BULLETIN BOARD- AUGUST 15, 2022

The Benedictine Living Community’s residents’ and tenants’ lines are not working, and they are waiting for a piece of equipment, so they are unsure how long they will be without their phones. If you need to contact a resident or tenant, call the nurse manager or nurse’s station.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by American Legion Auxiliary on the week of August 15-19.

Crookston Ox Cart Days is searching for volunteers for a variety of events from today, to Sunday, August 21. If you would like to help or have any questions about volunteering, you can contact Ox Cart Days Director Libby Boucher at (218) 281-1715 or at exec@unitedwayofcrookston.org

Crookston Ox Cart Days events for today include the Kids Lemonade Stand Contest at 8:00 a.m., which will run until Friday, August 19, and the Taste of Crookston from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles Club. You can still get schedules of the Days and your Ox Cart Days Button for $5 at the 4th Checkout Line in Hugo’s, at Crookston City Hall, Erickson Embroidery, True Value, and Happy Joe’s Pizza. For more information and times visit www.crookstonoxcartdays.com.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Lions Club Meeting and Lunch today, at noon, with a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class and Crookston Women’s Club at 2:00 p.m., and a trip to the Crookston Community Theater at 5:00 p.m.

The Polk County Emergency Management Office will hold an applicant briefing meeting for the Polk County Federal Disaster Applicant today, at 2:00 p.m. in the Bede Ballroom at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Applicants can park in Parking Lot A, located on the Northeast side of campus, next to the Sargent Student Center.

RiverView Memory Care will hold a Nursing Assistant Hiring Open House today, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1 on RiverView’s main campus.

The Crookston Parks and Recreation Board will meet tonight, at 4:45 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.

Summer Arts Safari and the Crookston Community Theater will present “Matilda Jr.”  Registration and tryouts for third through eighth graders will be held at Highland Elementary School today, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Practices will be Tuesday, August 16 through Friday, August 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please bring a snack. The cost is $25 per child. The performances will be held at Highland Elementary School on Friday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children 6-12 are $3, and under 5 are free. If you have any questions, contact Fugi Baig at 218-230-4976.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Grant Committee Meeting, Pinochle, and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, August 16, at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston Ox Cart Days events for Tuesday, August 16, are Ox Cart Days Cook Out Fundraiser, with a Supermarket Sweep, The Little Miss Crookston and Junior Miss Crookston Pageants and a Let’s Make a Deal Game Show. For more information and times visit www.crookstonoxcartdays.com.

There will be an Alcohol Anonymous meeting at the St. Paul Lutheran Church on Tuesday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles will hold an Aerie Meeting on Tuesday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Planning Commission will have a meeting on Tuesday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.

The Crookston Eagles will hold an Auxiliary Meeting on Tuesday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston School Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 17, at 8:00 a.m. in the District Office Conference Room to discuss a plan on moving forward with the multiuse facility project.

The Crookston Ox Cart Days events for Wednesday, August 17, are Ice Cream Social, UMC Animals on the Mall, the United Way Golf Ball Drop, the First Clue of the Medallion Hunt, a Youth Dodgeball tournament, a Road Rally at the Downtown Square Red Barn, Dinner and Live Music by Four Wheel Drive, and Wheel of Trivia. For more information and times visit www.crookstonoxcartdays.com.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, August 17, 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.

The Polk County Public Health Department will have a Sexual Health Clinic in Crookston on Wednesday, August 17, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Call 218-281-3385 to schedule an appointment.

The Golden Gals’ will hold a lemonade stand on Wednesday, August 17, at 1700 Widman Lane from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A cup is only $1. All proceeds will be donated.

The Fertile Public Library’s Resolute Readers Book Club will meet this month to discuss Every Note Played by Lisa Genova. The group will meet at the library on Wednesday, August 17 at 5:30 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Nature Sketching for young adults and teens on Wednesday, August 17, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. They will be meeting at Central Park right behind the library. Sketch pads and drawing pencils will be provided. Participants are asked to bring a blanket or lawn chair for their comfort if they choose. This workshop will be weather permitting. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration is available at larl.org/events or by calling the library at 218-281-4522.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, August 17.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, August 18, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Smear on Thursday, August 18, at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., and a DAV Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Polk County Public Health will have COVID Vaccine Clinics in Crookston on Thursday, August 18, from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. and from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. in East Grand Forks.

The Crookston Ox Cart Days events for Thursday, August 18 are a Food Truck Fest, Matinee Movie at the Grand Theatre, Bounce Houses, Misting Station, a Bible Baptist Neighborhood Get-Together, Axe Throwing by Bearded Axe, Kids Tractor Pull, Ribfest Fundraiser, Air Boat Rides, Fandazzi Fire Shows, Lip Sync Contest, Comedy Night with John DeBoer. For more information and times visit www.crookstonoxcartdays.com.

