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June 20, 2022

UMC GRAD TIM LUBKE NAMED UMC MEN’S BASKETBALL ASSISTANT COACH

The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball program announced the promotion of Tim Lubke to the lead assistant coach for the Golden Eagles. Lubke spent the 2021-22 season as the second assistant coach for UMC. He is a former player for the Golden Eagles, competing for Minnesota Crookston from 2010-15.

“I am very happy to add Tim to our coaching staff,” said Head Coach Bryan Beamish. “Tim has a great passion for coaching basketball, is a tireless recruiter, and being an alum of Minnesota Crookston this is an excellent fit. It’s crazy to think eight years ago when I first started working here, I was coaching Tim during his senior year. He excels at player development and creating honest, strong relationships, which is very valuable when putting together a team of student-athletes that will excel both on and off the court. We are excited to get to work and continue to build this program.”

Lubke will be help in recruiting, scouting opponentsm in-game coaching, and player workouts, as well as other administrative duties within the program.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to be able to work with Coach Beamish and stay with my alma mater,” Lubke stated. “It’s an honor to be a top assistant in one of the best leagues in Division II.”

Prior to his return to Minnesota Crookston, Lubke spent six seasons with one of the premier AAU programs in Iowa and the Midwest, Kingdom Hoops. Lubke was most recently the director of camps, lead coach, and skills trainer for Kingdom Hoops in Des Moines, Iowa. He worked with countless basketball players who have gone on to NCAA Division I, II, and III programs including the University of South Dakota, University of North Dakota, the Air Force Academy, Drake University, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Minnesota Crookston, and Minnesota State University, Mankato. He coached children grades 4-11, most recently coaching the last two Kingdom Hoops 17U squads.

During his career as a Golden Eagle, Lubke amassed 450 points. As a senior during the 2014-15 season, he averaged six points and two rebounds per game. Lubke was an 88.0 percent free throw shooter his senior season and shot 34.4 percent from beyond the arc. Against St. Cloud State his senior year, Lubke tallied 17 points, including going 5-of-7 from beyond the arc. For his career, Lubke was a 37.7 percent three-point shooter and a 78.8 percent free throw shooter.

He is a native of St. Paul, Minn., and graduated from the University of Minnesota Crookston in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in sport and recreation management.

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June 20, 2022

THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED FOR NW MINNESOTA

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman Oklahoma has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Northwest Minnesota until 10:00 p.m. tonight.

The counties included in the watch are Polk, Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Grant, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Red Lake, Roseau, Wadena, and Wilkin.

Stay tuned to KROX for more information if any severe weather comes our way.

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June 20, 2022

Betty Marlene Dormady – Obit

Betty Marlene Dormady of St. Hilaire, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the age of 80.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 24, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, MN, with Father Rick Lambert presiding. Interment will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Calvary Cemetery in Crookston, MN.

Visitation will take place from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church.

Betty Marlene (Edwardson) Dormady was born on June 2, 1942, in Badger, MN, the daughter of Belmer and Manda (Knutson) Edwardson. Betty attended Badger High School and graduated in 1961. While in high school Betty worked in the Twin Cities – one summer as a nanny in Minneapolis and two summers at the Big Island Veterans Camp in Excelsior, MN.

Following high school, Betty attended nursing college in Crookston, MN. While in Crookston, she met her future husband, William Patrick Dormady. On August 7, 1965, Betty was united in marriage to William at the Crookston Cathedral. They were blessed with a son, Brian in 1967.

In 1969 Betty and Bill moved to Thief River Falls, where they both became employed at Arctic Cat. Betty continued to work for Arctic Cat until her retirement in 2008.

Throughout her life she enjoyed nature, fast-pitch softball with William, bowling, going to the shack near Fourtown, fishing, and spending time with friends, family and her pets (Spartacus, Steeler, Bud, and Shania). Betty was raised on a small farm the youngest of five sisters. The small farm created a superior work ethic that was known by all friends and family. Betty had to lend a helping hand and was sweet, kind, and always had a smile for everyone.

Betty is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Teri; sisters, Blanche Goodwin and Jean (Earl) McKinley; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William; sisters, Carol Kurtzman and Dorothy Anderson; brothers-in-law, Pete Goodwin, John W. Clark and Dale Anderson; and sisters-in-law, Kay Dormady and Mary Dormady Clark.

Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com

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June 20, 2022

2 killed and 10 rescued after boat collision near Key Biscayne, Florida

Two people were killed, and 10 others rescued, after two boats collided near Key Biscayne, Fla. The U.S. Coast Guard said that all 10 survivors were rescued by small boat crews and a helicopter aircrew dispatched by Coast Guard units in Miami. The accident was initially reported to the Coast Guard by one of the people involved in the collision at around 10:30 p.m. on Friday.

The Coast Guard said in a statement that one of the bodies was recovered by the Coast Guard, and the other was recovered about a mile west of Key Biscayne by a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crew. Two critically injured survivors were plucked from the water by a Coast Guard swimmer. One of them was transported to Jackson Memorial Medical Center in Miami by rescue crews while all nine other survivors were taken to HCA Florida Mercy Hospital. The crash is being investigated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Tuxhorn, who coordinated the search and rescue mission, said in a statement: “On behalf of the Coast Guard and our partner agencies, we’d like to offer our sincerest condolences to the families and friends who lost their loved ones. The Coast Guard and our local partner agencies quickly responded and exhaustively worked together on this search and rescue case.”

