, this District Judge acknowledged that this case will ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. The high court could agree to hear the case, or let the lower court’s ruling stand as the final word on the issue.”   Abbott signed SB4 into law, arguing it’s needed to deter illegal border crossings. More than 2 million migrants were apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol agents along the southern border in both fiscal years 2022 and 2023, the highest levels on record.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton immediately appealed the decision, saying in a statement: “We have appealed this incorrect decision. Texas has a clear right to defend itself from the drug smugglers, human traffickers, cartels, and legions of illegal aliens crossing into our State as a consequence of the Biden Administration’s deliberate policy choices.”  The appeal will come before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, which could pause the district judge’s decision while it reviews the case. Either party could ultimately ask the Supreme Court to review the appeals court’s action.

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First list of 2024 Oscars presenters revealed, including Al Pacino, Zendaya and more

Oscars being held by winners. - the 80th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre^ Hollywood. February 24^ 2008

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the first group of presenters for the upcoming 2024 Oscars ceremony, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and taking place on Sunday, March 10th at a new time — 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, from the Dolby Theater.

The following list of presenters were announced, including the following: Mahershala Ali, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Jessica Lange, Matthew McConaughey, Lupita Nyong’o, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Michelle Yeoh and Zendaya. More presenters and performers will be announced leading up to the show, the Academy said in a press release.

Yeoh and Fraser won Best Actress and Best Actor statuettes at the 2023 Oscars for their performances in “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “The Whale,” respectively; while Curtis and Quan were winners in the Supporting Actress and Supporting Actor categories for their work in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

This year, Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” leads the nominations this year with 13; followed by Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” with 11, and Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” with 10. Rounding out the best picture lineup is “American Fiction,” “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “Maestro,” “Past Lives” and “The Zone of Interest.”

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Molly Shannon joins ‘Only Murders in the Building’ for Season 4

Molly Shannon attends the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards Santa Monica^ California - March 04^ 2023

Molly Shannon will be joining Season 4 of Hulu’s hit mystery-comedy ‘Only Murders in the Building’ in a recurring role.

The Saturday Night Live alum wrote on Instagram along with a screenshot of a media report about her casting: “I’m so excited. Can’t wait to be in that FANCY building!!!”

Deadline reports that Shanon will ‘play a powerful Los Angeles businesswoman caught up in the killing of Steve Martin’s actor character Charles’ stunt double Saz (Jane Lynch).’

The Hulu show is heading into its fourth season, and will once again center on a trio of amateur sleuths played by Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. Season 3 of ‘OMITB” also featured Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd.

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BULLETIN BOARD- MARCH 1, 2024

The Crookston March 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 6:00 p.m., call 218-1242 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.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo tonight 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.

The 2024 Crookston Firefighters Association Memorial Scholarship Award is now taking applications. This scholarship is for a graduating high school senior residing in Crookston or one of the townships served by the Crookston Firefighters Association. Applicants must plan to attend a 2-year community college or a 4-year college or university. Applications must be received by April 15, 2024. Applications can be downloaded at www.crookstonfirefightersassociation.org. Please submit questions to firereserve@crookston.mn.us.

The Driftbusters Snowmobile Club has a $500 scholarship available to children of all club members who have successfully completed snowmobile safety training and submitted the application form. Applications are available at the Crookston High School or by emailing joelleb21@yahoo.com. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2024 to be eligible.  

The Crookston Eagles Auxiliary #873 awards a $500 scholarship annually. Applications are available at the Crookston High School or by contacting Sheila Menard at 218-289-3212 or by email at crookstoneaglesauxiliary.873@gmail.com. Applicants must have a relative who is a member of the Crookston Auxiliary but do not need to attend school in Crookston. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2024.

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 Masonic Lodge will have a Breakfast Fundraiser for the Crookston High School FFA on Sunday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge located at 141 West Robert in Crookston. Waffles, French Toast, Gluten Free pancakes, sausages, and juice will be served. It’s a Free Will donation.

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 Mr. CHS contest will be held on Sunday, March 17, at 2:00 p.m. at the Crookston High School Auditorium. Admission is $4.

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.

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THE DREAM BOUTIQUE IS BACK AND WILL HAVE SHOPPING EVENTS IN MARCH

The Dream Boutique is back and running and will hold several shopping and donation events over the next month for people to donate dresses and other items for girls to buy for their school’s prom. This year, the boutique will take place at 107 East 2nd Street in Crookston, also known (or the old Opticare building across from City Hall).

The Dream Boutique Shopping events will be on:

Saturday, March 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Erin LaPlante and Kim Dans are co-organizers of the Dream Boutique, who both organized its events back in 2017 after hearing someone ask where they could donate prom dresses and realizing there wasn’t a place students could get prom dresses at a low price.

The Boutique will be accepting donations of prom dresses and other prom-related items that can be sold to girls for prom at prices ranging anywhere from $5 to $100. Quote

Donations can be dropped anytime at Erin LaPlante’s State Farm building during their regular hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday, or at Wish Upon a Star during their regular hours, or you can call Erin at 218-289-1867 or Kim at 218-281-1700 to make arrangements to drop off donations or pick up any orders.

Pictured: Co-organizers Kim Dans and Erin LaPlante