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.
Parking spots are now available for the 2021-22 winter season at the Crookston Sports Center. $250/spot. 8 spots available. Drop off payment with Crookston Parks & Rec. Contact Crookston Parks & Recreation at 218-281-1242 for questions. Drawing will be on October 22 at 1pm! Spots are good from November 1st, 2021-October 31, 2022
The Crookston Community Theatre presents “Murder at Sunset Lodge” a play written by former Crookston resident and UMC grad, Eric Perkins. The Murder Mystery will be performed as a dinner theatre at the Crookston Eagles. The show will be presented on October 28, 29 and 30th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and the performance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 with season ticket holders paying $13.00 for the meal. You can purchase your tickets at the Crookston Eagles Office Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. or at Bridge Street Candles & Gifts Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. For more information call Sandy Perkins at 218-289-2601.
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 Public Library will be closed Monday, October 11, for Staff Training
The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand & Dance class on Monday, October 11, at 2:00 p.m.
The Crookston Early Family Childhood Education will be hosting a Special Focus Class, Monday October 11, “Baby and Me” from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Washington School. The class is for parents and their children ages birth to 12 months and will allow them to spend time with other families and engage in sensory and movement activities. Registration is not required, for more information please call the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The Crookston Eagles will have Burger Night on Monday, October 11, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Burger prices are $6.00 and burger baskets are $7.00. Toppings include cheese, pickles, fried onions, ketchup and mustard.
The Crookston City Council will meet Monday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. inside the City Hall Council Chambers.
The Crookston American Legion will hold their October meeting on Monday, October 11th at 5 pm in the back room at Happy Joes Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor in Crookston. All members and potential members are welcome. Please bring a pair of children’s pajamas for ages 0 to 17 for the children of veterans receiving services at the Eagles Healing Nest.
Highland PTO will meet Monday, Oct 11 at 6:30pm at Highland School. Contact a PTO Officer if you want to attend via Zoom.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston Lions the week of October 11-15.
The RiverView Auxiliary Fall Annual Meeting will NOT be held in-person at the Irishman Shanty on Tuesday, Oct 12th. In keeping everyone’s health and safety at the forefront of our planning, the meeting will be held virtually on October 12th at 10:00 a.m. Please contact Carrie Bergquist at 218-281-9535 if you would like to attend virtually or become an auxiliary member.
The Golden Link will have Pinochle on Tuesday, October 12, at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., and a VFW meeting at 6:00 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have a Legion & SAL meeting Tuesday, October 12, at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston High School will have 2W Day and Early Dismissal Wednesday, October 13.
The Golden Link will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, October 13, at 8:00 a.m., a Board meeting at 9:00 a.m., Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge at 1:00 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have burger night on Wednesday, October 13.
The Crookston Visitors Bureau will meet on Thursday, October 14, at 7:00 a.m. inside the Cobblestone Inn.
The Golden Link will have a SAIL Exercise on Thursday, October 14, at 2:30 p.m.
RiverView Health is offering a CPR class on Thursday, October 14 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 Crookston School Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 14, at 5:00 p.m. inside the Crookston High School Choir/Orchestra Room.
The Crookston Eagles will have Bingo on Thursday, October 14, at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve food.
The Golden Link will have Beginners Cribbage on Friday, October 15, at 10:00 a.m.
The Fertile Public Library will have a storytime for preschoolers and caregivers Friday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have Bingo on Friday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m. with a $500 Must go final blackout! The kitchen will serve food.
The Crookston Eagles will have Bingo on Saturday, October 16, at 3:00 p.m. with a $400 Must go final blackout!
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Masonic Lodge the week of October 18-22.
The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand & Dance class on Monday, October 18, at 2:00 p.m.
The Golden Link will host a Crookston Women’s Club Meeting on Monday, October 18, at 2:00 p.m.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, October 19, at 9:30 a.m. inside the Polk County Government Center.
