There will be a Fishing Derby held at Springsteel Resort at Lake of the Woods on Muskeg Bay in Warroad on Saturday, February 19, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. There will be prizes awarded for several categories including Largest Walleye, Largest Northern, Largest Perch, and a raffle will be held with a first-place prize of $10,000! Fishing Derby tickets cost $20 and can be bought in advance at the following locations in Crookston. Advanced Tire & Auto, Scott’s True Value, and B&E Meats.
The Crookston High School is having Snow Fest this week.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the RiverView Auxiliary this week.
The Golden Link will have Guitar Lessons today at 10:30 a.m., Valentines Day Bingo in the Dining Room at 1:30 p.m., and a Sit Stand & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m.
Highland PTO will meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Highland School. Please note change of meeting time due to All-District Band Concert. Contact a PTO Officer if you want to attend via Zoom.
The Crookston City Council will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. inside the City Hall Council Chambers. A Ways & Means Committee meeting will take place immediately following the conclusion of the City Council meeting.
The Crookston Eagles will have Burger Night tonight from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. 1/3 pound burger and fries for $7. Toppings include cheese, ketchup, mustard, raw or fried onions and pickles. There will also be a Smear Tournament at 7:00 p.m.
The Golden Link will have Pinochle on Tuesday, February 15, at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have an Auxiliary meeting on Tuesday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m. There will also be an Aerie Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The Golden Link will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, February 16, at 8:00 a.m., Crafters Corner at 9:00 a.m., and Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have burger night on Wednesday, February 16.
The Crookston Eagles will have Dart League on Wednesday, February 16, at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library will have a Storytime for preschoolers and caregivers on Thursday, February 17, at 10:30 a.m. There will be stories, songs, puppets, crafts, and lots of fun.
The Golden Link will have Smear on Thursday, February 17, at 1:00 p.m., Beginner’s Cribbage at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., and a DAV Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have bingo on Thursday, February 17, at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will be open serving food.
The Fertile Public Library will have a story time for preschoolers and caregivers Friday, February 18, at 10:30 a.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have Bingo on Friday, February 18, at 6:30 p.m. with a $500 must go final blackout. The kitchen will be open serving food.
The Crookston Girl Scouts will be selling cookies at Scott’s True Value, located at 111 North Main Street in downtown Crookston, on Saturday, February 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you have any questions, you can contact Marcia Haglund at 218-289-1489.
The Crookston Eagles will have Bingo on Saturday, February 19, at 3:00 p.m. with a $400 must go final blackout!
Fitness Fever activities for Sunday, February 20, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. will be a free Ice Skating Day at the new Ray Ecklund Complex outdoor skating rink! Ice skates in various sizes will be available for use for youth and adults Tri-Valley Transportation will be giving free rides to and from Fitness Fevers activities. Call Tri-Valley at 1-800-201-3432 by 4:30 pm on the Friday before the Sunday event you wish to attend.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by Harvest Church the week of February 21-25.
The Crookston High School will have no school on Monday, February 21, for President’s Day.
The Golden Link will have Guitar Lessons on Monday, February 21, at 10:30 a.m., and a Sit Stand & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m.
The Golden Link will have Pinochle on Tuesday, February 22, at 1:00 p.m., Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Golden Link will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, February 23, at 8:00 a.m., Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge Group at 12:30 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library will be hosting an event “Sip & Paint” on Wednesday, February 23, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Crookston Library. The event will be hosted by librarian Jane Berg. Adults are invited to learn how to paint their own masterpiece while enjoying wine provided by Irishman’s Shanty. Due to limited space and materials, please register for the event by calling the library at 218-281-4522 by February 18.
The Fisher American Legion will have burger night on Wednesday, February 23.
The Crookston High School will have early dismissal on Wednesday, February 23, and Thursday, February 24, for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
RiverView Health will have a J. R. Comfort Bedding Sale on Tuesday, February 22 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, February 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in RiverView’s Conference Rooms 1-3. Covid-19 precautions will be followed. Masks must be worn in all RiverView facilities and screening for illness will take place as you enter the facility.
The Golden Link will have Foot Care on Thursday, February 24, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For appointments call 218-281-3072.
The Crookston High School will have no school on Friday, February 25.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a free class “Pop in and Play” on Saturday, February 26. The class is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for ages birth to five at Washington School. The class allows parents and their children to play with equipment designed for young children in the gymnasium. Registration is not required, for more information please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The final Fitness Fever will be Sunday, February 27, will be Ice Fishing Day! This day will be for new to beginner ice fishers with equipment and volunteers available to learn everything you need to have a successful first fishing experience! Tri-Valley Transportation will be giving free rides to and from Fitness Fevers activities. Call Tri-Valley at 1-800-201-3432 by 4:30 pm on the Friday before the Sunday event you wish to attend.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Masonic Lodge the week of February 28-March 4.
The Golden Link will have NAPS Food Box pick up on Monday, February 28, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the Parking Lot, Guitar Lessons at 10:30 a.m., and a Sit Stand & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is going to the Movies on Monday, February 28! Doors at the Grand Theatre will open at 4:30 p.m. with a free child friendly movie running from 5:00-6:00 p.m. This activity is for children ages birth to 5 years old. Concessions will be available for purchase.
