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ONE MORE PERSON FILES FOR CITY COUNCIL, ONE MORE FOR SCHOOL BOARD

One more person has filed to run for Crookston City Council, and one more person filed to run for Crookston School Board on Wednesday.

CITY COUNCIL
The City of Crookston has four City Council positions up for election on November 5.  The positions up for election are City Council spots in Ward 1, 3, 5, and one at-large council position.
Derek Brekken filed to run for City Council Ward 5, joining Clayton Briggs, the current council member for Ward 3, has filed to run for re-election, and Morgan Hibma has filed to run for re-election for the council at large spot. They were the only two to file on Tuesday, the first day to file.

Crookston residents interested in running for the four openings can file at Crookston City Hall from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Tuesday, August 13, when it will be open until 5:00 p.m. There is a filing fee of $2.
The positions up for election are Ward 1 – Kristie Jerde, Ward 3 – Clayton Briggs, Ward 5 – Wendy Ault, and At-Large – Morgan Hibma.

SCHOOL BOARD
The Crookston School Board has three spots up for election. Frank Fee, Dave Davidson, and Mike Theis’ four-year terms expire this year. 

Adam Schiller filed to run for school board on Wednesday, joining Mike Theis and Malissa Burnette, who filed on Tuesday.

Any Crookston School District resident interested in running must file in the school district clerk’s office and pay the filing fee by 5:00 p.m. on August 13, 2024. The district office will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

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ALL-INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND COMING TO HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THIS FALL

Kayse Thompson looks forward to watching her daughter Elliot, 3, play on the future Highland Elementary School Inclusive Playground in Crookston.
Elliot is a wheelchair user and crawler.
“Most of the playgrounds in Crookston, especially those with wood chips and tall steps, can be difficult for her to play in,” Thompson shared. “She will be at Highland in two years, and the new playground will be instrumental in her ability to play and socialize with her peers. It will also be nice for us to have a playground in Crookston that she can enjoy as she gets older.”
Currently, the nearest inclusive playgrounds are in the Fargo/Moorhead areas.
 
All are Welcome
“So All Can Play” is the theme of the inclusive playground project. Highland Principal Chris Trostad says construction on the 6,114 square foot playground is scheduled to begin in October.
An inclusive playground is an open, safe space carefully designed to promote play among individuals of differing abilities, ages, and communities. It gives people with and without disability the same platform to play while breaking down barriers, both physically and socially. Children, adults, and families are encouraged to experience the benefits of playing together.
The inclusive design features not only create more play opportunities for all children, but also allow parents, guardians, and caregivers that use mobility equipment better accessibility to interact and play with their children throughout the playground.
The following are just a few of the features of the inclusive playground designed for Highland
  • Rubberized footing, allowing wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers better access and improving fall height safety
  • Wheelchair-accessible ramps throughout the play structure
  • Stainless steel slides to avoid interference with cochlear implant function
  • Deep seated swings and seesaw to support individuals with balance difficulties
  • Widened ramps to better assist children and ensure their safety during play
  • Musical equipment to promote creative play
  • Multiple activity panels to promote sensory integration and play
  • Structures and spaces that promote balance, coordination, and social skills as well as cognitive and emotional development on all levels
The Importance of Play
The project aims to create opportunity and equality through one of the most important means of development, play!
“An inclusive playground will have so many positive benefits for young children and families in our community,” said Gina Gunderson, Early Childhood coordinator at Crookston Public Schools. “It equips all children with the ability to play together and independently while developing both physically and socially.
“Active play is critical for healthy development and wellbeing of children and I am so excited our district and community is investing in our children. Our community is filled with many wonderful playgrounds for families to gather and children to be active and this will be an exciting addition.”
High Need 
Nearly one-third of students within the Crookston School District receive individualized education programming. Crookston special education professionals have recognized students at different developmental levels who require modifications to the typical school environment, including the playground, to succeed.
The following school officials, pediatric specialists, and community members are on the Highland Inclusive Playground Committee driving the project
  • Chris Trostad, principal, Highland Elementary School
  • Randal Bergquist, superintendent, Crookston Public Schools
  • Caitlyn Michno, director of Rehab Services, RiverView Health
  • Gina Gunderson, coordinator, Crookston Early Childhood
  • Gary Stegman, retired art teacher, Crookston High School
  • Courtney Olson, Highland parent, marketing specialist, University of North Dakota
  • Tina Mason, Crookston Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
  • Lorri Capistran, Crookston PTO
  • Maddie Engelstad, pediatric occupational therapist, RiverView Health
  • Chris Fee, president/general manager, KROX Radio
Fundraising for the project will begin soon through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF), with a goal of $400,000. The Highland Inclusive Playground is a fund within the NMF’s family of funds. NMF is a public, charitable foundation serving two tribal nations and 12 counties in Northwest Minnesota. Sponsorship levels and opportunities to purchase specific playground items will be available.
For more information on the project, contact Trostad at 281.5600, visit the Highland Inclusive Playground Facebook page at www.facebook.com/highlandinclusiveplayground, or the Northwest Minnesota Foundation at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/heip-c.

