June, 2022 | Krox AM

SACRED HEART BASEBALL TAKES ON ADA-BORUP-WEST – LIVE UPDATES

UMC HIRES BRYAN BEAMISH AS THE NEW HEAD MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH

FOURNET BUILDING TO INSTALL ELEVATOR BY MID-JUNE AND FINISH CONSTRUCTION BY EARLY JULY

RED LAKE FALLS SOFTBALL PLAYING BGMR IN SECTION 8A CHAMPIONSHIP – ON KROX

BLAST TO BEDE/AFTER PROM PARTY PARENT COMMITTEE GIVES THANKS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL AFTER PROM PARTY

SACRED HEART SCORES TWO RUNS LATE TO BEAT WEST MARSHALL IN 8A BASEBALL TOURNEY

Elizabeth Mary Bruggeman – Obit

Leona (Hoefer) Schmitz Bevolden – Obit

Janet (Jan) C. Erie – Obit

June 2, 2022

The Sacred Heart Eagles Sacred Heart are 18-3 on the year and will play the Kittson County Central Bearcats (13-3) in the Section 8A West Sub-section winners bracket game.

Sacred Heart won the only meeting during the regular season with a 12-5 victory on May 17.
The winner will play at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday against the winner of Fosston and Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal.

The game is starting at 3:45 p.m.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Ada-Borup-W
Sacred Heart

For Sacred Heart –

For Ada-Borup-West –

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June 2, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) athletic department announced the hiring of Bryan Beamish as head men’s basketball coach. Beamish first came to Minnesota Crookston as an assistant coach prior to the 2014-15 season and has spent the last four seasons as associate head coach.

“We are very excited to announce Bryan Beamish as the next head coach of the Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball program,” said Director of Athletics Stephanie Helgeson. “Bryan is someone who has impressed us over the last eight years on staff. He values building lasting bonds with the men’s basketball student-athletes and is well respected by our campus community. He was overwhelmingly endorsed by our current and former men’s basketball student-athletes. He has proven to be a great recruiter, and spends countless hours in the gym and out of it working to develop student-athletes. We can’t wait to see him grow in his new role as the leader of our men’s basketball program.”

During his time as an assistant coach at UMC, Beamish recruited nationally and internationally, with focus areas in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Beyond recruiting, on-floor coaching, individual instruction and scouting reports, Beamish also helped lead youth and team camps, as well as leading the squad’s community service work and coordinating academic support. In this role, he has helped the team earn GPAs above 3.0 in multiple academic years.

“I am humbled and honored to be named the next head coach at the University of Minnesota Crookston,” Beamish stated. “I would like to thank Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause, Athletic Director Stephanie Helgeson and the search committee for believing in the vision I have for the men’s basketball program. I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for the support of my family, previous coaches I have worked for, as well as current and former players. I am very thankful to be in this position and look forward to getting to work with our current roster with the goal of building something special.”

On the court success for UMC over Beamish’s eight seasons as an assistant included a magical run during the 2018-19 postseason, when the Golden Eagles upset Augustana University on their home court to propel UMN Crookston to its first-ever appearance in the NSIC/Sanford Health Basketball Tournament quarterfinals.

Prior to arriving at UMC in 2014, Beamish spent one season as a graduate assistant under Head Coach Jim Larranaga at the University of Miami during the 2013-14 season. Prior to Miami, Beamish spent two seasons under Head Coach Lance Randall at NCAA Division II affiliate Saint Leo University in Saint Leo, Fla., helping the Lions to the NCAA Tournament in 2012 and 2013. The 2012-13 season marked the first 20-win season in program history and Beamish’s two years on staff were the first back-to-back winning seasons for the Lions in 27 years.

He started his coaching career at his alma mater, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, during the 2010-11 season. He helped the Pointers to a No. 1 national ranking during the season, during which they won the 2011 WIAC Regular-Season and Tournament Championships. Beamish helped lead the Pointers to the NCAA Tournament, making their way to the Sweet 16.

He was a highly decorated player for Wisconsin-Stevens Point before commencing his coaching career. Beamish was a three-time All-WIAC player, earning first team accolades twice. Beamish helped lead the team to three NCAA Tournaments. As a sophomore, the Pointers were WIAC regular-season and tournament champions, making it to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. As a junior, he helped guide the team to a second round appearance at the NCAA Tournament. As a senior, the Pointers again made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, after earning WIAC regular-season and tournament championships. Beamish was a two-year captain and two-year MVP.

