Week of April 6-12
Today, Monday, April 6
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council
Calling All Community groups, Tri-Valley Opportunity Council will be releasing a Senior Resource Guide soon. This guide will help seniors and families find trusted, local services when they need them most. Join them by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/r/V4QVddm11W.
Gala For Girls
The Gala for Girls for girls in grades K through 6 is set for Friday, May 1st, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Crookston Inn. Bring your dad, grandpa, uncle, or adult male role model. Registration will be open until it is filled and will close on Friday, April 17 at noon. Pre-registration is required, and tickets typically sell out. Cost is $45 per couple and $20 per additional girl. The event includes a professional photo, a social, a sit-down dinner, a special gift, and an evening of dancing. Registration forms are available on the Polk County Public Health website and at the office at 816 Marin Avenue. For more information, call 218-281-3385.
DCDP Adopt a Basket
It’s time to Adopt a Basket!! The Downtown Crookston Development Partnership is accepting monetary donations. One basket is $50 or two baskets for $90, which includes flowers, materials, and maintenance. Flowers grown locally by UMN Crookston Horticulture. Email downtowncrookston@gmail.com or call 218-280-2854 with questions.
Home-Delivered Meals
Home-delivered meals this week will be distributed by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church WELCA.
Climax Library
The Climax Public Library’s Book Club will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. to discuss The Maid by Nita Prose. The Maid by Nita Prose is the #1 New York Times bestseller, and the story follows Molly Gray, a hotel maid who prides herself on her immaculate uniforms and her ability to return guest rooms to a “state of perfection.” But Molly’s world is turned upside down when she discovers an infamous, wealthy guest dead in his bed. Because of her unusual social manner, Molly quickly becomes the lead suspect.
Crookston City Council
The Crookston City Council will meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers. A Ways and Means Committee meeting will follow.
Crookston Eagles Club
The Crookston Eagles Club will have $8 burger baskets from 5:30 to 7:00 this evening. The Girl Scouts will meet at the Eagles at 5:30 p.m., and the smear tournament begins at 7:00 p.m.
This Week
Crookston Eagles Club
The Crookston Eagles Club Aerie and Auxiliary will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Club.
Crookston Lions Blood Drive
Crookston two-day Blood Drive – Sponsored by Crookston Lions will be held Tuesday, April 7th, from Noon to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, April 8th, 7:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. To make an appointment contact Linda Morgan at 218-289-5006 or 218-281-2144 or at vitalant.org.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7.
Crookston FFA Night
Crookston FFA Night is Tuesday, April 7, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Crookston High School Commons. There will be FFA teams with activities, greenhouse tours, and food available for free-will donations. The community is invited to come and learn about Crookston FFA. For more information, contact CrookstonFFAalumni@gmail.com.
Crookston School District
Crookston Public Schools will be hosting a “Meet and Greet” event for all parents, staff, and Community members to come and meet our new Superintendent, Todd Selk on Wednesday, April 8 from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm at the Crookston High School Commons. This event is open to the public.
Crookston Public Schools
The Crookston Public Schools Kindergarten Roundup will be on Wednesday, April 8, from 3:45 to 4:45 at Highland Elementary School. This is for children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2026 and their parents. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Explore the kindergarten classrooms, take a school bus ride, and receive a free kindergarten toolkit. Bring a birth certificate if possible. Tri-Valley will offer free rides, call 281-0700.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, April 8, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. There are various selections for on-site or take-out dining.
Crookston Eagles Club
The Crookston Eagles Club will host the Polk County Township meetings at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Crookston School Board
The Crookston School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, April 9, at 5:00 p.m. in the Crookston High School choir/orchestra room. At that time, the board will discuss and consider the potential closure of Washington School.
Crookston Community Theatre
The Crookston Community Theatre will sponsor Scandinavian Music by Christina and Santiago Silva at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the Golden Link.
Crookston Eagles Club
The Crookston Eagles Club will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday with a $400 progressive jackpot. The kitchen will serve baskets.