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WEDNESDAY ON THE WATER EVENT WILL BE AUGUST 7

The University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnership, the City of Crookston, Crookston Community Development and Housing, and Crookston Park and Rec have teamed up to offer the Wednesday on the Water event on Wednesday, August 7.

The free event will allow people to canoe or kayak the Red Lake River in Crookston. “It should be a lot of fun getting folks out on the water, whether they are experienced or haven’t done it before. We will have folks who can help them get in,” said Shannon Stassen, one of the event organizers. “The bonus about here in Crookston paddling is that if you are a beginner, it’s a safe and easy paddle. We are encouraging folks, especially those who haven’t done it, to check things out. We will help you get in the water and have people paddling beside you. It is a short trip, about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes.”

Equipment (Canoes/Kayaks) are made available by the University of Minnesota Crookston and Oliver’s Canoe Outfitters. “Travis Oliver has some canoes and kayaks available and Michelle Christopherson is working with UMC to get all of their boats as well,” said Stassen. “We are asking folks that are avid canoers to join us, but if you’re willing to help somebody else, use your watercraft, and get out there, that’s great too. We will have folks to help you get in.” Stassen added you should expect to get your feet wet.

All participants are asked to be ready in Central Park at 5:45 p.m. There will be a carpool to the starting location at the Highway 2/Highway 9 launch, which will end in Central Park. “We will get everybody in the water about 6:00 p.m.,” said Stassen. “Depending on the speed of the water, it’s a little over an hour, so we will be off the water well before dark. There will be mosquitos, so be ready for that. It is just beautiful on the water. We are fortunate to have this river and everything you will see out there.”

The route will follow the current, but it will still take some paddling and some physical activity to get to Central Park. “You’re going with the current into Central Park, so that is a great thing. You can paddle pretty lightly, and you’ll get there,” said Stassen. If you really want to get a workout, you can probably do it in 50 minutes. It’s a fairly light workout, almost all upper body with a fair amount of exercise involved, but the current will help you out.”

There are a limited number of watercraft available, so anybody interested in participating in the Wednesday on the Water event should call or text Stassen at 218-280-1347 to reserve a canoe or kayak. “Reach out early,” said Stassen. “We didn’t say we are shutting down registration, but there is a point where we are going to be full, and if you reach out Tuesday and say I want to get in, we will do our best, but we might have everything booked up by then. The sooner, the better.”

The Wednesday on the Water route

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Senate passes major child online safety bill

Kid who plays games on the internet at night. Portrait of a teenager boy using mobile phone on dark room

The Senate overwhelmingly passed a pair of children’s online safety bills on Tuesday, designed to protect children from dangerous online content and hold tech companies more accountable for the harm that they cause.

The two bills in the package, which passed 91-3, are known as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), and the Children’s and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0).  They represent the most significant congressional action in decades to regulate social media’s impact on children and teens.

