Crookston Times

11/14/2024

11/05/2024

As part of our upcoming relaunch, we are hosting a virtual town hall on November 15th at 4pm. Please consider joining us to learn how you can be a part of our journey
Link with more details can be found in the comments below

11/02/2024

We are looking for names Crookston!
As part of a new upcoming feature, we are asking you to nominate someone who goes above and beyond to help others. “A Good Neighbor”
Someone always at the ready to volunteer time, shovel an extra driveway, deliver meals, you get the idea.
Please comment, or message us!
We are so excited to highlight the good in Crookston, the people that make this community special.

11/01/2024

Let’s see those costumes! Please share in comments!
We are also curious to know, How many trick-or-treaters visited YOUR house? Anyone think they had the most visitors? What house can boast creating the most scares?! Please let us know all things Halloween from last nights fun around town! We may feature your story in our next issue!

08/09/2024

The Crookston Area Chamber Ambassadors were out on the town again this week to honor and congratulate Ashley Tebay, APRN, FNP-C, owner of WellVita Health.

Ashley took us through her journey as becoming the owner and operator of WellVita Health. She’s been a nurse practitioner since 2017 in which she first started with family planning/Women’s Health, then moved along to addiction Medicine, ventured into functional medicine, and here she is today offering a variety of services.

Ashley shares 80% of her patients reach out to her for guidance in healthy weight loss, but services also extend into bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) IV therapy and hydration in addition to Functional Medicine.

Ashley repeated several times that the goal is to make people feel better. Whether your goals are weight loss, concurring a feeling of fatigue, low testosterone, muscle recovery, mental clarity, anti- aging or to simply detox, she can customize a plan specific to you and assist in reaching those realistic goals.

She describes Functional Medicine as a goal to find the root of the illness by focusing on the foundation of health. Often times patients are introduced to medications to fix the issue, but Ashley digs deeper into finding a solution.

At WellVita Health, your health and well-being matters. You’ll have a dedicated professional who truly wants to listen, understand and coach you for optimal results for increasing the quality of life. She offers the support you need to help you succeed. Feeling like you never recover from the day before does not need to be the norm.

Business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding Wednesday, at 1820 Sahlstrom Drive in Crookston. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are preferred which can be made by calling (218) 551-2122, emailing [email protected], or visiting www.mywellvita.com.

Pictured here to congratulate and celebrate Ashley are Tracy Kuchan (LeBlanc Realty), Dr. Steven Lesmeister (Lesmeister Dental), Ashley, Lindsey Erdman (Benedictine Living Community in Crookston), Bobbie Torkelson (H&R Block), Mara Wiirre (Economic Development Authority), and Carrie Bergquist, community volunteer.

If you would like to join our Ambassador Team, please call or text Carrie Bergquist at 218-289-1823. Activities and responsibilities include gathering to recognize, honor, and congratulate innovative businesses in Crookston. Ambassadors also actively participate in networking events, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and other community gatherings. They offer support, encouragement, and resources to local entrepreneurs.

08/05/2024

Upcoming Garage Sales in the area!

08/02/2024

If you were not able to make it to our town hall meeting, we did have 3 speakers here today.

Lisa Drafall
VP of Technology of Intergration
[email protected]

Jeff Gulley
Regional Editor
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Terry Alvarez
Regional Advertising Sales Manager
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If you have any questions, please email them.

07/27/2024

Crookston Times Church Page
Friday, July 26, 2024

07/16/2024

CROOKSTON TIMES HOSTS TOWN HALL TO REVIEW COMMUNITY BUILDER POSITION



The Crookston Times invites all community members to a town hall meeting on Friday, Aug 2, at 1 PM at the Crookston Inn. The event will review the Community Builder position and discuss ways to better serve and support the local community. Lisa Drafall, VP of Technology Integration, and Jeff Gulley, Regional Editor, will be present to answer questions and engage in dialogue about future community initiatives. The town hall aims to review the role, gather community input, and strengthen community ties. Participation from residents is vital for aligning initiatives with the community’s needs. No prior registration is required, and all are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the Crookston Times website.

07/14/2024

07/11/2024

The Crookston Area Chamber Ambassadors were out on the town again this week to honor and congratulate two businesses. The second stop was to learn about the new gun shop in town, In-Sight Fi****ms, owned and operated by Steve Erickson and Darin Selzler, both of Crookston.

The location of the new business shares a space with Erickson Embroidery and 2nd Street Boutique at 124 West Second Street in Crookston. Guns and gear were displayed on the main level, but soon transitioned into the newly remodeled basement, which made more sense as not all people love guns. The women sipped and shopped the boutique while the majority of the men shopped guns downstairs.

The duo, Steve and Darin, answered several questions from the Chamber Ambassador Team and offered up various other interesting facts about their newly found business. They sell a lot of guns, provide mounting optics, and accessories. Although gun-smithing isn’t something they do a lot of, they do dip into that service a bit. Gun enthusiasts prefer to touch and handle the guns before they pull the trigger and make the purchase. Most people know what they want when they walk into the store, and Steve and Darin do a lot of ordering in guns, ammunition and other accessories. They also do transfers of guns, trades, and evaluations. Many times, folks receive fi****ms as an inheritance and reach out to Steve and Darin for directions. They are able to give the customers options if they do not wish to keep the firearm. They might know of someone who is looking for that type of gun, specifically.

