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ARREST/FIRE REPORT- JULY 5, 2022

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The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston made the following arrests over the 4th of July weekend.

Kendra Rae Sanford, 31, of Sauk Rapids, for Failure to Appear

Shawn LaFriniere, 23, of Lengby, for Disorderly Conduct

Jerome Edward Beech, 60, of Crookston, for Driving after Cancellation of Driving License

Elarye Lisov, 27, of Mentor, for 2nd-Degree DUI

Arden Alan Comstock, 67, of Thief River Falls, for DUI

Brandon David Tawney Motherway, 38, of Crookston, for DUI

Zachery Thomas Zornes, 32, Mahnomen, for Domestic Abuse

The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) responded to the following calls over the weekend – 

7/1/2022

At 2:00 p.m., the CFD responded to the 300 block of S Minnesota St. for a report of an alarm activation. Upon investigation, it was determined to be caused by a faulty detector. There was no danger present. The CFD then reset the panel and turned control over to the staff and cleared the scene.

7/2/2022

At 7:41 p.m., the CFD responded to the 100 block of Sargent St. for a report of a Carbon Monoxide alarm activation. Upon arrival, the CFD used gas monitoring tools and there was no Carbon Monoxide present. It was determined to be a faulty detector. The CFD replaced the Carbon Monoxide detector and cleared the scene.

7/3/2022

At 11:47 a.m., the CFD responded to Section 8 of Onstad Township for a report of a one-vehicle accident in a ditch. Upon arrival, the CFD assisted local EMS and State Patrol with traffic control. There were no injuries to report. The CFD then cleared the scene.

At 9:00 p.m., the CFD responded to the 1000 block of Albert St for a report of smoke coming out of roof vents. Upon investigation, it was found due to a person grilling in their garage. The CFD spoke with the owner and went over the hazards of grilling in a confined space, and they moved their grill outside. The CFD then cleared the scene.

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ARREST/FIRE REPORT- JULY 5, 2022

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The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston made the following arrests over the 4th of July weekend.

Kendra Rae Sanford, 31, of Sauk Rapids, for Failure to Appear

Shawn LaFriniere, 23, of Lengby, for Disorderly Conduct

Jerome Edward Beech, 60, of Crookston, for Driving after Cancellation of Driving License

Elarye Lisov, 27, of Mentor, for 2nd-Degree DUI

Arden Alan Comstock, 67, of Thief River Falls, for DUI

Brandon David Tawney Motherway, 38, of Crookston, for DUI

Zachery Thomas Zornes, 32, Mahnomen, for Domestic Abuse

The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) responded to the following calls over the weekend – 

7/1/2022

At 2:00 p.m., the CFD responded to the 300 block of S Minnesota St. for a report of an alarm activation. Upon investigation, it was determined to be caused by a faulty detector. There was no danger present. The CFD then reset the panel and turned control over to the staff and cleared the scene.

7/2/2022

At 7:41 p.m., the CFD responded to the 100 block of Sargent St. for a report of a Carbon Monoxide alarm activation. Upon arrival, the CFD used gas monitoring tools and there was no Carbon Monoxide present. It was determined to be a faulty detector. The CFD replaced the Carbon Monoxide detector and cleared the scene.

7/3/2022

At 11:47 a.m., the CFD responded to Section 8 of Onstad Township for a report of a one-vehicle accident in a ditch. Upon arrival, the CFD assisted local EMS and State Patrol with traffic control. There were no injuries to report. The CFD then cleared the scene.

At 9:00 p.m., the CFD responded to the 1000 block of Albert St for a report of smoke coming out of roof vents. Upon investigation, it was found due to a person grilling in their garage. The CFD spoke with the owner and went over the hazards of grilling in a confined space, and they moved their grill outside. The CFD then cleared the scene.

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POLK COUNTY SHERIFF AND MULTIPLE FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPOND TO RESIDENTIAL FIRE IN MCINTOSH

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On Sunday, July 3, 2022, at approximately 10:14 p.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Fosston Police Dept., McIntosh Fire Dept., Fosston Fire Dept., and Essentia Ambulance responded to a residential structure fire at 220 State St SW in McIntosh. When Deputies arrived, the structure was fully engulfed, the homeowner was able to safely get out of the residence. The fire is under investigation by the MN State Fire Marshall.

