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UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION HOSTING LAND RENT SEMINARS ON DEC. 16

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Landlords, Farmers, Agri-Business Professionals should make plans to attend one of the informative meetings being held across Minnesota. These free meetings are being provided by the University of Minnesota Extension. Farmland rental rates are the largest input cost the farmer has. Determining a fair farm rent agreement is a challenge in today’s economy.

Negotiating a fair rental agreement that satisfies the landowner and the farmer is a challenge. David Bau and Nathan Hulinsky, Extension Educators in Ag Business Management, will provide several ways; by examples, factsheets and worksheets to determine a fair farmland rental rate for both parties.

Topics covered at the meetings will include local historic and projected farmland rental rate trends, current farmland values and sales, a worksheet that will help determine a fair rental agreement. Input costs will be presented along with current corn and soybean prices. Worksheets will examine costs and what is affordable rent that a farmer will be able to pay, the rate of return to the landlord at current market values and examine flexible rental agreements.

Make plans to attend one of the local meetings. There will be meetings in Norman County at the Ada Event Center at 10 a.m. on December 16, and Polk County at the McIntosh Community Center in McIntosh at 1 p.m. on December 16. PLEASE Pre-register by going to this website: z.umn.edu/PolkNormanLandrent21.

The Registration deadline will be December 13. If there are less than 10 registrations or a major weather event, the virtual meeting will be moved. Attendees will receive several informative worksheets and factsheets that will help to determine what is a fair farmland rental rate is.

For more information on the workshop, please call or e-mail Heather Dufault, 218-280-1129, orpohl0024@umn.edu.

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Robert Schafer – Obit

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Robert Schafer of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, with his sons at his side at Riverview Hospital in Crookston, MN.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021, at 10:30 AM     at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner Officiating and Deacon John Bruggeman. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Red Lake Falls, MN.

Visitation will be held 5 – 8 PM with a 7:00 prayer service on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN, and also one hour prior to the service on Friday morning.

Robert “Bob” Schafer was born on April 29, 1941 son of Frank and Anna (Linnertz) Schafer on the farm near Red Lake Falls, MN. He was raised near Red Lake Falls, attended St. Joseph Catholic School, and graduated from Lafayette High School in 1959. Bob served in the National Guard for 6 years.  He worked at Shetlers Hatchery in Thief River Falls, MN, Alma “Detroiter” in Red Lake Falls, MN. Bob then attended Barber School in Waterloo, IA. He worked as a barber in Moorhead and East Grand Forks for a while before purchasing his own barbershop in Red Lake Falls.

On September 13, 1969, he was united in marriage to Judy Zornig at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN. To this union, two sons were born Michael and Brian.  The couple made their home in Red Lake Falls where they have continued to live their entire life. Bob worked as a barber in Red Lake Falls for 40 plus years. Bob farmed East of Red Lake Falls until the boys took over in 2007 but continued to help currently. Judy was diagnosed with MS at a young age and Bob continually cared for her at home until her passing in 2016.

He received his pilot’s license in 1966 and his flight instructor’s license in 1974 which he maintained for 47 years. Bob was an active pilot until the fall of 2021. He taught many students some of which went on to become commercial airline pilots. Bob was instrumental in starting the Red Lake Falls Flying Club and keeping it going over the years. He was a member of the RLF Fire department for 21 years. He was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Knight of Columbus, served on the pastoral council and the financial council.

Bob enjoyed fishing with his friends at Rocky Point, flying, golfing, trap shooting, hunting, snowmobiling, and spending time with his family and friends but most of all he loved the time spent with the granddaughters.

