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April 29, 2024

SAGNA AND MILLER NAMED UMC ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

The University of Minnesota Crookston celebrated the 2023-24 season at the second annual Regal’s Choice Award, hosted by the UMC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) last week in Kiehle Auditorium. The Golden Eagles announced award winners for the season during the event.

Blaize Sagna (London, England) of the men’s basketball program, was named the Male Athlete of the Year. Sagna was an All-NSIC Second Team performer and also earned the Male Senior Student-Athlete of the Year nod. He had a phenomenal season, averaging 20.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Sagna is the first Golden Eagle to earn all-conference since Harrison Cleary at the conclusion of the 2019-20 season.

Emma Miller (Albertville) of the women’s basketball team was named the Female Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive season. Miller was named to the All-NSIC Second Team and became the first player since the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons to earn back-to-back all-conference nods for the women’s basketball program. She became the 13th player in program history to earn 1,000 points. Miller averaged 17.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

Miller also received the Highlight Player of the Year for her three-quarters court shot against Northwest Missouri State University. The shot ended up being a Top 10 play on ESPN’s Sportscenter.

Josh Lunak and Holly Roepke of tennis were awarded the Coaching Staff of the Year award after the turnaround they have ushered in with the tennis program, helping the team to a school-record 10 wins and their first-ever NSIC Tournament appearance.

Teddy Giefer (Courtland) was named the Breakthrough Athlete of the Year. Giefer has been one of the top performers on the baseball team in 2024 after splitting time as a starter at first base in 2023. Giefer is hitting .360, with 24 runs scored, 11 doubles, six home runs, and 44 RBIs.

Gabriella Siefkes (Aberdeen, S.D.) of the equestrian team was named the Female Senior Student-Athlete of the Year. She is headed to the IHSA National Championships in early May in Mill Spring, N.C. She was named the APHA NCEA All-Academic First Team and competed for the Cacchione Cup at Zone Championships this year.

Jackson Fuller (Bloomington) of the hockey team was named the Male Scholar Student-Athlete of the Year and also earned the Super Geag Award. Fuller is active in a variety of activities on and off the ice for the Golden Eagles, as well as being a team captain. He has a 4.0 GPA in biology and was named to the All-WCCHA Honorable Mention team during the 2023-24 season.

Madeleine Schneider (Gartringen, Germany) of the tennis team was named the Female Scholar Student-Athlete of the Year. Schneider has a 4.0 GPA in software engineering and information technology management. She was an All-NSIC First Team pick in 2023, and has had an equally impressive season in 2024. She has been an integral part of getting the team to their first-ever NSIC Tournament. Schneider is the all-time singles win holder at Minnesota Crookston.

The women’s golf team earned the award for the Highest Team GPA.

Xzavier Jones (Milwaukee, Wis.) of the men’s basketball team earned the Justin Knebel Memorial Award. The award given to a men’s basketball player who exemplifies the things Justin did, being the ultimate team player. Jones suffered an injury in 2023-24, but was the ultimate teammate on and off the court.

Rayna French (La Salle, Manitoba) of the softball team was named as the Female Newcomer of the Year. French is second on her team for qualified players with a batting average of .284, she has 15 runs scored, four doubles, two home runs, and 22 RBIs. Kodi Miller (Grand Rapids) was selected as the Male Newcomer of the Year. The baseball player, who transferred from Minnesota North College-Itasca, has started 22 games at catcher, hitting .260, with 18 runs scored, six doubles, four home runs, and 14 RBIs. He also has a 1.000 fielding percentage, with three runners caught stealing.

Bailey Schaefer (Brandon) of volleyball and Brody Sorenson (Grand Forks, N.D.) of baseball were the Iron Eagle Award, selected by Strength and Conditioning Coach Nick Stone.

Jake Hjelle (East Grand Forks) of the baseball team received the Record-Breaking Performance Award. Hjelle already held records for career home runs, and RBIs. This season he broke marks for doubles, and at-bats, and is closing in on records for runs scored and hits.

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April 29, 2024

Pope Francis makes first trip outside of Rome in months with visit to women’s prison in Venice

Pope Francis in Astana^ Kazakhstan. September 15. 2022

Pope Francis made his first trip outside Rome in seven months on Sunday, visiting a prison for women in Venice ahead of a mass in the city. The Pope has not travelled since visiting the French city of Marseille in September 2023.

