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STRATEGIC FARMING: CORN AND SOYBEAN DISEASE DISCUSSION

In recent years, corn and soybean diseases typically observed further south have entered Minnesota.

“Tar spot is one of these emerging corn diseases in Minnesota,” states Dr. Dean Malvick, University of Minnesota Extension plant pathologist. It was first reported in north central Illinois and Indiana in 2015 and confirmed in southeastern Minnesota in 2019. While it has been detected at low levels in additional Minnesota counties since then, the highest disease levels have remained concentrated in the state’s southeast corner.

Until recently, researchers thought the disease required a lot of moisture and excellent conditions to develop. A recent study in Nature found that cool temperatures were the most critical factor. It may need less moisture than initially thought, and extended periods of high humidity hindered disease progression, especially with high temperatures.

Tar spot management includes avoiding the most susceptible hybrids, scouting fields in mid-July to assess risk, and applying fungicides if needed. Southern rust is another emerging corn disease in Minnesota, although it has not been a concern during the recent drought. “Growers should keep an eye out for it late in the season because it has the potential to become a bigger problem,” says Malvick.

Before 2017, in Minnesota, frog eye leaf spot (FLS) in soybeans was uncommon. Since then, it has spread and reached levels of concern in some fields in non-drought areas. In the southern half of the US, frog eye leaf spot has caused yield losses of up to 30 percent. FLS can be managed with crop rotation, tillage, and fungicides. However, managing FLS with a fungicide is complicated due to its resistance to QoI (strobilurin) fungicides. Therefore, non-QoI fungicides, such as a triazole or SDHI type, must be selected instead. If a fungicide mixture contains the QoI fungicide, non-QoI fungicides must be in high enough concentrations to be effective.

If we continue to have periods of drought and heat in the summers, charcoal rot of soybean is a disease we may see more of, according to Malvick. It’s common across the U.S., but while we know it’s present in Minnesota, we don’t know how widespread it is.

Charcoal rot is favored by hot (>85F), dry soils. It has an extensive host range, including soybeans, corn, alfalfa, sunflower, and dry edible beans. Premature leaf yellowing symptoms usually begin in the driest parts of the field, and tiny black specks can be found in the lower stem or roots. Crop rotation with small grains may be helpful, but some soybean varieties have partial resistance.

If you see plants that you suspect of having charcoal rot, Malvick would like to hear from you (dmalvick@umn.edu). He welcomes plants or soil from fields infested with charcoal rot or Phytophthora for analysis, and there’s no charge.

Every year is different, and we never quite know what we’re going to find or what’s going to develop. That’s where Digital Crop Doc comes in (https://z.umn.edu/DigitalCropDoc). When the disease is growing in the field, and you’re wondering what it might be or looking for confirmation, submit photos to the online form, and one of our experts will contact you with a diagnosis. If we can’t give a definitive diagnosis, we might request more information or suggest that samples be submitted to the plant disease clinic.  

This service is free and open to corn, soybean, small grains, sugar beet, and forage submissions.

For more information on crop diseases and fungicide efficacy, visit the Crop Protection Network (https://cropprotectionnetwork.org).

For more information from the University of Minnesota Extension, visit extension.umn.edu/crop- production. For more news from U of M Extension, visit https://www.extension.umn.edu/news or contact Extension Communications at extdigest@umn.edu.

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Georgia judge rejects Trump’s bid to dismiss election interference case

former President Donald Trump speaks to several thousand supporters at a rally in Atlanta^ Georgia. 21 February 2016:

On Thursday, a Georgia judge upheld the criminal indictment against former President Donald Trump, rejecting Trump’s bid to overturn the 2020 state election interference case on the grounds they were protected under the First Amendment (per CNN.) Trump and 18 of his supporters pleaded not guilty in August 2023 to all charges alleging interference in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia; four of the co-defendants have since accepted plea deals in exchange for their willingness to testify against the other defendants.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee said in his 14-page ruling that their right to protest the results of the 2020 presidential election did not protect them from the charges that District Attorney Fani Willis’s office brought.  In his order denying the motion, McAfree argued that “even core political speech addressing matters of public concern is not impenetrable from prosecution if allegedly used to further criminal activity.” The judge wrote that “the Court finds these vital constitutional protections do not reach the actions and statements alleged by the State,” and their motions to dismiss are “therefore denied.”