Bob is survived by his two sons Michael Schafer of Red Lake Falls, MN and Brian (Teresa) Schafer of Red Lake Falls, MN; grandchildren Paige, Kayla and Rebecca Schafer of Red Lake Falls, MN; brothers Larry (Candace) Schafer of Red Lake Falls, MN, Willard (Barb) Schafer of Lakeville, MN, nieces, and nephews Lori (Lyndon) Schultz, Barry (Heidi) Boutain, Carrie Schafer, Jill Schafer, Kathleen (Ryan) Reynolds, Matt (Lyndsey) Schafer, Angela Schafer, Maribeth Schafer.

Bob is preceded in death by his wife Judy, parents Frank and Anna Schafer, sister Margaret (Dale) Boutain, brothers Eugene Schafer, Alfred “Freddy” Schafer; nephew Jeff Boutain; Ray and Hazel Perras.

Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com

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RIVERVIEW HEALTH AUXILIARY HOSTING ANNUAL ANGEL TREE SERVICE PROJECT NOW UNTIL DEC. 10

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RiverView Health Auxiliary will be hosting their annual Angel Tree Service Project December 6th through December 10th. The tree will be located in the main lobby by the Limited Addition Gift Shop door. The tree is covered by angels displaying the needs of RiverView Care Center residents in Crookston. These are community members who are no longer able to participate in community holiday activities as they wish. The Angel Tree provides us an opportunity to give back to these people who have given so much in their lifetimes.

Everyone is invited to stop by and pick an angel from the tree. On the back of the angel is the number of a resident along with their wish list of items ranging in price from $5 to $15. Sign out the angel that you choose and purchase something from the gift suggestions. After you have purchased the gift please bring it back to the Limited Addition Gift Shop by December 13th. The gift will be wrapped and later delivered for opening on Christmas Eve.

By picking an angel you will be bringing much joy to a resident who may or may not receive a present otherwise. You will also experience the true meaning of Christmas.

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CROOKSTON CARE AND SHARE RECEIVES DONATIONS FROM PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

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The Crookston Care and Share recently received donations from the Presbyterian Women’s Association. They made one donation to the Care and Share general operations fund, and one to the Emergency Assistance fund.

Pictured below is Marlys Finkenbinder (Presbyterian Women’s Association) presenting the checks to Brian Halos (Crookston Care and Share Executive Director).

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GOVERNOR WALZ ORDERS FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF UNITED STATES SENATOR ROBERT JOSEPH DOLE

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In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Governor Tim Walz has directed all United States and Minnesota flags at all state buildings in the state of Minnesota to be flown at half-staff effective immediately until sunset on Thursday, December 9, 2021, to remember, mourn, and honor the life of United States Senator Robert Joseph Dole.

“Senator Robert ‘Bob’ Joseph Dole served 27 years as a United States Senator for the state of Kansas, including as Senate majority leader,” reads the proclamation issued by Governor Walz. “The President of the United States of America has ordered that the flags be flown at half-staff to remember and honor the life of Senator Robert Joseph Dole.”

Individuals, businesses, and other organizations are also encouraged to join in lowering their flags.

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CROOKSTON PIRATES BOY’S BASKETBALL HAVE FIRST HOME GAME WITH PELICAN RAPIDS

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The Crookston Pirate Boy’s Basketball team is hosting Pelican Rapids in their first home game of the season tonight. The Pirates suffered an opening day loss at Warren-Alvarado-Oslo on Thursday night 75-37 while the Vikings is finally getting their first game of the season in tonight in a battle of two Section 8AA teams. Game time at the Crookston High School is 7:30 PM and it will be on KROX RADIO starting with the RiverView Health pre-game show and on the internet hear around the world by going to the LISTEN LIVE link at the top of this page. Tonight’s game is also on a third KROX RADIO platform, it’s being LIVE VIDEO STREAMED on kroxam.com.

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Former Kansas Senator Bob Dole dies at 98

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Former U.S. senator and Republican presidential and vice presidential candidate Bob Dole died on Sunday at 98 years old. The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, named after his wife, announced that Dole died in his sleep early Sunday morning. A cause of death was not immediately revealed, however, Dole announced in February that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer and would undergo treatment. The statement from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation read: ““It is with heavy hearts we announce that Senator Robert Joseph Dole died early this morning in his sleep,” adding, “At his death, at age 98, he had served the United States of America faithfully for 79 years.”