Amid concerns over his health, the 87-year-old pontiff arrived by helicopter at 8:00am local time to the courtyard of the women’s prison on the island of Giudecca, and greeted one by one the approximately 80 inmates, staff and volunteers. The pope met with female prisoners who are stars of the Vatican’s pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art show, urging the women to rebuild their lives in the first ever papal visit to one of the world’s biggest art gatherings.

The pope encouraged the women to reconstruct their lives “brick upon brick, together, with determination” during their time in prison, saying: “Prison is a harsh reality, and problems such as overcrowding, the lack of facilities and resources, and episodes of violence, give rise to a great deal of suffering there. But it can also become a place of moral and material rebirth.” The Pontiff called on the prison system to “offer detainees the tools and room for human, spiritual, cultural and professional growth, creating the conditions for their healthy reintegration”.

Pope Francis also toured an art exhibition housed at the prison which examines the daily lives of the inmates through the work of 10 different artists. The exhibit is the Vatican’s entry for this year’s Biennale festival of art, which began last weekend.

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April 29, 2024

Tornadoes sweep across heartland leaving 5 dead, including infant, and dozens injured

A pair of tornadoes take a destructive path through northern Oklahoma farmyards near Cherokee

Authorities confirmed on Sunday that a four-month-old baby was among two people killed in Oklahoma, in the wake of severe storms and multiple tornadoes that spread across four states. The Oklahoma tornadoes Saturday night were the latest in a series of tornadoes that have battered the Midwest beginning last week and into the weekend.

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, at least 30 people were injured and one remains unaccounted for as authorities continued a search and rescue mission Sunday. Emergency officials in Hughes County, Oklahoma, said the baby was one of two people killed in storms that struck Holdenville.

Sunday marked the third day of the severe weather outbreak across the heartland states, with more than 22 million people under threat of violent storms in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Illinois. A powerful pair of twisters that touched down in Nebraska, officials said. Twenty-seven million people remain at risk of severe weather into Sunday, including wind gusts, hail, flood risk and potentially more tornadoes.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said in a statement Sunday: “My prayers are with those who lost loved ones as tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma last night. Thank you to Oklahoma Emergency Management and those who have worked through the night to keep Oklahomans safe and have worked to clear debris and assess damage.” Stitt declared a state of emergency in a dozen counties.

A destructive tornado also hit Sulfur, Oklahoma, in Murray County, destroying buildings and scattering debris for miles with at least four other people injured in the area. Tornadoes were also reported Saturday across Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Nebraska, officials said, and according to the National Weather Service there were nearly 120 tornado reports in the last two days.

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April 29, 2024

Don Johnson joins Joshua Jackson for Ryan Murphy’s ‘Dr. Odyssey’

Don Johnson at the "Knives Out" Premiere at Village Theater on November 14^ 2019 in Westwood^ CA

Don Johnson is the latest addition to the cast of Ryan Murphy’s upcoming ABC drama series “Dr. Odyssey.” Per Deadline, Johnson will star opposite Joshua Jackson in Dr. Odyssey, set to debut this fall.

Variety reported that plot and character details for the show are being kept under wraps, but sources say the series is believed to be a medical procedural, possibly set on a cruise ship. It is slated to premiere during the 2024-2025 broadcast season, and will be the first new broadcast show from Murphy’s eponymous production company since ‘911: Lone Star’ premiered on Fox in early 2020. Disney’s 20th Television is producing with Ryan Murphy Television.

Dr. Odyssey marks Jackson’s first network series since Fox’s Fringe ended in 2013. The ‘Dawson’s Creek’ alum also recently starred in Paramount+’s Fatal Attraction and in the first season of Peacock’s anthology Dr. Death, and will be part of Sony Pictures’ next ‘Karate Kid’ film.

Johnson rose to fame in his role as Sonny Crockett on the classic 1980s NBC series Miami Vice, and as the title character in the CBS series Nash Bridges (1996). His recent credits include the Emmy-winning HBO limited series Watchmen, Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ and the Book Club feature franchise.

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April 29, 2024

‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Season 2 to return with Nicole Kidman, Henry Golding, Lena Olin

Nicole Kidman attends Amazon Prime MGM Studios 'Expats' premiere at The Museum of Modern Art in New York on January 21^ 2024

Nicole Kidman will return for the second season of Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers. The sophomore run of the drama will again revolve around the wellness resort headed up by Kidman’s character, Masha, and will feature a new cast of series regulars led by Henry Golding, Mark Strong and Lena Olin.

Golding (‘Crazy Rich Asians’) will play the character Peter, with Strong (‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’) to portray David, and Olin (Alias) to appear in the role of Helena. Other character details have not been revealed.

