REGISTER NOW to join Ray Archuleta, “The Soil Guy,” on The Soil is Alive on HWY 75 5-STOP tour down Minnesota’s western border. The “Crookston Stop” is July 9, 2024. To register, go to https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/ray-archuleta-in-crookston-mn/
Sign up now for the Minakwa Golf Course 4th of July Triple Event. It’s two-person teams with a Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Register and pay by today for a discount of $10 per person. The cost for members is $60, and for non-members, it’s $70. The price includes brunch and dinner. Call 218-281-1773 or stop inside the clubhouse to register.
Trinity W.E.L.C. will provide home-delivered meals from today through Friday, with an exception for the Fourth of July.
Crookston Public Schools will host a Negotiations Committee Meeting with the Paraprofessional Union today at 11:00 a.m. in the District Office Conference Room at Crookston High School.
Tonight, the Crookston Eagles Club will have $8 Burger Baskets from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., and they will also have a Smear Tournament at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Rotary is sponsoring a 2-day blood drive on Tuesday, July 2, from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, July 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church, 701 Eickhof Blvd, Crookston MN. For an appointment, please contact Krista at 218-281-6887 or call Vitalant at 877-258-4825. You can also go online to Vitalant.org and schedule an appointment.
The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce on Tuesday, July 2, 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 Senior Center will sell Rootbeer & Orange Soda Ice Cream Floats on Tuesday, July 2, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for only $2.50.
On Tuesday, July 2, the Crookston Eagles Club will hold a Dart League, an Aerie Meeting, and an Auxiliary Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, July 3.
The Fisher American Legion will be closed on the Fourth of July.
The Crookston Eagles Club will be closed on the Fourth of July.
The Crookston Community Pool will be closed from July 4 through July 6.
Join fellow Pokemon enthusiasts at the Crookston Public Library on Friday, July 5, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. to trade and battle with Pokemon cards.
On Friday, July 5, the Crookston Eagles Club will do Bar Bingo with a $500 must-go jackpot.
On Saturday, July 6, the Crookston Eagles Club will do Bar Bingo with a $400 must-go jackpot.
The Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association will host a reception for Ardell Knudsvig and Gary Brandl on Sunday, July 7, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the North Shore Room at the Crookston Inn and Convention Center. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team is hosting remote camps July 8-10 at the Bloomington Jefferson High School Activity Center in Bloomington, Minn. The Golden Eagles will host a Youth Skills Camp for students going into grades 4-8 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Minnesota Crookston will host an Elite Camp for students going into grades 8-12 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The camps will feature skills and drills, as well as competitions such as 1 on 1 and 5 on 5 will be conducted. The cost is $106 for registration, which includes a camp basketball and any awards won. Players must bring their own basketball sneakers and water and wear appropriate clothing for basketball. Water, Gatorade, and select snacks will be available for purchase. If you are interested in participating in the camp, please visit womensbasketball.umcsportscamps.com/register.cfm. If you have any further questions, please reach out to Head Coach Natalie Moynihan at nmoyniha@umn.edu
Register now to join Ray Archuleta, “The Soil Guy,” on his 5-Stop Soil Health Tour July 8-12. He will stop at Grygla, Crookston, Hawley, Johnson, and Canby. Each stop will feature demos, rainfall simulations, and soil health assessments. Hear real examples of farmers who successfully manage risk while building soil health and increasing their ROI. For more information on each location, visit https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/events/2024-07/
The Crookston Classic Cars Club will provide home-delivered meals from July 8- 12.
Sisters in Spirit will provide home-delivered meals from July 8-12.
Crookston Public Schools will hold a Policy Committee Meeting on Tuesday, July 9, at 12:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Conference Room at the Administrative Offices.
The Fisher American Legion will hold a Legion & SAL meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9.
REGISTER NOW to join Ray Archuleta, “The Soil Guy,” on The Soil is Alive on HWY 75 5-STOP tour down Minnesota’s western border. The “Crookston Stop” is July 9, 2024. To register, go to https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/ray-archuleta-in-crookston-mn/
Fiesta De Crookston, presented by the Downtown Crookston and Northwest Minnesota Foundation, will be Tuesday, July 9, from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Second Street in Crookston. There Will be music by DJ Robotic, authentic Mexican Food, games, prizes, and many vendors.