Crookston Eagles Club
The Crookston Eagles Club will have bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. $400 must go.
Crookston Eagles Club
Crookston High School Drama Department’s Spring Musical Little Shop of Horrors will be presented in the CHS auditorium on Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m. Admission will be charged.
Crookston Shriners Easter Egg Scramble
Join the Crookston Shriners and volunteers for the Annual Easter Egg Scramble and Vendor Fair on Saturday, April 11from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Crookston Sports Center. Free egg hunt for kids ages 0-10, pictures with the Easter Bunny, treats, prizes, face painting, vendors with neat items and lots of fun. All proceeds to the Shriners Children’s Hospital.
Minn Dakk Youth Outdoors
The University of Minnesota Crookston Music-Theater Department is presenting the second annual dinner theater at the Crookston Masonic Lodge, Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, at 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., performing the one-act comedy “All By Myself”. There is seating for 40 each evening. For more information or to make reservations, call or text George French at 218-289-1283 or email gfrench3808@gmail.com . The cost for the full ham dinner is $25, with a $50 prime rib option for Saturday. All proceeds from the event will help fund CHS after prom organized events to help keep our high school students safe.
Pool-A-Thon Fundraiser
The third Annual Pool-A-Thon Fundraiser, sponsored by Fin & Fit, will be Saturday, April 11. The Co-Ed Water Volleyball Tournament starts at 10:00 a.m. There are 2 divisions: competitive and recreational. 6 players per team. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place in each division. Entry fee is $20 per person, sponsors are welcome. Register by calling or texting Jo at 218-280-6615. Free open swim from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. sponsored by Tom and Vivian Hall to honor all disabled veterans. All ages and abilities welcome. Food concessions will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with hot dogs, chips, and snacks. The fundraiser supports new accessible entry doors.
Upcoming
Crookston High School
The Crookston High School will host its annual Senior Citizen Brunch and a viewing of the High School Drama Department’s spring play Little Shop of Horrors on Monday, April 13. Breakfast for the senior citizens will be served at 8:30 a.m. by the CHS Leo Club in the Crookston High School Commons, and the play will start at about 9:10 a.m. in the auditorium.
Crookston High School
The Crookston High School Triple A Academics, Arts, and Athletics Senior Recognition Banquet will be 6:00 p.m. on Monday April 27 in the CHS Commons. Cost of tickets is $20, no tickets will be sold at the event. Tickets for parents, family members, and friends may be purchased at the Crookston High School, KROX, and Wonderful Life Foods. CHS Seniors can pick up their free tickets at the high school office. Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, April 20. Sponsored by Pirate Boosters, Crookston Lions, Crookston Rotary, and Pirate Fine Arts Booster.
Home-Delivered Meals
Home-delivered meals for April 13-14 will be destributed Tri-Valley Opportunity Council
Crookston High School
Ridin’ the Skally Line: A musical journey through Minnesota History concert will perform at the Climax Community Center on Monday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. and the Crookston Public Library on Tuesday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion will have a Legion and SAL meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14.
Home-Delivered Meals
Home-delivered meals for April 15-17 will be distributed by Cathedral Women
Fertile Library
The Fertile Public Library will host a book club discussion of “Sharks in the Time of Saviours” by Kawai Strong Washburn on Wednesday, April 15 at 4:00 p.m. This powerful debut blends Hawaiian mythology with a modern family saga, exploring themes of heritage, exile, and the search for belonging. All are welcome.
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, Chapter 45, will host a Celebrate Life Event on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the McIntosh Community Center, 115 Broadway St. NW, McIntosh. The featured speaker will be motivational speaker Tim Mosser, presenting “I Came That They Might Have Life.” His engaging presentation uses music and audience interaction while discussing the value of human life at all stages and life-affirming alternatives for those facing unplanned pregnancies. A taco supper will be served at 6:00 p.m. prior to the event. The public is welcome to attend, and youth are especially encouraged to participate.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, April 15, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. There are various selections for on-site or take-out dining.