The Celebrate the Young Child Collaboration is inviting parents and their children to “Imagine If You Were the Very Hungry Caterpillar” on Tuesday, March 1, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library. There will be many fun activities for parents to engage in with their children. Registration is not required, and the event is free.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education will be hosting a Special Focus Class “Baby and Me” on Monday, March 14, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Washington School. The class is for ages birth to 11 months old. Parents can meet other parents and enjoy time with their new babies. The class will be focused on sensory and movement activities. The cost to attend is free, and registration is not required. for more information, please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a free class “Pop in and Play” on Saturday, March 19. The class is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for ages birth to five at Washington School. The class allows parents and their children to play with equipment designed for young children in the gymnasium. Registration is not required, for more information please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education will be hosting a Special Focus Class “Just Toddling” on Monday, April 11, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Washington School. The class is for ages 1-2 years old and will consist of toddlers and their parents enjoying activities together. The cost to attend is free, and registration is not required. for more information, please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a free class “Pop in and Play” on Saturday, April 23. The class is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for ages birth to five at Washington School. The class allows parents and their children to play with equipment designed for young children in the gymnasium. Registration is not required, for more information please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The Crookston Gun Club will be hosting a DNR Hunter Safety Training Class in May for ages 11 and older. Classes will begin on May 3 and held at the Crookston Gun Club located at 26521 240th Street SW Crookston, MN 56716. The field Day and Test Day will be held on Saturday, May 14. If you have any questions or to register, you can contact Steve Videen at 218-289-2115, or stevevideen@yahoo.com.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education will be hosting a Special Focus Class “Daddy and Me” on Monday, May 9, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Washington School. The class is for ages birth to five years old and will be a night for dad and their little buddies to play games and have fun in the gym. The cost to attend is free, and registration is not required. for more information, please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The Celebrate the Young Child Collaboration is inviting parents and their children to “Imagine If You Were Going on a Bear Hunt” at Castle Park on Tuesday, May 10, from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education will be hosting an end of the year picnic on Monday, May 16, at Washington School Playground. This event offers great food and family fun. Please register for the event ahead of time. In the event of rain, activities will be held inside.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Want to experience Itasca State Park’s “Twinkle Light Trail”? Contact the Crookston Public Library at 281-4522, they have a limited number of day passes. Call the library for more information about the day passes or visit the Itasca State Park page of the DNR website (dnr.state.mn.us/Itasca). To make a reservation, call 866-857-2757 or book online using the state parks and trails reservations website (dnr.state.mn.us/reservations).
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 Polk County Republican Party Caucus will be on February 1, 2022. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the call to order at 7 p.m. sharp. The Caucus’s will be held at the following locations for these townships.
CHEDA Bldg, UMC campus 510 250th St. SW Crookston, Minnesota for the townships of: Fanny, Parnell, Lowell, Crookston, Andover, Fairfax, Gentilly, Kertsonville, Vineland, Hammond, Hubbard, Scandia, all wards city of Climax, all wards city of Crookston, all wards city of Nielsville.
East Grand Forks Senior Center 538 Rhinehart Dr. SE East Grand Forks, Minnesota for the townships of: Huntsville, Nesbit, Fisher, Bygland, Tynsid, Roome, Grand Forks, Sullivan, Ester, Rhinehart, Higden, all wards city of East Grand Forks, all wards city of Fisher.
Erskine Community Center, 105 Ross Ave. Erskine, Minnesota for the following townships: Badger, Lessor, Knute, Winger, King, Sletton, Woodside. all wards city of Erskine, all wards city of McIntosh, all wards city of Winger.
Euclid Schoolhouse 27492 133rd St. SW Euclid, Minnesota for the following townships: Farley, Brislet, Helgeland, Tabor, Angus, Brandt, Keystone, Euclid and Belgium.
Fertile Community Center 101 S. Mill St. Fertile, Minnesota for the following townships: Russia, Grove Park, Tilden, Onstad, Godfrey, Reise, Liberty, Garfield, Garden, all wards city of Mentor, all wards city of Beltrami, all wards city of Fertile.
Fosston Embassy Center 603 3rd St. NE Fosston, Minnesota for the following townships: Johnson, Chestor, Gully, Hill River, Eden, Brandsvold, Queen, Rosebud, Columbia, all wards city of Fosston, all wards city of Gully, all wards city of Lengby, all wards city of Trail.
RiverView Health is holding virtual, monthly Type 2 Diabetes Support Group meetings the third Wednesday of every month from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The meetings are free and open to anyone with Type 2 diabetes and their family members. For more information on the support group, contact Laura Slaathaug, RD LD, at 218-281-9589.
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 permit’s, 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.
Altru Clinic in Crookston has the flu vaccine available. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all persons six months and older to receive the flu vaccine. Call 218.281.9100 to schedule your flu shot today.
The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meet 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 meet 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 and Thursday evening dinner. The cost is $6. 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 p.m.
The Crookston Library Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:15.
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 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.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a free virtual class “Book it and Cook it” once a week, from now until May. The class will be pre-recorded each week and available for your convenience. The class is designed to show you the benefits of cooking with your children. Registration is not required, for more information please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a free class “Unplug and Play” every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from now until May. The class is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for ages birth to five at Washington School. Registration is not required, for more information please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a class “Music in Me” featuring Kindermusik every Wednesday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. from now until May. Kindermusik uses the power and joy of music-making to help children learn and grow during the most playful, interactive, and developmentally appropriate music and movement activities. Registration is required and the cost of the class is $30. For more information, please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
