Our Savior’s Lutheran School will have a bake sale today, from 9:00 a.m. to noon as part of the King of Trails weekend.  The sale will be set up on the front sidewalk in front of S. Broadway. Come check out their delicious cookies, rolls, breads, and more!

The Crookston High School Marching Band will be performing in the UND Potato Bowl today, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO with a $400 must-go final blackout today, at 3:00 p.m.

The Benedictine Living Community in Crookston is holding a Golf Glow Ball Tournament Fundraiser today, at the Minakwa Golf Course. Registration is from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. with the Shotgun Start of the first nine holes at 4:00 p.m. Supper will be served along with raffle drawings, and awards. All proceeds go to the Benedictine Living Community. For more information or to register a team, call Cassie Rudie at 281-9713 or Tina Leach at 281-1774.

There will be a “Celebration of Life” in memory of Steve Matzke today from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. at The Crookston Eagles Club. It is open to the public and musician friends of Steve will play and stories will be shared.

The Trinity Lutheran Church will have Rally Sunday on Sunday, September 11. It will begin with worship at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Pancake Feed in the Fellowship Hall from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. with a carnival going on in the parking lot. Come down to enjoy food, games, activities, prizes, and fellowship. The Church will also be holding a School Supply Drive at this time, to learn more about the Rally and what you can bring for the Drive, you can go to the Church’s website at www.trinitycrookston.org/ for more details.

The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Museum will have their Harvest Festival, honoring the memory of Paul Dragseth, on Sunday, September 11 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Museum. They will be harvesting sugarbeets with vintage equipment at 11:00, combining grain with a 1940 five-foot combine, and a tractor pull at noon. Free admission. A free bus will run between the Polk County and SugarBeet Museums. A food truck will be on site.

Pioneer Day will be held at the Polk County Museum on Sunday, September 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event opens with lunch being served, including pie. Exhibits, tours, and demonstrations will happen throughout the day, such as Double The Trouble, and Alex Conwell playing in the Centennial Building at 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. respectively, and the Ross Sutter Musicians playing in the Hafslo Church at 3:15 p.m. Free wagon rides will also be offered by Point Paradise Stables from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will also be blacksmithing demonstrations by Randy Oberg, a display of “Hit & Miss” Engines, and Spinning Wheel Demonstrations. There will be a free bus running between the Polk County Historical Society Museum and the Sugarbeet Museum.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the American Legion on the week of September 12-16.

The Crookston Care & Share is holding its winter coat/clothing giveaway every day this week from Monday, September 12 to Friday, September 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is currently accepting donations for them. The donations are of no cost to anyone and is open for everyone. To learn more about the giveaway, you can call the Crookston Care & Share Center at 218-281-2644.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will have a Lions Club Meeting and Lunch on Monday, September 12, at noon, a Sit, Stand & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m., and the Collector’s Club at 6:30 p.m.

Polk County Public Health will have a family event known as Kids at Castle on Monday, September 12, in Castle Park from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles will have Burger Night on Monday, September 12, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. 1/3-pound burger and fries for $8. Toppings include cheese, ketchup, mustard, raw or fried onions, and pickles.

The Highland Elementary School PTO will meet Monday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Crookston Highland School.

The Crookston City Council will meet at City Hall in the Council Chambers on Monday, September 12, at 7:00 p.m. with the Ways & Means Committee meeting immediately after.

The Red Lake County Committee on Aging invites all Red Lake County senior citizens (55 years and older) to their annual Fall Picnic. The picnic lunch will be held at the Oklee Hall on Tuesday, September 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is no charge. Hope to see you there for fun, food, and fellowship!

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, September 13, 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.

The Crookston Housing & Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) will meet on Tuesday, September 13 at noon, at the Valley Technology Park.

The Crookston Public Library will have STEMsational Tuesday on Tuesday, September 13, from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.

There will be a Join Girls Scouts Informational Meeting in the Crookston Public Library’s Meeting Room on Tuesday, September 13, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have a Watch Party of The ABCs of Writing Children’s Books on Tuesday, September 13, from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.

The Loft Literary Center will have the first of four Virtual Writing Series Classes on Tuesday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. with the theme of The ABCs of Writing Children’s Books. These virtual writing workshops are offered free of charge and can be accessed at www.larl.org/writingworkshops.

The Fisher American Legion will have a Legion & SAL Meeting on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public School will hold a Negotiations/Personnel Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 14, in the School District Administrative Offices Conference Room at 7:00 a.m.

The Crookston Ward 4 Board of Directors and the Downtown Crookston Development Partnership will host a listening and input session on Tuesday, September 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Crookston City Hall to discuss the results of the two surveys for all residents of Ward 4, the downtown business owners and residents and the Crookston Community. For more information, call 218-280-1776.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will have Men’s Card on Wednesday, September 14 at 8:00 a.m., a Board Meeting at 9:00 a.m., and 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 Crookston Public Library will have STEM-sational Wednesday on Wednesday, September 14, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will hold its monthly Community Meal on Wednesday, September 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Classic Cruisers will meet on Wednesday, September 14, at the Crookston Eagles. The board will meet at 6:30 p.m. and members and guests will meet at 7:00 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, September 14.