PoP and PoP+ at the Farmers’ Market will be on Thursday, August 18, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Come and sign-up for free vouchers that may be used to purchase fresh produce from any of our Market Producers. This is made possible by generous donations from local sponsors Riverview Health, Anytime Fitness, Christian Brothers Ford, Crookston Valley Co-op, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, and Irishman’s Shanty in partnership with the Crookston Farmers’ Market, University of Minnesota Extension, Polk County Public Health, and Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP).

The Crookston Public Schools Annual Welcome Back to School Day for preschool through grade 12 students and their parents will be Thursday, August 18 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Crookston High School Commons. Printable registration forms are available at www.crookston.k12.mn.us. Information packets will be handed out. Parents can apply for free and reduced meals and a $25 meal credit will be given for completing the application and you can also purchase activity tickets. New families, School Readiness and Kindergarten Students can register, please bring immunization records and birth certificates. The school is unable to accept credit card payments.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO on Thursday, August 18, at 6:30 p.m., the kitchen will be open serving baskets.

Crookston Classic Cruisers Annual Run to the Inn will be Friday and Saturday, August 19 and 20, at the Crookston Inn, with a Meet and Greet on Friday, August 19 at 7:00 p.m. Registration will be from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 20, and will have a Swap Meet and Car Corral, Live DJ, and Show and Shine from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Rydell National Wildlife Refuge will host a special Mentored Youth Deer Hunt for kids ages 12-15 in cooperation with the Minnesota DNR and the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association on October 29 and 30. Youth must attend a mandatory orientation session that happens on Sunday, October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Interested youth must apply for this hunt no later than Friday, August 19. Applications can be completed at any DNR license agent or online. When applying for this hunting opportunity, note that the Rydell Refuge Hunt is number “957”. For more information or if you have questions, contact Gregg Knutsen, Refuge Manager, at 218-687-2229, 218-686-4329, or gregg_knutsen@fws.gov.

The Crookston Ox Cart Days events for Friday, August 19, are a Pancake Breakfast at the Crookston Fire Department, the Blue Line Golf Scramble, a Food Truck Fest in the Downtown Square, Air Boat Rides, a Matinee Movie at the Grand Theatre, Bounce Houses, Misting Station, KidZone Fun and Games, Beer Gardens, Axe Throwing by Bearded Axe, a Duck Drop Fundraiser, Community S’mores, Beer and Wine Tasting, Downtown Horns performing on the Downtown Square State, a Hawaiian Shirt Contest, the Miss Crookston Scholarship Pageant, the Mr. GQ Pageant Fundraiser. and a Teen Dance. For more information and times visit www.crookstonoxcartdays.com.

The 18th Annual Crookston Blue Line Club Golf Scramble will be Friday, August 19 at the Minakwa Golf Course in Crookston. It’s a 5-person scramble with an 8:00 a.m. registration and 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. A team sponsorship is $375, and an individual entry is $75. There will be lunch, games, and prizes. For more information and to register, call Kristy Swanson at 218-289-0576, email crookstonhockey.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com.

The Crookston Class of 2002 will have their 20-Year Reunion on Friday, August 19, at 7:00 p.m. at the Minakwa Golf Course.

The Crookston Eagles will hold the Mr. GQ Pageant at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19.

The Crookston Ox Cart Days events for Saturday, August 20, are a 5k/Little Tykes Run, a Vendor Show, a Pickleball Tournament, a Veteran’s Recognition Ceremony, a Saturday Car Show, a Kiddie Parade, Bounce Houses, Misting Station, KidZone Fun and Games, National Guard Rock Climbing Wall, Axe Throwing by Bearded Axe, Food Truck Fest, Beer Gardens, the Strolling Street Performers, a Cornhole Tournament, a Horse Driven Wagon Rides, the Happy Joe’s Pizza Eating Contest, a Tae Kwon Do Demonstration by Crookston Championship Tae Kwon Do, a Just for Kix Dance Performance, a Kids Beanbag Tournament, a YoYo Master Show with John Narum, a Talent Show, Buckshot and Bandit Nowacki Oxen Team and Community Smores, Drop and Shoot with the Blue Line Club, Build A Buddy Workshop, a performance by the River City Rhythm Drumline, a SKOL Themed Parade Yard Party Contest, a Torchlight Parade, a Saturday Street Dance with Viva Knievel, and Fireworks on the Red Lake Riverbank Downtown. For more information and times visit www.crookstonoxcartdays.com.