Beamish earned a Master of Business Administration from Saint Leo University in sports business. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in interpersonal and organizational communication from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He is a native of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., and resides in Crookston. His grandfather, Bob Krueger, was the head coach for the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point from 1962-75, where he is in the school’s Hall of Fame.

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June 2, 2022

The Fournet Building restoration in downtown Crookston is nearing completion, a project that has spanned the past few years. Building owner and general contractor for the construction, Jeff Evers reported that they are installing a new elevator in the building that will be operational by the middle of June and plans to have the entire project completed and ready to have clients move in by the beginning of July.

The building is a three-floor project that has been in development since 2018 that will be used by multiple organizations in downtown Crookston. “The second floor will be for the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council. They’re taking the whole second floor. The third floor will be for the State of Minnesota for the Public Defenders around the atrium,” Fournet Building owner Jeff Evers explained. “Those will be the main tenants, and then we’ll try to fill the first floor once we get done with the construction.” Evers reported that the second floor is near competition, with most of the offices and hallways having carpeting they have installed refrigeration and cabinets for a break room at one end of the floor.

Evers said they recently completed the elevator shaft for the addition of an elevator built for them by the Schindler Elevator Corporation. While the elevator is not currently installed, Evers said it has been verified by Schindler to begin its installation and the timeline to have it completed and be operational is around June 14. Other than the elevator, Evers says there are other things they still have to finish around the building before they allow clients to begin moving in. “As far as completion, on the 3rd-floor, we have a lot of trim work and doors to do. There’s a bunch of doors to do in general,” Evers explained. “The back staircase still has to be finished, and the atrium area still has to get flooring and be finished with the railing, so the list is getting quite short compared to when we started.”

While the completion of the building has been delayed several times over the past few years, Evers says he hopes to have it done soon. “We’ve had quite a few delays, but the goal now is to be done here by the end of June or July 1st,” Evers explained. “We should be there if isn’t any other delays or we can’t get supplies or if something is on backorder for another three months, but that’s the goal now.” Evers says that when the building is completed, some tours will be available for a few days to show the public the inside of the building to see the completed structure.

Pictures of the elevator and other parts of the building can be seen below,

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June 2, 2022

The Red Lake Falls Eagles Softball team has had a historic season and they are looking to take the next step and win the Section 8A Championship this evening. The Eagles are still undefeated in the Section 8A Tournament and will have to be beaten twice while only needing to win one game to secure the trip to the State Tournament in North Mankato next week. Their opponent will be a familiar foe, the Badger-Greenbush/Middle River Gators.

BGMR is also having an excellent season and the two teams have played four times this season already. Red Lake Falls has won three of the four matchups with the most recent coming yesterday in the Section 8A Tournament with the Eagles winning 10-0. The Gators only win against Red Lake Falls this season was a 7-4 victory at the beginning of the season, and the two teams have only lost games against each other and are otherwise undefeated.

The first game is set for 4:00 p.m. from Red Lake Falls. We will have the game on KROX Radio starting with the RiverView Health pregame show at 3:30 p.m. If BGMR wins, The winner take all game between the two teams will be played around 6:00 p.m. and will also be on KROX. If Red Lake Falls wins the first game, they will be the Section 8A Softball Champions.

Game 1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
BGMR	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Red Lake Falls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K
Gabby Casavan- RLF
Kinsley Hanson- BGMR

For Red Lake Falls –

For BGMR –

Gabby Casavan (RLF) makes a play at shortstop

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June 2, 2022

The Blast to Bede/After Prom Party Parent Committee for 2022 would like to express their thanks and appreciation to all of the local businesses and citizens of Crookston and the surrounding area for their continued support in helping to provide a safe and entertaining event for the Juniors and Seniors of Crookston High School. Through your donations of cash, supplies, food, gifts, and prizes, they were able to pull off another successful event attended by over 140 students.

AgCountry Farm Credit Service

Altru Clinic- Crookston

American Crystal Sugar Company

American Federal Bank

Americinn Lodge & Suites

Bergstrom Electric, Inc.

Best Used Trucks of MN

Biermaier Chiropractic Clinic, P.A.

