Week of August 31-September 6
Today, Friday, September 4
Home Delivered Meals
Home Delivered Meals for this week will be delivered by Edward Jones, American Federal Bank, United Valley Bank, and Noah Insurance Agency.
Prairie Skyline Foundation
Fall cleaning? Donations of good used items wanted for Prairie Skyline Foundation. We pick up. Call 701-330-7606. Please no clothing or books.
Crookston Public Library
You can get a free library card at the Crookston Library that will allow you to rent books, movies, and more. Stop by the desk or get a card at larl.org/applyonline.
United Valley Back-to-School Snack Drive
United Valley Bank is having its Annual Back-to-School Snack Drive. Bring your snack donations to the United Valley Bank lobby now through September 30, and they’ll match all donations received. Some requested items include: fruit snacks, sticks/crackers with cheese dip, frosted animal crackers, Rice Krispie Bars, granola bars, cereal bars, Goldfish and Cheez-Its, pudding cups, applesauce pouches, Teddy Grahams, and Ritz Bits. All items must be individually wrapped and nut-aware.
Donations for Lester Wilkens
Donations are now being accepted to help Lester Wilkens with medical expenses. Please make checks payable to: Lester Wilkens Benefit. Checks may be dropped off or mailed to: United Valley Bank, 1901 Sahlstrom Drive, Crookston, Minnesota 56716. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated as Lester and his family face these medical expenses. Thank you for your kindness and support.
Grace Community Food Shelf Produce Drop
The Grace Community Food Shelf in Erskine is sponsoring a free Produce Drop today starting at 8:30 a.m. until the produce is gone. This is a walk up distribution at Grace Lutheran Church (enter from Ross Street). Bring your own bags or boxes. Everyone is welcome! No requirements needed. The produce is supplied by North Country Food Bank.
Crookston Eagles Club
The Crookston Eagles Club will host bar bingo tonight at 6:30 p.m. $400 must go! The kitchen is closed on Fridays for the summer.
This Week
Crookston Eagles Club
The Crookston Eagles Club will host bar bingo on Saturday, September 5, at 2:00 p.m. $400 must go! A celebration of life for Russell Peck will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Crookston Youth Basketball Association Mini Pirates Intro to Basketball Academy
The Crookston Youth Basketball Association will present a Mini Pirates Intro to Basketball Academy for ages 4 to 6 at the Crookston High School gym. This fun, 5-week introductory program will use simple drills, fundamental instruction, and exciting games to teach the basics of basketball. It will be held on Sundays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., starting September 6th and running through October 4th. Cost is $15 and includes a T-shirt. Contact Erik Griffin at 218-201-2767 if you have questions or need more information.
Upcoming
Home Delivered Meals
There will be no Home Delivered Meals on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Crookston City Hall
Crookston City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Polk County Transfer Station
The Polk County Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Regular hours at the transfer station will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Crookston Eagles Club
The Crookston Eagles Club will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Home Delivered Meals
Home Delivered Meals for the week of September 8-11 will be delivered by the Crookston VFW and Auxiliary.
Crookston City Hall
Beginning Tuesday, September 8, Crookston City Hall will resume normal hours from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Crookston Public Library
Join the Crookston Public Library for the Fall 2026 Arts and Cultural Heritage Series featuring authors, musicians, historians, and more who contribute to the rich heritage of Minnesota. Events include: The Stories We Tell with Author Carrie Classon, Tuesday, September 8. Shaping the Nation: Minnesota Stories at 250 with Doug Ohman, September 17 at 2:00 p.m. Dis and Tell with author Sarah Peterson, Monday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. Intro to Kinusaiga with Bizzy Burslie, Tuesday, October 6 at 5:30 p.m. All supplies will be provided, registration is required, and the event opens August 25 at 3:30 p.m. at larl.org/kinusaiga. Paul Bunyan Loggin’, Legends and Lore with David Ward, Wednesday, October 14 at 4:00 p.m. Admission is free, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Crookston City Council
The Crookston City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall.
