Tickets for the Miss Crookston Pageant are available at Montague’s Flower shop for $10. The Miss Crookston Pageant will be Friday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Crookston High School.
Summer Arts Safari and Crookston Community Theatre will put on the play Goldilocks and the Three Pig for children in grades 3-9. Practices will be Friday, August 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Performances will be Friday, August 16 at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the UMC Kiehle Auditorium. Admission for adults is $5 and children are $3.
Crookston Ox Cart Days August 12 – 18! The week-long 30th Anniversary event will feature great food, fabulous entertainment, amazing live music all week and fun for the entire family! Small Town Crookston has something to please everyone this week! Come on down to Ash Street! Event after event all for a $5 button! The complete schedule of over 90 events, visit www.crookstonoxcartdays.com
The Crookston Area Chamber’s “She-Shed” being raffled off for the Women’s Leadership Network this summer will be available for viewing during Ox Cart Days in the First Community Credit Union parking lot. Tickets are $25, sponsored by the Crookston Aquatic Boosters.
The Golden Link entertainment committee meeting will be today at 9:30 a.m., cards at 12:45 p.m., and Debby’s Canasta at 6:00 p.m.
Polk County Soybean/Corn Growers and the University of Minnesota Extension will host the 2109 Soybean Plot Tour at the Harlan and Wayne Olson Farm today beginning at 3:00 pm. Featured guest speakers are Angie Peltier, Jared Goplen, David Kee, Bill Craig , Heather Dufault, Heidi Purrington and Seed Representatives. (Agendas at each location may vary depending on speaker availability and requested topics.) Topics: Weed management plots: pre-emergence, post-emergence and pre+post emergence herbicide programs, Status of Soybean aphid Management, Results of Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN) Survey and Soybean Variety Trials. Directions: Wayne Olson Farm, located 7 miles north of Fosston on the east side of County Road 6 (GPS Point: 47.68160, -95.72807) Supper will be provided at the plot site. For more information visit: Cropping Issues in NW MN – https://blog-nwcrops.extension.umn.edu/ Brought to you by the Polk County Soybean/Corn Growers and the Soybean checkoff.
The Little Miss and Junior Miss Crookston Pageant is tonight at 5:30, doors will open at 5:00 at Crookston High School. Tickets can be purchased at the pre-sale price of $4 for adults, $3 for students at Montague’s Flower Shop. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 for adults, $4 for students. Kids 5 and under are free.
Crookston VFW Post 1902 and the Auxiliary will meet tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the VFW.
There will be a DNR Hunter Safety Training at the Crookston Gun Club for anyone ages 11 or older beginning tonight at 7:00 p.m. There are seven meeting dates ending with the Field Day and Test. Class is limited to 36, contact Steve Videen for information and to register at 218-289-2115 or stevevideen@yahoo.com.
The Fisher American Legion will have Legion and SAL meetings tonight at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Chamber Executive Board will meet Wednesday, August 14 at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber Office.
The Golden Link will have comfort bears Wednesday, August 14 at 9:00 a.m., cribbage at 9:30 a.m., and men’s cards at 10:00 a.m.
The annual Ox Cart Days Ice Cream Social and Veterans Recognition Ceremony will be held Wednesday, August 14 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Peterson Gazebo on the UMC Campus Mall. Veterans being honored this year are Richard Brouillard, James Cameron, Peter Heydt and Richard Jensen.
The Fisher American Legion Wednesday Night Special for August 14 is grilled ham and cheese with potato salad for $8.
The City of Crookston will be spraying for mosquitoes on Wednesday evening, starting at 6:00 p.m. The entire city will be sprayed, weather permitting.
The Golden Link will have a TRIAD meeting Thursday, August 15 at 10:00 a.m., and free blood pressure checks at 11:30 a.m.
Crookston Public Schools Back to School Registration Day is Thursday, August 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Crookston High School commons. Parents will be able to pick up schedules for their students, meet staff, pay for lunch and other fees and get information on Transportation and other miscellaneous items.
