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January 31, 2022

Loren David Wilken – Notice of Passing

Loren David Wilken, 69, of rural Fisher, MN, died unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday morning, January 27, 2022, while in his vehicle shortly after pulling up to one of the gas pumps at the Holiday Station in Crookston. Memorial service for Loren will be held this spring in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Fisher with the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home assisting with arrangements.

Messages of condolence may be made at www.stenshoelhouske.com

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January 31, 2022

CROOKSTON BOY’S BASKETBALL HAS A SECTION 8AA GAME AT THIEF RIVER FALLS

Two teams having different types of season will meet up tonight in Thief River Falls. The Crookston Pirates are 3-12 on the season, but coming off a 74-42 win over Climax-Fisher on Thursday and a game that broke a seven game losing streak. The Thief River Falls Prowlers are 10-4 on the year and coming off a loss to Bemidji 57-45 that broke a three game winning streak. Game time is 7:30 PM and it will be on KROX RADIO starting at 7:00 PM with the RiverView Health pre-game show and also on the internet by going to the LISTEN LIVE link at the top of this page.

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January 31, 2022

Off-duty Washington police officer shot, killed by police during manhunt

An off-duty police officer in Vancouver, Washington was shot and killed while at his home while sheriff’s deputy pursued an armed suspect early Sunday morning.

In a statement on Sunday, Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnery-Ogle identified the officer as Donald Sahota and confirmed he had been with the Vancouver Police Department since 2014. Said Mayor McEnery-Ogle: “The sudden death of Officer Sahota is devastating and we don’t have all the details of what occurred. This will be investigated by the Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team. It will likely be days before we know more.”

In a statement, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies were dispatched to a Chevron gas station and convenience store at 8:14 p.m. Saturday night after a suspect of a robbery was described as having a handgun, fleeing the area in a stolen vehicle. Deputies located the suspect “a short time later” and pursued him, after which he eventually abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. The suspect then contacted a homeowner in a nearby residence and police contacted all parties, during which the officer discharged his weapon, police said. The sheriff’s office said the individual who was shot was pronounced dead at the scene after medical aid was provided but did not include further information about the person’s identity.

The sheriff’s office said the incident is being treated as an officer-involved shooting and confirmed it will be subject to investigation.

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January 31, 2022

13 people hospitalized due to carbon monoxide exposure at Ohio hotel pool

Thirteen people were hospitalized for exposure to carbon monoxide at a Hampton Inn, shortly after a 2-year-old girl lost consciousness in the pool of the hotel.

Police Chief Tony Brooks confirmed that dispatchers in Marysville. Ohio received 911 calls that the girl had fallen into the pool or was found unconscious in the pool at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Dispatchers soon received more calls reporting people unconscious. Two of the patients were listed as being in critical condition after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning, but have since stabilized, hospital officials confirmed. Five patients are in serious condition and at least four other patients have since been released from the hospital. Six of the patients were children; it was not immediately clear what caused the high carbon monoxide levels. Officials stated that the hotel was evacuated, and hotel management booked guests at other hotels nearby.

Marysville Fire Chief Jay Riley said: “We did have life-threatening levels of carbon monoxide in the pool area of the hotel, and we transported several people to local hospitals. We continue the investigation into the source and glad that no one died as a result of their exposure.”

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January 31, 2022

‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ and “Head of the Class’ star Howard Hesseman dies at age 81

‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ and ‘Head of the Class’ actor Howard Hesseman has died at the age of 81. Hesseman’s wife Caroline Ducrocq and manager Robbie Kass confirmed the news on Sunday, stating that the actor died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles due to complications from colon surgery he underwent last summer.

The two-time Emmy nominee played radio disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati from 1978-1982, and portrayed teacher Charlie Moore on Head of the Class from 1986-1990. He also hosted NBC’s Saturday Night Live three times.

Some of Hesseman’s other credits include One Day at a Time, Petulia, Dragnet, The Bob Newhart Show, Doctor Detroit, Soap, The Sunshine Boys, Shampoo, Silent Movie, This Is Spinal Tap, Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, Heat, About Schmidt, Boston Legal and Fresh Off the Boat.

Hesseman is survived by his wife Caroline Ducrocq, and their godchildren Grace, Hamish and Chet.

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January 31, 2022

Former Miss USA winner and ‘Extra’ correspondent Cheslie Kryst dies at age 30

Former Miss USA winner and “Extra” correspondent Cheslie Kryst has died after falling from her high-rise apartment building in Manhattan. She was 30 years old. NYPD sources are calling the case a suspected suicide, saying that early Sunday morning Kryst jumped from the 60-story building, where she resided on the ninth floor. She was last seen on a terrace on the building’s 29th floor.

