Spring Clean-Up Week in Crookston will go through April 19. Single-family dwelling items will be picked up only on your regular garbage pickup day, and they must be placed on the street boulevard by 7:00 a.m. and not more than 24 hours prior to your collection day. Yard Waste Collection will be the week of April 22.
Crookston Home Delivered meals will be delivered by the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council and the Cathedral Women through Friday, April 19.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards today at 8:00 a.m., followed by Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and an AARP Drivers Safety Class from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Fertile Public Library’s Resolute Readers Book Club will meet this month to discuss Daughters of the Occupation by Shelly Sanders. Inspired by true events in World War II Latvia, an emotionally charged novel of sacrifice, trauma, resilience, and survival, as witnessed by three generations of women. The group will meet this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at the Fertile Public Library, located at 101 Mill St. S. All are welcome.
The 3rd Annual Common Ground Spring Thing, a night of games and connection, will take place tonight from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at the Crookston High School. Bring canned soup and boxed cereal for the Care and Share Food Shelf. For more information, contact 218-242-2067 or email reillystroot@gmail.com
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 3 to 6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. There will be stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests, and more.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care on Thursday, April 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by Smear at 1:00 p.m. and SAIL at 2:30 p.m.
The Wild Rice Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting of the Members will be held on Thursday, April 18, at the Shooting Star Event Center in Mahnomen. Registration opens at 4:30 p.m. with a plated dinner served at 5:00 p.m. Entertainment by Blu Kanu from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. The business portion of the meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. Members can sign up to win prizes.
The City of Crookston Ward 4 will host an input and listening session for downtown business owners, downtown residents, residents of Ward 4, and the Crookston Community on Thursday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Crookston City Hall Meeting Room. Please enter City Hall from the east parking lot door. Everyone is invited to participate and comment about the needs of the future for Ward 4.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Thursday, April 18, starting at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve baskets.
The Downtown Crookston Development Partnership will present its final Broadway at the Grand on Thursday, April 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Theatre. They will be showing Into the Woods, and concessions will be available as well.Â
A Veteran’s Benefit Fair will be held on Friday, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Crookston National Guard Armory. Many vendors will be on hand.
The Crookston Public Library will offer Spring Watercolors, a special painting program, on Friday, April 19, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for ages 5 through 13. Youth must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver. All supplies will be provided, and no registration is required.
A Cancer Benefit for Cindy Bingham will be held on Friday, April 19, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles. There will be food, a silent auction, and Stars in Bars Karaoke. Donations can also be made to the Bingham Benefit Fund at Bremer Bank in Crookston. All proceeds will benefit Cindy’s medical bills and associated expenses.
The Crookston Eagles Club will not have Bar Bingo on Friday, April 19.
Fin & Fit Crookston, a committee of the Crookston Aquatic Boosters, Inc., a 501c3, non-profit, is sponsoring a POOL A THON fundraiser at the Crookston Community Pool, Saturday, April 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Three-person teams may swim or walk. Registration fee is $300 per team of three ($100 per person). Registration forms are available at Crookston City Park and Recreation Office (now located at the Crookston Sports Center), Crookston Community Pool, Fin & Fit Crookston’s Facebook page, or email: finfitcrookston@gmail.com. If you have questions, please call 701-787-1352. Registrations are preferred by Tuesday, April 16, but will be considered past that date.
Register now for the Childcare Training Course that will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Washington School Cafeteria. The class fee is $17 and includes a book, handouts, and a pizza lunch. This class is for ages 11 through 13, and they will learn how to care for young children from a childcare expert, a nurse, and a firefighter. Linda Morgan and CHS Leo Club members will guide you through this course. Call 281-5078 to register.