The Highland PTO is having a Highland School Supply Drive to help students start the year with the supplies they need and to keep the classrooms supplied all year long. Supplies needed include: glue sticks, dry erase markers, pencils #2 or mechanical, scissors (student-sized), folders, heavy and 3-hole punched, and hand sanitizer or wipes. Supplies can be dropped off at the Highland School Office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., during Back-to-School Registration Day at Crookston High School on Thursday, August 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and at Highland’s Meet-the-Teacher Nights Tuesday, August 27 and Wednesday, August 28 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have customer appreciation Thursday, August 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with $5 Taco in a bag. There will be bar bingo at 7:00 p.m.
The deadline to apply for the Mentored Youth Deer Hunt at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge for ages 12-15 is August 16. Applications can be completed at any DNR license agent or online at www.mndnr.gov/buyalicense
The Golden Link will have coffee and rolls Friday, August 16 at 8:30 a.m., cards at 12:45 p.m., and exercise class at 2:00 p.m.
There will be a Pirate Girls Hockey Fundraiser of brats and corn on the cob Friday, August 16 in the B and E Meets parking lot from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free will offering.
The 24th Annual Crookston Classic Cruisers Classic Car Show “Run to the Park” will be August 16 and 17. Cost is $10 per entry. Friday at 2:00 p.m., it’s the Annual Merchants Main Street Car Show and then Cruise Night at 7:00. Saturday, registration is from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Show & Shine People’s Choice Trophy and Swap Meet runs from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., plus there will be entertainment in the afternoon. 5:30–line-up for the Ox Cart parade. For more information contact Scott Maves 218-289-0036 or Brian Anderson at 281-289-4442.
Summer Arts Safari and Crookston Community Theatre presents Goldilocks and the Three Pigs on Friday, August 16 at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the UMC Kiehle Auditorium. Admission for adults is $5 and children are $3.
Miss Crookston Pageant will take place on Friday, August 16th at 7:00pm at Crookston High School.
The Crookston Eagles will host the Miss Tootsie Pageant Friday, August 16 at 9:00 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have bar bingo Saturday, August 18 at 3:30 p.m., $400 must go. And will host the CHS class of 1979 and 2009 unions following the Ox Cart parade.
The Wesley United Methodist Church at 701 Eickhof Blvd in Crookston will host an Ox Cart Outdoor Concert and Wood Fired Pizza Sunday, August 18 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Lost River River Band will be playing music ranging from country to Celtic, folk and soft/modern rock.
The Crookston Lions will meet Monday, August 19 at 12:00 p.m. at Crookston Inn.
The Golden Link will have cards Monday, August 19 at 12:45 p.m., and exercise class at 2:00 p.m.
The Crookston Park Board will meet Monday, August 19 at 4:45 p.m. at City Hall.
RiverView Health will host a free Tai Chi Easy Class Monday, led by RiverView Acupuncturist Megan R. Scott, will be August 19, from 4:30 to 5:15 at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 S. Minnesota Street/ Call 218-281-9591 for more information.
RiverView Health’s Celiac Support Group will meet Monday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2.
The DNR is holding an open house for deer-related questions, on deer issues and on hunting regulation changes for the Thief Lake area Monday, August 19 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Thief Lake Area DNR office at 42280 240th Ave NE in Middle River.
The Polk County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, August 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Room at the Polk County Government Center.
The Golden Link will have cards Tuesday, August 20 at 12:45 p.m.
The DNR is holding an open house for deer-related questions, on deer issues and on hunting regulation changes for the Karlstad area Tuesday, August 20 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Lake Bronson State Park Visitor’s Center.
The Crookston Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The 2019 Leadership Crookston registration is open and will begin Wednesday, August 21. Contact Terri Heggie for more information at theggie@visitcrookston.com
Crookston Township will have a regular board meeting Wednesday, August 21 at 6:30 a.m. at Valley Technology Park.
The Golden Link will have a Board of Directors meeting Wednesday, August 21 at 9:00 a.m., cribbage at 9:30 a.m., and men’s cards at 10:00 a.m.
