SECOND PERSON FILES TO RUN FOR CROOKSTON CITY COUNCIL IN WARD 5

One more person has filed to run for Crookston City Council, and nobody filed to run for Crookston School Board on Friday.

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.
We will have a race in Ward 5 after Wendy Ault filed to run for re-election after being appointed in July. Derek Brekken has also filed to run for Ward 5.
Kristie Jerde filed to run for re-election in Ward 1, Clayton Briggs filed for re-election in Ward 3, and Morgan Hibma filed
 for re-election for the council at large spot.

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. 

Nobody filed for School Board on Friday. 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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UMC CHANCELLOR MARY HOLZ-CLAUSE COMMUNITY LETTER FOR JULY

Happy summer from the University of Minnesota Crookston! Our campus is in full bloom and many of the 6,500 flowers and plants that were planted this season are showing their bright colors. We hope you can come by for a visit.

August is just around the corner and we have a variety of events we’d love for you to attend.

Tuesday, August 6 the annual Night to Unite event will be held from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on our Campus Mall with food trucks, safety demonstrations, fun activities and contests, giveaways, and booths from dozens of area agencies. This year’s community wide event of neighbors joining together has the theme “Celebrating Educators”, which recognizes the remarkable impact of dedicated professionals in nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.

During the Crookston Ox Cart Days festival August 12-18, we will be hosting two events on campus as well as participating in the Taste of Crookston, Torchlight Parade, and other events.

Tuesday, August 13 we have our annual 3-on-3 youth basketball tournament in the Wellness Center from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with sign up through the SportsEngine Tourney app or coach Tim Lubke at lubke008@umn.edu.

Wednesday, August 14 we have our annual Ice Cream Social from 3-5 p.m. on the Campus Mall with free ice cream, live music, and a preview of other festival events.

Then, on Thursday, August 29, we will be showcasing the beauty of our campus with Art & Garden Tours from 4:30-7 p.m. starting in the Kiehle Building. There will be guided or self-guided tours available to view our newly chronicled art and gardens, plus hors d’oeuvres and beverages, live performances by the Crookston Community Band, a commemorative gift, and a gathering in the renewed Allen and Freda Pedersen Garden. Find tickets at z.umn.edu/artandgardentour or contact Michelle Christopherson at mchristo@umn.edu.

Also at the end of August, we celebrate 118 years as a campus with our first day of classes on August 27. We hope you greet our new and returning students out in the community, and enjoy their presence.

Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause

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Joel Vaughn Amiot – OBIT

Joel Vaughn Amiot, 56, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements, and an obituary and service information will be available by the latter part of the week of August 5th. Messages of condolence may be offered to Joel’s family on Joel’s web page at www.stenshoelhouske.com

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Americans Whelan, Gershkovich among those freed from Russian prisons in multi-country swap

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The White House confirmed on Thursday that Russia, the United States and several other countries engaged in a multi-country, 24-prisoner exchange — the largest of its kind since the Cold War.

President Joe Biden said that three American citizens and one green card holder detained in Russian prisons were released in the prisoner swap, sharing in a statement that the four “unjustly imprisoned” people released Thursday included: U.S. Marine Paul Whelan; Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich; Russian-American radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva; and Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian journalist with British citizenship who also holds an American green card.

  • Gershkovich, 32, was arrested by Russian authorities in March 2023 for espionage, a charge he and U.S. officials denied. Biden has said that Gershkovich was targeted for being a journalist and an American; after a trial, Gershkovich was found guilty and sentenced to 16 years in a high-security penal colony.
  • Whelan, who holds U.S., British, Irish and Canadian citizenship, was arrested in December 2018 while traveling on an American passport in Russia and also accused of espionage. He was convicted on the charges in June 2020 and sentenced to 16 years in prison, ultimately serving five.
  • Kurmasheva, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Russia, was arrested by Russian authorities in 2023 for failing to register as a foreign agent.
  • Kara-Muza was serving a 25-year sentence for criticism of the war in Ukraine.

Biden said: “Today, we celebrate the return of Paul, Evan, Alsu and Vladimir and rejoice with their families. We remember all those still wrongfully detained or held hostage around the world. And reaffirm our pledge to their families: We see you. We are with you. And we will never stop working to bring your loved ones home where they belong.” Biden added during a news conference that he was grateful to U.S. allies including Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway and Turkey for their support, and said of the released Americans that ‘their brutal ordeal is over and they’re free’.