Trump’s attorney Steve Sadow argued at a hearing held last week in Fulton County that the former president’s statements regarding the 2020 presidential election are “the zenith of protected speech” and that even false statements are protected under the First Amendment. However, McAfee determined the defendants had not presented “any authority that the speech and conduct alleged is protected political speech.”

In response to the ruling, Sadow in a statement wrote, “President Trump and other defendants respectfully disagree with Judge McAfee’s order and will continue to evaluate their options regarding the First Amendment challenges. It is significant that the court’s ruling made clear that defendants were not foreclosed from again raising their ‘as-applied challenges at the appropriate time after the establishment of a factual record …’”

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No Labels abandons plans for third-party ‘unity’ ticket in 2024 election

Logo symbol icon design for American (USA) Presidential 2024 election year.

As first reported by The Wall Street Journal, the centrist political group No Labels announced on Thursday that they will not run a third-party “unity” ticket against Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election.

In a statement, the group said they were unable to find a candidate that had a credible path to winning, “so the responsible course of action is for us to stand down. We will remain engaged over the next year during what is likely to be the most divisive presidential election of our lifetimes and will promote dialogue around major policy challenges and call out both sides when they speak and act in bad faith.”

No Labels said Thursday that “Americans remain more open to an independent presidential run and hungrier for unifying national leadership than ever before. Big ideas are not new for us. We have been working since 2010 to organize citizens across America and members of Congress through the Problem Solvers Caucus, which we created to push back on the extremes in our politics and push forward solutions to America’s biggest problems. That work is more important now than ever. Big ideas are not new for us …we have been working since 2010 to organize citizens across America and members of Congress through the Problem Solvers Caucus, which we created to push back on the extremes in our politics and push forward solutions to America’s biggest problems. That work is more important now than ever – for now, suffice it to say that this movement is not done, in fact, it is just beginning.”

Potential candidates previously considered for a No Labels ticket included Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, and Larry Hogan, former Republican governor of Maryland. Hogan ultimately decided to run for the U.S. Senate in Maryland. Before announcing its decision to abandon the plans for a third-party candidate, No Labels said it qualified on the ballot in 21 states, which is far more than independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with only one state so far confirming him qualified for the ballot.

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Beyoncé drops ‘Texas Hold ‘Em (Pony Up Remix)’, unveils new website

Beyonce at the World premiere of 'The Lion King' held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood^ USA on July 9^ 2019.

Beyoncé has dropped a re-imagined new version of her chart-topping hit, titled “Texas Hold ‘Em (Pony Up Remix).” The remix comes just days after Beyoncé released her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter. Spotify announced that the  27-track album was the music platform’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2024 so far, becoming the first country album to hold the title.

Beyoncé released “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” in February, ahead of dropping Cowboy Carter. “Texas Hold ‘Em” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, making Beyoncé the first Black woman to top that chart. It also topped the Billboard Global 200 — making it the first time Beyoncé has reached no. 1 on that chart since it was launched in September 2020.

Queen Bey also launched a cryptic new website, beencountry.com, which fans suspect may be her way of teasing a forthcoming tour announcement. The homepage of the new website features throwback shots of Beyoncé as a child singing at the Texas Sweetheart Pageant, as well as a recent image of her in cowboy attire. On the site are images of a banjo and her slogan “This ain’t a country album. This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album.”

Take a listen to ‘Texas Hold ‘Em (Pony Up Remix)’– here.

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Colin Farrell stars in the Apple TV+ series ‘Sugar’

Colin Farrell attends the BAFTA Film Awards 2023 at The Royal Festival Hall in London^ England. February 19^ 2023

Apple TV+ shared the official trailer for the mystery series ‘Sugar’, starring Colin Farrell and debuting April 5 on Prime Video. The series marks Farrell’s first starring TV role since the BBC Two series The North Water (2021).

Farrell plays John Sugar, an American private investigator on the heels of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. The official show synopsis reads: “As Sugar tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secret; some very recent, others long-buried.”

Sugar is created and executive produced by Mark Protosevich (‘I Am Legend’), while Farrell, Audrey Chon and Simon Kinberg also serve as executive producers. The cast of ‘Sugar’ also includes Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Amy Ryan, James Cromwell, Anna Gunn, Dennis Boutsikaris, Nate Corddry, Sydney Chandler and Alex Hernandez.

The series will have a two-episode premiere April 5 on Apple TV+, with new episodes to follow each Friday. See the trailer for Sugar – here.