Is your snoring keeping others awake? Do you have excessive daytime sleepiness, high blood pressure, depression, morning headaches or reflux? These may all be signs of sleep apnea. Altru’s Sleep Center will hold free sleep screenings Wednesday, August 21 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Altru Clinic in Crookston, 400 S Minnesota Street in Crookston. No appointment is necessary. Altru’s Sleep Center provides comprehensive clinical evaluation and treatment to patients with a variety of sleep-related disorders. The latest technology, expertise and state of the art equipment is used to evaluate sleep disorders. If you have questions, call 701.780.5484 or visit altru.org/sleepcenter.
There will be a defensive drivers course at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 21 at the Andy Oman State Farm Office. The class is instructed by Suzie Coauette and costs $15. Please call 281-3643 to register.
The Crookston Public Library will host a workshop with Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota Wednesday, August 21 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Learn about advanced planning including how to name powers of attorney and establish health care directives. The workshop is free of charge and open to all with no financial commitment solicited or expected.
The DNR is holding an open house for deer-related questions, on deer issues and on hunting regulation changes for the Crookston area Wednesday, August 21 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Crookston Area DNR office at 127 Bradley Blvd in Erskine.
The Crookston Baseball Association will meet Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles.
The Fisher American Legion Wednesday Night Special for August 21 is a Rueben sandwich and fries for $8.
The Crookston Chamber Board of Directors will meet Thursday, August 22 at 7:00 a.m. at Valley Technology Park.
The Golden Link will have foot care Thursday, August 22 at 9:00 a.m., and card at 12:45 p.m.
The Golden Link will have coffee and rolls Friday, August 23 at 8:30 a.m., cards at 12:45 p.m., and exercise class at 2:00 p.m.
The Rydell National Wildlife Refuge will have a Learning at the Lakes program at their visitor’s center Saturday, August 24 featuring the Headwater Science Center.
The drawing for the Crookston Area Chamber’s “She-Shed” for the Women’s Leadership Network will be held Monday, August 26.
The Crookston Lions will meet Monday, August 26 at 12:00 p.m. at Crookston Inn.
The Golden Link will have cards Monday, August 26 at 12:45 p.m., greeting cards at 1:00 p.m., and exercise class at 2:00 p.m.
RiverView Health will host a free Tai Chi Easy Class Monday, August 26, from 4:30 to 5:15 at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 S. Minnesota Street. Class is led by RiverView Acupuncturist, Megan R. Scott. Call 218-281-9591 for more information.
Crookston City Council will meet Monday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. The Ways and Means committee will meet immediately following.
The Polk County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, August 27 at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Room at the Polk County Government Center.
The Golden Link will have cards Tuesday, August 27 at 12:45 p.m.
Orientation for all 7th graders at Crookston High School will be Tuesday, August 27 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Registration is not necessary. Sign-in starts at 3:45 p.m. There will be a parent only meeting and tour from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. and orientation for the students until 7:00 p.m.
The Spinecrackers book club will meet Tuesday, August 27 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. to discuss “The Gilded Hour” by Sara Donati.
The RiverView Health Diabetes Support Group, led by Darcey Larson, will be held Wednesday, August 28 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m in Meeting Room 2. For more information, call 218-281-9589.
The Golden Link will have comfort bears Wednesday, August 28 at 9:00 a.m., cribbage at 9:30 a.m., men’s cards at 10:00 a.m., the free move – I Feel Pretty – at 1:30 p.m., and the UMC retirees at 1:30 p.m.
The DNR is holding an open house for deer-related questions, on deer issues and on hunting regulation changes for the Thief River Falls Area Wednesday, August 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the TRF Joint Operations Conference Room, 246 125th Ave NE in Thief River Falls.
The Fisher American Legion Wednesday Night Special for August 28 is turkey, mashed potato, dressing and veggie for $8.
The Chamber Board of Directors will meet Thursday, August 29 at 7:00 a.m. at Valley Technology Park.
The Wesley United Methodist Church at 701 Eickhof Blvd. will have their Summer Salad Luncheon on Thursday, August 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call 281-3393 for takeouts. Their next Summer Salad Luncheons will be the last Thursday of September.
The Golden Link will have cards Thursday, August 29 at 12:45 p.m.