Golding, Strong and Olin join a cast that includes the previously announced Murray Bartlett, Annie Murphy, Dolly De Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, King Princess, Aras Aydin, Lucas Englander and Christine Baranski, all of whom have recurring roles.

Nine Perfect Strangers is based on Liane Moriarty’s novel of the same name. The drama launched in August 2021 with an all-star cast that included Kidman, Melissa McCarthy, Bobby Cannavale, Michael Shannon and Manny Jacinto.

Nine Perfect Strangers is executive produced by David E. Kelley (‘Big Little Lies’), who also serves as showrunner. The series premiered in 2021.

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April 29, 2024

ARREST/FIRE REPORT- APRIL 29, 2024

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

Kelly Leon Plutowski, 63, of Ardoch, North Dakota, for third-degree DUI.

Russel Jerome Fahlstrom, 29, of Laporte, Minnesota, for kidnapping and committing great bodily harm or terrorizing another.

The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) responded to the following calls over the weekend –

4/27/2024

At 9:00 a.m., the CFD responded to the 100 block of Sargent St for an alarm activation. Upon arrival, it was found that cooking had caused the alarm to activate. There was no danger present. The CFD reset the alarm and then cleared the scene.

At 12:00 p.m., the CFD responded to the 600 block of Bruce St for a report of a fire alarm activation. Upon arrival, there was smoke present, and it was found to be from cooking. The CFD evacuated and ventilated the building. There was no danger present. The CFD reset the alarm and cleared the scene.

4/28/2024

At 8:25 a.m., the CFD responded to the intersection of US Hwy 2 and 160th Ave SW for a report of a one-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, the CFD assisted with traffic control and assisted the responding tow service. The CFD then cleared the scene.

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April 28, 2024

UMC BASEBALL MOVES INTO 3RD PLACE WITH WIN OVER DULUTH

The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) Golden Eagles Baseball team had an answer every time the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs scored as UMC won the game 13-9 to sweep the three-game series in Crookston.

FIRST INNING
Both teams were retired in 1-2-3 fashion.

SECOND INNING
Duluth was retired in 1-2-3 fashion before the first two Crookston batters were retired. Kobe Senn (Soph. Fargo, ND) singled, but the next batter was retired.

THIRD INNING
The Bulldogs led off the third inning with a single, but they tried to stretch it into a double and was thrown out. The next two batters were retired. Crookston was retired in 1-2-3 fashion.

FOURTH INNING
Duluth was the first to score when they reached on an error and scored on an error for a 1-0 lead. Crookston’s Caden Headlee (Sr. Fargo, ND) started the inning with a single. After a strikeout, Josh Dykhoff (Soph. Wadena) hit a frozen rope that was no more than 15 feet off the ground, and it went over the right field fence for a two-run home run for a 2-1 lead. Cole Hebl (Fresh. Hillsboro) reached on an error and scored on another error when Senn reached. Danny Wensloff (Sr. Roseau) followed with a double to score two runs, and UMC led 5-1.

FIFTH INNING
Duluth was retired in 1-2-3 fashion, with the third out coming on an outstanding Superman diving catch by Golden Eagle shortstop Mitch Goodwin (Sr. Prior Lake). The outstanding defense effort seemed to keep the offensive spark going in the bottom of the inning as Crookston had two outs. As UMC has done all season long, they were able to put a two-out rally together. Heble reached on a fielder’s choice, Senn reached on a strikeout and wild pitch, and Danny Wensloff walked to load the bases. Kodi Miller (Jr. Grand Rapids) blasted a shot over the right field fence for a grand slam, and the Golden Eagles led 9-1.

SIXTH INNING
Duluth had an amazing offensive inning, with the first eight batters all getting hits and scoring. The inning started with three singles to load the bases. The next batter doubled in two runs. The next batter doubled to score to more to bring the Bulldogs within a 9-5 deficit. Ethan Cole doubled to score another run. Troy Lynch singled to score a run before Gustafson hit a two-run home run to tie the game at 9-9. UMC made a pitching change, and Max Weber (Jr. St. Paul) came in and retired the first two batters he faced. The next batter doubled, but Weber got a ground out and the Bulldogs were finally retired with the game tied at 9-9.
Crookston responded in the bottom of the inning with a Satrom double. After an out, Giefer singled to score Satrom for a 10-9 lead.

SEVENTH INNING
Duluth was retired in 1-2-3 fashion. Crookston’s Senn was hit by a pitch in the helmet. The next batter struck out before Miller hit a two-run home run for a 12-9 lead. In his last two at-bats, Miller had a grand slam and a two-run home run.