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GRAND FORKS POLICE ARE ON THE SEARCH FOR MALE ROBBER

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On July 4, 2022, at approximately 4:09 A.M., officers of the Grand Forks Police Department were notified of a robbery that had just occurred in the 1800 block of 28th Ave South. The victim was entering a nearby apartment complex when an unknown male subject grabbed her purse which was over her shoulder. The suspect got onto a bicycle and fled the scene.

The suspect was described as male, Caucasian, approximately 5’8”, slim build and having short hair. The suspect was wearing a sleeveless shirt, gray shorts and a hat. It is believed the suspect is in his early 20’s. At this time, the suspect remains unidentified.

Some evidence from the incident was recovered by officers in the area of Westminster Court. Grand Forks residents and business owners in this area are encouraged to check any outdoor cameras they own, in an attempt to help identify the male suspect. The case is active at this time and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Grand Forks Police Department by one of the following methods:

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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MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES’ OPERATION DRY WATER SET FOR JULY 2-4

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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and their public safety partners are stepping up efforts to keep Minnesota’s waterways safe from July 2-4. The increased focus on boating under the influence is part of Operation Dry Water. This nationwide campaign highlights the dangers of boating under the influence of drugs and alcohol and calls attention to the heavy penalties associated with boating while intoxicated.

Minnesota’s lakes and rivers likely will be extraordinarily busy this holiday weekend. When boaters hit the water, though, they should choose something other than alcohol to drink. Boating while intoxicated (BWI) is the leading contributing factor in boating accidents and fatalities: in recent years, nearly half the fatal boating incidents in Minnesota involved alcohol.

“If you’re caught boating under the influence, there won’t be a warning or a second chance,” said Lt. Adam Block, DNR Enforcement boating law administrator. “The stakes are too high, and people who enjoy the water the right way shouldn’t be at risk because someone else decides to drink and boat.”

The penalties associated with boating under the influence have never been higher, particularly in Minnesota, which has some of the nation’s strongest BWI laws. People convicted of drinking and driving—whether they’re driving a boat, motor vehicle, or recreational vehicle—lose their privilege to operate any of them.

The reason many boating accidents turn fatal is because the people who fall overboard aren’t wearing a life jacket. At the same time, being intoxicated is often what causes them to end up in the water in the first place. Public safety officials urge all boaters to stay “dry” on the water and wait until they’re back on shore to drink alcohol.

For more information, visit the Operation Dry Water website (OperationDryWater.org) and the boating safety page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/BoatingSafety).

Operation Dry Water activities are sponsored by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard.

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OAKDALE CEMENTERY PLACES NEW COLUMBARIUM NEXT TO ITS MAUSOLEUM

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The Oakdale Cemetery recently added a new addition to the mausoleum with a new columbarium placed next to it on Thursday morning.

While the Oakdale Cemetery is a 50+-acre plot of land that holds many of the resting places of many in Crookston, it also contains a columbarium for people that had chosen to be cremated after their death. The current columbarium in the cemetery’s mausoleum is almost full and won’t be able to take many more additions. “Our old one is just about full, but I didn’t want to wait and make people go through the suffering of losing a loved one more than once, that’s enough,” Oakdale Cemetery President Lester Wilkens explained. “So, with that one just about full, we had to act, and it took about a six-month lead time to get it because of the demand.” Wilkens explained that the new columbarium is an improvement over the last one as while the current one holds 48 niches, the new one can hold up to 100 and can hold two people to a niche, and the whole thing can hold up to 425.

The columbarium has been placed in the center of the three circular pads to the left of the mausoleum in the center of the cemetery, as it is above the War Memorial and is the most difficult spot for them to place currently. “We put the first one on the middle circular pad because that’s the hardest to get to, and it’s above the war memorial. We’ve had some people purchase niches right now, they’re military members, and they want to be above the war memorial, so we’re going to do that,” Lester Wilkens explained. “We’re going to add benches to each one. There will be two benches, one on the north and the other on the south. We’re right in the center of the cemetery, so in about 80% of the cemetery, you can stand and look and see it, and it’s right next to the mausoleum.” Wilkens also says that they will add a second and third columbarium when they are needed in the future as a way to continue their service to the people of Crookston.

