July 2022

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Geological Survey, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and natural resources agencies in four other states, have released a report on the ecological status of the Upper Mississippi River.

MOVE. POLK COUNTY (MPC) is back in action! MPC is hoping to encourage all and everyone to get their MOVE ON to a healthier lifestyle this summer! We know how important it is to get out and be active. Regular movement helps our body, mind and spirit! Just 30 minutes of activity a day can help reduce stress, increase energy levels, boost mood, improve sleep, maintain a healthy body weight and build healthy muscles. In addition, regular physical activity reduces the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer.

The Crookston and Fertile libraries will host pirate-themed magic shows featuring popular magician "Magic Bob" this month sharing magic and storytelling. The magic shows will be offered free-of-charge and are ideal for elementary and middle-school age children. The Fertile Public Library's show will take place on Thursday, July 28 at 10 a.m. in the auditorium down the hall from the library and the Crookston Public Library's show will take place on Thursday, July 28 at 2 p.m. in the library.

Who do you call when you’re locked out of your RiverView office, need someone to help you figure out how to turn on the outside spigots, or a long list of other issues? Karl. If you’ve got his “digits’’, who will always come to help you out in a pinch? Karl. Chances are you know Karl Odegaard, almost everybody does. Karl’s known for his helpful demeanor and ability to put a smile on just about anyone’s face. Now, he’s also known as River-View’s Employee of the Month (EOM) of June.

Polk County Fair's chocolate contest was quite a success with some amazing desserts being made. Their adult winners starting from the left are Sheila Benesh, 1st place made salted carmel turtle cake; Brenda Langved, 2nd place made german chocolate cheesecake; and Jasmine Benesh, 3rd place made oreo cookie cake. Submitted photo)

The Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing the Leadership Crookston program back to the community in 2022. The series gives participants a chance to learn about Crookston by taking a closer look at organizations in a variety of segments of the Crookston economy. Participants also learn about leadership from people involved with those organizations.

Golden Link Senior Center will be hosting a four-week series of free art classes on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the senior center. The classes are open to the public and sponsored by a grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council.