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Samantha Hogstad, right, and her fiance chat with the One 'N Only of Euclid at the 2022 Crookston Wedding Expo event held at the Eagles Club March 22. Vendors showcasing their goods to wedding couples included the Crookston Eagles Club, One 'N Only, Crookston Inn, LimeLife by Alcone, Legacy Acres, Creekside Country Crafts, An Elegant Affai, Sound Engagement DJ, Polk County Recorder, At Home Rachel Gluten Free Baked Goods, Alicia Berhow Photography, Weddingbliss website services, Hair Connexion, Lilla Rose by Stacy Erickson, and Kick'n Entertainment. Multiple prize packages worth $500 or more were given out to wedding couples that attended and had their names drawn. (Photo by Jess Bengtson)

Enjoy a musical adventure when Barron Ryan comes to Crookston on Friday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Crookston High School auditorium. See how "classic meets coo"l through his program of Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer" to Debussy's "Claire de Lune" and Chopin's "Fantasie Impromptu."

Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) will host a virtual panel featuring Minnesota cookbook authors Zoë François (Zoë Bakes Cakes, Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day) and Beth Dooley (In Winter’s Kitchen, The Northern Heartland Kitchen). Hear how these authors’ work has been influenced by the local produce, flavors, traditions, and the seasons of the upper Midwest. This virtual event will be moderated by Food of the North co-founder and author of Midwest Mediterranean Megan Myrdal. Admission is free thanks to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Easter Egg Scramble and Craft & Vendor Fair is making its return to the Crookston Sports Center on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Kids ages 0-10 can "scramble" for candy-filled Easter eggs at 11 a.m. plus they have the chance at winning prizes donated by local businesses and individuals.

The week of April 4-8, 2022 is designated Minnesota Severe Weather Awareness Week. Severe Weather Awareness Week is a public education campaign promoted by the National Weather Service, Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local Emergency Management Agencies. Each day of the week features a different weather hazard, and two statewide tornado drills will be conducted on Thursday, April 7th.

Crookston High School's Speech team competed over the weekend in Blackduck and four students earned awards. In the category of Humorous Interpretation, George French took 1st place, Zara Baig took 3rd place, and Shayla Azure won a red ribbon. In the category of Dramatic Interpretation, Emily Balboa took 3rd place.

Once again, it’s time for scholarship opportunities offered through the RiverView Foundation. Applications for the following scholarships are due to the Foundation office by noon on April 15, 2022.