Highland School is currently looking for donations of new or gently used winter gloves. Please drop off any donations at the Highland School Office if you are interested in donating.
The Crookston Community Christmas Food Baskets Committee will not be offering nor delivering a food basket this year. However, between now through December 10, you may call between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 218-521-6320 to request a Hugo’s gift card to purchase food items. One Hugo’s gift card per family and address. Cards will be mailed out before Christmas. If you would like to make a monetary donation to this project, send your donations to Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 598, Crookston, MN 56716. Please designate your gift payable to “Community Christmas Food Baskets.”
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Baptist Church Members and the Knights of Columbus on the week of December 5-9.
The United Way of Crookston is holding its online holiday auction with over 70 items from local businesses and friends of United Way. Bidding for items will take place from now to Friday, December 9, 8:00 p.m. All items are in hand, so you won’t have to wait for shipping, you can pick them up at the United Way office at Valley Tech Park starting Monday, December 12, at 8:00 a.m. Bring your ID when you come to pick up your items at 510 County Road 71, Crookston.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Smear at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
Polk County Public Health will have a Sexual Health Clinic at the University of Minnesota Crookston today from 9:00 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment, call 218-281-3385.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime-An early literacy experience today from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
RiverView Health is offering a CPR class tonight from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The 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 Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO tonight at 6:30 p.m. the kitchen will be serving baskets.
Beginning on Friday, December 9, the New Hope Food Shelf in the Crookston Care and Share Center will have new extended hours to reach those unable to come during Monday and Wednesday afternoons due to works schedules or other conflicts. Mondays and Wednesdays’ times will be the same from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., while Fridays will go from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO with a $500 must-go final blackout on Friday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m. the kitchen will be serving baskets.
The Crookston Eagles will have a Free Eagles Children’s Christmas party with Santa on Saturday, December 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., then will have Bar BINGO with a $400 must-go final blackout at 2:00 p.m.
The First Presbyterian Church will have a Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 11, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church on 510 N Broadway. The concert will feature the Bells of Praise, the Area Women’s Chorus, and the UMC String Ensemble. Come and hear the beautiful sounds of the season.
The Hafslo Church’s 11th Annual Christmas Concert, presented by UMC choir under the direction of George French, will be Sunday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the Polk County Museum in Crookston. A reception will be held in the auditorium.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the American Crystal Sugar Company on the week of December 12-16.
The United Way of Crookston is holding its online holiday auction with over 70 items from local businesses and friends of United Way. All items are in hand, so you won’t have to wait for shipping, you can pick them up at the United Way office at Valley Tech Park starting Monday, December 12, at 8:00 a.m. Bring your ID when you come to pick up your items at 510 County Road 71, Crookston.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Lion’s Club Meeting & Lunch on Monday, December 12, at noon, a Sit, Stand & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m., Ken’s Club at 6:00 p.m., and Collector’s Club at 6:30 p.m.
The Early Childhood Family Education will have Unplug and Play in the Washington Elementary School gym on Monday, December 12, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Pirates Cove Store will be opening just in time for Holiday Shopping at the Crookston High School During Girls and Boys Home Basketball Games on Monday, December 12, from 5:45 p.m. until halftime of the game. Stop by to pick up some Pirate Clothing.
There will be a Crookston School Board Meeting on Monday, December 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the Crookston High School Choir/Orchestra Room.
The Crookston City Council will have a regular meeting on Monday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers with a Ways & Means Committee meeting following immediately after.
Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) will be hosting their 8th Annual Christmas Bird Count on Thursday, December 15. Participants should meet at the Rydell NWR Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m. for coffee and a brief meeting. Bring binoculars and a bird book if you have them. If not, they’ll have some on hand for your use. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, December 13 to Wildlife Biologist Ben Walker at 218-230-5563 or benjamin_walker@fws.gov. Ben can also help if you have questions about the count or need more information.
Our Savior’s School is holding a Holiday Fruit Basket Fundraiser. Small baskets (containing 12 pieces of fruit) are $20, Medium baskets (17 pieces of fruit) are $30, and Large baskets (22 pieces of fruit) are $40. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, December 13, and will be ready for pickup/delivery on Sunday, December 18. To place your order, contact your favorite Our Savior’s School student or reach out to Noelle via phone call or text at 218-280-2561.
Polk County Public Health is holding COVID vaccine clinics on Tuesday, December 13, in the Polk County Public Health Crookston Office from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. & East Grand Forks Human Service Center from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. Vaccines offered include the Moderna Primary and the Booster COVID-19 Vaccine to individuals ages 12 and up.