EIGHTH INNING
Noah Grafsgaard (Jr. Devils Lake, ND) came into pitch for Crookston and struck out the first two batters before getting the third to ground out for a 1-2-3 inning.
Crookston’s Giefer led off the inning with a single, and after an out, Angelo Pacyga tripled to score a run for a 13-9 lead.

NINTH INNING
Duluth’s first two batters were retired. After a single, the next batter was retired and UMC won the game 13-9.

UMC moves into third place in the Northern Sun Conference with the win and a St. Cloud State loss to Minot State. UMC improves to 29-14 overall and 23-10 in the NSIC. UMC will host Mary on Tuesday for a doubleheader. Duluth drops to 16-28 overall and 12-23 in the NSIC.

CLICK HERE to hear Coach Steve Gust’s comments.

CLICK HERE for the box score

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Duluth	0	0	0	1	0	8	0	0	0	9	12	5
Crookston	0	0	0	5	4	1	2	2	–	13	11	2

For UMC-
Kodi Miller – 2 for 4, 6 rbi, 2 runs, grand slam, 2-run homerun
Sawyer Satrom – 2 for 5, rbi, run
Teddy Giefer – 2 for 5, rbi, run

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K
Nate Benning – UMC Isaac Roers – UMC	5.0 0.0	7 3	6 3	5 3	0 0	4 0
Max Weber – UMC (W) Nate Grafsgaard – UMC Caden Edwards – UMC	2.0 1.0 1.0	1 0 1	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 0 0	2 2 2
Henry Wilkinson – UMD Hank Brown – UMD	4.2 1.1	5 3	8 2	2 1	1 0	6 2
Blake Eiden – UMD Mason Thiel – UMD	1.0 1.0	1 2	2 1	2 1	1 0	2 2

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April 28, 2024

THE JEWELER, A NEW JEWELRY STORE OPENS IN CROOKSTON

It’s been 12 years since Crookston residents have been able to shop at a local Jewelry store. Now, residents can shop locally at The Jeweler located in downtown Crookston at 103 South Main Street.

Crookston native and owner of The Jeweler Bishop Jenson began operations in February of this year. Jenson opened the store because he believes that Crookston has been in high demand to shop locally for wedding bands and other accessories.

“As a young person looking in, it’s hard to keep people here because there are not a lot of resources,” said Jenson, “One of those common resources is a jewelry store for young people to wed. Crookston having a jewelry store gets the ball rolling and provides the opportunity for people to get married here locally.”

Jenson has generations of family ties in Northwest Minnesota dating back to the 1850s for example; his great-grandfather helped settle the Polk County region with Hagen Farms in East Grand Forks. “My family has always induced activities and economics to the region,” said Jenson, “To be able to do that today, it means a great deal to me.”

The Jeweler provides services such as on-site repair for rings, watches, and chains. Jenson described the storefront addition as an “add-on bonus”; originally, the store was meant mainly for repair and maintenance. The store offers many items, such as colored gemstones, loose diamonds for engagement mounting, pearls, graded coinage, watches, and more.

This is an exciting time in Crookston for those looking to shop locally for engagement and wedding accessories. It will also give locals the opportunity to take their items in for repair in town rather than travel. The Jeweler has come up with its own slogan, which states, ‘Something new, something shiny, something is waiting for you at The Jeweler.’

Business hours at the Jeweler are Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Owner of The Jeweler Bishop Lee Moronez Jensen

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April 28, 2024

BULLETINBOARD-APRIL 28, 2024

There will be a Breakfast Fundraiser today, April 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge at 112 West Robert in downtown Crookston. The menu will be pancakes, French toast, waffles, sausage and fruit. Gluten-free will be available. It’s a free-will offering with proceeds going to the Crookston 6-grade field trip to Itasca State Park.

The Crookston Eagles Club will serve $8 Burger Baskets on Monday, April 29, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.

The 16th Annual Crookston High School Triple A Academics, Arts, and Athletics Senior Recognition Banquet will be held on Monday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m. in the CHS Commons.

Hammond Township will hold its Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at the clerk’s house at 29499 365th St SW, Crookston. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.

The Crookston Lions Club will meet and have lunch at the Golden Links Senior Center on Monday, April 29, at 12 pm.

The Golden Links Senior Center will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance Class on Monday, April 29, at 2 pm.

Polk County Social Services, Family Resource Center, and Tri-Valley Opportunity Council are offering a free family-style take-and-bake meal from The Landing at the Bend on Monday, April 29, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library, while supplies last.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, April 30, at 1 pm., followed by a SAIL Class at 2:30 pm.

