Month: April 2024

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.

Crookston Home Delivered meals will be delivered by Bremer Bank, LeBlanc Reality, First Community Credit Union, and the Home Delivered Meals Board through Friday, April 26.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards today at 8:00 a.m., followed by Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and SAIL at 2:30 p.m.

Community members are invited to join RiverView Health’s Senior Life Solutions program for an Open House today from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at RiverView’s Crookston Campus, 323 S. Minnesota Street in Crookston.  Please use Door 5. This program is designed to meet the needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, who are experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes often associated with aging.  For more information, please call 281-9559.

The Benedictine Villa Auxiliary will meet this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at the Summit Apartments on the third floor.

The Lake Agassiz Regional Library will host a Notable Minnesota Coaches and Athletes Then & Now Virtual Event featuring Ross Bernstein tonight 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 tonight.

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 Golden Link Senior Center will have Smear on Thursday, April 25, at 1:00 p.m. and SAIL class at 2:30 p.m.

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 Crookston Community Theatre will present the production of Rick Lowell’s Private Eye- “The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of” Thursday through Saturday, April 25-27. Each show will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will take place at the Crookston Eagles Club.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo Progressive Jackpot on Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve baskets. 

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday, April 26, starting at 6:30 p.m. This will include a $500 must-go jackpot.

The 78^th 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 Wesley United Methodist Church in Crookston will have a Goodwill Sale on Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Those who attend will be instructed to use the south door entrance.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, April 27, starting at 2:00 p.m. This will include a $400 must-go jackpot.

The Crookston High School Prom “Disco Night in the City” will be on Saturday, April 27, at the Crookston High School. The Grand March will be at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. The prom dinner, catered by Drafts Sports Bar and Grill, will be at 6:45 in the CHS Commons.  The dance will be from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. with music by The Undertakers.

There will be a Breakfast  Fundraiser on Sunday, 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Buy your tickets now for the 16^th 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

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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The Polk County Commissioners met on Tuesday at the Polk County Government Center and received the final financial report from the 2023 fiscal year.

Polk County Finance Director Ron Denison presented the report to the commissioners, which included all of the significant budgeted items for 2023. The total expenditures for Polk County in 2023 were in the amount of $82,152,742, and the total revenue came in the amount of $81,649,982, causing a deficit of approximately $500,000.

Significant expenditures went to the general fund, Polk County Highway Department, and the Social Services Fund. The county gained large sums of revenue from tax dollars, federal and state aid, Public Safety, and Environmental Services.

The commissioners were also informed that the county has nearly 11 million dollars left through unreserved earnings on investments and American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funding. “This money can be used for whatever the commissioners want to spend it on,” said Denison, “The exception being there is a significant amount of that money is ARPA funds, and also the capital improvement bonds, which do have specific requirements on how they are spent.” The ARPA funding left (as of December 31, 2023) was $2.4 million, to which Polk County has committed $500,000 for the West Polk Water and Conservation District to construct an additional water main.

Denison gave his thoughts to the commissioners regarding the financial report and believed the county was in a good spot fiscally. “We did well under budget, and that’s always a good thing,” said Denison, “I think we did well; this means our funds are in good shape, and we budgeted well within our means.”

This presentation was strictly informational, and the commissioners did not take action on this item. To view the full financial report packet, click here.

The consent agenda included the approval of minutes from the April 16 meeting. It also included approving bills and disbursements in the amount of $430 for office area thermostats for the Polk County Facilities Department. The Polk County Commissioners will meet again on Tuesday, May 7, at 8:00 a.m. at the Polk County Government Center.

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The Crookston’s annual Spring Cleanup officially ended on April 19. The city would kindly like to remind all residents to remove all remaining items from the berm by April 25. Please note that compliance checks will be conducted, and letters will be sent out on April 29 to those in violation of this policy. The City of Crookston thanks you for your cooperation.

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