Crookston City Council Ways and Means Committee
The Crookston Ways and Means Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 8, immediately following the City Council meeting in the council chambers at City Hall.
Crookston Eagles Aerie/Auxiliary
The Crookston Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary will have meetings on Tuesday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m.
Fisher American Legion/Sons of American Legion
The Fisher American Legion and Sons of the American Legion will meet on Tuesday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m.
Crookston American Legion Auxiliary
The Crookston American Legion Auxiliary, Nels T Wold Unit 20, will hold its September meeting on Wednesday, September 9, at 1:00 p.m. In the Community Room at the Golden Link. Please note the change of date.
Lions Corn Feed
The Lions Corn Feed will be held on Wednesday, September 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Red Lake Falls American Legion. Choice of burgers or hot dogs. Free will offering with proceeds going to community projects.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion will host a burger night on Wednesday, September 9, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Various selections are available for dine-in or take-out dining.
Parents’ Education Night: Healthy Eating for Busy Families
Parents’ Education Night Event, Healthy Eating for Busy Families, will be on Wednesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, located at 1214 University Avenue in Crookston, right next door to Hugo’s Family Marketplace. The guest speaker will be Rachel Rudolph, clinical dietitian at Riverview Healthcare. She will be sharing practical strategies and tips for feeding your kids healthy foods amid your family’s busy schedule. Her presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. Refreshments will be provided.
RiverView Health Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk
RiverView Health will host a Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk on Thursday, September 10, at the Crookston Sports Center. Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. with the walk taking place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, call Senior Life Solutions at 218.281.9559. The registration form can be found at www.riverviewhealth.org/forms/break-the-stigma-suicide-awareness-and-prevention-walk
Crookston Farmers Market
The Crookston Farmers Market will be open Thursdays from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Downtown Square. Vendors will sell fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, soap, crafts, jewelry, baked goods, spices, fresh flowers, plants, and more.
RiverView Health CPR Class
RiverView Health will be offering a CPR class on Thursday, September 10, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost is $60 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.
Crookston Eagles Club
The Crookston Eagles Club will host Eagles Nest family bingo on Thursday, September 10, at 5:30 p.m. Bar bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. with a jackpot up to $1,000! The kitchen will serve baskets.
Crookston Eagles Club
The Crookston Eagles Club will host bar bingo on Friday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. $400 must go! The kitchen is closed on Fridays for the summer.
Crookston King of Trails City-Wide Garage Sale
The 2026 King of Trails Crookston City-Wide Garage Sale will be Saturday, September 12. Register by Wednesday, September 9. Listings and maps will be available online at www.crookston.mn.us and at local gas stations by Thursday, September 10. For more details or information, call 218-281-1232.
Crookston Eagles Club
The Crookston Eagles Club will host bar bingo on Saturday, September 12, at 1:00 p.m. The bar will open at 12:00 noon. $400 must go! A wedding reception and dance will be held at 5:00 p.m.
Glen Finkenbinder’s 90th Birthday Party
Glen Finkenbinder of Crookston will turn 90 years old on September 12. Please join the Finkenbinder Family in celebrating Glen’s birthday during an open house. The event will be held on Saturday, September 12, from 2:00-4:00 pm at The First Presbyterian Church in Crookston. Cake and coffee will be served. All of Glen’s friends and family are welcome!
Benedictine Foundation Glow Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Register now for the Benedictine Foundation-Crookston Glow Golf Tournament Fundraiser that will be held on Saturday, September 12, at Minakwa Golf Course in Crookston. 18 (4-person) teams maximum, non-golfers welcome. Registration is from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. Shotgun start (first nine holes) at 4:00 p.m., supper and raffle drawings to follow. Nine-hole glow golf at sunset. Awards and raffle drawings to follow. For more information or to register, call 218-281-9713.
