The Crookston High School’s Homecoming Week is this week.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Agassiz Study Club and CHS Leo Club this week.

The Crookston Police Department is holding a Public Vehicle Auction now until to Friday, October 14. Vehicles are being sold online through the State of Minnesota online auction website MINNBID.ORG. Vehicles are located at 27032 273rd Street SW, or one block west and one block north of Ampride. The deadline for the Auction is Friday, October 14. Please contact the Crookston Police Department at 218-281-3111 for additional information or to schedule a vehicle inspection.

Our Savior’s Lutheran School in Crookston will not have school today or tomorrow as their teachers will be attending a conference.

The Crookston High School will have Color Wars Day today, with each grade level wearing differently assigned colors to show their spirit.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Reflexology today at 8:30 a.m., Smear and Ruby’s Bridge at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., and an American Auxiliary Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

The Fertile Public Library will have Quilt & Craft today from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime today, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Polk County Public Health Department will hold two COVID Vaccine Clinics today. The first will be in the Crookston Office from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. and the second will be in East Grand Forks from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.

The Crookston High School Europe Trip students will be holding two fundraisers this week. The first will be at the girls volleyball game against East Grand Forks tonight where there will be a potato bar with all the fixings starting at 5:00 p.m. for a cost of $6. Then on Friday, October 7, at the football game also against East Grand Forks, there will be a walking taco bar starting at 5:00 p.m. for the cost of $6. Come support the pirate athletes as well as the travelers.

The Crookston American Legion Auxiliary, Nels T Wold Unit 20 will hold their monthly meeting at the Golden Link tonight at 6:15 p.m.  If you wish to have dinner at the Golden Link before their meeting, please remember to register at 281-3072.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO tonight, at 6:30 p.m.

The Crookston High School will have Pirate Pride Day, Tattoo and Face Painting in the High School Commons on Friday, October 7, at 7:30 a.m., a Pepfest in the High School Gymnasium at 2:30 p.m., and the Homecoming Dance from 9:00 p.m. to midnight. Entry to the dance is $10 per student.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO with a $500 must-go final blackout on Friday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m.

The Bible Baptist Church is hosting its annual Family Fall Festival on Saturday, October 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is located at the church property and will be a fun time of carnival-style games, prizes and candy, hayrides, bounce houses, and more. They will have a photo booth and games will have a fun outdoorsman theme. Food is provided and everything is free! To learn more about the event, you can go to www.biblebaptistcrookston.org/familyfallfestival or their Facebook page to learn more.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO with a $400 must-go final blackout on Saturday, October 8, at 2:00 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles will host the UMC AgArama Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 8, at 8:00 p.m.

The Crookston and East Grand Forks Fire Departments are supporting Fire Prevention Week on the week of October 9 to the 15.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston Lions on the week of October 10-14.

All Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) branches and LINK sites will be closed on Monday, October 10 for staff development and will resume regular hours on Tuesday, October 11. This includes LARL’s branch libraries located in Ada, Bagley, Barnesville, Climax, Crookston, Fertile, Fosston, Mahnomen, McIntosh and Moorhead. 

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Bake Sale every day from Monday, October 10 until Wednesday, October 12, or until everything’s gone from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Lions Club Meeting and Lunch on Monday, October 10, at noon, a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m., and a Collector’s Club meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Polk County Public Health will have a family event known as Kids at Castle with the Crookston Early Childhood Initiatives on Monday, October 10, in Castle Park from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The theme for the event will be the Boo Run Run, where kids can come dressed in their Halloween costume for outdoor fun, including a walk/run through the trails, the Storybook Trail, and other activities. Each child will get to go home with a book and a pumpkin. For more information on the event, you can call Amanda at 218-281-3385.

The Highland Elementary School PTO will meet on Monday, October 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Highland Elementary School.

The Crookston City Council will have a regular meeting on Monday, October 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crookston City Hall Council Chambers with a Ways & Means Committee meeting following immediately after.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Footcare Appointments on Tuesday, October 11, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, a presentation by Connie Hannesson at 10:00 a.m., Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., Deb’s Canasta and a VFW Meeting at 6:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment, you can call 218-281-3072.

The Fertile Public Library will have Knitters Plus on Tuesday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

The Crookston Housing & Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) will have a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 11, at 3:00 p.m. at the Valley Technology Park.

The Crookston School Board will have a Working Session on Tuesday, October 11, at 3:30 p.m. in the Crookston High School Choir/Orchestra Room to discuss proposed Multiuse Facility financing options.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston and the Crookston Public Library will have STEMsational Tuesday on Tuesday, October 11, from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have a Legion & SAL Meeting on Tuesday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m.