The Golden Link will have Recycled Cards on Tuesday, October 19, at 1:00 p.m., Pinochle at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Crookston High School will have early dismissal on Tuesday, October 19, for Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Crookston United Way will be having a modified drive-through event in replace of their Soup and Chili Cookoff. The event will be on October 19 at the Crookston Inn and will still feature soup, chili, cornbread, and a chocolate dessert served car side. You can check the United Way of Crookston’s website: www.unitedwayofcrookston.org, for details and updates.
The Golden Link will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, October 20, at 8:00 a.m., Crafters Corner at 9:00 a.m., Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge at 1:00 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have burger night on Wednesday, October 20.
The Golden Link will have a SAIL Exercise Class on Thursday, October 21, at 2:30 p.m.
Funds2orgs is having a Shoe Drive with all proceeds going to Care and Share in Crookston. The Shoe Drive will run from now, through November 30. The goal is to receive 2,500 pairs of shoes. Donation sites with binds in Crookston include Benedictine Living Community-The Summit, Cathedral Church, First Presbyterian Church, Wesley United Methodist Church, Hardware Hank, Hugo’s Family Marketplace, Trinity Lutheran Church and the front entrance of RiverView Health. In Fertile at Aaron’s Grocery and in Fisher at the Cenex C-Store. If you have any questions or want more information, you can call Faye Overgaard at 218-289-1400.
The Golden Link will have Beginners Cribbage on Friday, October 22, at 8:30 a.m.
The Valley Corn Maize on Highway 2 east of East Grand Forks will be open weekends, from now until October 24. For more information, visit www.valleycornmaize.com.
The Crookston Civic Music League are selling their entertainment series season tickets. The 2021-2022 season will include five concerts for the low price of $45 for one adult and a student ticket is $15. For more information and tickets, call Elaine Metzger at 281-2681.
The Crookston High School will have no school October 20-22.
The Crookston Civic Music League will present “The Everly Set” Thursday October 21, at 7:00 p.m. The performance will take place in the Crookston High School Auditorium. Concert Admission is by Season Ticket only. To buy your tickets go to www.crookstoncivicmusicleague.com. Cost is $45 for adults and $15 for kids. You can also call Elaine Metzger at 281-2681 for more information.
Studio 110 in Downtown Crookston will have a movie night on Friday, October 22, from 8:00-10:00 p.m. Cost to attend is free.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by Chapter AXPEO & the United Way Board the week of October 25-29.
The City of Crookston Fall cleanup week is October 25-29. Clean up items will be picked up only on regular garbage pickup days and must be place on the street boulevard. Compost Material, Grass Clippings, Lawn or Garden Waste WILL NOT have to be in City compost bags for this week only. Items should be placed on boulevards no more than 72 hours prior to your collection day. If you have any questions please contact City Hall at 218-281-1232.
The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand & Dance class on Monday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m.
The Crookston City Council will meet Monday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m. inside the City Hall Council Chambers.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, October 26, at 8:00 a.m. inside the Polk County Government Center.
The Golden Link will have Pinochle on Tuesday, October 26, at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 12:30 p.m.
The Golden Link will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, October 27, at 8:00 a.m., and Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have burger night on Wednesday, October 27.
The Golden Link will have a SAIL Exercise Class on Thursday, October 28, at 2:30 p.m.
Altru Safe Kids will host a Car Seat Check-Up at Brost Chevrolet on Thursday, October 28 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Polk County Public Health at 218-281-3385.
The Crookston High School Band/Orchestra Fall play will be held Thursday, October 28.
The Golden Link will have Beginners Cribbage on Friday, October 29, at 10:00 a.m.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Tri Valley Opportunity Council the week of November 1-5.
Studio 110 in Downtown Crookston will have an Artist Talk on Friday, November 5, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. featuring Xaiver Tavera. Cost to attend is free.
Studio 100 in Downtown Crookston will have a Portraiture Workshop on Saturday, November 6, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Cost to attend is free.