The deal included the release of a total of 16 people from Russia including five Germans and seven Russian citizens held as political prisoners along with Gershkovich, Whelan, Kurmasheve and Kara-Murza.  Said Biden: “some of these women and men have been unjustly held for years. All have endured unimaginable suffering and uncertainty. Today, their agony is over. This is a powerful example of why it’s vital to have friends in this world whom you can trust and depend upon. Our alliances make Americans safer.”

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan were on their way back to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. Planes believed to be carrying the freed prisoners were seen on arrival at Turkey’s Ankara Airport, according to The Associated Press.

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14 arrested in sex-trafficking sting operation at Comic-Con in San Diego

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON^ CALIFORNIA - JULY 18 2019. Inside the San Diego’s Convention Center for the 50th Comic-Con.

Officials confirmed on Thursday the fourteen people were arrested and 10 victims of sex trafficking were rescued in a sting operation at the Comic-Con International convention in San Diego, California, last week.  The annual convention dedicated to comic books and pop culture held in San Diego has attracted crowds of over 130,000 in recent years. San Diego ranks 13th for human trafficking in large cities.

The California Department of Justice’s San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force launched an undercover operation to target sex trafficking at the convention that unfolded from July 25-27, with law enforcement personnel posing undercover  as sex buyers in a bid to identify and contact potential trafficking victims. Prosecutors said in a news release that they posted undercover advertisements soliciting sex to hone in on sex buyers, and in the three-day sting, 14 sex buyers were arrested, and face solicitation charges. Nine adult potential victims of sex trafficking were recovered, and a 16-year-old juvenile was also recovered.

According to a statement from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force, which includes federal, state and county-level detectives, went to Comic-Con to find victims of sex trafficking and “sex buyers using the San Diego Comic-Con Convention to seek out potential victims.” Bonta confirmed that 10 potential sex-trafficking victims — including a 16-year-old girl — were saved from offering “services” as part of a joint investigation by the. San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force. The arrested individuals now face charges for soliciting, which in California is a misdemeanor punishable by fine or up to six months in jail for a first offense.

Bonta said in a statement that sex traffickers “capitalize on large scale events such as Comic-Con to export their victims for profit. These arrests send a clear message to potential offenders that their criminal behavior will not be tolerated. We are grateful to all our dedicated partners involved in the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force, whose collaboration has been invaluable. We take great pride in our office’s commitment to uplifting vulnerable Californians by offering them assistance and guidance when they need it most .. Unfortunately, sex traffickers capitalize on large scale events such as Comic-Con to exploit their victims for profit. These arrests send a clear message to potential offenders that their criminal behavior will not be tolerated. We take great pride in our office’s commitment to uplifting vulnerable Californians by offering them assistance and guidance when they need it most.”

Comic-Con called the sting operation “very disturbing,” and said the arrests “were made outside of the event” but otherwise had no knowledge of the undercover sting operation.  The event organizers said: “we work closely with a variety of law enforcement entities throughout the year and stand ready to assist in any way we can.” (per NBC News).

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Carrie Underwood replaces Katy Perry as new ‘American Idol’ judge

Carrie Underwood attends 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on June 13^ 2024

Carrie Underwood will replace Katy Perry as a judge on the upcoming Season 23 of American Idol. Perry announced back in February that she was stepping away from Idol, with Season 22 being her last as a judge.

Underwood will appear alongside returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, as well as longtime host Ryan Seacrest. Good Morning America formally announced the news on Thursday, August 1, and shared a look back at Underwood’s history with American Idol with a special video, showing a yet-undiscovered Underwood preparing to audition for the show 20 years ago.

Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, said in a statement: “This upcoming season marks 20 years since Carrie won America’s hearts on Idol and launched her successful multi-Grammy Award-winning career, As a former Idol and dynamic musical force, she brings a remarkably unique perspective to one of the most popular shows of television. This is a full-circle moment both for the show and for audiences at home who have been tuning in for over two decades. Welcome home Carrie.”

American Idol showrunner Megan Wolflick said: “Carrie Underwood is the first American Idol alum ever to join the judging panel. Her global superstar status as the most successful Idol winner to date makes her a perfect fit for the show. She embodies the true spirit of Idol as she herself is the definition of the Cinderella story. Our future hopefuls will have the chance to receive advice from someone who has walked in their exact footsteps every step of the way. Carrie has always been a strong supporter of Idol, and I’m thrilled for her to be reunited with our Idol Family.”