Kryst’s death was confirmed in a statement from her family: “In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie. Her great light was one that inspired others around the world with her beauty and strength. She cared, she loved, she laughed and she shined. Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether through her work as an attorney fighting for social justice, as Miss USA and as a host on ‘Extra.’ But most importantly, as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor and colleague – we know her impact will live on. As we reflect on our loss, the family asks for privacy at this time.”

Kryst graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in marketing and human resource management. She subsequently enrolled at Wake Forest University School of Law, where she graduated with an MBA and Juris Doctor in 2017. Kryst competed in pageants throughout her education, and represented North Carolina at the Miss USA competition, where she won the national title. She also represented the USA at that year’s Miss Universe competition, where she finished in the top 10.

Kryst began working as a N.Y. correspondent for “Extra” in Oct. 2019, receiving two Daytime Emmy Award nominations for outstanding entertainment news program for her work on the show. A statement from “Extra” read: “Our hearts are broken. Cheslie was not just a vital part of our show, she was a beloved part of our ‘Extra’ family and touched the entire staff. Our deepest condolences to all her family and friends.”

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January 31, 2022

ARREST/FIRE REPORT – January 31, 2022

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the following arrests.

Christy Renee Melby, 49 of Mahnomen, for Domestic Abuse.

Rachel Denise Roper, 32 of Fargo, for Receiving Stolen Property.

Crystal Lynn Lee, 39 of Crookston, for DUI.

Faith Evelyn Porter, 19 of Crookston, for Disorderly Conduct.

Justyce Akiva Nason-Long, 20 of Crookston, for Domestic Assault.

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January 31, 2022

CROOKSTON PIRATE DANCE TEAM COMPETED IN BEMIDJId

The Crookston Pirate Dance Team competed in another A/AA competition Thursday night in Bemidji. After a lot of drops, we ended up being one of the three Class A teams which made the competition even harder.

The JV took the competition floor for the last time this season ending in 6th place

Varsity Jazz competed for the first time taking home 8th place.

Varsity Kick took home 6th place.

“Getting another chance to hit the floor before sections and see where we sit with AA teams was awesome,” said Coach Grace Espinosa. “We’re proud of how all the teams did.”

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January 31, 2022

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES A STORM WATCH MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY

The National Weather Service in Grand Forks, North Dakota has issued a Winter Storm Watch for northwest west central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota from Monday evening to Tuesday morning.

The watch Includes the Minnesota cities of Crookston, East Grand Forks, Ada, Twin Valley, Halstad, Moorhead, Hallock, Karlstad, Lancaster, Warren, Stephen, Argyle, and Breckenridge. In North Dakota, it includes the cities of Cando, Langdon, Cavalier, Walhalla, Drayton, Pembina, Neche, St. Thomas, Fort Totten, Maddock, Leeds, Minnewaukan, Devils Lake, Grafton, Park River, New Rockford, Lakota, Mcville, Aneta, Tolna, Grand Forks, Cooperstown, Finley, Hope, Mayville, Hillsboro, Hatton, Portland, Valley City, Fargo, Lisbon, Enderlin, Gwinner, Milnor, Forman, Rutland, Wahpeton, Edinburg, Adams, and Lankin.

…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Blizzard conditions are possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota.

* WHEN…From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Stay tuned to KROX for updates on the system as it gets closer.

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January 30, 2022

HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROVIDED WITH A FRESH NEW LOOK

Highland Elementary School has a new look as of two weeks ago. If you’ve stopped by during the last two weeks, you probably will have noticed that when you walk inside the school, the main office windows have a pirate logo and the words “Highland Elementary School” written on them. This was done during Martin Luther King Jr. Day when there was no school and provides a fresh and new look to the school.

Highland Elementary School Principal Chris Trostad said the idea had been talked about and discussed in the past, and two specific people got the ball rolling. “Jana (Hodgson) and Crystal (Rock) have been pushing this idea now for a while,” said Trostad. “They thought it would be nice to spice things up a little bit and get a fun, unique design on the see-through windows of the office. The High School has a lot of the Pirate logo and pride, and we don’t really have that here. So, they came to me with the idea, and I thought it was a good idea, and we got the School Board and Superintendent Jeremy Olson on board, and it looks really nice now.”

One of the goals of the process was to brand Highland Elementary School with the Pirate logo and connect it with Crookston High School as much as possible. Trostad believes the new office windows will do just that and provided one other unique way the new office windows will be of value. “One of our goals was to definitely brand our school more with the Pirate, and that’s why we chose that design,” said Trostad. “We also want kids to see all the activities that are available for them at the High School when that time comes, so that’s the one piece of it. The other piece of this is that if a kid does get sent to the office before, it was see-through glass, and now it is protected a little bit so everyone doesn’t have to look in and see a student that may be sitting there. So, it’s kind of nice to provide that privacy for those kids. This is absolutely because of Jana and Crystal; they were the ones that got this started, and kudos to them.”

The school ordered through BSN, and two custodians at Highland Elementary School helped install the new look. A couple of pictures of the new design can be found down below –

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