Free movie at the Grand Theatre
A free film screening of Blade Runner will be 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15 at the Grand Theatre. Followed by a Q & A with UMN Crookston faculty and community professionals. Sponsored by UMN Crookston, Downtown Crookston Development Partnership, Alluma and the Crookston Visitor’s Bureau.
Golden Link
The Golden Link will have a Hotdish Fundraiser on Thursday, April 16, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Cost is $7 per pound, and there are many hot dishes to choose from. Proceeds will go towards building updates and maintenance.
Crookston Public Library
Join the Polk County Master Gardener Volunteers at the Crookston Public Library to learn about small-space gardening on Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Learn about what types of containers/spaces to use, how to prepare your soil, and which plants grow best in small spaces and more.
United Way of Crookston
The United Way of Crookston Fun Walk will be Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Crookston Sports Center. $5 for kids and senior citizens, $10 for adults, children under 3 are free. Get your passport, check in at all the CSCs, solve puzzles, play mini-games, and support agencies that change lives across the Crookston Community. 5K is 12 laps of the track, 2.5k is 6 laps and 1 mile is 4 laps. Strollers, walkers and wheelchairs are more than welcome.
Minn Dakk Youth Outdoors
The Minn-Dak Youth Outdoors Banquet will be Saturday, April 18, at 5:00 p.m. at the East Grand Forks Eagles Club. Trap Team from Red Lake Falls, Climax-Fisher, and Warren-Alvarado-Oslo will be selling tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $20. There will be gun raffles, door prizes, designer purse raffle, walk-around raffles, 50/50 raffle, and much more. For more information call 218-230-4364.
Crookston Eagles Club
The Crookston Eagles Club will have its Annual Pin and Awards Night on Saturday, April 18. A pork ribeye or walleye will be served from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Reservations are required by April 13; call 218-281-3881. Meals are free for current members; guest meals are $15. Pins will be presented at 6:45 by Aerie State Worthy President Mike Hadel and Auxiliary State Madam President Linda Connell. The Eagle of the Year will be given to a member of both the Aerie and the Auxiliary.
Our Savior’s Lutheran School
Our Savior’s Lutheran School is hosting an Online Auction that will run from 9:00 a.m. Sunday, April 19 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 26. Visit the auction site at www.32auctions.com/osls2026 Bidding is as easy as following the directions on the website.
Honor Flight Pancake Breakfast
The Honor Flight Benefit Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall at 112 West Robert in Crookston. The menu is pancakes, French toast, waffles, sausage, and fruit. Gluten-free is available. All proceeds from the free will offering will go to Honor Flight ND/MN.
Home-Delivered Meals
Home-delivered meals for April 20-24 will be distributed by Old National Bank, LeBlanc Realty, First Community Credit Union, and the Polk/Red Lake County DFL
LARL and Benedictine Living Community
Lake Agassiz Regional Library presents Never Forgotten Colonel William Colvill, Minnesota’s Civil War Hero, with historian and Author Steve Hoffbeck on Tuesday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. at the Benedictine Living Community at 516 Walsh Street in Crookston. This program is offered free-of-charge thanks to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Celebrate the Young Child Collaborative
Join Pete the Cat at the Family Festival on Tuesday, April 21, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Elementary School. The Celebrate the Young Child Collaborative invites families with children from birth to 8 years to an evening full of books, games, and adventure! A light dinner will be served.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, April 22, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. There are various selections for on-site or take-out dining.
Fisher American Legion
The 80th Annual Kem Shrine Circus will be Friday, April 24 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25 at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Alluma Foundation
Alluma Foundation to host Ignite the Light, A Community Celebration of Hope, Healing, and Connection, on Saturday, April 25 at 4:30 p.m. at the Crookston Inn and Convention Center. The event will bring community members together to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder care across northwestern Minnesota. Ignite the Light is Alluma Foundation’s signature fundraising event, and the evening will include dinner, a silent auction, and time to connect with the community. The guest speaker will be Jennifer Compeau, Family Resource Coordinator at the East Grand Forks Family Resource Center and Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. Tables of eight are available for $400. Individual tickets are $50. Tickets and additional event information are available at: https://givebutter.com/ignite-the-light-2026. All proceeds benefit the Alluma Foundation. For questions, contact: Michelle Van Camp 701-620-1600.