Polk County Family Resource Center invites everyone to come for a Family Movie on Saturday, April 20, at 11:00 a.m. The featured movie will be Kung Fu Panda 4, and there will be a free combo for the first 100 kids. Participating theaters are The Grand Theater in Crookston, Fosston Theater, and River Cinema in East Grand Forks. This event is sponsored by Polk County Social Services, Family Resource Center, and Tri-Valley Opportunity Council.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, April 20, starting at 2:00 p.m. This will include a $400 must-go jackpot.Â
The Crookston Eagles Club will host an Employee Appreciation Dinner for the Tri-Valley Transportation Department on Saturday, April 20, at 5:30 p.m.
Yard Waste & Branch Collection in Crookston will be collected the week of April 22. All residents will need to have their yard waste and branches out by Monday as City crews will begin picking up on Monday and collect until they’ve been through the route. (This may only take a couple of days, not the entire week.) Place the materials on your curbside. Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths and bundled in order for the crews to take them away. Bagged yard waste must not exceed 30 pounds per bag. 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. Please note that yard waste is defined as leaves, grass, and other compostable material and will NOT be required to be in the clear City of Crookston bags during this week only.
Polk County Family Resource Center Spring activities are on the fourth Monday of the month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library. Make your own journal on April 22. All supplies and snacks are provided.
The Books and Brews Book Club will meet at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill on Tuesday, April 23, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Solito by Javier Zamora. Appetizers are provided by the Friends of the Crookston Public Library. Participants are responsible for the cost of their own food and drinks. All adults are welcome, and no registration is required.
Community members are invited to join RiverView Health’s Senior Life Solutions program for an Open House on April 24 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at RiverView’s Crookston Campus, 323 S. Minnesota Street in Crookston. Please use Door 5. This program is designed to meet the needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, who are experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes often associated with aging. For more information, please call 281-9559.
The Lake Agassiz Regional Library will host a Notable Minnesota Coaches and Athletes Then & Now Virtual Event featuring Ross Bernstein on Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. at www.larl.org/nfldraft. The recording will be available until May 8. This program is offered free of charge, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, April 24.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 3 to 6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. There will be stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests, and more.
The Crookston Community Theater will present The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 25 through the 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles. For more information or to find out how to buy tickets, call 218-270-9511.
The 78th Annual Kem Shrine Circus will be April 26 through April 28 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks. Show times for Friday are 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, the shows are at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday, the shows are at 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 701-772-7125.
Hammond Township will hold their Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting Monday, April 29, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at the clerk’s house at 29499 365th St SW, Crookston. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.
Polk County Social Services, Family Resource Center, and Tri-Valley Opportunity Council are offering a free family-style take-and-bake meal from The Landing at the Bend on Monday, April 29, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library, while supplies last.
The Golden Link Senior Center will offer Flower Arranging on April 30 at 7:00 p.m. Make a basket of spring flowers. The cost is $20. Sign up by April 23. This project is made possible by a grant from American Crystal.
Librarians at the Climax Public Library and the Halstad Library LINK Site are inviting community members to a May Day Planting Class featuring Petals on Main proprietor Marilyn Dybing. Participants will enjoy an afternoon of tea and planting and will learn how to create their own Spring container, all in the company of fellow garden enthusiasts. The program is offered free of charge and will be held at Petals on Main in Shelly on Wednesday, May 1, from 4-6:00 p.m. No purchase will be expected of participants.Â
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, May 1.
The Benedictine Living Community in Crookston Is having an Adult Prom Fundraiser on Friday, May 3, at the Crookston Eagles. Tickets are $50 per person and include your meal with a choice of New York strip steak or walleye and a drink ticket. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., dinner will be at 7:00, and dance will follow with Big Papa’s DJ. A prom king and queen will be crowned. Tickets can be purchased at the Benedictine Living Community office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 218-281-3424.
Washington School School Readiness and ECFE families, along with Washington staff and families, will celebrate together at a fun End of the Year Picnic on Monday, May 13, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Washington School. This event offers great food and family fun. In the event of rain, activities will be held inside.
The Gala for Girls, for girls in grades K-6, will be Friday, May 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Crookston Inn. Bring your dad, grandpa, uncle, or adult male role model. The event includes a professional picture, a social and sit-down dinner, a special gift, and an evening of dancing. Registration will be open until filled; pre-registration is required. The cost to attend is $45 per couple ($15 for each additional girl). Registration forms are available at  https://www.co.polk.mn.us/191/Public-Health or at Polk County Public Health, 816 Marin Ave, Crookston, MN 218-281-3385.