The bill package had been pushed by parents of children who died by suicide after online bullying or have otherwise been harmed by online content. If passed by the House, the bills will force companies to take reasonable steps to prevent harm on online platforms frequently used by minors, requiring them to exercise “duty of care” and ensure that they generally default to the safest settings possible.

The bill would be the first major tech regulation package to move in a decade, and it could potentially pave the way for other bills that would strengthen online privacy laws or set parameters for the growing use of artificial intelligence. If the child safety bill becomes law, companies would be required to mitigate harm to children, including bullying and violence, the promotion of suicide, eating disorders, substance abuse, sexual exploitation and advertisements for illegal products such as narcotics, tobacco or alcohol.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has said he is “committed to working to find consensus,” while Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who wrote the bill with Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, said that the legislation is about allowing children, teens and parents “to take back control of their lives online,” adding that the message to big tech companies is that “we no longer trust you to make decisions for us.”

Several tech companies, including Microsoft, X and Snap, have supported the legislation. But NetChoice, a a tech industry group that represents X and Snap, along with Google, TikTok and Meta Platforms, called it unconstitutional.  A Meta spokesperson shared in a statement: “We support the development of age-appropriate standards for teens online, and appreciate KOSA’s attempt to create a consistent set of rules for the industry to follow. However, we think there’s a better way to help parents oversee their teens’ online experiences: federal legislation should require app stores to get parents’ approval whenever their teens under 16 download apps.”

Blumenthal and Blackburn have said they worked to find a balance between forcing companies to become more responsible for what children see online while also ensuring that Congress does not go too far in regulating what individuals post, due to First Amendment concerns. The bill also includes an update to child privacy laws that prohibit online companies from collecting personal information from users under 13, raising that age to 17.

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Taylor Swift ‘in shock’ after third girl dies from stabbing at Swift-themed event in the U.K.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Australia: Iconic Concert Poster at Ticket Booth Stand. Sydney^ Australia - March 05^ 2024

Police in the United Kingdom confirmed that a third young girl has died after a 17-year-old male went on a brutal stabbing spree at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the U.K.

Officers responded just before noon on Monday to reports of a stabbing at the Hart Space in Southport, a seaside town about 20 miles north of Liverpool. The local community center was holding a Taylor Swift-themed yoga and dance workshop for children ages 6-11 when the incident occurred, according to Merseyside police. Two girls, 6-year-old Bebe King and 7-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, were killed, and nine other children were injured, police said. The Merseyside Police confirmed Tuesday that a third girl, 9-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar, died on Tuesday morning in the hospital.  Five other children and two adults remain in critical condition at local hospitals.

The 17-year-old male suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and murder, and a knife was seized after the attack, with BBC News reporting that the suspect was born in Cardiff, Wales and moved to the Southport area in 2013.  Authorities are working to determine a motive in the rampage in Southport in northwest England.

In a message posted on social media Tuesday, Swift said she was “completely in shock” and still processing “the horror” of the attack, while expressing her sympathy at the loss of life: “The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously, and I’m just completely in shock. The loss of life and the innocence, and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families, and first responders. These were just little kids at a dance class. I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.”

As of Tuesday morning, a group of Taylor Swift fans had raised the equivalent of tens of thousands of dollars to support the victims of the attack and their families. The fundraising page says the group is working with the regional Alder Hey Children’s Charity, “and raising funeral funds for the two young Swifties who have tragically passed.”

Police said the attack is not being treated as terror-related, and they are not looking for any other suspects. Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said (per the Associated Press):  “We believe the adults who were injured were bravely trying to protect the children who were being attacked,”

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the stabbing spree “horrendous and deeply shocking..my thoughts are with all those affected. I would like to thank the police and emergency services for their swift response. I am being kept updated as the situation develops.”

Prince William and his wife Catherine said that “as parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through.”

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Taylor Swift ‘in shock’ after third girl dies from stabbing at Swift-themed event in the U.K.