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BULLETINBOARD-APRIL 5, 2024

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo tonight, starting at 6:30 p.m. This will include a $500 must-go jackpot, and the kitchen will serve baskets.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, April 6, starting at 1:00 p.m. This will include a $400 must-go jackpot. The Cathedral Spring Gala will follow at 5:00 p.m.

The Polk County Historical Society will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting, Election, Banquet, and Silent Auction on Saturday, April 6, at the Eagles Club in East Grand Forks. The social begins at 5:30 p.m., and a dinner at 6:30 p.m. The featured speaker will be Keri Youngstrand, Director of Library Services at the Roger D. Moe Library at the University of Minnesota-Crookston, and the topic will be Archives and Archival Practice in Higher Education.

The Crookston Early Childhood Initiative Breakfast Fundraiser will be on Sunday, April 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge #141, 112 West Robert Street in Crookston. The menu includes waffles, French toast, gluten-free pancakes, juice, and sausage.

The University of Minnesota Music Theater Department is presenting the two-act musical comedy “Zombie Prom” tonight in Kiehle Auditorium through Sunday, April 7.  Show times are 7:00 each evening, and admission is $6 for adults, $3 for students, and UMC students free. 

The Crookston 2-Day Blood Drive will take place on Monday, April 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 9, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church- Fellowship Hall (It was supposed to be at Trinity Church, but the elevator is out of order). To make an appointment, contact Linda Morgan at 218-289-5006 or go online to Vitalant.org and use sponsor code: Crookston

The Parent meeting for the FFA State Convention will be on Monday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons at Crookston High School. All state-qualified individuals must attend.  The meal will be pasta, garlic bread, and lemonade.

The Crookston FFA Alumni and Supporters are meeting on Monday, April 8, at 7:30 pm in the CHS Commons.  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.

Explore science, technology, engineering, and math activities during STEMsational Tuesday, April 9, from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library. This is geared for Kindergarten through 5th graders.

The public is welcome to attend the Crookston Public School Wellness Policy Meeting on Tuesday, April 9, at 11:00 am in the CHS conference room.

Randy Schoenborn from the RiverView Health Foundation will speak on the Foundation on Tuesday, April 9, at 10:00 a.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center.

Highland PTO will meet on Tuesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. at Highland School.

The Fisher American Legion will host a Legion and SAL meeting on Tuesday, April 9, at 7:00 p.m.

Kindergarten Round-Up will be on Thursday, April 10, at Washington School in Crookston. This is for families who have a child who will be five years old by September 1, 2024. If you have a child who is eligible for Kindergarten and has not been contacted, please call Washington School at 281-2762.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, April 10.

Senior Citizens are invited to the Senior Citizen Breakfast on April 11. The Leo Club seniors will serve breakfast at 8:30  a.m.; you’ll be excused to the auditorium at 9:15 a.m. to be entertained by the CHS drama students who will perform Mean Girls.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, April 11, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 3 to 6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. There will be stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests, and more. 

RiverView Health will be offering a CPR class on Thursday, April 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.

Join the Crookston Public Library for a Gardening for a Health and Well-Being presentation on Saturday, April 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The presentation will feature local Master Gardener Lisa Loegering, University of Minnesota Extension, and the Community Wellness team from Polk County Public Health.

The First Lutheran Church in Warren will have a Bake Sale and Lunch on Saturday, April 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will include barbeques, chips, and pie.

Spring Clean-Up Week in Crookston will be April 15 through 19. Single-family dwelling items will be picked up only on your regular garbage pickup day, and they must be placed on the street boulevard by 7:00 a.m. and not more than 24 hours prior to your collection day. Yard Waste Collection will be the week of April 22.

The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce on Tuesday, April 16, at 10:30 a.m. for children born to 3 years of age and their caregivers.  Join them for songs, stories, and action poems.

Cassie Rudie will speak on the services they provide at The Benedictine Living Community on Tuesday, April 16, at noon at the Golden Link Senior Center. A free meal will be provided for all who attend.

The Fertile Public Library will host a workshop on Advanced Directives for Healthcare and Property featuring a lawyer for Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 16 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the library, which is located at 101 Mill St. S. Attendees will learn about advanced planning, powers of attorney and health care directives, as well as what documents to bring to a lawyer when it’s time to make these decisions. The workshop is offered free-of-charge and no registration is required. 

The Celebrate the Young Child Collaborative invites you to come PLAY together at their CYC Family Festival on Tuesday, April 16, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston High School.  Many hands-on stations will be available, along with information booths and a light meal.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 3 to 6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. There will be stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests, and more.