Polk County Historical Society Pioneer Day
Pioneer Day, sponsored by the Polk County Historical Society, will be Sunday, September 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Polk County Museum. The event opens with lunch being served, including pie. Dean and Peggy will perform at 12:30 p.m. in the Centennial Building. Project: Constellation will perform Scandinavian Music at 1:30 p.m., and The Woodpicks will perform at 3:00 p.m. in the Hafslo Church. Point Paradise Stables will provide wagon rides from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Ongoing activities will be a display of Hit and Miss engines, sawmill and wheat weaving demonstrations, lefse making demo with Alvern Wentzel and Carol Solheim, and children’s activities. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. This activity is made possible, in part, by a grant provided by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, with funds from the Minnesota State Legislature general fund.
21st Annual Harvest Festival
The 21st Annual Harvest Festival will be on Sunday, September 13 , at the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Museum in Crookston. Harvesting sugarbeets with vintage equipment will be at 11:00 a.m. and a tractor pull at noon. There will be many other items on display. A food truck will be available for lunch. Free admission.
Home Delivered Meals
Home Delivered Meals for the week of September 14-18 will be delivered by the Crookston American Legion.
RiverView Health’s A Matter of Balance
RiverView Health is offering A Matter of Balance, a program designed to help older adults manage concerns about falls and stay active. The program meets once a week for eight weeks and is offered at no cost. Classes will be held every Monday from September 14 through November 2, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Conference Room 3 at RiverView Health, located at 323 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. To register, call RiverView Rehab Services at 218-281-9463.
Crookston Eagles Club
The Crookston Eagles Club will serve $8 burger baskets on Monday, September 14, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Each basket includes a 1/3 pound burger or cheeseburger and fries. Burger toppings include ketchup, pickles, mustard, and raw or fried onions. The Eagles Auxiliary will meet at 7:00 p.m.
Highland Band and Orchestra Orientation
Highland Band and Orchestra Orientation will be held on Monday, September 14. The 4th-grade orchestra will meet at 6:00 p.m., and the 5th-grade band will meet at 7:00 p.m. They will be able to get sized for string instruments, sign instrument agreements, and parents can meet the music teachers that night. If you have any questions for the orchestra, reach out to Lori Carlson at 218-281-2144 or loricarlson@isd593.org. For the band, contact Zach Lunde at 218-281-2144 or zacharylunde@isd593.org
Crookston Public Library
Join the Crookston Public Library for Cider Making 101 on Tuesday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m. Hobbyist Lonnie Peck will educate attendees about making homemade apple cider and will provide many useful ideas for using up your apples, including a variety of things you can make with a cider base, and he will give a live demonstration.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion will host a burger night on Wednesday, September 16, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Various selections are available for dine-in or take-out dining.
Lester Wilkens Benefit Dinner
A Benefit for Lester Wilkens will be held on Thursday, September 17, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston Golden Link. A free-will-offering meal will include a ham steak dinner, scalloped potatoes, yams/corn, a dinner roll, and a Dixie cup of ice cream. Lester Wilkens suffered a massive stroke on July 24, and all proceeds will go to help pay for medical expenses.
Body Contact/Battle Camp
A Body Contact/Battle Camp for 2nd-year peewees and bantams will be held at the Crookston Sports Center. This is a 4-week camp held from 7:15 to 8:15, starting on Thursday, September 17, that focuses on building confidence, physicality, and becoming a more complete player. Players will learn how to safely give and receive a check, protect themselves on the boards, build confidence with body contact, angle, puck protect and more. Cost is $60 per player. The camp is open to Crookston and the surrounding area and will be coached by Coach Brady Heppner and UMC hockey players. If you have questions, contact Brady Heppner at 218-289-7544.