Join RiverView Health’s Pharmacy staff for the free presentation, Diabetes Medication Management, on Thursday, August 29 at 3:00 p.m. The event is open to the public and will be presented at Oak Court, 110 Sargent Street, Crookston. Braydon Gourneau, PharmD, and Jessica Holzer, Pharmacy Tech, will share information on the following topics: General overview of diabetes, hypoglycemia, medication, side effects and their actions. There will also be time for questions from the audience.
The Golden Link will have coffee and rolls, Friday, August 30 at 8:30 p.m., and exercise class at 2:00 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library and all Lake Agassiz Regional Libraries will be closed Monday, September 2.
Crookston City Hall will be closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 2.
The first day of school for Crookston Public Schools is Tuesday, September 3.
The Polk County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, September 3 at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Room at the Polk County Government Center.
The Climax Parish Food Shelf will be open Thursday, September 5 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The DNR is holding an open house for deer-related questions, on deer issues and on hunting regulation changes for the Roseau area Thursday, September 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Roseau County Courthouse, 606 5th Ave SW in Roseau.
The King of Trails City Wide Rummage Sale will be Saturday, September 7.
The Villa St. Vincent/The Summit Foundation’s Glow Golf Tournament Fundraiser will be Saturday, September 7 at the Minakwa Golf Course. First 18 four person teams will be accepted. Registration is from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. Shotgun start for the first 9 holes is at 4:00 p.m. Then supper and raffles and at sunset the 2nd 9 holes. Awards and raffle drawings to follow. Prizes awarded for the best decorated glow golf cart and best decorated glow golfer. All proceeds will be used towards the purchase and installation of new call light systems for the Villa and Summit. For more information, call Cindy Hulst at 281-9713 or Tina Leach at 281-1774.
The Crookston Civic Music League Entertainment Series will have their first concert at the Crookston High School Auditorium on Saturday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m., with the Annie Moses Band performing. Admission is by season ticket only.
The Crookston Lions will meet Monday, September 9 at 12:00 p.m. at Crookston Inn.
September’s Kids at Castle “Get Wild with Nature” is Monday, September 9 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Come and explore local wildlife and join the UMC community during an exploration. Wear clothes for hiking!
Crookston City Council will meet Monday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. The Ways and Means committee will meet immediately following.
Crookston VFW Post 1902 and the auxiliary will meet Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the VFW.
The Crookston Chamber Executive Board will meet Wednesday, September 11 at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber Office.
The Young Professionals Lunch and Learn will be Thursday, September 12 at 12:00 p.m. at Wonderful Life Foods.
The Crookston American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday, September 12 at 5:30 p.m. at RiverView Health.
RiverView Health will host a four hour CPR class at 6:00 p.m.Thursday, September 12 at the RiverView Home Care Building located at 721 South Minnesota Street. . Cost is $45 for those needing certification and free for those not needing certification. For more information or to register, call 218-281-9405.
The 9th Annual TEARS Walk for Suicide Prevention will be Sunday, September 15 from 1:00 at 4:00 p.m. at the UND Wellness Center. Event registration begins at 12:00 p.m. To register, donate or pledge visit altru.org/teas or call 701.780.1828.
The Crookston Lions will meet Monday, September 16 at 12:00 p.m. at Crookston Inn.
The Crookston Park Board will meet Monday, September 16 at 4:45 p.m. at City Hall.
RiverView Health’s Celiac Support Group will meet Monday, September 16 at 5:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 2.
CHEDA will have a board meeting Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00 a.m. at Valley Technology Park.
The Polk County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, September 17 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Room at the Polk County Government Center.
The Compassionate Friends of North Star will meet Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Charles Room at the St. Joseph Parish Center in Red Lake Falls. All TCF members have lost a child, sibling or grandchild and continue to travel the long road this life-changing journey. Contact Mary Jo Schmitz 253-4160 or Kathy Stich 253-2272.
The Crookston Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Crookston Township will have a regular board meeting Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30 a.m. at Valley Technology Park.
The Polk County Commissioners will have a special meeting Tuesday, September 18 at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Room at the Polk County Government Center.
The Crookston Baseball Association will meet Wednesday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles.