The St. Paul Lutheran Church will have an Alcohol Anonymous meeting on Tuesday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m.

Choice Therapy 3rd Annual 5K Walk, Run, Bike Fall Classic will be Wednesday, October 19 at 5:00 p.m. Registration is $30 per person, $35 if mailed, and $25 for returning participants. Register at choicecrookston.com. Register by Wednesday, October 12 for a guaranteed T-shirt.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, October 12, at 8:00 a.m., a Board Meeting at 9:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., a Bridge Group at 12:30 p.m., and an American Legion Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

The Red Lake Electric Cooperative will have their Member Appreciation Lunch on Wednesday, October 12, at the Red Lake Electric Headquarters, 412 International Drive Southwest in Red Lake Falls. The lunch of soup and sandwiches, dessert, and beverages will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Enter the warehouse through the east doors.

The Early Childhood Family Education will have a Mixed Age Magic Class on Wednesday, October 12 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, October 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, October 12.

The Fertile Public Library will have Funday Stampers, a fun day of card-making on Thursday, October 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, October 13, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Smear on Thursday, October 13, at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Fertile Public Library will have a presentation of Secrets of the Glensheen Mansion Murders featuring reporter and author Joe Kimball on Thursday, October 13, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class on Thursday, October 13, 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 Climax Public Library will host a Dream Catcher Workshop on Thursday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m. Participation is limited, and registration is required. Register by calling the library or by visiting larl.org/legacy.

The 2022 Rydell National Wildlife Refuge Mentored Youth Deer Hunt for youth between the ages of 12 and 15 is extending its registration period to Friday, October 14 as there are still five unfilled sports for youth hunters. The hunt will be held on Saturday, October 29, and Sunday, October 30. Youth interested in participating in the hunt must have completed the Firearms Safety Training and have a mentor attend a mandatory four-hour orientation session on Sunday, October 23. If you are interested in signing up for this special hunt, call Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen at 218-686-4329 or at gregg_knutsen@fws.gov for information on registering and purchasing your license from the Minnesota DNR

The Crookston Public Library will have a presentation of Secrets of the Glensheen Mansion Murders featuring reporter and author Joe Kimball on Friday, October 14, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

The Crookston Fire Department will have an Open House for Fire Prevention Week on Saturday, October 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The theme this year is “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.” There will be “Bucket Rides” Thermal Imager Demonstrations, Door Prizes, refreshments, a chance to try on firefighting gear, meet the Crookston firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog, and more. Kids can also get enrolled in the Minnesota Masonic ID program.

Linda Morgan and CHS Leo Club members will offer a Childcare Certification Clinic Saturday, October 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Washington School cafeteria for ages 11 through 13. Learn how to care for young children from a childcare expert, a nurse, and a firefighter. To register call 218-281-5078.

The Early Childhood Family Education will have Pop in and Play on Saturday, October 15, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Washington Elementary School.

The Crookston Gun Club will have an open night for ladies interested in coming out to the range to sight in their hunting rifles on Saturday, October 15.

The Crookston Youth Basketball Association will hold a free Back to Basketball event on Sunday, October 16 at the Crookston High School gym. K-3rd grade will meet from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and 4th through 6th grade will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Enjoy some gym time, grab a treat, receive season info and there will be prizes.

The Trinity Lutheran Church will have a Fall Sweets and Social on Sunday, October 16, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Come and socialize and enjoy a piece of dessert and coffee/lemonade for $5.00. Then bring home some Baked Goodies for later.

The Crookston Blue Line Club is offering a free event called Give Hockey A Shot! on Sunday, October 16, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for children between the ages of 3 and 18. All equipment, skates, and sticks will be provided by the club, and there will be arena tours, an info booth, games, on-ice helpers, and a meet & greet with coaches. If you have any questions about the event, you can contact Blue Line Club Executive Director Kirsty Swanson at 218-470-0423.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Masonic Lodge on the week of October 17-21.

The Crookston Lions 13th Annual Hoops on Halloween 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for third through ninth grade will be Sunday, October 30, at the Crookston High School. The cost is $100 per team, with a maximum of five people.  There’s a three-game guarantee, first through third place medals, door prizes, and a team costume contest. Participants will receive a T-shirt and concessions will be available. Register on the Tourney Machine App by Monday, October 17.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Crafter’s Corner on Monday, October 17, at 9:00 a.m., a Lions Club Meeting and Lunch at noon, a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class, and the Crookston Women’s Club meeting at 2:00 p.m., and a trip to the Crookston Community Theater at 5:00 p.m.