Underwood said: “I’m proud of everything that I was able to accomplish on the show, and I’m so proud of everything that I’ve accomplished since.” The country superstar got her start in the music industry after she became the show’s fourth ‘Idol’ winner in 2005; in the two decades since her win, Underwood has gone on to sell 85 million records worldwide with 28 No. 1 chart-topping singles, and has earned eight Grammys, 17 American Music Awards, ten People’s Choice Awards and seven CMA Awards.

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BULLETIN BOARD AUGUST 2, 2024

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

The Crookston Public Library is hosting a Pokemon Card Club on Friday 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 and Saturday 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. 

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

The Taste of Crookston VIP Tickets will be available at the Crookston Eagles on Saturday, August  3rd  from 1-6, Monday, August 5th 5:30 to 7:30, Thursday, August 8th from 5:30 to 9, Friday, August  9th from 5:30 to 9 and at the Nite to Unite. Look for the Ox Cart Button Table.  $25 per ticket. The VIP ticket will get you to a presentation from Murder Mystery writer Jeanne Cooney, $10 in food tickets for the Taste of Crookston event AND early access to the Taste of Crookston.  Any questions: Contact Sheila  shmother@hotmail.com or 218-289-3212

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.

Oak Knolls Golf Course will host a Junior Golf Tournament on Monday, August 5, with a 9:00 Shotgun Start. Entry fee is $5, and 9-hole groups are $5 and include an all-you-can-eat lunch. Entry deadline is preferred by noon on Sunday, August 4, but you may still register by 8:45 a.m. Monday, August 5.  For more information and to register, call Steve Philion at 218-686-3608. This tournament is sponsored by the Holy Family Knight of Columbus Chapter of Red Lake County for the benefit of the youth of the area!

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

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Burger Baskets on Monday August 5th 5:30-7:00 as well as a Smear Tournament starting at 7:00 p.m.

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 Crookston Eagles Club will have Dart League at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday August 6.

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 Crookston School District will have a Finance Committee meeting to discuss the 2024-25 budget at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, in the Administrative Offices Conference Room. No action will be taken at the meeting.

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 Crookston Eagles Club will hold an Auxiliary Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday August 7.

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 Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar BINGO Progressive Jackpot at 6:30 p.m. Thursday August 8.  The kitchen will be serving baskets.

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

RiverView Health will be offering a CPR class on Thursday, August 8  from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. 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.

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 Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar BINGO at 6:30 p.m. Friday August 9 $500 must go!

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar BINGO at 2:00 p.m. Saturday August 10.  $400 must go!

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 United Way Golf Ball Drop will be Wednesday, August 14 at 4:30 p.m. at the UMC Gazebo during the Ox Cart Ice Cream Social.  Tickets are $5 and are available at the United Way Office and at Nite to Unite. The Grand Prize is $100, second place is $50 and third place wins $25. All proceeds help fund local, life-changing programs and agencies. If you have questions, call 218-281-1715.

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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Cardi B announces pregnancy after filing for divorce from husband Offset

Cardi B and Offset at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center. BEVERLY HILLS^ CA. March 12^ 2023

Cardi B confirmed on Instagram on Thursday, Aug. 1 that she is pregnant and expecting her third baby.

Cardi, 31, wrote in a social media post alongside photos of herself in a red dress showing off her baby bump: “With every ending comes a new beginning! I am so grateful to have shared this season with you, you have brought me more love, more life and most of all renewed my power! Reminded me that I can have it all! You’ve reminded me that I never have to choose between life, love, and my passion! I love you so much and can not wait for you to witness what you helped me accomplish, what you pushed me to do!  It’s so much easier taking life’s twists, turns and test laying down, but you, your brother and your sister have shown me why it’s worth it to push through!”  

Cardi’s pregnancy announcement comes shortly after it was a revealed that she had filed for divorce from husband Offset, 32, after six years of marriage. Page Six reported that Cardi is seeking primary custody of their children together, son Wave Set, 2½, and daughter Kulture Kiari, 6. The divorce filing was not publicly available at press time. Offset is also a father to sons Jordan, 14, and Kody, 8, and daughter Kalea Marie, 9, from previous relationships.