Women of the ELCA Northwestern Minnesota Synodical Women’s Organization 38th Annual Convention
Women of the E.L.C.A. Northwestern Minnesota Synodical Women’s Organization will hold their 38th Annual Convention on September 18 and 19 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston. The keynote speaker will be inspirational Christian speaker and author Gaye Lindfors, a native of Climax. There will be breakout sessions and button up your faith wall hanging project. Participate by bringing a button to attach to our quilted wall hanging. For more information call 281-4276.
21st Annual Lillian Bridgeford 4-Person Memorial Scramble
The 21st Annual Lillian Bridgeford 4-Person Memorial Scramble will be Saturday, September 19, at the Minakwa Golf Course in Crookston. Please be there by 10:00 a.m., tee-off at 10:30 a.m. There is a minimum donation of $80 per player for 18 holes of golf, lunch, and a chance to win great prizes. There will also be a $10,000 hole-in-one challenge. R.S.V.P is greatly appreciated, as it is a big help in planning. To register or for more information, call John Bridgeford at 218-280-5369 or email leanpackagin@gmail.com. All proceeds go to Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Home Delivered Meals
Home Delivered Meals for the week of September 21-25 will be delivered by the University of Minnesota-Crookston.
Grief Support Group meetings
A Grief Support Group meets on the third Monday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home and Cremation Services. The next meeting date is September 21.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion will host a burger night on Wednesday, September 23, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Various selections are available for dine-in or take-out dining.
Safe Kids Grand Forks Car Seat Checkup
Safe Kids Grand Forks will have a free car seat/booster checkup on Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Polk County Public Health, 816 Marin Avenue in Crookston. Stop by this free event to have a certified child passenger safety technician check your car seats for proper installation and make sure every child is using the appropriate car seat for their size. This checkup event is open to the public with no appointment needed. Free car seats/boosters available for families in need. If you have event questions, call 701-780-1489 or visit safekids@altr.org
Home Delivered Meals
Home Delivered Meals for the week of September 28-October 2 will be delivered by First Community Credit Union, Ag Country Farm Credit Services, and the Matrons Club.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion will host a burger night on Wednesday, September 30, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Various selections are available for dine-in or take-out dining.
Crookston Civic Music League
The Crookston Civic Music League has six concert dates set for 2026-2027. Season membership fees are $15 for students and $45 for adults. Patron membership is $110, Friend $200, Benefactor $300, and Co-Sponsor $500. For more information, contact Elaine Metzger at 218-280-5286 or email: elainehmetzger@gmail.com.
Fisher American Legion Auxiliary
The Fisher American Legion Auxiliary will meet on Tuesday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion will host a burger night on Wednesday, October 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Various selections are available for dine-in or take-out dining.
Options Outdoors Accessible Archery Deer Hunt
Options Outdoors Accessible Archery Deer Hunt for people with disabilities will be October 8-10 within the Greenway, located within the city limits of East Grand Forks. Four spots are available, with two spots prioritized for veterans with disabilities. Participants will be provided a blind site with accommodations. Applicants must be postmarked or dropped off at Options Resource Center for Independent Living, 318 3rd Street Northwest in East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721, by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9. They are also looking for volunteers to help with the hunt. For more information, call 800-726-3692 and ask for Randy.
Fisher American Legion/Sons of American Legion
The Fisher American Legion and Sons of the American Legion will meet on Tuesday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion will host a burger night on Wednesday, October 14, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Various selections are available for dine-in or take-out dining.
31st Annual Rydell Accessible Deer Hunt
Options Outdoors 31st Annual Deer Hunt for people with disabilities will be October 15-17 at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge, located south of Mentor. People with disabilities or those experiencing the frailties of aging can apply. Participants are provided with a blind site and assistance. Applicants must be postmarked or dropped off at Options Resource Center for Independent Living, 318 3rd Street Northwest in East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721, by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9. They are also looking for volunteers to help with the hunt. For more information, call 800-726-3692 and ask for Heather.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion will host a burger night on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Various selections are available for dine-in or take-out dining.