Dole served in the U.S. Army during World War II and survived serious injuries in battle in Italy. He earned two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars for valor during his service.  He served in the U.S. House as a representative from Kansas between 1961 and 1969. He was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1968 and represented Kansas in the Senate for 27 years, the last 11 as the Republican leader.

In 1976, Dole was the vice presidential nominee on the Republican ticket with incumbent President Gerald Ford; they ultimately lost in the general election to Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondale. Dole then resigned from the Senate in 1996 to make a bid for President, ultimately losing to incumbent President Bill Clinton. Following his Presidential run, Dole began serving as special counsel with the law firm Alston and Bird in Washington and was appointed by then-President George W. Bush to co-head a bipartisan commission that delivered suggestions on improving the military’s health care system in 2008. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Clinton in 1997 and received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2018.

Dole is survived by his wife, former Sen. Elizabeth Dole of North Carolina, and daughter Robin Dole.

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Ten aboard Norwegian Cruise Line ship test positive for COIVD-19

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The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed that ten passengers and crew members aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship tested positive for coronavirus. The Norwegian Breakaway returned to New Orleans on Sunday after a weeklong cruise.

The Louisiana state health department said its agency as well as Gov. John Bel Edwards, the city of New Orleans and the Port of New Orleans “are aware and working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to initiate existing COVID-19 agreements and protocols with the cruise line.” The ship had stops in Belize, Honduras and Mexico. More than 3,200 people were onboard, and they all were to be tested before leaving the ship. The ship has a passenger capacity of 3,964.

The cruise line said the patients were all fully vaccinated and they were asymptomatic. Those who test positive for the virus will be required to travel home in a personal vehicle or self-isolate in accommodations provided by the cruise line. Passengers were given a test to use in three days.

The CDC requires everyone to have a negative test before boarding cruise ships, and vaccinations for those eligible with limited exemptions.

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/cruise-ship-covid-19-infections-arrives-orleans-81569285

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Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline join Alfonso Cuarón’s ‘Disclaimer’ for Apple TV+

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Apple TV+ announced it has ordered the series Disclaimer, starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline.  Alfonso Cuarón will write, direct and executive produce all episodes of the series; Blanchett is also an executive producer.  Disclaimer will be the first project in Cuarón’s multi-picture deal with Apple TV+.

Based on the Renee Knight book, Disclaimer casts Blanchett as TV documentary journalist Catherine Ravenscroft. Kevin Kline will play a widower who publishes a book revealing Ravenscroft’s secrets.

According to a synopsis of the show, “Catherine Ravenscroft (Blanchett), a successful and respected television documentary journalist whose work has been built on revealing the concealed transgressions of long-respected institutions. When an intriguing novel written by a widower (Kline) appears on her bedside table, she is horrified to realize she is a key character in a story that she had hoped was long buried in the past. A story that reveals her darkest secret. A secret she thought was hers alone.”

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Trevor Noah to host 2022 Grammy Awards in January

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The Recording Academy and CBS announced that The Daily Show host Trevor Noah will host the 2022 Grammy Awards on Jan. 31, 2021 in Los Angeles.  Noah, 37, previously hosted the 63rd Grammy Awards, which took place in March.

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., said in a statement: “Trevor was amazing as our host for the 63rd Grammy Awards with praise from the music community, music fans and critics. We’re so excited to welcome Trevor back to the Grammys stage and feel fortunate to once again have him hosting what we believe will be an unforgettable evening.”

Jon Batiste leads the field of nominees with 11 nominations, followed by Justin Bieber and Doja Cat with eight nominations each and Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo with seven nominations each.

The Grammys will air live Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. It will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

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