During an Instagram Live in December 2023, Cardi first confirmed that she is single, saying at the time “I’ve been single for a minute now, but I have been afraid … Not afraid, I just don’t know how to tell the world. But I feel like today has been, like, a sign.” Despite that, Cardi and Offset were still seen spending time together on New Year’s Eve, with Offset directing the music video for “Like What (Freestyle),”. That same month, Rolling Stone published an interview in which Cardi said the pair was “all right now .. because we do love each other It’s not even about love. We’re best friends. And it’s like, ‘OK. Well, there was a time that I didn’t have a best friend, or I didn’t have a support system.’ It’s not even about ‘How do you leave a partner?’ How do you stop talking to your best friend?”

Cardi B and Offset have had an on-and-off again relationship since they got married in September 2017, often the result of his alleged infidelity. They announced they were splitting in 2018 and, after reconciling, Cardi B filed for divorce in September 2020, which they later called off. In a 2020 interview with ELLE, Cardi addressed the couple’s ups-and-downs, saying, “I do know that my relationship has a lot of drama and everything. But there’s a lot of love there’s a lot of passion, there’s a lot of trust, there’s a big friendship. It’s always us against the world.”

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CROOKSTON SCHOOLS MULTI-USE COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES

Construction on the Crookston School District multi-use athletic complex is continuing, with major progress made over the last couple of weeks of dry weather. Gehrtz Construction, RBB Electric, Indigo Signs, and others have made huge strides as the complex takes shape.

KROX caught up with Gehrtz Construction Manager Carson Sonstegard this week, and he said the project has benefited from the recent dry and warm weather. “I think it is going well. We finally got some dry weather under our belt and made some serious headway,” said Sonstegard. “We are still fighting a little bit of weather and a little bit of a delay, but we’re catching up day by day.”

Some project “milestones” have been reached in the last week. “The biggest thing right now is we got the track all paved (with asphalt), so we have a little bit of wait time before we can get the site surfacing for it. The rubber is on there,” said Sonstegard. “The concession and bathroom building is getting rocking and rolling as well, so things are coming out of the ground, and progress is being made.”

The more significant “milestones” expected next week will be noticeable when completed. “We will get the site leveled off and final graded. We will get some black dirt down in the next couple weeks and will start seeding it and it will start looking like a usable facility,” said Sonstegard. “Turf, we will start installing on Monday, and it is about one week to a week and a half on the installation, but after that, you will see green. The field goals will be up this week, prior to the turf installation. The grandstand will start on Monday, and that will pop up as well.”

The project is still on schedule despite the wet spring, early summer, and recent rain. “We have been fighting back over the past few weeks of dry weather. We had a few solid weeks of wet weather, and so now that we have dry weather, we are tackling it day by day,” said Sonstegard. “It has gone very smooth. Things have fallen into place, and it is going as well as we were hoping.”

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CROOKSTON SCHOOLS MULTI-USE COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES

Construction on the Crookston School District multi-use athletic complex is continuing, with major progress made over the last couple of weeks of dry weather. Gehrtz Construction, RBB Electric, Indigo Signs, and others have made huge strides as the complex takes shape.

KROX caught up with Gehrtz Construction Manager Carson Sonstegard this week, and he said the project has benefited from the recent dry and warm weather. “I think it is going well. We finally got some dry weather under our belt and made some serious headway,” said Sonstegard. “We are still fighting a little bit of weather and a little bit of a delay, but we’re catching up day by day.”

Some project “milestones” have been reached in the last week. “The biggest thing right now is we got the track all paved (with asphalt), so we have a little bit of wait time before we can get the site surfacing for it. The rubber is on there,” said Sonstegard. “The concession and bathroom building is getting rocking and rolling as well, so things are coming out of the ground, and progress is being made.”

The more significant “milestones” expected next week will be noticeable when completed. “We will get the site leveled off and final graded. We will get some black dirt down in the next couple weeks and will start seeding it and it will start looking like a usable facility,” said Sonstegard. “Turf, we will start installing on Monday, and it is about one week to a week and a half on the installation, but after that, you will see green. The field goals will be up this week, prior to the turf installation. The grandstand will start on Monday, and that will pop up as well.”

The project is still on schedule despite the wet spring, early summer, and recent rain. “We have been fighting back over the past few weeks of dry weather. We had a few solid weeks of wet weather, and so now that we have dry weather, we are tackling it day by day,” said Sonstegard. “It has gone very smooth. Things have fallen into place, and it is going as well as we were hoping.”

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