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June 20, 2022

CDC and FDA approves COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have approved COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 5 years old. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices unanimously recommended approval of vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna for use among younger children. Nearly 20 million additional children, including all Americans ages 6 months and older, are now qualified to be immunized against the disease.

The panel’s recommendation was then quickly accepted by CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, who said in a statement: “Together, with science leading the charge, we have taken another important step forward in our nation’s fight against COVID-19. We know millions of parents and caregivers are eager to get their young children vaccinated, and with today’s decision, they can.” Walensky encouraged parents and caregivers with questions “to talk to their doctor, nurse, or local pharmacist to learn more about the benefits of vaccinations and the importance of protecting their children by getting them vaccinated.”   

The CDC said distribution of pediatric vaccinations for the youngest children has already started across the country and doses will be available this week at pediatric practices, pharmacies, qualified health centers, local health departments, clinics and other locations. After the CDC’s approval, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its COVID-19 recommendations to include a “strong recommendation” for children in this age group to receive the vaccine.

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June 20, 2022

Ana de Armas portrays Marilyn Monroe in the trailer for the film ‘Blonde’

Netflix has released the trailer for the new film ‘Blonde,’ featuring Ana de Armas playing the late Hollywood film icon Marilyn Monroe, who died at age 36 in 1962. Bobby Cannavale, Adrien Brody, Julianne Nicholson, Xavier Samuel and Evan Williams also star.

Blonde is based on Joyce Carol Oates’ historical fiction novel of the same name. The film is written and directed by Andrew Dominik, and received an NC-17 rating for “some sexual content”. An official synopsis for the film reads: “From her volatile childhood as Norma Jeane, through her rise to stardom and romantic entanglements, ‘Blonde’ blurs the lines of fact and fiction to explore the widening split between her public and private selves.”

Blonde premieres Sept. 23 on Netflix. Take a look at the trailer – here.’

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June 20, 2022

Netflix announces real-life ‘Squid Game’ competition series

Netflix announced the reality competition series Squid Game: The Challenge, based on the original Squid Game series, which became Netflix’s most popular show of all time upon its release in late 2021. The platform announced casting for the new series in a vague promo on Twitter. Squid Game: The Challenge will enter 456 contestants for the grand prize of $4.56 million dollars. That’s the same number of contestants in the drama, but an American dollar adaptation of the show’s 45.6 billion won prize in Korean money. The reality series is looking ‘for brave, self-punishing souls interested in competing in harrowing games’. For information on casting for the show, head to www.squidgamecasting.com.

The original Squid Game series is about a competition of childhood games for a cash prize, such as Red Light Green Light, Honeycomb and Marbles. Netflix promises some games inspired by the show on the reality version, plus new surprises. On the drama, the losers are executed; and while Netflix hasn’t announced how they plan to adapt the game, the streaming service confirms contestants could be “going home empty-handed” (meaning- they will not die if they lose).

Netflix had also just announced last week that they have renewed Squid Game for Season 2. The original series, created by South Korean director Hwang Dong-hyuk, primarily starred Korean actors who spoke Korean throughout the show; whereas Squid Game: The Challenge is seeking “English-language speakers from any part of the world.”

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June 20, 2022

ARREST/FIRE REPORT- JUNE 20, 2022

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

Randy Deo Munter, 45, of Twin Valley, for 3rd-Degree Methamphetamine Possession
Jennifer Ann Jensen, 31, of Twin Valley, for 3rd-Degree Methamphetamine Possession in School/Park/Pub Housing Zone

Trinity Gabriella Korynta, 22, of East Grand Folks, for storing Meth Paraphernalia
in the Presence of Children or a Vulnerable Adult

Charles Richard Schoen, 42, of Gary, for Terroristic Threats

Christopher Scott Jenkins, 43, of Crookston, for Constructive Contempt of Court, disobedience of lawful judgement

Jonathan Blomquist, 57, no address included, for Driving after Driver’s License cancellation.

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June 20, 2022

ARREST/FIRE REPORT- JUNE 20, 2022

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

Randy Deo Munter, 45, of Twin Valley, for 3rd-Degree Methamphetamine Possession
Jennifer Ann Jensen, 31, of Twin Valley, for 3rd-Degree Methamphetamine Possession in School/Park/Pub Housing Zone

Trinity Gabriella Korynta, 22, of East Grand Folks, for storing Meth Paraphernalia
in the Presence of Children or a Vulnerable Adult

Charles Richard Schoen, 42, of Gary, for Terroristic Threats

Christopher Scott Jenkins, 43, of Crookston, for Constructive Contempt of Court, disobedience of lawful judgement

Jonathan Blomquist, 57, no address included, for Driving after Driver’s License cancellation.

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June 20, 2022

GRAND FORKS POLICE SEARCHING FOR PERSON WHO FIRED WEAPON ON SO. 12TH STREET

On June 19, 2022, around 4:50 p.m., Grand Forks Police Department (GFPD) officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of So. 12th St. for a weapons violation call.

When the officers arrived in the area, they located several shell casings on the ground. No one was injured during this event. This is an ongoing investigation, if anyone has any information, please call the Grand Forks Police.

Call: 701-787-8000
Online: Submit a tip via the GFPD’s Facebook or website
App: Submit a tip via the Tip411 app

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