The Early Childhood Family Education will have Special Focus Classes called Baby and Me Class for parents with children from birth to 12 months old on Monday, October 17, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Washington Elementary School. To register, call 218-281-5078.

United Way of Crookston’s 21st Annual Cookoff will be Monday, October 17, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Crookston High School Commons. This cookoff will feature hotdish and Minnesota salads. Professionals, amateurs, clubs, churches, and businesses will participate. Free will offering with proceeds benefitting the United Way of Crookston and the agencies they fund.

Polk County Public Health will hold a Sexual Health Clinic at the University of Minnesota Crookston on Tuesday, October 18. To make an appointment, call 218-281-3385.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will have a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 18, at 9:30 a.m. at the Polk County Government Center.

The Climax Public Library will have an Interactive Music & History Program called Per Spelman Had a Cow, featuring history program musician Arna Rennan on Tuesday, October 18, at 10:00 a.m.

The Fertile Public Library will have Knitters Plus on Tuesday, October 18, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Grant Committee Meeting, Pinochle, and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, October 18, at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston School District will have Parent/Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 18, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Polk County Public Health branch in Crookston will hold a Sexual Health Clinic on Wednesday, October 19. To make an appointment, call 218-281-3385.

The Crookston School District will have no school on Wednesday, October 19, with a Parent/Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, October 19, 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.

The Fertile Public Library will have an Interactive Music & History Program called Per Spelman Had a Cow, featuring history program musician Arna Rennan on Wednesday, October 19, at 9:00 a.m.

The Red Lake Falls Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, October 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Customers will be allowed in the Food Shelf – one at a time.  You will be required to wear a mask and gloves.

Choice Therapy 3rd Annual 5K Walk, Run, Bike Fall Classic will be Wednesday, October 19 at 5:00 p.m. Registration is $30 per person, $35 if mailed, and $25 for returning participants. Register at choicecrookston.com.

The Fertile Public Library will have a Resolute Readers Book Club meeting to discuss “When No One is Watching” on Wednesday, October 19, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, October 19.

The Crookston High School will have no school on Thursday, October 20 for Ed MN.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, October 20, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Smear on Thursday, October 20, at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., and a DAV Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Polk County Public Health Department will hold two COVID Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, October 20, the first will be in Crookston from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. and the second will be in East Grand Forks from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Pasta Bar Fundraiser on Thursday, October 20, at 5:30 p.m.

The Crookston High School will have no school on Friday, October 21 due to Compensation Day.

The Crookston Civic Music League’s 2022-23 Entertainment Series will begin on Friday, October 21, with concert singer Jeremy Stolle in the Crookston High School Auditorium. Concert admission is for Season Ticket holders only. Tickets cost $15 for students and $45 for adults.

A Benefit Fundraiser for Terry Moser will be Friday, October 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Crookston Eagles. There will be a Spaghetti Dinner with a free-will donation and auction items.  Terry is battling cancer and the fundraiser is to help with expenses. A Benefit Account has been set up at United Valley Bank in Crookston if you’d like to donate.

Rydell National Wildlife Refuge will host a special Mentored Youth Deer Hunt for kids ages 12-15 in cooperation with the Minnesota DNR and the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association on October 29 and 30. Youth must attend a mandatory orientation session that happens on Sunday, October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Chapter AXPEO and the United Way Board of Directors on the week of October 24-28.

City of Crookston Fall Clean Up Week is October 24-28. For more information, visit the Crookston City website at www.crookston.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/760/Fall-Clean-Up-Week-Info-PDF. Items should be placed on boulevards no more than 24 hours prior to your collection day.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a NAPS Food Box Pickup in their Parking Lot on Monday, October 24, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., a Lions Club Meeting and Lunch at noon, and a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m.

The Polk County Public Health Office in Crookston will hold Children’s Dental Clinic on Monday, October 24, and Tuesday, October 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To make an appointment, call 612-746-1530 or 866-543-6009.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will have a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 25, at 8:00 a.m. at the Polk County Government Center.

The Fertile Public Library will have Knitters Plus on Tuesday, October 25, from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, October 25, at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

The Fertile Public Library will have a program called Changing the Narrative on Mental Health & Suicide on Tuesday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m.