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Australia: Iconic Concert Poster at Ticket Booth Stand. Sydney^ Australia - March 05^ 2024

Police in the United Kingdom confirmed that a third young girl has died after a 17-year-old male went on a brutal stabbing spree at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the U.K.

Officers responded just before noon on Monday to reports of a stabbing at the Hart Space in Southport, a seaside town about 20 miles north of Liverpool. The local community center was holding a Taylor Swift-themed yoga and dance workshop for children ages 6-11 when the incident occurred, according to Merseyside police. Two girls, 6-year-old Bebe King and 7-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, were killed, and nine other children were injured, police said. The Merseyside Police confirmed Tuesday that a third girl, 9-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar, died on Tuesday morning in the hospital.  Five other children and two adults remain in critical condition at local hospitals.

The 17-year-old male suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and murder, and a knife was seized after the attack, with BBC News reporting that the suspect was born in Cardiff, Wales and moved to the Southport area in 2013.  Authorities are working to determine a motive in the rampage in Southport in northwest England.

In a message posted on social media Tuesday, Swift said she was “completely in shock” and still processing “the horror” of the attack, while expressing her sympathy at the loss of life: “The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously, and I’m just completely in shock. The loss of life and the innocence, and the horrendous trauma inflicted on everyone who was there, the families, and first responders. These were just little kids at a dance class. I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families.”

As of Tuesday morning, a group of Taylor Swift fans had raised the equivalent of tens of thousands of dollars to support the victims of the attack and their families. The fundraising page says the group is working with the regional Alder Hey Children’s Charity, “and raising funeral funds for the two young Swifties who have tragically passed.”

Police said the attack is not being treated as terror-related, and they are not looking for any other suspects. Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said (per the Associated Press):  “We believe the adults who were injured were bravely trying to protect the children who were being attacked,”

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the stabbing spree “horrendous and deeply shocking..my thoughts are with all those affected. I would like to thank the police and emergency services for their swift response. I am being kept updated as the situation develops.”

Prince William and his wife Catherine said that “as parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through.”

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BULLETIN BOARD JULY 31, 2024

The Eagles Auxiliary will provide home-delivered meals this week.

The Crookston Library will host a fun event for youth at 2:00 p.m. today. It will feature the Minnesota State University Moorhead planetarium.  More information can be found at larl.org/explore.

The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night tonight.

The Crookston Public Library will have storytime on Thursday from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Crookston School District will hold a cell phone policy input meeting for parents and students on Thursday, August 1, at Noon in the Crookston High School Auditorium.

The Golden Link activities for Thursday, August 1, are Bridge at 12:30 p.m., Smear at 1:00, and Sail Class at 2:30.

The Crookston American Legion and Auxiliary will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, at the Golden Link.

To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, on Thursday, August 1, Mama’s Milk Connection will host a “Party at the Playground” from 5:30-7:00 p.m. This will be a time to share stories, breastfeeding successes, play games, and a light meal will be served. This celebration will be at the Community Family Service Center Playground, 1407 Erskine Street, Crookston. All who promote, protect, and support breastfeeding are welcome to join.  

RiverView Health will host a four-hour First Aid Class on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost of the class is $55. You must pay in advance to save your spot.  To register or for more information, call 281-9536. No walk-ins will be accepted.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo with a Progressive Jackpot at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The kitchen will be open.

The Crookston Public Library is hosting a Pokemon Card Club on Friday, August 2, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. This program, which is geared for ages 5 to 13, will be held in the children’s area of the library.

Register for the first Annual Billy Goat Open Golf Scramble Tournament, which will be held Friday, August 2, and Saturday, August 3, at Minakwa Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit Crookston Special Olympics. For more information or to sign up, call 218-281-1773 or stop by the clubhouse.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo with a $500 must-win jackpot at 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 2. 