When asked about the motivation behind the purchase of the columbarium, Wilkens said that it was something that just had to be done for the people of Crookston. “It just had to happen. There were not a lot of choices. If we’re going to take care of the people of the City of Crookston, it had to happen,” Wilkens said. “We’re a private cemetery. It was started back in the 1800s by a group of civic leaders that had the ware with all to do it, so they bought the property, built the mausoleum, and it was ours and the boards of the past’s jobs to keep it going. So, they had purchased everything, but they probably never dreamed that there’d be cremations like there are today.” Wilkins reported that the columbarium was a fundraised project by the Association that cost up to $100,000. Through their collective efforts, they’ve currently raised $60,000, and through the generosity of ICS General Contracting, Crookston Welding, Bertils Gravel & Excavation, and Mags Ag Service offering supplies and services, they were able to put it in place before they reached their fundraising goal.

The new columbarium is now in place in the center of Oakdale Cemetery and in the middle of the three circular pads to the left of the mausoleum. Oakdale Association President Wilkens thanks everyone who has contributed to the columbarium’s purchase and welcomes them to come and see the result, but the Oakdale Cemetery Association still needs $40,000 to pay for it. If you can spare any funds to help the Association pay for the addition, you can go to the Oakdale Cemetery Office in Jerde Insurance Brokers at 612-328-0293, or you can contact Oakdale Cemetery Association President Lester Wilkens at 218-289-1956. Due to Oakdale being a 501 © (13) charitable cemetery, all donations are tax-deductible if you directly donate to the cemetery from your 401k. Pictures of the columbarium being placed by ICS General Contracting can be seen below-

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Ketanji Brown Jackson officially sworn in as first Black woman on the Supreme Court

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Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in on the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, becoming the first Black woman on the bench.

The 51-year-old Jackson, a top federal appellate court judge and former public defender, was sworn in at noon following the retirement of Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, who ascended to the high court in 1994 and announced his resignation earlier this year. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the constitutional oath, and Breyer administered the judicial oath. Roberts said at the ceremony: “There will be a formal investiture in the fall, but the oaths will allow Judge Jackson to undertake her duties, and she’s been anxious to get to them without any further delay. On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling.”

Jackson was a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for about a year before ascending to the Supreme Court.  President Joe Biden had promised during his campaign for president in 2020 that he would nominate a Black woman to the court.

The Senate narrowly confirmed Jackson in April by a 53-47 vote, with most Republicans arguing that Jackson’s track record as a judge showed she is weak on crime. Jackson is the 116th Supreme Court justice, and will formally join the court when it begins its next term in October.

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U.S. Supreme Court limits federal power to curb carbon emissions at power plants

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In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court said on Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency has no authority in regulating carbon emissions from existing power plants.

Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the majority opinion that Congress must have a say in applying such rules: “In certain extraordinary cases, both separation of powers principles and a practical understanding of legislative intent make us ‘reluctant to read into ambiguous statutory text’ the delegation claimed to be lurking there. To convince us otherwise, something more than a merely plausible textual basis for the agency action is necessary. The agency instead must point to ‘clear congressional authorization’ for the power it claims.”

The liberal justices maintained that Congress already had given the EPA that authorization through the Clean Air Act. Justice Elena Kagan wrote in her dissent: “Today, the court strips the EPA of the power Congress gave it to respond to the most pressing environmental challenge of our time. It deprives EPA of the power needed — and the power granted — to curb the emission of greenhouse gases.”

Led by West Virginia, the case was brought by a coalition of Republican-led states and coal companies that contested an earlier federal appeals court decision that said the EPA had the power to issue the kind of regulations they opposed. West Virginia’s lawsuit took issue with the 2015 Obama administration Clean Power Plan, which sought to lower carbon emissions by 32% by regulating existing coal- and natural-gas-fired power plants. The Obama administration had planned to require states to lower carbon dioxide emissions by replacing coal power plants with green energy sources.