Patch on the Point
Run for a cause! Get ready to RUN INTO FALL at Patch on the Point on Saturday, October 24 at 9:00 am! Gather the family, lace up your sneakers—all while supporting a deeply meaningful cause. A portion of all race proceeds will go directly toward helping cover medical expenses for Lester Wilkens, one of their favorite Shriners, who suffered a major stroke on July 24. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Entry fee starts at $25 and includes an exclusive finish-line medal. Prices increase as the race gets closer. Register by September 24 to guarantee finish-line medal pickup! (Registrations after Sept. 24 will have medals mailed). TO REGISTER FOR THE 5K RUN/WALK: https://square.link/u/A1C9UW69 TO MAKE A DIRECT DONATION TO LESTER WILKENS: https://square.link/u/n74PH1oL Who is ready to conquer the trails for Lester? Sponsors and donations welcome! No pets please. BEWARE OF SCAMS: Registration and Donations will ONLY be through the links they provided.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion will host a burger night on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Various selections are available for dine-in or take-out dining.
Scruffy Tails 3rd Annual Purse Bingo Night
Scruffy Tails 3rd Annual Purse Bingo Night will be Saturday, November 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles. Tickets are $50 for 10 games. Sign up at scruffytails.org.
Recurring Events
Flu Shots Available at RiverView Health Clinics
Flu Shots are available now at RiverView Health’s Crookston, Fertile, and Red Lake Falls Clinics during regular business hours, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Appointments are required. Call the clinic of your choice to schedule your visit.
Polk County Historical Society Museum
The Polk County Historical Society Museum is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Regular hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 12:00–4:00 p.m.
Open year-round by appointment. For immediate assistance, call Jerry Wentzel at 218-281-7873, Francis LaPlante at 218-281-2954, or Carol Solheim at 218-281-3859.
Golden Link Daily events/happenings/classes
MONDAYS –
-The Golden Link serves noon lunch. Diners are welcome between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
-Sit, Stand or Dance Class is held every Monday at 2:00 p.m.
TUESDAYS –
-The Golden Link serves noon lunch. Diners are welcome between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
-Recycled cards start at 1:00 p.m every Tuesday
-Pinochle is at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays
-SAIL class is held every Tuesday at 2:30 p.m
WEDNESDAYS
-Men’s Cards is at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesdays
-Cribbage is every Wednesday starting at 10:00 a.m.
-The Golden Link serves noon lunch. Diners are welcome between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
-AARP Driver’s Safety Training is held on the third Wednesday of each month from 1:00 pm.-5:00 p.m.
THURSDAYS
-Foot care clinics are provided the second and third Thursdays of the month from 8:30- a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Call ahead for an appointment. 1-218-281-3072.
-The Golden Link serves noon lunch. Diners are welcome between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
-Smear is played at 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays
-SAIL class is held Thursdays at 2:30 p.m
FRIDAYS
The Golden Link serves noon lunch. Diners are welcome between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Crookston Squadron Civil Air Patrol Meeting
The Crookston Squadron Civil Air Patrol meets every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Call 218-281-3954 for more information.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
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 ImaginationLibrary.com.
Crookston Public Library – Books & Brews Book Club Meeting
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.
Crookston Public Library – Reading by the Red Book Club
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.
Crookston Public Library – Storytime
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Crookston Public Library – Pokemon Card Club
A Pokemon Card Club meets at the Crookston Public Library on the first Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Join them for an afternoon of fun, including swapping cards, coloring your own Pokemon, and a fun trivia challenge.
Crookston Public Library – Lego Club
The Crookston Public Library hosts a Lego Club on the third Friday of each month from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Join them to work on problem-solving, engineering, and critical thinking. This is a come-and-go-as-you-like event geared towards ages 6 to 12, but children and families of all ages are welcome to attend.
The Cove Youth Center Hours
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.
Crookston Care and Share Center’s Donation and New Hope Food Shelf Hours
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.