Join the Crookston Public Library for a free screening of the 2009 film Space Buddies!” on Wednesday, July 10, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Grand Theatre. Participants will be responsible for their own concessions charges. The film is rated G and has a one-hour and 24-minute run time.
The Polk County Fair will be from July 10 through July 14 in Fertile.
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, July 10.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, July 11, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Fin and Fit Crookston will host a creative afternoon of sidewalk chalk drawing at the pool on Thursdays, July 11, July 18, and July 25, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. during open swim. All ages are welcome.
RiverView Health will be offering a CPR class on Thursday, July 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.
Cathedral Women, Baptist Church Members, and Ken Study Club will provide home-delivered meals from July 15 through July 19.
The Golden Link Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, July 16, and Friday, July 19, for an electrical system update.
CHS Ag Services will have an Ag Waste Collection of old or unused herbicides or pesticides on Tuesday, July 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CHS Ag Services is located at 3035 Hwy 75 S in Crookston.
The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce on Tuesday, July 16, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Join them for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
The Northwest Research and Outreach Center’s Crop and Soils Day will be Wednesday, July 17, at their maintenance/farm operations building. Morning registration and CEU Signup will be at 7:30 a.m. Loading buses for the small grain tours will start at 8:00 a.m. A complimentary lunch will follow the morning tours. The afternoon Sugarbeet program tour registration and CEU signup will be at 12:15 p.m. Simultaneous tours will start at 12:45. For more information, call 218-281-8610 or email mbenoit@umn.edu
Join the Crookston Public Library for an exploration experience with the University of Minnesota’s Natural History Museum and the Bell Museum Exploradome Traveling Planetarium on Wednesday, July 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Crookston High School.
The Crookston Figure Skating Club will have a Splash Pad Party on July 17 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Highland Park. Come enjoy some summer fun and grill out, and be sure to bring a swimsuit, towel, and maybe some sunscreen. Reach out to Katie with any questions at KEngelstad@crookston.mn.us
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, July 17.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, July 18, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Crookston Public Library will hold a free outdoor concert featuring the Gentlemen Dreadnought band on Thursday, July 18, 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 Crookston Youth Basketball Association is offering a free camp for all incoming K-6 grade current and future basketball players July 22-24 at the Crookston High School. K-2 grade will be from noon to 1:30 p.m., and 3 -6 grade will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Eagles Auxiliary will provide home-delivered meals July 22-26.
Join the Reading by the Red Club for engaging conversation over tea and cookies in the River Room at the Crookston Public Library on Tuesday, July 23, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This month, they are discussing “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett.
Join award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski, live-streamed at the Crookston Public Library, for an In-Person Outer Space Drawing Class and Watch Party on Wednesday, July 24, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Marshall County Fair will be from July 24 through July 28 in Warren.
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, July 24.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, July 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The Wesley United Methodist Church will hold Summer Salad Luncheons on Thursdays, July 25 and August 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 701 Eickhof Blvd in Crookston. For $12.00, they offer a variety of salads, homemade desserts, and beverages for dine-in or take-out.
The Eagles Auxiliary will provide home-delivered meals from July 29 through August 2.
Crookston Public Schools will host a Negotiations Committee Meeting with the Instructional Assistants on Monday, July 29, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the District Administrative Office located at Crookston High School.
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, July 31.
RiverView Health will host a four-hour First Aid Class on Thursday, August 1, 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.
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 Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, August 7.
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.
The Fisher American Legion will hold a Legion & SAL meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13.
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, August 14.
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 Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, August 21.
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, August 28.
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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.
Every Wednesday in June, Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor will have a fundraiser for the Fin & Fit Crookston. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., indulge in Happy Joe’s supper pizza buffet, and a portion of the proceeds will support Fin & Fit Crookston. Afterward, head over to the Crookston Community Pool for Open Swim from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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 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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