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Crookston Attractions

	Crookston's "Ice Buster Daze" See this year's schedule >> Ice Fishing Tournament, Radar Runs and activities for the whole family. Stick around for a spaghetti supper and dance. Don't miss it!
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	Crookston's Farmers Market Learn more >> Mid-June through Mid-September All products are homegrown or homemade from the Crookston area!
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	Ox Cart Days Festival See the this years schedule >> Each August, Crookston celebrates its heritage with the Ox Cart Days Festival held in the city’s Central Park. The four-day celebration includes something for everyone, from bed races to pageants and parades. The weekend also features the Classic Car Show, which is now considered one of the top shows in the entire region.
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& MARKETPLACE	Historic Highway 75 "King of Trails" Marketplace www.highway75.com The "Historic King of Trails", US Highway 75 (KT) crosses the entire United States, beginning in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and ending at the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston, Texas. Learn more about this historic highway, by visiting the Highway 75 official website. See this year's "King of Trails" Marketplace >>
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	Crookston's Annual "Winter Wonderland" & Festive Fridays See this year's schedule >> Experience the sights and sounds of an old-fashioned Christmas during downtown Crookston's "Winter Wonderland" during the last "Festive Friday"!
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	Midsummer Scandinavian Festival See this year's schedule >> Learn about the Scandinavian culture or celebrate it if you are! Lots of activities and food for the whole family.
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	Mount St. Benedict Cross Country Skiing The Sisters of Mount St. Benedict have graciously opened their property to cross country skiers who are interested in enjoying and preserving the natural beauty of the woods. The ski trails are appropriate for all levels, from novice to expert. more info >>>
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	Crookston City Parks Visit one of our 19 city parks, with amenities from quiet and playground areas to softball, tennis and basketball courts. See a list of parks, locations and facilities/amenities >>>
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	Downtown Walking Tour Crookston features a large historic district in the downtown area, so don't forget to take the downtown walking tour! A majority of the storefronts have been renovated and new streets, sidewalks, and lights are in place. To learn more, stop by the Chamber/CVB for a copy of the self-guided walking tour of the historic downtown or click here for a virtual tour!
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	Grand Theatre 124 East 2nd St Movie Line: 218-281-1820 See what's playing now >>> Take in a movie at the historic Grand Theatre, the oldest continually operating movie theatre in the United States.
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	Fishing on the Red Lake River Go fishing on the Red Lake River. You can find everything from catfish, crappies, walleyes, to flatheads, northern pike, bass, red tail suckers, carp, and perch. Give Wisker's Guiding Service a call at 218-280-0442 for an excellent fishing experience on the Red Lake River.
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	Polk County Museum Highway 2 East 218-281-1038 The Polk County Museum, one of the finest museums anywhere, is located on Highway 2 east in Crookston. Museum displays include the following: School house from the 1890s Two-room prairie house built in 1881 Summer kitchen Recreated blacksmith shop Regional fire equipment museum—New in 2000 A pioneer kitchen, living room, and bedroom Country store Dental and medical clinics A communication center (featuring typewriters, a telephone switchboard, and other early forms of communication) The museum is open daily from May to September.
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	University of Minnesota Crookston 2900 University Ave www.UMCrookston.edu On the northern edge of the community, you’ll find the campus called, "the college of the future today" by Wall Street Journal. University of Minnesota, Crookston is a four-year coordinate campus of the University of Minnesota system. UMC is the original "laptop university", issuing notebook computers to all full-time students since 1993. According to past University of Minnesota president, Mark Yudof, he wishes all the University’s campuses looked as beautiful as Crookston! There are many beautiful flowerbeds on campus; you can’t miss them. The campus is also home to the Northwest Research and Outreach Center, the Extension Service, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) state offices, and the Valley Technology Park.

Area Attractions
	Agassiz Environmental Learning Center in the Fertile Sand Hills 218-574-2622 www.agassiz-elc.org A 640-acre natural area with over 10 miles of scenic recreational trails through the sand hills originally formed by glacial Lake Agassiz. On Highway #32 at Fertile.
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	Itasca State Park 218-266-2100 www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/itasca/index.html The Headwaters of the Mississippi River. Walk across the beginning of the mighty Mississippi and enjoy hiking or cycling on miles of trails in a pristine natural environment. Near Park Rapids.
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	Old Crossing Treaty (Huot) Park 218-253-2684 www.harpercollege.edu/mhealy/tour/tour.htm Located between Crookston and Red Lake Falls, MN. Historical park, historical interpretations in summer and fall. Boat landing, water, fishing, playground and outdoor restrooms.
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	Rydell National Wildlife Refuge 218-687-2223 midwest.fws.gov/Rydell/ This 2,150 acre refuge offers a wide variety of wildlife-dependent recreational and educational opportunities. Over 9 miles of trails through six different habitat types provide an extensive opportunity to enjoy wildlife in a natural setting. Located 3 miles west of Erskine (MN) on U.S. Highway 2, then south 2.5 miles.
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	Seven Clans Casino 800-881-0712 www.sevenclanscasino.com Gambling, lounge and restaurant. On Highway 59 near Thief River Falls, MN.
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	Shooting Star Casino 800-435-STAR www.starcasino.com Entertainment, 24-hour gaming and restaurants at Mahnomen.
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	The Inn at Maple Crossing 218-637-6600 www.innatmaplecrossing.com A traditional bed-and-breakfast inn on Maple Lake (near Mentor, MN). Sixteen unique guest rooms, 19th century style dining room and Recollections Gift Shop. Located 22 miles east of Crookston.
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	Voyageur’s View Campground & Tubing 218-253-2031 or 218-253-4329 Open Memorial Day through Labor Day for tubing and camping. Electrical and water hook-ups, showers and flush toilets. Tubing with shuttle service, 2-3 hours of tubing with islands and rapids, canoeing, boat rental, fishing, miniature golf, volleyball, horseshoes, playground, game room, souvenir lodge and groceries in Red Lake Falls, MN.

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