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 Crookston Eagles Club will be closed on Wednesday, May 1, until 5 pm for Utility Work.

Librarians at the Climax Public Library and the Halstad Library LINK Site are inviting community members to a May Day Planting Class featuring Petals on Main proprietor Marilyn Dybing. Participants will enjoy an afternoon of tea and planting and will learn how to create their own Spring container, all in the company of fellow garden enthusiasts. The program is offered free of charge and will be held at Petals on Main in Shelly on Wednesday, May 1, from 4-6:00 p.m. No purchase will be expected of participants.

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

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Thursday, May 2, at 6:30 pm. The kitchen will also serve baskets.

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.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday, May 3, starting at 6:30 pm. This will include a $500 must-go jackpot and the kitchen will serve baskets.

The Crookston Eagles Auxiliary will have a Mommy and Me Tea event on Saturday, May 4, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles. Admission is $20 for both mom and child; each additional child is an extra $10. Activities include bingo, crafts, music, and snacks. Register by calling 281-3881 by May 1.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, May 4, starting at 2 pm. This will include a $400 must-go jackpot.

There will be an Honor Flight Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge at 112 West Robert in downtown Crookston. The menu will be pancakes, French toast, waffles, sausage and fruit. Gluten-free will be available. It’s a free-will offering, and proceeds will go to Honor Flight Grand Forks/Fargo.

The Crookston Continuing Education Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 8. All Continuing Education paperwork for re-licensure can be submitted to the Crookston District Office.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church School will present the musical A Not So Terrible Parable, the mysterious whodunit about the good Samaritan, on Wednesday, May 8, at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link will have a Meal and Historical Tour of Crookston on May 9. Meet at the Crookston Library at 11:15 a.m. for a ride on THE BUS to the Golden Link and enjoy a $5 sloppy joe basket meal and then take a historical tour of Crookston, returning by 1:00 p.m. Register for the meal by calling 281-3072.

A Senior Resource Fair will be held at the Crookston Public Library on Thursday, May 9, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Discover the many resources for area seniors and browse over 15 vendors who will share how their organization can enhance your life. A representative from D & D Thomforde Garden Center will demonstrate how to create container gardens. The finished container gardens will be given away as door prizes at the close of the Senior Resource Fair.

There will be a free car seat checkup on Monday, May 13, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Tri-Valley Head Start located at 1407 Erskine Street in Crookston. A certified child passenger safety technician will check your seats for correct installation. It’s a free event, and no appointment is needed.

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 Gala for Girls, for girls in grades K-6, will be Friday, May 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Crookston Inn. Bring your dad, grandpa, uncle, or adult male role model. The event includes a professional picture, a social and sit-down dinner, a special gift, and an evening of dancing. Registration will be open until filled; pre-registration is required. The cost to attend is $45 per couple ($15 for each additional girl). Registration forms are available at https://www.co.polk.mn.us/191/Public-Health or at Polk County Public Health, 816 Marin Ave, Crookston, MN 218-281-3385.

Join Alluma for Alluma Night on Tuesday, May 21, at 4:30 p.m. at the Northland Community and Technical College in East Grand Forks. This free community event will be a family-friendly space to connect and experience different ways to heal, cope, and care for your mental health. Transportation will be available from Crookston via T.H.E. Bus. For more details, visit allumacares.org/allumanight

The Harvest Church in Crookston will have their Vacation Bible School June 10-12 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for K through grade 5. The cost is free. For more information and to register, call 281-2264.

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

Crookston Community Pool Hours Monday through Friday are Lap Swim from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. Aqua Aerobics from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and Lap and Open Swim from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There’s Open Swim on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Party Rental Black from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The pool is closed on Sunday. Open swim, Aqua Aerobics, and Lap Swim are $5 per person for each one. There is a $36-a-month Aqua and Lap Membership. For more information, call 218-281-1242.

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

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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April 28, 2024

Connie Rae Smith – OBIT

Connie Rae Smith, 75, of Crookston, MN, passed away Friday evening, December 1, 2023, in Altru Hospital, Grand Forks. She had been in failing health for several months. A Memorial Service celebrating Connie’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home, Crookston, with The Rev. Greg Isaacson, officiating. Visitation with the family will be for one hour prior to the service. The funeral will be livestreamed by going to Connie’s obituary page at www.stenshoelhouske.com and clicking on the prompt to view. Messages of condolence may be offered to the family on the funeral home website as well. Inurnment will take place in the Little Norway Cemetery, rural Fertile, MN.

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