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April 12, 2023

Kim Kardashian to star in Season 12 of ‘American Horror Story’

Kim Kardashian is set to join Season 12 of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series “American Horror Story.” Kardashian made the announcement on her Instagram account, posting a teaser video along with the cryptic “”

Kardashian will be joining “American Horror Story” regular Emma Roberts in the 12th season, which will be called “Delicate.” Roberts posted the same video as Kardashian with the caption, “This summer…Kim and I are DELICATE.” Season 12 will mark Roberts’ return the franchise; she last appeared in 2019, having starred in four other seasons.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, the role was written specifically by Murphy for Kardashian, who are friends. Kardashian has acted before, but this would mark her first high-profile role. Murphy said in a statement: “Kim is among the biggest and brightest television stars in the world and we are thrilled to welcome her to the ‘AHS’ family. Emma and I are excited about collaborating with this true force in the culture. Halley Feiffer has written a fun, stylish, and ultimately terrifying role, especially for Kim, and this season is ambitious and unlike anything we have ever done.”

The 12th season’s title, Delicate, is partially based on Danielle Valentine’s upcoming novel Delicate Condition, which will be released in August. The book is described “a gripping thriller that follows a woman convinced a sinister figure is going to great lengths to make sure her pregnancy never happens―while the men in her life refuse to believe a word she says.” Halley Feiffer, who has penned episodes on “American Horror Story” and “American Crime Story,” will write all episodes and serve as showrunner on the 12th season. In an Instagram post, Feiffer wrote, “Writing every episode and showrunning a @ryanmurphyproductions show is a dream for any writer. For someone who has called this man my hero and inspiration for 20 years, it’s unreal. Not to mention working with these two iconic women. Cannot wait to share our baby with you.”

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April 12, 2023

‘Cruel Intentions’ series is in the works at Amazon

Amazon is working on a series inspired by the 1999 teen drama, Cruel Intentions, which starred Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon and Selma Blair. According to TVLine, Amazon has placed an eight-episode series order for the TV adaptation of the film, with production set to get underway in early June in Toronto. Variety reports the series is expected to premiere on the company’s Amazon Freevee free streaming service; however insiders say there’s a chance the series could shift to sibling streamer Prime Video.

The latest iteration of the story will be set at an elite university in Washington, D.C. and follows ‘two ruthless step-siblings who will do anything to stay at the top of the Greek Life hierarchy at their elite college. When a brutal hazing incident threatens the entire Panhellenic system, they’ll do whatever is necessary to preserve their power and reputations… including seducing the daughter of the U.S. vice president.’

‘Cruel Intentions’ Series Adaptation Lands Greenlight At Amazon

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April 12, 2023

ARREST/FIRE REPORT – April 12, 2023

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following –

Matthew Ryan Knott, 42 of Red Lake Falls, for Domestic Assault, committing act to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death.

April 12, 2023

MINAKWA GOLF COURSE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Minakwa Golf Course has new ownership as of last week, as Zach Strommen, along with Brandon and Gretchen Carlson, have bought the course from the Leach family.

“We kind of threw it at Rick (Leach) over the years, kind of jokingly, and told him if they ever look at selling to let me and Zach know, and this January, he contacted us, and it got a little more serious, and we decided to go forward and purchase Minakwa,” said Brandon Carlson. “Me, Zach, and my wife will be out there all summer managing the course. We aren’t looking to flip the world upside down at this point. We are trying to do what the Leach’s did well over the years and do the same thing, and we will put our twist on it after we get the basics down.”

The new owners will keep the kitchen going. “We have Blair Fredrick helping us with the kitchen. Blair and my wife will be the two cores in the kitchen, and I will help when I have to,” said Brandon Carlson. “We will be looking for a cook to help during the day. Kari Heppner will be coming back to help us in the clubhouse. Rick (Leach) will help us with the grounds a little bit, Brian Bekkala will be back to do the grounds again this year. We have a lot of help and will learn as we go.”