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3, with a $400 must-win jackpot.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston invites you to join them for Sunday Funday at Trinity Point in Mentor on Sunday, August 4. The day will start off with a Worship Service at 11:00 a.m.  From noon to 2:00 p.m., enjoy a lunch, games, bingo, swimming and pontoon rides. At 2:00 p.m. there will be a concert on the beach with Monica Kustritz. All ages are welcome and it’s open to everyone. Please bring a lawn chair.

Join the Cathedral School this Sunday, August 4 at 3:00 p.m. as they spread joy and kindness to the residents of the Benedictine Living Community. You will chalk up their sidewalks and enjoy fresh squeezed lemonade and a melon bar. Please park in the Cathedral parking lot and walk over.

Andy Oman State Farm and Christian Brothers Ford will provide home-delivered meals from August 5-9.

The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance Class at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 5.

The Golden Link activities for Tuesday, August 6, are Matter of Balance at 9:00 a.m., Pinochle, and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., and SAIL Class at 2:30 p.m.

All Crookston High School 6-9 grade band students are invited to free band lessons on August 6-8, 13-14, and 20-22.  Lessons will be held in the high school band room. Sixth-grade band students will go from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, seventh-grade students from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., eighth-grade from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and 9th grades from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Brass students will have lessons on Tuesday, woodwind students on Wednesday and percussion students on Thursdays. Contact Mr. Green with any questions at mannygreen@isd593.org

Nite to Unite presents the 11th Annual Walt Keller Memorial Bingo on Tuesday, August 6, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Prairie Lounge on the University of Minnesota Crookston Campus.  $10 unlimited play or $1 per card.

Nite to Unite will be Tuesday, August 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the University of Minnesota Crookston campus. 

The Pirate Pride Youth Football Camp will be held at the UMC football field from August 6 to 8 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. for grades 3 through 6. Participants must register by July 23 to guarantee a camp t-shirt. The cost is $50, with payment due on the first day of camp (cash or check only). Please make checks out to Crookston Pirate Football.

The community is invited to participate in Wednesday on the Water on August 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  You will paddle up the Red Lake River from eastern Crookston to Central Park. Personal kayaks and canoes are encouraged but free rentals will be available. Call Shannon Stassen for reservations at 218-280-1347. Carpooling is encouraged. Meet at Central Park at 5:45. Paddling will start at the U.S. 2/Hwy 9 launch at  6:00 p.m. and will return to Central Park at approximately 8:00 p.m. Wednesday on the Water is organized in part by the University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnership, The City of Crookston, CHEDA and Crookston Park and Recreation.

The Crookston School District will hold a cell phone policy input meeting for parents and students on Wednesday, August 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crookston High School Auditorium.

The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, August 7.

The Golden Link activities for Thursday, August 8, are Foot Care from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Smear at 1:00,  and Sail Class at 2:30. The evening meal of Roast Beef will be at 5:00 p.m. Call 281-3072 to reserve your meal.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, August 8, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Disabled American Veterans will meet on Thursday, August 8, at 7:00 p.m. at the Golden Link.

The United Way of Crookston will host a Golf Tournament at Minakwa Golf Course on Friday, August 9, beginning with a breakfast and registration at 8:00 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. 

Freedom Church will provide home-delivered meals from August 12-16.

Crookston Ox Cart Days “Come Back for More in 24” will be from August 12-18. A $5 button will get you into most events. For a complete list of events, go to crookstonoxcartdays.com.

The Crookston Lions will hold a Luncheon meeting at 12:00 noon on Monday, August 12, at the Golden Link.

The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance class at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12.

Summer Arts Safari and the Crookston Community Theatre will present “The Aristocats Kids” on Friday, August 16, at 5:30 and Saturday, August 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Highland School auditorium. Registration for children in grades 3 through 9 will be Monday, August 12, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Highland School. The cost is $25, and a T-shirt is included.    Practice will be held Monday, August 12, through Friday, August 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Highland Auditorium.  Participants should bring their own lunch and water bottle. If you have questions, contact Fugi Baig at 218-281-1875.