The Wild Rice Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting of the Members will be held on Thursday, April 18, at the Shooting Star Event Center in Mahnomen. Registration opens at 4:30 p.m. with a plated dinner served at 5:00 p.m. Entertainment by Blu Kanu from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. The business portion of the meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. Members can sign up to win prizes.

The Downtown Crookston Development Partnership will present its final Broadway at the Grand on Thursday, April 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Theatre. They will be showing Into the Woods, and concessions will be available as well. 

A Veteran’s Benefit Fair will be held on Friday, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Crookston National Guard Armory. Many vendors will be on hand.

The Crookston Public Library will offer Spring Watercolors, a special painting program, on Friday, April 19, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for ages 5 through 13.  Youth must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver. All supplies will be provided, and no registration is required.

A Cancer Benefit for Cindy Bingham will be held on Friday, April 19, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles. There will be food, a silent auction, and Stars in Bars Karaoke. Donations can also be made to the Bingham Benefit Fund at Bremer Bank in Crookston. All proceeds will benefit Cindy’s medical bills and associated expenses.

Fin & Fit Crookston, a committee of the Crookston Aquatic Boosters, Inc., a 501c3, non-profit, is sponsoring a POOL A THON fundraiser at the Crookston Community Pool, Saturday, April 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Three-person teams may swim or walk. Registration fee is $300 per team of three ($100 per person). Registration forms are available at Crookston City Park and Recreation Office (now located at the Crookston Sports Center), Crookston Community Pool, Fin & Fit Crookston’s Facebook page, or email: finfitcrookston@gmail.com. If you have questions, please call 701-787-1352.  Registrations are preferred by Tuesday, April 16, but will be considered past that date

Yard Waste & Branch Collection in Crookston will be collected the week of April 22. All residents will need to have their yard waste and branches out by Monday as City crews will begin picking up on Monday and collect until they’ve been through the route. (This may only take a couple of days, not the entire week.) Place the materials on your curbside. Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths and bundled in order for the crews to take them away. Bagged yard waste must not exceed 30 pounds. per bag. Any branches or tree trunks not cut to this length and bundled will be left for the owner to haul away. Twigs may be in boxes or bags. Individuals removing their diseased elm trees should call City Hall to schedule pickup. Please note that yard waste is defined as leaves, grass, and other compostable material and will NOT be required to be in the clear City of Crookston bags during this week only.

Polk County Family Resource Center  Spring activities are on the fourth Monday of the month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library. Make your own journal on April 22. All supplies and snacks are provided.

The Books and Brews Book Club will meet at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill on Tuesday, April 23, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Solito by Javier Zamora.  Appetizers are provided by the Friends of the Crookston Public Library. Participants are responsible for the cost of their own food and drinks. All adults are welcome, and no registration is required.

The Lake Agassiz Regional Library will host a Notable Minnesota Coaches and Athletes Then & Now Virtual Event featuring Ross Bernstein on Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. at www.larl.org/nfldraft. The recording will be available until May 8. This program is offered free of charge, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, April 24.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 3 to 6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. There will be stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests, and more.

The Crookston Community Theater will present The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 25 through the 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles. For more information or to find out how to buy tickets, call 218-270-9511.

The 78th Annual Kem Shrine Circus will be April 26 through April 28 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks. Show times for Friday are 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, the shows are at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday, the shows are at 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 701-772-7125.

The Golden Link Senior Center will offer Flower Arranging on April 30 at 7:00 p.m. Make a basket of spring flowers. The cost is $20. Sign up by April 23. This project is made possible by a grant from American Crystal.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, May 1.

The Benedictine Living Community in Crookston Is having an Adult Prom Fundraiser on Friday, May 3, at the Crookston Eagles. Tickets are $50 per person and include your meal with a choice of New York strip steak or walleye and a drink ticket. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., dinner will be at 7:00, and dance will follow with Big Papa’s DJ. A prom king and queen will be crowned. Tickets can be purchased at the Benedictine Living Community office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 218-281-3424.

Washington School School Readiness and ECFE families, along with Washington staff and families, will celebrate together at a fun End of the Year Picnic on Monday, May 13, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Washington School.  This event offers great food and family fun.  In the event of rain, activities will be held inside.