The public is invited to the 2022 Crookston High School Hall of Fame induction ceremony to be held on Saturday, August 20, in the Crookston High School Commons. There will be a social hour at 1:00 p.m. with a light meal and ceremony at 2:00 p.m. Cost for those enjoying the meal is $12 for adults, $6 for students grades 1-12. For those who don’t want to eat, the cost is $5. Tickets will be available at the door. This year’s inductees are Dave Davidson, Philip McKenzie, 1988 CHS Boys Basketball Team and the Legends inductee is Bill Hulst. Please RSVP to robinreitmeier@isd593.org or 281-5313 ext. 2104 if you are planning to eat.

There will be a Veteran’s Recognition Ceremony sponsored by the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon of Crookston on Saturday, August 20, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston at 9:30 a.m. to honor Matt and Nick Genereux, Becky Kofoed, and Cole Perry.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO $400 must-go final blackout on Saturday, August 20, at 3:00 p.m.

The Crookston Ox Cart Days events for Sunday, August 21 are a Brunch, Bake Sale and Auction by Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at the Crookston Eagles at 9:00 a.m., a Pickleball Tournament at Schuster Park, Video Games on the Big Screen at the Grand Theater, Grocery Bingo, and Woodfire Pizza and Concert. For more information and times visit www.crookstonoxcartdays.com.

The Sand Hill River Watershed is in the beginning stages of writing a plan for it and will hold a trio of community input meetings on Monday, August 22 at the Fosston City Community Center from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., the Sand Hill River Watershed District in Fertile from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the Climax City Community Center from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have NAPS Food Box Pick Up in the parking lot on Monday, August 22, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., a Lions Club Meeting and Lunch at noon, and a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m.

Polk County Public Health will have a Children’s Dental Service for Oral Health exams at the Crookston Offices on Monday, August 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 612-746-1530 or 866-543-6009 to schedule an appointment.

Polk County Public Health will have a Children’s Dental Service for Oral Health exams at the Crookston Offices on Tuesday, August 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 612-746-1530 or 866-543-6009 to schedule an appointment.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, August 23, at 1:00 p.m. and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have a Books & Brews Book Club Meeting on Tuesday, August 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill.

There will be an Alcohol Anonymous meeting at the St. Paul Lutheran Church on Tuesday, August 23, at 7:00 p.m.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold a Hunter Safety Training Class for Youth hunters ages 11 and older that will be every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from August 23 to September 2, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Crookston Gun Club at 26251 240th St. SW, Crookston. With a Field Day & Test on Saturday, September 3. To register for the class, you can contact Crookston Gun Club Youth Activities Coordinator Steve Videen at 218-289-2115 or at stevevideen@yahoo.com.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, August 24, at 8:00 a.m. with Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.

The Fertile Public Library will host an information program hosted by Renee Cardarelle of Wellness in the Woods on Wednesday, August 24 at 1:00 p.m.

The Polk County Public Health Department will have a Sexual Health Clinic in Crookston on Wednesday, August 24, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Call 218-281-3385 to schedule an appointment.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, August 24.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care Appointments on Thursday, August 25, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. To make an appointment, you can call 218-281-3072. It will also have Smear at 1:00 p.m. and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, August 25, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Wesley United Methodist Church is having a Summer Salad Lunch on Thursday, August 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The lunches will have a variety of salads, homemade desserts, and beverages. Diners are welcome to dine in or take out for $12.

PoP and PoP+ at the Farmers’ Market will be on Thursday, August 25, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Come and sign-up for free vouchers that may be used to purchase fresh produce from any of our Market Producers. This is made possible by generous donations from local sponsors Riverview Health, Anytime Fitness, Christian Brothers Ford, Crookston Valley Co-op, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, and Irishman’s Shanty in partnership with the Crookston Farmers’ Market, University of Minnesota Extension, Polk County Public Health, and Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP).

The Crookston Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will have a meeting for the Harvest Festival on Thursday, August 25, at 5:15 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Face & Ear Reflexology by Katie on Friday, August 26, at 8:30 a.m.

The 40th annual Chautauqua and French-Canadian/Metis Festival will begin on Friday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. and go to Sunday, August 28 at 4:30 p.m. at the Old Crossing and Treaty Park near Huot on County Road 11. There will be French Festival food, silent auctions, music, and stories through the entire weekend. For more information on the Chautauqua and Festival, contact Virgil Benoit at 218-253-2270 or Jerry Amiot at 218-289-8889.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the American Federal Bank, United Valley Bank, and Noah Insurance Agency on the week of August 29 to September 2.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Lions Club Meeting and Lunch on Monday, August 29, at noon, and a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, August 30, at 1:00 p.m. with a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

There will be an Alcohol Anonymous meeting at the St. Paul Lutheran Church on Tuesday, August 30, at 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, August 31, at 8:00 a.m. with Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, August 31.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, September 1, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

There will be no Crookston Home Delivered Meals delivered on Monday, September 5, in accordance to Labor Day.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by V.F.W. and Auxiliary on the week of September 6-9.