The Crookston Lions and Minakwa Golf Course will hold their 43rd Annual Youth Golf Tournament on Monday, August 12. Shotgun starts at 8:00 a.m. for 13 to 17-year-olds. 12 and under will start at 9:30 a.m. Ages 9 and under will golf 4 holes, 9 to 12-year-olds will golf 9, and 13 to 17-year-olds will golf 18 holes. The entry fee is $20 and includes lunch. The fee for Park and Rec golfers or those who are 8 years old or under will be $10. Call 281-1773 to pre-register by July 31.  Make checks payable to Crookston Lions Club.  New this year are outdoor games, hole games, door prizes, and tons of prizes throughout the day.

United Valley Bank will sponsor the Taste of Crookston, featuring cookbook author Jeanne Cooney, on Monday, August 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles.

The Collector’s Club will meet on Monday, August 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Golden Link.

The Golden Link activities for Tuesday, August 13, are Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00, Sail Class at 2:30, and Deb’s Canasta at 6:00 p.m.

The Crookston V.F.W. and Auxiliary will meet at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, at the Golden Link.

The Fisher American Legion will hold a Legion & SAL meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13.

The Golden Link activities for Wednesday, August 14, are Men’s Cards at 8:00 a.m., a Board Meeting at 9:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m. and Bridge at 12:30 p.m.

The Crookston American Legion will meet on Wednesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Golden Link

The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, August 14.

Wind Blown will perform outside in the Golden Link parking lot on Wednesday, August 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.

The Golden Link activities for Thursday, August 15, are Foot Care from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon,  Smear at 1:00,  and Sail Class at 2:30.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, August 15, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Class of 1975 will have their 50-Year Class Reunion on August 15-16 during Ox Cart Days.

The  Crookston Public Library will have a free outdoor concert featuring the Uptown band on Thursday, August 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating. These family-friendly events are made possible thanks to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The 20th Annual Crookston Blue Line Club Golf Scramble will be on Friday, August 16, at Minakwa Golf Course. This is a 5 person scramble with registration at 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start.  There will be lunch, games and prizes. Team sponsorship is $400. Individual entry is $80. For more information and to register, contact Katie Fee at 218-470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com

The public is invited to the  Veterans Recognition Ceremony, sponsored by the Yellow Ribbon of Crookston,  on  Saturday, August 17, at 9:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Crookston. Honorees are Lonnie Peck, Carolina Peck, and Don Embretson.

The Run Back to the Park Classic Car Show will be held on Saturday, August 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Central Park in Crookston. For Car Show information, call Brian Anderson at 218-289-4442. For Swap Meet space information, call Danny Waller at 218-277-9800.

The Wesley United Methodist Church will hold Ox Cart Days Music and Pizza on Sunday, August 18, from 4:45 to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a slice of pizza made in their wood-fired oven, and North Star 4-H will serve beverages, sweets, and treats. A free-will donation will be accepted for pizza and treats. The Woodpicks and the Crookston Community Jazz Band will perform. Please bring your own lawn chairs.

The American Legion Auxiliary and Polk County Nursing will provide home-delivered meals from August 19-23.

The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce on Tuesday, August 20, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.  Join them for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.

The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance class at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19.

The Crookston Women’s Club will meet on Monday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the Golden Link.

The Golden Link activities for Tuesday, August 20, are Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m. and Sail Class at 2:30.

The Golden Link activities for Wednesday, August 21, are Men’s Cards at 8:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and an AARP Driver’s Safety Class from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

All incoming Highland School 5th grade students are invited to attend an instrument tryout in the Crookston High School Music Pod on Wednesday, August 21st, from 6-8 pm to see what instrument is best for you. If you have questions, contact mannygreen@isd593.org.

The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, August 21.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, August 22  from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Golden Link will have Smear at 1:00 and SAIL Class at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 22.

The Golden Link will show the movie “Water for Elephants” and have popcorn on Friday, August 23 at 1:00 p.m

RiverView Health Auxiliary and employees will provide home-delivered meals from August 26-30.