The Crookston Airport Commission will have a meeting on Thursday, September 15, at 7:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, September 15, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will have Smear on Thursday, September 15, at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:00 p.m., a Thursday Night Meal at 5:30 p.m., and a DAV Meeting at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO on Thursday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO with a $500 must-go final blackout on Friday, September 16, at 6:30 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have a Dancing into the Future: Jingle Dress Performance and Presentation on Saturday, September 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “Dancing Into the Future” is free-of-charge and is open to the public.

The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO with a $400 must-go final blackout on Saturday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will “Celebrate George!” on Sunday, September 18 during the 9:00 worship service.  They will be celebrating and thanking George French for forty years as church organist and pianist at Trinity Lutheran Church. A reception in George’s honor will be held in the fellowship hall following worship where cake and coffee will be served. A basket for cards will be available to express your own personal thanks for George’s music, leadership, friendship, and faith.

The Crookston Blue Line Club is offering a free event called Give Hockey A Shot! on Sunday, September 18, from 1:00 to 3:00 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 University of Minnesota Crookston on the week of September 19-23.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will have a Lions Club Meeting and Lunch on Monday, September 19, at noon, a Sit, Stand & Dance Class and Crookston Women’s Club at 2:00 p.m. and a trip to the Crookston Community Theater at 5:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will leave for it’s North Carolina Trip on Monday, September 19.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will have a meeting on Tuesday, September 20, at 9:30 a.m. in the Polk County Government Center.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will have an Educational Class about Communicating with Alzheimer Patients on Tuesday, September 20, at 10:00 a.m., a Grand Committee Meeting, Pinochle, and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.

RiverView Health in partnership with the Crookston Police Department and Nimens Espegard is set to host a “Ask A Pharmacist” Q&A paired with a Medication Take Back Event. Shelby Knott, RiverView’s Pharmacist, will talk about your medicine, suggest ways to help you take your medicine, talk about medication safety, and offer a Q&A Session. The Crookston Police Department will also be available to collect medications for proper disposal. The free event is set for Tuesday, September 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Nimens Espegard Community Room. Signs will be posted around RiverView. 

The Crookston High School will have its Picture Day on Wednesday, September 21.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, September 21, at 8:00 a.m., Crafter’s Corner at 9:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and an AARP Driver’s Safety Class from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The Crookston Area Chamber will hold the Northern Occupational Safety & Health Organization’s 2022 Fall Safety Conference on Wednesday, September 21, at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. with two speakers. The conference is free to local companies in Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, Crookston, and surrounding areas. To register for the conference, you can use to following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/236RZDC. To learn more about the conference, you can go to nosha.net.

The Crookston Blue Line Club is holding a meeting in the Crookston Sports Center on Wednesday, September 21, at 6:00 p.m., anyone is welcome to attend.

There will be a 40/8 Meeting on Wednesday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the Irishman’s Shanty.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, September 21.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will have Footcare Appointments from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, September 22, Smear at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m. To make an appointment for the Footcare, you can call 281-3072.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, September 22, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will have Face & Ear Reflexology by Katie on Friday, September 23, at 8:30 a.m.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the First Community Credit Union, Ag Country Farm Credit Services, and the Matrons Club on the week of September 26-30.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will have a NAPS Food Box Pick up on Monday, September 26, in the Parking Lot, a Lions Club Meeting and Lunch at noon, and a Sit, Stand & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m.

The Polk County Board of Commissioners will have a meeting on Tuesday, September 27, at 8:00 a.m. in the Polk County Government Center.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will have an Educational Class on Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia on Tuesday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m., Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., and SAIL Exercise at 2:00 p.m.

The Crookston Public Library will have Reading By The Red on Tuesday, September 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Crookston Library River Room.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, September 28, at 8:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge Group at 12:30 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, September 28.

The Crookston High School will have a Jostens Sophomore Ring and Senior Grad meetings on Thursday, September 29.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, September 29, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

The Wesley United Methodist Church is having a Summer Salad Lunch on Thursday, September 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The lunches will have a variety of salads, homemade desserts, and beverages. Diners are welcome to dine in or take out for $12.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston will have Smear on Thursday, September 29, at 1:00 p.m., SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., and a Thursday Night Meal at 5:30 p.m.

The Crookston High School’s Homecoming Week will be on the week of October 2-7.

Harvest Church is beginning an Awana Clubs program for children ages 3 to 6th grade, starting on Sunday, October 2, and will meet regularly every Sunday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Registration can be found on the Harvest Church website, under the Awana tab.

The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the Agassiz Study Club and CHS Leo Club on the week of October 3-7.

The Crookston Public Library will have Spanish Storytime on Tuesday, October 4, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

The Loft Literary Center will have the second of four Virtual Writing Series Classes on Tuesday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m. with the theme of Be Your Own Publisher. These virtual writing workshops are offered free of charge and can be accessed at www.larl.org/writingworkshops.

The Fisher American Legion will have an Auxiliary Meeting on Tuesday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, October 5.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, October 6, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

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

Polk County Public Health will have a family event known as Kids at Castle on Monday, October 10, in Castle Park from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Center in Crookston 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 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 Golden Link Center in Crookston will have Storytime on Thursday, October 13, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.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. 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 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 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 Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, October 19.

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

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.

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 22.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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 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.

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. 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 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.

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 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.