Boll Farms

Brady, Martz & Associates, PC

Bremer Bank

Christian Brothers Ford

CHS AG Services Inc

Crookston Building Center, Inc.

Crookston Eye Clinic

Crookston Firefighters Assn. (Trevore Brekken)

Crookston Pet Clinic

Crookston United Insurance

Crookston Valley CO-OP

Crookston Youth Basketball Association

Crookston Welding/NAPA

DeBoer, James & Nell

Dee Inc.

DigiKey

Donarski Bros, Inc.

Domino’s Pizza

Eagles Aerie # 873

Fischer, Rust, & Stock, PLLC

Reynolds, Harbott Knutson & Larson

Garden Valley Telephone Co.

Ground Round

Grove Mechanical

HN Quality Plumbing

H & R Block

Halstad Telephone Company

Irishman’s Shanty

Knights of Columbus

KROX Radio Station

LeBlanc Realty

Mckinnon Company

Mike’s Muffler Shop

Minakwa Golf Club

Moorhead State University

Noah Inurance Service

North Dakota State Univeristy

Oman State Farm Insurance

Opticare

Ottertail Power Company

Perry Farms, Inc.

Pester Farms

Phil Thompson & Associates

Proulx Refrigeration

Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home

Studio 108

Subway

Taco John’s

Valley Plains Equipment

Widman’s Candy Shop

Widseth, Smith, Nolting & Assoc., Inc.

United Valley Bank

Christian & Lisa Kiel

KingTown Farmers Mutual Ins McIntosh

Polk County Fair

Sisters in Spirit

VFW

The Blast to Bede/After Prom Party Parent Committee will be back in 2023!

Pictures of the Blast to Bede/After Prom Party can be seen below.

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June 2, 2022

The Sacred Heart Eagles scored two runs on three hits in the bottom of the sixth inning to beat the West Marshall Fusion 5-3 in the second round of the Section 8A Baseball tournament played in Greenbush.

It was a pitcher’s duel to start as Sacred Heart’s Sam Gapp and West Marshall’s Marshall Treudeson didn’t give up a hit for the first two and a half innings. In the bottom of the third, Sacred Heart recorded the first hit of the game and it was a big one as Breck Bloom crushed a pitch over the left-field fence for a solo home run and a 1-0 lead.

West Marshall responded in the top of the fourth inning when Will McGlynn reached on an error and a Jackson Kekke single. Demetrius Oberg and Aiden Anderson followed with walks to score a run and tie the game at 1-1. Another run scored on an error when Sacred Heart tried to pick off a runner at first base for a 2-1 lead.
Sacred Heart answered in the bottom of the inning when Ethan Arnston singled and Nick Brundin was hit by a pitch. After a pop-out to the catcher, Isaac Zavoral singled to score a run to tie the game at 2-2. The ensuing batter, Bloom, hit a fly ball to deep left field to score another run and Sacred Heart led 3-2.

West Marshall tied the game in the top of the fifth inning when Nick Winge walked with one out. He advanced to second base on an error and scored on a Kekke single to tie the game at 3-3.

Sacred Heart had a big bottom of the sixth inning and it started with a Nick Brundin single and a stolen base. After a strike out, Isaac Zavoral singled to score a run for a 4-3 lead. Dave Larson walked and Cullen Rohrich singled to score another run for a 5-3 lead.

Sacred Heart’s Ethan Arnston pitched the final two innings and retired the first batter in the seventh inning. The Fusion’s Derek Moehrle reached on an error and advanced to second base. Arnston retired the next two batters and the Eagles won 5-3.

Sacred Heart improves to 18-3 on the year and will play the winner of Ada-Borup-West and Kittson County Central at 3:00 p.m.
West Marshall drops to 10-8 on the year and will play the loser of Ada-Borup-West and Kittson County Central at 5:30 p.m.