“It's interesting to actually see what is out there, and some have waited several months for a certain gun. There are so many different types of avenues when purchasing, selling, or trading a firearm”, state the two. Some folks sell to each other where Steve and Darin can assist with the lawful completion of that process. They state the business can never be big enough and the biggest part of the job is the research they put in for their loyal customers.
Store hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00 or by appointment.

Pictured here to congratulate and celebrate the owners of In-Sight Fi****ms are: Mara Wiirre (Economic Development Authority), Randy Schoenborn (RiverView Health), Bobbie Torkelson (H&R Block), Steve Erickson, Darin Selzler, Erin LaPlante (State Farm Insurance), Sherry Coauette (LeBlanc Realty).

If you would like to join our Ambassador Team, please call or text Carrie Bergquist at 218-289-1823. Activities and responsibilities include: gather to recognize, honor, and congratulate innovative businesses in Crookston. Ambassadors also actively participate in networking events, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and other community gatherings. They offer support, encouragement, and resources to local entrepreneurs.

07/09/2024

The Crookston Area Chamber Ambassadors were out on the town recently to honor and congratulate two businesses.

The first was a stop at OK Tire Store, previously Todds Tire Service. Todd was ready to pass the torch after several years of serving Crookston and the surrounding areas.

Red Smith, Location Manager, reminisced back to 20 years ago when he first started at Todd’s Tire. He shared that Todd was in the building for 42 years back when it was a Cenex gas station. When asked how this sale came to fruition, Red shared that OK Tire was the wholesaler for several years. Red came into work one day and learned of the sale and before he knew it, he was the new Location Manager.

Red and his team, consisting of five shop technicians and three front counter staff, have undertaken several updates, including the removal of old fuel pumps and signage. Additionally, a comprehensive remodel is planned to enhance the facility further. Future plans include adding mechanical services to complement their existing offerings. Currently, they provide a comprehensive range of tire solutions for cars, commercial vehicles, agricultural equipment, and UTVs. Additionally, their services cover tracks for farm tractors and other specialty vehicles.

Red talks about the longevity of the work force at OK Tire including Melissa Malo of 16.5 years. In addition to the long-time loyalty of their repeat customers over the years in which they are very appreciate for, he shares the best part of his day is visiting with their customers.

Store hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30-5:30, and 8:00-3:00 on Saturdays for the summer. They remain on-call 24/7.

Pictured here to congratulate and celebrate Red and his team are: Bobbie Torkelson (H&R Block), Mara Wiirre (Economic Development Authority), Sherry Coauette (LeBlanc Realty), Red Smith, Sam Grantham, Arick Broden (OK Tire), Randy Schoenborn (RiverView Health), Erin LaPlante (State Farm Insurance) and Melissa Malo (OK Tire).

If you would like to join our Ambassador Team, please call or text Carrie Bergquist at 218-289-1823. Activities and responsibilities include: gather to recognize, honor, and congratulate innovative businesses in Crookston. Ambassadors also actively participate in networking events, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and other community gatherings. They offer support, encouragement, and resources to local entrepreneurs.

07/05/2024

Valley Shopper
Saturday, June 6, 2024

06/27/2024

Valley Shopper
Saturday, June 29, 2024

06/20/2024

Valley Shopper
Saturday, June 22, 2024

06/20/2024

The Crookston Area Chamber Ambassadors regrouped this week to honor and congratulate two new businesses that Crookston proudly welcomes.
The first stop was at The Jeweler to honor and celebrate Bishop Lee Moronez Jensen. Jensen founded his love and passion for the jewelry industry when he was just 19 years old. He started at Helzberg Diamonds in the Columbia Mall, under the direction of Bernie Hagen. Jensen explains how cool it was to learn in the power-hungry environment that was at the top tier of the industry. Jensen then left for Sioux Falls to learn the trade of Gold and Silver Smithing in all three levels. He soon returned back to the region to continue work at Helzberg Diamonds and later Riddles Jewelry Store in Grand Forks. Jensen then pitched to Riddles Jewelry Store the idea to open up shop in Crookston following the closing of Munn’s Jewelers. He then found himself owning and operating as a Jeweler Specialist at The Jeweler in Downtown Crookston.

Jensen opened The Jeweler in Crookston in February of 2024. He describes himself as shopper friendly and runs a fair shop. The name Jewler stands for transparency, just as he is with his customers. He debated opening a repair shop exclusively, but later expanded his knowledge to include secondary market values. He bought inventory, acquired a couple investors, and soon his dream of owning his own jewelry shop became a reality. Not only does Jensen sell jewelry, but he also sizes and repairs it as well. He has the hope of renovating more space within time. Jensen is now promoting a sale of 40% off Lab Grown Diamonds for all first-time customers.

Congrats to Bishop Lee Moronez Jensen on successfully opening his very own store, The Jeweler. He is located at 103 S Main Street. His phone number is (218) 280- 7620, and email is [email protected] Store hours are Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Pictured here, left to right to congratulate Jensen is: Randy Schoenborn (RiverView Health), Bobbie Torkelson (H&R Block), Carrie Bergquist, Jensen, Lindsey Erdman (Benedictine Living Community-Crookston), Tracy Kuchan and Sherry Coauette (LeBlanc Realty).

If you would like to join our Ambassador Team, please call or text Carrie Bergquist at 218-289-1823. Activities and responsibilities include: gather to recognize, honor, and congratulate innovative businesses in Crookston. Ambassadors also actively participate in networking events, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and other community gatherings. They offer support, encouragement, and resources to local entrepreneurs.