Home-Delivered Meals
Home-delivered Meals for April 27-May 1 will be delivered by Longtin Agency and the Eagles Lodge
Crookston Public Library
Library Learning Lab for ages 5 through 13 will be on Monday, April 27, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Crookston Public Library. This month they will explore poetry with fun and engaging activities about poetry. This is a come-and-go event, and parents and caregivers are highly encouraged to attend with their children, as the activities will require directions to be read and followed.
Fisher American Legion
Lake Agassiz Regional Library presents a Barn Quilt Painting Workshop, featuring Mary Jo Schmid from Crooked Lane Farm Folk School, on Wednesday, May 27 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library. Registration is required for this free workshop and opens Tuesday, April 28 at 3:30 p.m. Register by calling 218-281-4522 or by visiting larl.org/barn quilt. This program is offered free-of-charge thanks to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Crookston Public Library
The Books and Brews Book Club will meet Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill. Choose any book of poetry to read and bring one of the poems to share with the group. Appetizers are provided by the Friends of the Library, participants are responsible for the cost of their own food and drinks. Adults are welcome, no registration required.
Crookston Public Library
The Crookston Public Library will host author Kent Nerburn as he discusses his latest book, Lone Dog Road on Wednesday, April 29th at 6:00 p.m. Books will be available for purchase with a book signing following the presentation. Admission is free, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Legacy Fund.
Fisher American Legion
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, April 29, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. There’s various selections for on-site or take-out dining
Crookston Masonic Lodge
The Crookston Masonic Lodge will host a breakfast free-will offering fundraiser for Fit and Fin, with all proceeds going to the Crookston Community Pool. The breakfast will be on Sunday, May 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge at 112 West Robert Street.
Crookston Youth Track and Field meet
The Crookston Youth Track and Field Meet will be Saturday, May 9, at the Crookston High School’s KROX Radio Stadium. A free will light breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m., and the meet starts at 10:00. Participate in one, some, or all of the free events. No pre-registration. Everyone is welcome. Contact Sarah Reese at 218-349-0457 with questions.
Crookston Public Library
Join the Crookston Public Library on Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. for a deeply moving program with Patty Wetterling and co-author Joy Baker to discuss their memoir, Dear Jacob: A Mother’s Journey of Hope. The disappearance of Jacob Wetterling was a story that haunted Minnesota and transformed the nation. Admission is free, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Legacy Fund.
DNR Firearm Safety Training
DNR Firearm Safety Training for ages 11 and older will be held at the Crookston Gun Club in May. Classes are 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, May 12-15, May 19-22. Field Day and Test will be Saturday, May 23. Youth hunters and those planning on hunting out of Minnesota are required to have a Firearm Safety Training Certificate. Register now with Steve Videen at 218-289-2115 or stevevideen@yahoo.com
Scholarships
Crookston Eagles Auxiliary
The Crookston Eagles Auxiliary 873 Scholarship application for 2026 is available for pickup at the Crookston High School Office. $1,000 Scholarship will be awarded. Applicants must have a female relative as a member of the Auxiliary. Applicants can be male or female in High School. Applications are due by April 1st (postmarked). If you have any questions, please contact the Eagles Club at 218-281-3881.
Driftbusters Snowmobile Club
The Driftbusters Snowmobile Club offers a $1,000 scholarship to the children of club members who are graduating seniors who have completed snowmobile safety training. Obtain an application by emailing joelleb21@yahoo.com. Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2026,
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.
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 – New Born Baby Talk
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.
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 Friends of the Library
The Crookston Friends of the Library meet on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Crookston Library Board Meeting
The Crookston Library Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m.
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.