The Harvest Church in Crookston will have their Vacation Bible School June 10-12 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for K through grade 5. The cost is free. For more information and to register, call 281-2264.
The Mark Olsonawski Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Thursday, June 6, in Hallock at Two Rivers Golf Course, and the UMC Teambacker Golf Classic on  Friday, June 14, at Minakwa Golf Course in Crookston. UMC Teambackers host both tournaments and raise funds for Golden Eagle Athletics. To learn more or register a team, use these links: https://z.umn.edu/olsonawski24 and https://z.umn.edu/umcgolf24.
The Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will host a Rhubarb Festival on Thursday, June 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Buy your tickets now for the 16th Annual Crookston High School Triple A Academics, Arts, and Athletics Senior Recognition Banquet, which will be on Monday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m. in the CHS Commons. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, April 22, and can be purchased at the Crookston High School, KROX, or Wonderful Life Foods. The cost of tickets is $17. Make checks payable to Triple-A. If you have any special dietary needs, please contact Irishman’s Shanty at 281-9912. Sponsored by Crookston Rotary, Crookston Lions, Pirate Fine Arts Boosters, and Pirate Boosters.
DNR Hunter Safety Traning for ages 11 and older will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays beginning May 7. The classes will be held at the Crookston Gun Club. To register, contact Youth Activities Coordinator Steve Videen at 218-289-2115 or by email at stevevideen@yahoo.com
The 2024 Crookston Firefighters Association Memorial Scholarship Award is now taking applications. This scholarship is for a graduating high school senior residing in Crookston or one of the townships served by the Crookston Firefighters Association. Applicants must plan to attend a 2-year community college or a 4-year college or university. Applications must be received by April 15, 2024. Applications can be downloaded at www.crookstonfirefightersassociation.org. Please submit questions to firereserve@crookston.mn.us.
As the Crookston Care and Share expands its women’s dormitories are in need of twin bed frames, dressers, lamps, and end tables. Donate: call 218-281-2644.
The Crookston Squadron Civil Air Patrol meets every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Call 218-281-3954 for more information.
Parents of children are invited to register their children for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program provides one book every month to your child for FREE from when you enroll until they turn five. Crookston Public School manages the program, and you can register at www.ImaginationLibrary.com.
The Crookston Care and Share is now accepting donations for women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, toiletries, and other everyday items. Donations may be dropped off at the Care and Share Center at 220 East Third Street or call 281-2644. The Donation Room is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Polk County Family Resource Center Spring activities are on the fourth Monday of the month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library. Plant flowers and veggies and take home your own mini pot. All supplies and snacks are provided.
Polk County Public Health and ECFE will host a Newborn Baby Talk event for parents with babies newborn to 12 weeks every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Crookston Public Library. There will be 2-12 week sessions. January 9-March 26, and April 2-June 18. A public health nurse, parent educator, and lactation specialist will be available to answer questions about your newborn and provide support and information on your journey of parenting. A facilitated discussion will cover feeding, attachment, sleep, development, family changes, and returning to work. You can have your baby weighed too.
Every Tuesday (except for Federal Holidays), The Crookston Public Library will host New Born Baby Talk from 9:30 am. to 11:00 a.m. This is for parents with babies 0-12 weeks old. A public health nurse, parent educator, and lactation specialist will be available to answer questions about your newborn and provide support and information on your new journey of parenting.
The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:00 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 food and drinks. All are welcome.
The Crookston Public Library’s Reading by the Red Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:00 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.
The Crookston Public Library will have StoryTime every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The Golden Link is serving noon lunch Monday through Friday. All are welcome to dine in between the hours of 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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.
The Crookston Care and Share Center’s Donation and New Hope Food Shelf will be open every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and every Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. For more information or to donate, call 218-277-0000.