The Mark Olsonawski Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Thursday, June 6, in Hallock at Two Rivers Golf Course, and the UMC Teambacker Golf Classic on  Friday, June 14, at Minakwa Golf Course in Crookston. UMC Teambackers host both tournaments and raise funds for Golden Eagle Athletics. To learn more or register a team, use these links: https://z.umn.edu/olsonawski24 and https://z.umn.edu/umcgolf24.

The Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will host a Rhubarb Festival on Thursday, June 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The application period for many healthcare scholarships through the RiverView Foundation is now open. Applications for the following scholarships are due to the Foundation office by noon on April 15, 2024. Bishop Afonya Healthcare Scholarship, Lenertz Family Healthcare Scholarship, June E. Shaver Healthcare Scholarship, Richard Maves Healthcare Scholarship, Lynette “Pud’’ Joseph Healthcare Scholarship, RiverView/Glenmore Foundation Scholarship, and Rongen Family Healthcare Scholarship. Guidelines and applications are available online at https://www.riverviewhealth.org/foundation/scholarships/, by calling the Foundation office at 281-9249, emailing Foundation Director Randy Schoenborn at rschoenborn@riverviewhealth.org, or by stopping at the Foundation office located at 721 S. Minnesota Street, Crookston.

Buy your tickets now for the 16th Annual Crookston High School Triple A Academics, Arts, and Athletics Senior Recognition Banquet, which will be on Monday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m. in the CHS Commons. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, April 22, and can be purchased at the Crookston High School, KROX, or Wonderful Life Foods. The cost of tickets is $17. Make checks payable to Triple-A. If you have any special dietary needs, please contact Irishman’s Shanty at 281-9912. Sponsored by Crookston Rotary, Crookston Lions, Pirate Fine Arts Boosters, and Pirate Boosters.

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 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.

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.

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 for 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 Family Resource Center  Spring activities are on the fourth Monday of the month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library. Plant flowers and veggies and take home your own mini pot. All supplies and snacks are provided.

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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BEMIDJI LUMBERJACKS CHOP DOWN PIRATE BOYS TENNIS IN SEASON-OPENER

The Crookston Pirate Boys Tennis team opened up the season with a ?-? loss to the Bemidji Lumberjacks in the season-opening match for both teams at the Bemidji High School tennis courts. 

CROOKSTON VS BEMIDJI-
CROOKSTON-
BEMIDJI-
Win
Score
1st
Isaac Thomforde
Owen Lappinga
2nd
Reggie Winjum
Dom Arndt
3rd
Sam Widseth
Brooks Johnson
4th
Gunnar Groven
Josh Are
1st
Dubs
Grant Funk
Jack Everett
Jack McNallan
JD Hasbargen
2nd
Caden Boike
Tim Brule
Max Louvar
Thomas Harris
3rd
Colton Osborn
Hudson Rick
Peter Mathews
Marian Strangle

 

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CROOKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOLER’S GET GEARED UP FOR SPRING FIELD TRIPS

Crookston Middle School students are gearing up for their spring field trips. The sixth graders will head to Itasca State Park the week of May 13, the seventh graders will go to the Minnesota Twins game on Thursday, May 16, and the eighth graders will take a trip to Valley Fair in Shakopee, Minnesota, on the last day of school (May 30).

The community is encouraged to participate in fundraising opportunities for these field trips. Funds will be used to help mitigate the cost of travel and lodging for the district as well as help students attend field trips who may be experiencing financial hardships. Each middle school student will be charged a $60 flat rate for the field trips.

“There are financial hardships scholarships available,” said Crookston Middle School Math Teacher Dan Halland, “The main thing is to get the word out and let everyone know that this is a possibility and we don’t want to leave anybody out. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many of these kids to go on trips like these. Some kids have talked about the Itasca trip for years, and some parents have experienced Itasca. So we want this to continue for generations to come.”

Community entities contributing to the cause include Happy Joe’s Pizza, the Crookston Lion’s Club, and the Highland PTO. The Crookston Middle School will host a fundraising breakfast on Sunday, April 28, with the Masons, but the time of the event has yet to be determined. “On top of that, we will have staff members and kids get involved with fundraising,” said Halland, “We’ve taken on working on concessions for basketball games. What we’ve been doing has been beneficial in creating funds for our middle school students to enjoy these outdoor experiences.”

Those interested in donating to the middle school field trip fund can make checks available to Crookston High School and bring them to the front office at CHS. Cash donations are also accepted at the front desk, with the recommendation that donors attach a note to the donation stating whom the funds are intended.

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