Studio 100 in Downtown Crookston will have a Portraiture Workshop on Sunday, November 7, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Cost to attend is free.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by RiverView Auxiliary & Employees the week of November 8-12.
The Crookston Early Family Childhood Education will be hosting a Special Focus Class, Monday November 8, “Just Toddling” from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Washington School. The class is for parents and their children ages 12-24 months and will allow parents to spend time with each other while their toddlers play with activities designed for children their age. Registration is not required, for more information please call the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The Crookston Public Library will be hosting an event “Starting and Sustaining a Small Business” featuring Vertical Malt’s President Adam Wagner. The event is Tuesday, November 9, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The event will be at the Crookston Public Library and all are welcome to attend and learn how this small business tuned into a full scale operation.
The Benedictine Living Community Auxiliary will meet at the Crookston Golden Link on Thursday, November 11, at 11:00 a.m. Those interested in becoming a member are welcome.
The Crookston Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 11, for staff training.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Leo Club & Rotary Club the week of November 15-19.
Studio 110 in Downtown Crookston will have a movie night on Friday, November 19, from 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Studio 110 in Downtown Crookston will have a holiday portraits event on Sunday, November 21, from 1-4 p.m.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston Lions the week of November 22-26. November 25 (Thanksgiving Day) the meals will be delivered by the Thanksgiving Home Delivered Meals Board.
The Crookston Public Library will be hosting an event “Reading by the Red Book Club” on Thursday, November 23, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All adults are invited to discuss the book “If You Lived Here You’d Be Home By Now.” Refreshments will be provided; no registration is required.
The Crookston Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, and be closed all day Thursday, November 25, in observance of Thanksgiving.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by Brost Chevrolet & the Crookston Building Center the week of November 29-December 3.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting “Grandparents Night” on Monday November 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Washington School. Grandparents or special adult friends are invited to join children ages birth to five for an evening of special time together. Registration is not required, for more information please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The Crookston Early Family Childhood Education will be hosting a Special Focus Class, Monday December 13, “Daddy and Me” from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Washington School. The class is for Dads and their children ages birth to five and will allow them to spend time with their child in the gymnasium for a night filled with activities and games. Registration is not required, for more information please call the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
Studio 110 in Downtown Crookston will have a movie night on Friday, December 17, from 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Studio 110 in Downtown Crookston will have a holiday portraits event on Sunday, December 19, from 1-4 p.m.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Studio 110 in Downtown Crookston will have Open Studio Hours every Tuesday & Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost to attend is free.
The Crookston Public Library has partnered with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to offer free access to the state’s parks and recreation areas. The Minnesota State Parks Library Program offers community members the opportunity to visit any state park or recreation area in Minnesota without paying an entrance fee. The pass provides access to parks around the state for seven days and is now available at the Crookston Public Library, with two passes available per week. Passes may be reserved up to seven days in advance by calling the library at 218-281-4522. The Crookston Public Library is located at 110 North Ash Street.
Studio 110 in Downtown Crookston will have an introduction to adobe photoshop class from 7-7:45 p.m. every Tuesday night until December 15. Cost to attend is free.
Studio 110 in Downtown Crookston will have a video making basics class from 7-7:45 p.m. every Wednesday night until December 16. Cost to attend is free.
The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meet the fourth Tuesday of every 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.
Studio 110 in Downtown Crookston will have a digital kids event every Saturday beginning October 16 and going until December 11 from 1-3 p.m. Cost to attend is free.
Twig and Branch Collection will be held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, running May through October. Place the materials on your curbside. Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths and bundled 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. Please note that leaves, grass, and other compostable material must be in the clear City of Crookston bags and will be collected on your regular garbage collection day.
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 class “Unplug and Play” every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from now until December. 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 free virtual class “Book it and Cook it” once a week, from now until December. 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 “Pop in and Play” The 4th Saturday of the month from now until December. 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.