To hear Sacred Heart Coach Paul Bethke’s comments, click below.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
West Marshall	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	3	2	0
Sacred Heart	0	0	1	2	0	2	–	5	8	4

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K
Sam Gapp- SH	4.0	2	3	0	4	6
Ethan Arnston – SH (WP)	2.0	0	0	0	0	0
Marshall Treudson – WM	4.0	4	3	2	2	1
Derek Moehrle – WM (LP)	2.0	4	2	2	2	2

For Sacred Heart –
Isaac Zavoral – 2 for 3, 2 rbi’s, run
Cullen Rohrich – 2 for 4, rbi, double
Breck Bloom – 1 for 2, 2 rbi, home run

For West Marshall –
Jackson Kekke – 2 for 3, run, rbi

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June 2, 2022

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The Memorial Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Beth’s life will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, June 18, 2022, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mentor, MN. Visitation with the family will be from 10-11:00am. A family graveside service will take place at St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Elizabeth Mary Bruggeman, 68, of Erskine, MN, passed away at her home on Lake Sarah, Saturday morning, March 26, 2022, with family at her side.

Beth was born in Grand Forks, ND on April 25, 1953. She was the eldest of four children from the marriage of Tom and Margaret (Degelder) Gregoire. While growing up in East Grand Forks, MN she was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and later graduated from Sacred Heart High School as a member of the Class of 1971. She went on to attend Aakers Business College in Grand Forks earning a secretarial certificate. She continued her training when she went on to study at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead, MN where she obtained a certificate in programming and data entry. Soon after, she put to use her newly gained knowledge and began employment at Bridgeman Creamery in Grand Forks. Several years later, Beth started working in the office of the East Grand Forks American Crystal Sugar Company. It was there she met her future husband, Michael Kenneth Bruggeman. Beth and Mike were soon united in marriage on April 29, 1983, in Crookston, MN. While living in Grand Forks, the couple began building a cabin on Lake Sarah, near Erskine. They soon realized that they wanted this cabin to become their home and their dream became reality when they made the move in 1995.

While Mike transferred to the American Crystal plant in Crookston, Beth devoted herself to her children and her new home. She happily became the #1 fan of her kids and their activities in school and never missed a baseball, basketball, or football game. While her life centered around her family, she also found time for her favorite activities which included knitting, crocheting, cooking, and reading. Beth loved to travel and went on what she’d like to call her ‘girl’ trips to various locations across the United States. Traveling still further from home, Beth made many memories when she ventured abroad to visit Belgium, Amsterdam, and other European countries.

To many, Beth became the figure of Mom, Sister, and Grandmother as she so effortlessly loved and cared for all as if they were her own family. Beth always made time to listen and love those around her regardless of the struggles she may have been under. Her later years were complicated by health issues but she never let that get the best of her as she continued to enjoy life with her family and friends while continuing to rely on her faith to give her strength.

Beth is survived by her beloved husband of 38 years, Mike; four children and three grandchildren: Andrew and (Carla) Bruggeman of Fitchburg, WI, and their daughter, Clara Eileen; Joseph Bruggeman of Erskine, MN; Jasen and Stephine Bruggeman and their children, Amelia and Jasen Jr of East Bethel, MN; and Erin Bruggeman of Coon Rapids, MN. She also leaves three siblings: Doug (Jill) Gregoire of Mentor, MN; Mickey (Pete) MacDonald of Surprise, AZ; and Joan (Scott) Enright of East Grand Forks, MN and brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law: Pat (Susan) Bruggeman of Crookston, Paul (Sharon) Bruggeman of Grand Forks, Todd (Deann) Bruggeman of Crookston, and Lee Perry of St. Louis, MO; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Beth was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Margaret Gregoire; parents-in-law, Kenneth and Lois Bruggeman; and sister-in-law, Pam Perry. May God bless the memory of Elizabeth Mary Bruggeman.

A Memorial Mass celebrating Beth’s life will be held at a future date at St. Lawrence Church located in Mentor, MN.

Messages of condolence may be given to Mike and Family at www.stenshoelhouske.com

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June 2, 2022

Leona (Hoefer) Schmitz Bevolden, of Red Lake Falls, MN passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Hillcrest Senior Living surrounded by her loving family.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner officiating. Burial will be held at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Red Lake Falls, MN.

Visitation will be held on Sunday June 5, 2022 3 PM until 5 PM with a prayer service at 5:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN and also one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Leona (Hoefer) Schmitz Bevolden was born on April 24, 1921, twins were born to Gertrude (Venticher) and John Hoefer. Leo and Leona were born in Blunt, SD. She lived there until 1938 when her and her father and two sisters and twin brother moved to Minnesota.