The Polk County Commissioners will have a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 13, at 9:30 a.m. in the Polk County Government Center and a Public Hearing for the County Levy at 6:00 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will be wrapping Toys for Tots on Tuesday, December 13, at 1:00 p.m. with Pinochle and Recycled Cards also at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., Deb’s Canasta and a Crookston VFW Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library will have STEMsational Tuesday on Tuesday, December 13, from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
The Crookston Public School District will hold the first of three Public Informational Meetings about the Proposed Outdoor Multiuse Complex on Tuesday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Crookston High School Auditorium.
The Fisher American Legion will have a Legion & SAL Meeting on Tuesday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, December 14, at 8:00 a.m., a Board Meeting at 9:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., Bridge at 12:30 p.m., and a Crookston American Legion Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The Early Childhood Family Education will have a Mixed Age Magic Class on Wednesday, December 14, in Washington Elementary School from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Registration is $10.
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will hold its monthly Community Meal on Wednesday, December 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, December 14.
Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) will be hosting their 8th Annual Christmas Bird Count on Thursday, December 15. Participants should meet at the Rydell NWR Visitor Center at 8:00 a.m. for coffee and a brief meeting. Bring binoculars and a bird book if you have them. If not, they’ll have some on hand for your use. If you have questions about the count or need more information, you can call Wildlife Biologist Ben Walker at 218-230-5563 or benjamin_walker@fws.gov.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, December 15, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Crookston Development Policy & Review Committee will meet on Thursday, December 15, at 11:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Smear on Thursday, December 15, at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., and a DAV Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Pirates Cove Store will be opening just in time for Holiday Shopping at the Crookston High School During Girls and Boys Home Basketball Games on Friday, December 16, from 5:30 p.m. until halftime of the game. Stop by to pick up some Pirate Clothing.
The Early Childhood Family Education will have Pop in and Play on Saturday, December 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Washington Elementary School.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston Police & Reserves on the week of December 19-23.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Crafter’s Corner on Monday, December 19, at 8:30 a.m., a Lion’s Club Meeting & Lunch at 12:00 p.m., a Sit, Stand & Dance Class and Women’s Club at 2:00 p.m., and a trip to the Crookston Community Theater at 5:00 p.m.
The Crookston School Board will have a Working Session to discuss the process for the upcoming Superintendent Search on Monday, December 19, at 4:00 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room in the Crookston High School.
The Early Childhood Family Education will see the Tour of Lights on Monday, December 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The bus will leave from the Washington Elementary School and tour Crookston’s homes filled with holiday lights.
Pirates Cove Store will be opening just in time for Holiday Shopping at the Crookston High School During Girls and Boys Home Basketball Games on Monday, December 19, from 5:30 p.m. until halftime of the game. Stop by to pick up some Pirate Clothing.
Polk County Public Health will have a Sexual Health Clinic at their Crookston office on Tuesday, December 20, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment, call 218-281-3385.
The Crookston Public Library will have a Baby Bounce event on Tuesday, December 20, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will be wrapping Toys for Tots on Tuesday, December 20 at 1:00 p.m. with Pinochle, a Grant Committee, and Recycled Cards also at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
Pirates Cove Store will be opening just in time for Holiday Shopping at the Crookston High School During Girls and Boys Home Basketball Games on Tuesday, December 20, from 5:30 p.m. until halftime of the game. Stop by to pick up some Pirate Clothing.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, December 21, 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.
Polk County Public Health will have a Sexual Health Clinic at their Crookston office on Wednesday, December 21, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment, call 218-281-3385.
The Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a Cheryl Steinbrink Memorial Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 21, from 11:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
A Blood Drive in memory of Cheryl Steinbrink and sponsored by her family will be Wednesday, December 21, from 1:15 to 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston. For an appointment, call Jenn at 218-368-6920 or go to donors.vitalant.org and use the drive code: Crookston.
The Fertile Public Library’s Resolute Readers Book Club will meet on Wednesday, December 21, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss The Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, December 21.
There will be no school for the Crookston School District from Thursday, December 22, to Monday, January 2, for Winter Break. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 3.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care appointments on Thursday, December 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Smear at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 218-281-3072.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, December 22, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will be closed for Christmas from Friday, December 23, to Monday, December 26.