During Donald Trump’s presidency, he replaced Obama’s initiative with a plan that essentially removed all regulations. But when President Biden took office, he reversed course and promised to slash greenhouse emissions nationwide dramatically.  Biden called the ruling “another devastating decision that aims to take our country backwards.” He said in a statement: “While this decision risks damaging our nation’s ability to keep our air clean and combat climate change, I will not relent in using my lawful authorities to protect public health and tackle the climate crisis.”  Biden has ordered the Justice Department and other affected agencies to review the Supreme Court ruling and devise plans to allow federal law to cut back on emissions that cause climate change.

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ROSEAU SWEEPS CROOKSTON AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL

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The Crookston American Legion Post 20 Baseball team traveled north to Roseau on Thursday night and was swept by the District 9 Division 2 favorite 10-0 and 7-5.  Hitting continues to plague Crookston as they only had seven hits in the two games, this after they only had three hits in two games last Thursday against Warroad. 

GAME ONE –
After a scoreless first inning, Roseau took the lead with two singles to score a run in the second inning for a 1-0 lead.  

Roseau added two more runs in the third inning after a leadoff double, they were able to get two singles.  One run scored on an error and another run scored on a single for a 3-0 lead after three innings. 

Roseau added three more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning behind a single, an error, and two more singles for a 6-0 lead.

Roseau added three more runs in the bottom of the fifth inning behind two singles, two walks, a hit batter, and a fielder’s choice for a 9-0 lead.  

Roseau only needed one run to win the game in the sixth inning and Crookston gave them the run with a hit batter, a walk, and a single for a 10-0 victory in six innings.  

Roseau’s Wensloff pitched a complete game and only gave up three hits to earn the win. 

GAME 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 R H E
Crookston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
Roseau 0 1 2 3 3 1 10 14 1

 

Pitching IP H R ER BB K
Blake Melsa – Crookston (LP) 4.0 11 6 5 0 3
Carter Coauette – Crookston 1.1 3 4 4 3 0
Aaron Wensloff – Roseau (WP) 6.0 3 0 0 0 9

 

For Crookston –
Alex Longoria, Jacob Miller, and Teagan Lubinski had one hit each

For Roseau –
B. Demars – 3 for 3, 2 runs, 2 rbi, walk
I. Wensloff – 3 for 4, 2 rbi, run


GAME TWO –

Crookston got things going in the top of the first inning when Teagan Lubinski was hit by a pitch and Alex Longoria walked.  After the second out of the inning, Carter Coauette reached on an error that allowed two runs to score and Crookston took a 2-0 lead.  

Roseau tied the game in the bottom of the second inning when O. Janenicke and E. Wensloff reached a hit by pitch and a walk.  Both runners would score on wild pitches to tied the game at 2-2. 

Crookston regained the lead in the top of the third inning.  Longoria singled and Cade DeLeon reached on a single and advanced to second on an error. A run scored on a Carter Coauette ground out and another run scored on a passed ball to give Crookston a 4-2 lead.  
Roseau didn’t waste any time with an answer.  Roseau took advantage of a Crookston pitching change and started with a double, followed by three more hits.  One run scored on the single and error, another run scored on a single, and two runs scored on an error for a 6-4 lead. After an out, the next batter reached on an error and scored on a single for a 7-4 lead going into the fifth and final inning. 

Crookston tried to mount a comeback in the top of the fifth inning when Jacob Miller led off with a double.  He advanced to second on a ground out and scored on a Longoria sacrifice fly to get within a 7-5 deficit, but that is as close as Crookston would get as Roseau held on for the 7-5 victory.

GAME 2 1 2 3 4 5 R H E
Crookston 2 0 2 0 1 5 4 2
Roseau 0 2 5 0 – 7 6 3

 

Pitching IP H R ER BB K
Carter Coauette – Crookston 2.0 0 2 2 2 2
Jacob Miller- Crookston (LP) 2.0 6 5 3 0 2
T. Bjerk – Roseau (WP) 4.0 3 4 0 1 4
J. Haugen – Roseau 1.0 1 1 1 1 0

 

For Crookston –
Alex Longoria 1 for 1, 2 runs, rbi, walk
Blake Melsa – 1 for 2

For Roseau –
G. Helgeland – 2 for 3, run

Zachary Tahran

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