Leona was united in marriage to Ted Schmitz of Red Lake Falls, MN on October 14, 1941. They lived there and farmed until the death of Ted in 1972. This farm North of Red Lake Falls was homesteaded in 1941. Leona lived on the farm until 1978 when she sold the farm to her son Tom, and she moved to town. She worked at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Red Lake Falls for 18 years. In 1985 she married Palmer Bevolden of Thief River Falls, MN.

Leona loved her family, she enjoyed gardening, sewing quilts and making sure all of her family got a quilt she made. Putting puzzles together, she enjoyed many hours of fun. She loved to dance, especially with husbands Ted and Palmer. Leona was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church, a member of the Catholic Daughters of Court St. Cecilia #2025 for many years.

Leona is survived by seven children Delbert (Eunice) Schmitz, Daniel (Mary Lou) Schmitz, Thomas (Carol) Schmitz, all of Red Lake Falls, MN, Theodore (Cheri) Schmitz of Minneola, MN, daughters; Pauline (Clarence) Kuznia of Aitkin , MN, Ruth (Larry) Morrison of Detroit Lakes, MN, Dolores (Mark) Fraire of Shelton, WA; grandchildren Deanna, Darin, Darcy, Denise, Dion, Wade, Christopher, Jeffrey, Juanita, Carol, Paul, Phillip, Todd, Marla, Aulaire, Garrett, Lacey, Clayton, Charlie and Austin: 41 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren and one on the way the first half of June.

She is preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, twin sister of Daniel in 1952, buried as baby Schmitz; husband Ted Schmitz, husband Palmer Bevolden, daughters Bonita (Tony) Kazmierczak, Veronica (Frank) Kasprowicz; brothers Andy, Martin, Lawrence, and twin brother Leo; sisters Dena, Regina, Rose, Philimenia and Helen.

Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ambulance, and Fire Department all of Red Lake Falls, MN

Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com

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June 2, 2022

Pitching

Janet (Jan) C. Erie, age 92, died on February 17, 2022, one month after surgery for a hip fracture.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church in Crookston, Minnesota. Pastor Michael Ozaki and Pastor Rod Anderson will officiate. Inurnment at Oakdale Cemetery will be held immediately following a luncheon at the church.

Jan was born on May 26, 1929 in Hallock, MN, the only child of Alvin and Janette Holmquist. She was delivered by her grandfather, Dr. Charles Harris. Jan spent her early years in Gilby, ND but graduated from Central High School in Grand Forks, ND in 1947. From there she went to the University of North Dakota, graduating in 1951 with a Liberal Arts degree. While at the University she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority and Phi Beta Kappa. It was there that she met her future husband, Kenneth (Ken) Erie at a sorority/fraternity mixer.

While Ken was in Japan serving in the Korean conflict, Jan taught in the St. Louis Park school district from 1951 to 1952 and lived in the Uptown area with friends of hers from Grand Forks. During that time Jan submitted Ken’s application to enroll him in law school at the University of North Dakota. They were married in Grand Forks in January 1954 and Ken also started law school at that time. Jan taught school in Grand Forks until the spring of 1956 when Jay was born.

They moved to Crookston in 1957 where Ken began his law career. They raised three children, Dr. Jay (Janet) Erie, Rochester, MN; Jane (Jim) Moen, Eden Prairie, MN and Dr. John (Lori) Erie, Fargo, ND.

While in Crookston she was active in many civic organizations, including Agassiz Club, Matrons Club, and Chapter AX P.E.O. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder and was active in the women’s groups and the Sunday school department. She was a member of the University of North Dakota Alumni Association and served as President of the University of North Dakota Alumni Foundation. Jan and Ken retired to Bemidji, MN in 1988 where they were members of the First Lutheran Church and she was a member of Chapter AT P.E.O. Both Ken and Jan enjoyed golf. They played in Bemidji and Marco Island, FL where they wintered for 30 years and where Jan shot a hole in one.

She is survived by her three children, nine grandchildren, Dr. Beth (Matt) Raecker, Dr. Drew (Sara) Erie, Kathryn (Kyle) Swenson, Hannah Erie, John Moen, Jeff Moen, Sarah Moen, Ellen Erie, Tom Erie, and 7 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ken, and her parents, Alvin and Janette Holmquist. Services and internment will be held in Crookston this summer at a date to be determined.

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June 2, 2022