The Crookston Chamber Board of Directors will meet at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, September 17 at Valley Technology Park.
The Climax Parish Food Shelf will be open Thursday, September 19 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
RiverView Health Childbirth Class will be Saturday, September 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1. The fee is $25 for those not delivering at RiverView and free for those who will be delivering at RiverView. For more information or to pre-register, call 218-281-9300.
The Crookston Lions will meet Monday, September 23 at 12:00 p.m. at Crookston Inn.
Crookston City Council will meet Monday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. The Ways and Means committee will meet immediately following.
The Polk County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, September 24 at 8:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Room at the Polk County Government Center.
The RiverView Health Diabetes Support Group, led by Darcey Larson, will be held Wednesday, September 25 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m in Meeting Room 2. For more information, call 218-281-9589.
The Wesley United Methodist Church at 701 Eickhof Blvd. will have their last Summer Salad Luncheon on Thursday, September 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call 281-3393 for takeouts.
The University of Minnesota Crookston Alumni Awards Celebration will be Friday, September 27 in Bede Ballroom. Social at 5:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m. with program to follow. For information or disability accommodations, contact Rose Ulseth at 218-281-8439 or rose445@umn.edu.
The University of Minnesota Crookston Homecoming game will be Saturday, September 28. There will be a tailgate with free will offering admission beginning at 10:30 a.m. on the northside of Ed Widseth Field, inside the stadium with live music by Four Wheel Drive, food and beverages.
The Crookston Lions will meet Monday, September 30 at 12:00 p.m. at Crookston Inn.
Buy your season ticket for the Crookston Civic Music League Entertainment Series 2019-2020. Concert admission is by season ticket only. To print out a membership form click here- https://concertassociation.net/crookstonmn/membership_form.pdf For more information on ticket prices and concert dates visit www.crookstoncivicmusicleague.com
Due to the RiverView Health construction, the south entrance to the Altru Clinic parking lot will be closed effective until further notice. Please use Carroll Street to access the north entrance to the Altru Clinic parking lot. Altru Clinic would like to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Branch and twig collection will be held the second and fourth Mondays of each month running 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 pickup.It’s never too late to learn. Adult Basic Education hours are Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 218-277-7334 or email csander@nwservice.org.
The Golden Link serves home cooked from scratch lunch at noon on weekdays. All meals are $6 and come with veggies, bread, butter, milk, and dessert. Wine and beer can be purchased with your meal for $2 each. Please call before 10:00 a.m. for the noon meal. Call 281-3072
The Crookston Lions Club meets every Monday at noon at the Crookston Inn.
Crookston City Hall summer hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Crookston Public Library hosts Family Trivia the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Snacks and prizes provided by the Friends of the Crookston Library.
The Crookston Public Library hosts baby bounce the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. with songs, stories, flannel board, action poems for infants and toddlers plus their caregivers.
The Polk County Historical Society Museum is open during the summer each Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4:00 p.m. For more information call 218-281-1038. Admission is free- donations accepted.
The Crookston Public Library hosts WOW: What’s on Wednesday? the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. for children ages 7-12 with crafts, activities and more.
Riverview Health’s monthly Type 2 Diabetes Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at RiverView Health in Meeting Room 1. The group is led by RiverView Dietitian Darcy Larson, RD, LD and Kelsey Billing, RN, BSN. The Type 2 meetings are open to anyone with Type 2 diabetes and their family members. New members are always welcome.
Every Thursday at 10:30 a.m., preschool children and their caregivers are invited to Storytime at the Crookston Public Library. Each week, they’ll explore a different theme through stories, songs, finger plays, flannel board stories, and a craft. No pre-registration is required, but they ask childcare providers and other groups to call ahead to ensure there will be adequate supplies at 281-4522.
Hospice of the Red River Valley is offering a seasonal grief support group in Crookston the first and third Thursday of the month April through June from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library. The grief support group is free and open to any adult 18 years and older who are grieving the loss of a loved one through death. There is no pre-registration required to attend the group.
The Crookston Public Library hosts an Adult Craft Group the second Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m. free of charge and open to all people of all experience levels to bring their unfinished projects and join others for encouragement and inspiration.