The 2022 Crookston Hockey Alumni games/scrimmages will be held Friday, December 23, at the Crookston Sports Center. Johnny Holmes will be back again at the Crookston Eagles from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and all alumni game players get in free. Alumni from Crookston Central High School, Crookston High School, Cathedral, and the Mount are invited back to participate in this year’s games. The schedule and info are listed below –
GAME 1 – 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. – 2012 to 2022 alumni……..Odd vs. Even
GAME 2 – 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. – 2011 and older alumni………… Odd vs. Even
GAME 3 – 5:30-6:45………PIRATE GIRLS vs. GIRLS ALUMNI
GAME 4 – 7:00-8:15……….PIRATE BOYS vs. PIRATE ALUMNI
Cost – $10.00 (Make checks out to Pirate Hockey)
Mail registration forms to Steve Biermaier, PO Box 496, Crookston, MN 56716, or email steve.biermaierchiro@midconetwork.com. For the registration form, click here.
The Fisher American Legion will be closed on Sunday, December 25, for Christmas.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston Lions on the week of December 26-30.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, December 27, at 1:00 p.m. and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will Men’s Cards on Wednesday, December 28, at 8:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge at 12:30 p.m.
Polk County Public Health will have a Sexual Health Clinic at their Crookston office on Wednesday, December 28, from noon to 4:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 218-281-3385.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, December 28.
Polk County Public Health is holding COVID vaccine clinics in the Polk County Public Health Crookston Office & East Grand Forks Human Service Center on Thursday, December 29. Vaccines offered include the Moderna Primary and the Booster COVID-19 Vaccine to individuals ages 12 and up.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, December 29, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Smear on Thursday, December 29, at 1:00 p.m. and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
Polk County Public Health is holding COVID vaccine clinics on Thursday, December 29, in the Polk County Public Health Crookston Office from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. & East Grand Forks Human Service Center from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. Vaccines offered include the Moderna Primary and the Booster COVID-19 Vaccine to individuals ages 12 and up.
The Golden Link Senior Center will be closed on Friday, December 30, for New Year’s Eve.
The Crookston Driftbusters Snowmobile Safety Training field day for students 12 and older will be on January 7 at 8:00 a.m. at the Crookston Sports Center. Complete the online class before field day by going to the Minnesota DNR website, dnr.state.mn.us or snowmobilecourse.com. The cost is $24.95. A $5 fee will be paid after completion of the field day training. For more information or to register, call Mike Boucher at 218-280-3385.
The Crookston School District will have no school on Monday, January 16.
The Crookston Public School District will hold the second of three Public Informational Meetings about the Proposed Outdoor Multiuse Complex on Thursday, January 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Crookston High School Auditorium.
The Crookston Public School District will hold the last of three Public Informational Meetings about the Proposed Outdoor Multiuse Complex on Tuesday, February 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Crookston High School Auditorium.
The vote for the Crookston Public School’s Proposed Outdoor Multiuse Complex will be on Tuesday, February 14.
The Crookston Civic Music League will have the New York City Classical music group Frisson perform in the Crookston High School Auditorium on Monday, February 27, at 7:00 p.m. as a part of their 2022-23 Entertainment Series. Concert admission is for Season Ticket holders only. Tickets cost $15 for students and $45 for adults.
Join the Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Association of Minnesota in congratulating Ashley Rystad, City Clerk of Crookston on earning the designation of Minnesota Certified Municipal Clerk! An awards luncheon recognizing all individuals who have achieved this designation over the last year will take place at the MCFOA Annual Conference in St. Cloud from March 22 to the 24.
The Crookston Civic Music League will have the five-person professional a cappella singing group Backtrack Vocal perform in the Crookston High School Auditorium on Friday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m. as a part of their 2022-23 Entertainment Series. Concert admission is for Season Ticket holders only. Tickets cost $15 for students and $45 for adults.
The Crookston Civic Music League will have the Minneapolis-based sextet Copper Street Brass perform in the Crookston High School Auditorium on Sunday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. as a part of their 2022-23 Entertainment Series. Concert admission is for Season Ticket holders only. Tickets cost $15 for students and $45 for adults.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
During hunting season, the Polk County Transfer Station will be accepting deer carcasses for no cost to Polk County Residents. The bin is located to the East of the northern yard waste bunkers.
Crookston Park and Rec winter activity registration are now open. To see what the city has to offer, click here. To view the Funfinder and register, visit https://www.crookston.mn.us/261/Online-Registration
The Crookston Care & Share is now accepting donations of Women’s, Men’s, and children’s coats and jackets, jeans, sweatshirts, long sleeve t-shirts, and winter gear, as well as toiletries and other common items. Donations may be dropped off at the Care and Share Center at 220 East Third Street.
The Prairie Skyline Foundation is looking for new members. For those interested in joining, you can contact Kay Hegge at 218-289-1246.
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 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 $8. 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.