The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance class at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 26.

The Golden Link activities for Tuesday, August 27, are Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m. and Sail Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Book & Brews Book Club will meet Tuesday, August 27, at 6:00 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill to discuss Beatriz Williams’s The Beach at Summerly. The Friends of the Crookston Public Library will provide appetizers; participants are responsible for the cost of their own food and drinks.

The Golden Link activities for Wednesday, August 28, are Men’s Cards at 8:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge at 12:30 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, August 28. 

The Golden Link will have Smear at 1:00 p.m. and SAIL class at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 29.

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

The Benedictine Living Community Glow Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 7, at Minakwa Golf Course. Registration will begin at 3:30 p.m. The first 9-hole Shotgun Start will be at 4:00 p.m., with supper and raffles to follow. The 2nd 9 holes will begin at sunset, with awards and raffle drawings to follow. For more information or to register, call Cassie Rudie at 218-281-9713.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS 

The Eat United Summer Food Service Program, a collaboration between Crookston Public Schools and The United Way of Crookston, offers free meals to children aged 18 and younger during the summer. Meals, including options like hot dogs, chicken strips, and cheeseburgers, are served with fruit, vegetables, and milk at the Ray Ecklund Park Complex from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Mondays through Thursdays starting June 10, running through August 1, with the exception of June 19 and July 1 – 4. Children must be present to receive a meal, which must be consumed on-site. Adults cannot consume their child’s meal but can purchase their own for $5.00. For inquiries, contact Emily Scheresky, Food Service Director, at 218-281-5313 ext. 7 or emilyscheresky@isd593.org. This program is sponsored by the USDA, Crookston Public Schools, and The United Way of Crookston, ensuring equal access to nutritious meals for all children.

Beginning June 7 through August 30, the Tri-Valley Administrative Office building will be closed to the public at noon on Fridays. The agency will be open and operating within its regular business hours and Tri-Valley programs and staff can still be reached through email and by phone at 800-584-7020 or 218-281-5832. Tri-Valley’s regular operating hours are 8:00 a.m. – to 4:30 p.m. (M-F). Those in need of further assistance or who have questions can also email trivalleymail@tvoc.org.

City Hall will be working summer hours from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  

Twig and Branch Collection will be held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, running from May through October. 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. 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 leaves, grass, and other compostable material must be in the clear City of Crookston bags and will be collected on your regular garbage collection day. 

Explore outer space and read to win great prizes with the Summer Library Experience, 3,2,1 Blast Off, at the Crookston Library. Pick up a reading log and join them for fun events running through July 31. 

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 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, there will be Open Swim Lights Out from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There’s Open Swim on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 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. A single summer swim pass is $100, while a family summer swim pass costs $250. 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 August 20. 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 Crookston Care and Share expand, its women’s dormitories need twin bed frames, dressers, lamps, and end tables. To 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.

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 by calling 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.

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 serves noon lunch Monday through Friday. Diners are welcome between 11 a.m. and 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 youth center’s availability 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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See Josh Hartnett in the trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new film ‘Trap’

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Warner Bros. shares the trailer for their new psychological thriller film, Trap, from director/writer/producer M. Night Shyamalan.

Trap, produced by Ashwin Rajan, Marc Bienstock alongside Shyamalan, stars Josh Hartnett and Ariel Donoghue as a father-daughter duo who attend the pop concert of singer Lady Raven, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event. A previous trailer showed Hartnett’s character, Cooper, learn police are using the concert to try and trap the serial killer known as “The Butcher.” Unbeknownst to them, Cooper is the killer and is holding another victim hostage.

In addition to Harnett and Donoghue, Trap also stars M. Night’s eldest daughter Saleka Night Shyamalan, as well as Hayley Mills, Marnie McPhail, Vanessa Smythe, and Allison Pill.  The film also features original songs written, produced and performed by Saleka Night Shyamalan as Lady Raven.

Trap drops in theaters on Aug. 2; check out the trailer: here.

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