The Books & Brews Book Club will meet at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill on Tuesday, October 25, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Fertile Public Library will have an In-Person Watch Party for Creative Writing Sampler on Tuesday, October 25, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Polk County Public Health will hold a Sexual Health Clinic in Crookston on Wednesday, October 26. To schedule an appointment, call 218-281-3385.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, October 26, at 8:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge Group at 12:30 p.m.

The Fertile Public Library will have a Lost Wednesday Evening creating Faux Cornhusk dolls on Wednesday, October 26, from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, October 26.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Footcare Appointments on Thursday, October 27, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Smear at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m. To make an appointment, call 218-281-3072.

The Polk County Public Health Department will do a Car Seat Check-Up at Brost Chevrolet on Thursday, October 27, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. They will only accept appointments only, to make one, call 218-281-3385.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, October 27, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Face & Ear Reflexology by Katie on Friday, October 28, at 8:30 a.m.

The Loft Literary Center will have the third of four Virtual Writing Series Classes on Tuesday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m. with the theme of Creative Writing Sampler. These virtual writing workshops are offered free of charge and can be accessed at www.larl.org/writingworkshops.

The Red Lake Falls Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, October 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Customers will be allowed in the Food Shelf – one at a time.  You will be required to wear a mask and gloves.

Rydell National Wildlife Refuge will host a special Mentored Youth Deer Hunt for kids ages 12-15 in cooperation with the Minnesota DNR and the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association on October 29 and 30.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council on the week of October 31-November 4.

City of Crookston Yard Waste and Branch Collection will be collected from Monday, October 31 to Friday, November 4 on your regular scheduled pick-up day. Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths and bundled. If they aren’t cut to this length and bundled, they will be left for the owner to haul away. Bagged yard waste must not exceed 30 pounds per bag. Twigs may be in boxes or bags. Individuals removing their diseased elm trees should call City Hall for pickup.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Lions Club Meeting and Lunch on Monday, October 31, at noon, and a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class on Monday, October 31.

The Crookston Public Library will have Halloween Storytime on Monday, October 31, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.

The Fertile Public Library will host a Dream Catcher Workshop on Wednesday, November 2, at 6:30 p.m. Participation is limited, and registration is required. Register by calling the library or by visiting larl.org/legacy.

RiverView Health will host a four-hour First Aid Class Thursday, November 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost of the class is $50. To register or for more info, call 281-9405.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by RiverView Auxiliary & Employees on the week of November 7-11.

Polk County is honoring Veterans Day on the week of November 7-13 by taking part in ‘Operation Green Light’, a new national collaborative initiative to support military veterans by shining green lights at the county buildings’ flag poles. Residents and businesses are encouraged to participate by simply changing one light bulb in their house to a green bulb. This can be an exterior light that neighbors and passersby see or an interior light that sparks a conversation with friends.

The Early Childhood Family Education will have a Mixed Age Magic Class on Wednesday, November 9, in Washington Elementary School from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Registration is $10.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class on Thursday, November 10, 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 Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston High School Leo Club and the Crookston Rotary Club on the week of November 14-18.

The Early Childhood Family Education will have Unplug and Play in the Washington Elementary School gym on Monday, November 14, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

The Crookston Civic Music League will have Jeeyoon Kim perform in the Crookston High School Auditorium on Monday, November 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.

The Loft Literary Center will have the final of four Virtual Writing Series Classes on Tuesday, November 15, at 7:00 p.m. with the theme of Turning Family Stories into a Memoir. These virtual writing workshops are offered free of charge and can be accessed at www.larl.org/writingworkshops.

The Early Childhood Family Education will have Pop in and Play on Saturday, November 19, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Washington Elementary School.

The Crookston Eagles Club is putting on a Minnesota Wild/Vikings trip to the Wild vs the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, November 19, and the Vikings vs the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 20. The price is $400 for members and $425 for non-members, based on double occupancy, and includes bus transportation, hotel, and game tickets. The first 56 paid people will be going. Stop by the club to pay. For more info, call Jake Fee at 218-280-1142.

The Early Childhood Family Education will have Special Focus Classes called Daddy and Me Class for parents with children from birth to five years old on Monday, November 21, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the Washington Elementary School gymnasium.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Crookston Lions from November 21-23 and the 25, with the Home Delivered Meals Board delivering the meal on Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 24.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Ag County Farm Credit Services, Brost Chevrolet, Northern Lumber, and the Crookston Public Library on the week of November 28-December 2.

The Early Childhood Family Education will have Grandparents Night on Monday, November 28, at the Washington Elementary School on Monday, November 28, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class on Thursday, December 8, 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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

Twig and Branch Collection will be held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, running from 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 a pickup.

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 $7. 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.