The Crookston Public Library will have Spanish Storytime on Tuesday, September 6, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

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

The Crookston Gun Club will celebrate “Back to School” on Thursday, September 8, using their kid’s school supply shopping lists as targets.

The Benedictine Living Community – Crookston Foundation’s Glow Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, September 10 at Minakwa Golf Course. Registration starts at 3:30 p.m. with a 4:00 p.m. shotgun start.  A total of 18 holes will be played, 9 in the daylight, then after supper, the last 9 in the dusk/dark. There will be 18- four persons teams. Registration is $90 and includes green fees, supper, snacks, 1 glow golf ball, and glow accessories. Carts are not included. There will be Raffle Drawings and awards. Proceeds will be used towards the much-needed repairs and updates of the elevators. For more information contact Cassie Rudie at 218-281-9713 or email cassie.rudie@benedictineliving.org.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class on Thursday, September 8, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. Cost is $50 for those needing certification and for those not needing certification the class is free. Due to Covid-19, class sizes are limited, no walk-ins will be allowed and face masks are required. To register, call 218-281-9405.

The Benedictine Living Community in Crookston is holding a Golf Glow Ball Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, September 10, at the Minakwa Golf Course. Registration is from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. with the Shotgun Start of the first nine holes at 4:00 p.m. Supper will be served along with raffle drawings, and awards. All proceeds go to the Benedictine Living Community. For more information or to register a team call Cassie Rudie at 281-9713 or Tina Leach at 281-1774.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the American Legion on the week of September 12-16.

Polk County Public Health will have a family event known as Kids at Castle on Monday, September 12, in Castle Park from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have STEM-sational Wednesday on Wednesday, September 14, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

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

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the University of Minnesota Crookston on the week of September 19-23.

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

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the First Community Credit Union, Ag Country Farm Credit Services, and the Matrons Club on the week of September 26-30.

The Crookston Public Library will have Reading By The Red on Tuesday, September 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Crookston Library River Room.

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

The Wesley United Methodist Church is having a Summer Salad Lunch on Thursday, September 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The lunches will have a variety of salads, homemade desserts, and beverages. Diners are welcome to dine in or take out for $12.

Polk County Public Health will have a family event known as Kids at Castle on Monday, October 10, in Castle Park from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Gun Club will have an open night for ladies interested in coming out to the range to sight in their hunting rifles on Saturday, October 22.

Rydell National Wildlife Refuge will host a special Mentored Youth Deer Hunt for kids ages 12-15 in cooperation with the Minnesota DNR and the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association on October 29 and 30. Youth must attend a mandatory orientation session that happens on Sunday, October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Rydell National Wildlife Refuge will host a special Mentored Youth Deer Hunt for kids ages 12-15 in cooperation with the Minnesota DNR and the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association on October 29 and 30.

RiverView Health will host a four-hour First Aid Class Thursday, November 3 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 $50. To register or for more info, call 281-9405.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Crookston Splash Pad at the Ray Ecklund Complex is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. through Labor Day.

The Crookston High School is opening its Weight Room for all High School students to use this summer. The Room will be open Monday through Friday for 9th-12th grade students from 6:00 to 7:15 a.m. or 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. and Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for 7th and 8th-grade students from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

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 into 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 a pickup.

Second booster doses of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are now available at Altru Clinic in Crookston for people 50 and older and those 12 and older who are immunocompromised. The second booster dose must be administered at least four months after the first booster. Adults who received Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) for their primary vaccine and booster dose at least four months ago may now receive a second booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna only. To schedule your COVID-19 booster dose in Altru Clinic in Crookston, please call 218.281.9100.

The Crookston Reds are looking for players and a field manager for the 2022 season. If interested, email crookstonreds@gmail.com or text 218-280-4481.

The Benedictine Living Community Auxiliary is looking for new members. For those interested in joining, you can contact President Diane Seddon at 218-280-6736.

The Crookston License Center is now offering the Class D written test for permits, new to state residents, and MN reinstatements. The test is available by appointment for a fee of $10.00. If you want to schedule an appointment, please call 218.281.5423 or email licensecenter@co.polk.mn.us.

The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meet on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 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 own food and drinks. All are welcome. 

The Crookston Public Library’s Reading by the Red Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the library at 6:30 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.

The Golden Link is serving noon lunch Monday through Friday. The cost is $7. Veterans’ meals are half price on the first Monday of the month. Call 281-3072 by 10:00 the day you plan to have lunch. 

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. 

Polk County Public Health is available to answer questions about COVID 19 and help obtain essential services such as groceries, medications, and other daily items at 281-3385.  The phone is staffed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For information on the Care and Share New Hope Food Shelf website, click here. For more information or to donate, call 218-277-0000.

The Golden Link is now renting rooms for parties. Free for members. Call 218-281-3072 for details.

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