There will be a few changes made at the course. “Our goal is to get one simulator in there this fall and be able to run leagues Monday – Sunday when people can come in and get their tee times,” said Zach Strommen. “We have to make things work first, so that is what we are looking at doing.”

The Carlsons and Strommen sent out a newsletter, and it had the membership information included in it. If you didn’t receive the information, it is below.

Brandon and Zach are working for the City of Crookston, and Carlson will keep his job as Public Works Director, and Strommen will be leaving the city to operate the course. The Minakwa Golf Course phone number is the same at 218-281-1773. If there is no answer, leave a voice mail.

The big question is when will the course open? “Put us on the spot,” said Carlson. “We hope by the first of the month (May). We will open it up for foot traffic first, then open it up to carts about a week later. We are getting new carts this week and are excited for the course to open. Of course, it depends on mother nature.”

The membership application is below. For the PDF link, click here.

April 11, 2023

CROOKSTON PIRATE BASEBALL TEAM SHOVELS SNOW OFF JIM KARN FIELD

The Crookston Pirate Baseball team had a practice at Jim Karn Field on Monday after school. It wasn’t a normal practice as the team had shovels and snow blowers instead of bats and gloves.

The team spent several hours clearing snow drifts off the pitching mound, home plate, behind home plate along the backstop, and along the dugouts. Pirate head coach Ben Parkin said this is a good team-building activity. He added that the city crews were going to try to clear the field off with their snow removal machines in the mornings to help clear the snow too. You can see some of the pictures below –

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April 11, 2023

Dalai Lama apologizes after criticism for video of him kissing boy

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has issued an apology on Monday after a video showing him kissing a child on the lips – and asking him to suck his tongue – triggered criticism. The video of the incident that occurred back in February at an event in northern India triggered a backlash online, with social media users condemning his behavior as inappropriate and disturbing.

A statement posted on The Dalai Lama’s official website and shared across his social media pages said he regretted the incident: “His Holiness wishes to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, for the hurt his words may have caused … His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras. He regrets the incident.”

The incident occurred at a public gathering in February at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharamsala, where the exiled leader lives. The 87-year-old leader was taking questions from the audience when a young boy can be seen approaching the Nobel Peace Prize winner before asking, “Can I hug you?” The Dalai Lama invited the boy up toward the platform he was seated on and gestured to his cheek, prompting the boy to give him a hug and a kiss. The Dalai Lama then points to his lips, and says: “then I think finally here also.” He then pulls the boy’s chin and kisses him on the mouth. “And suck my tongue,” he says after a few seconds, poking his tongue out and prompting laughter from the audience.

The current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the best-known living Buddhist figure in the world and is revered by millions as the reincarnation of his 13 predecessors. The spiritual leader has made the hillside town of Dharamshala his headquarters since fleeing from Tibet after a failed uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. India considers Tibet to be part of China, though it hosts Tibetan exiles.

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April 11, 2023

4 killed, 8 injured in downtown Louisville bank mass shooting

A gunman opened fire at a bank in downtown Louisville on Monday, in a mass shooting that left four dead and wounded eight others — including two officers responding to the scene. Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey said the shooter, described as a current or former employee of Old National Bank, was also killed not long after the 8:30 a.m. ET shooting unfolded at 333 E. Main St.

Deputy Chief Humphrey added that emergency personnel transported eight people to the University of Louisville Hospital, where one of the injured officers remained in critical condition from his injuries. He said the suspect, who has not been identified, “was still firing gunshots” when officers arrived on the scene when they allegedly started taking gunfire from the suspect. Said Humphrey: “Ultimately that suspect did die at the scene. We’re trying to confirm if that suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound or was killed by an officer … We are currently working to identify all of the victim. The investigation is ongoing. This will pretty much take into the night. There is no active threat. We believe this was a lone gunman that did have a connection with the bank.”

Humphrey said officers arrived at about 8:30 a.m., EDT, within three minutes of the initial call, and he believes that response saved more people from being injured or killed: “It is clear from the officers’ response that they absolutely saved people’s lives. It was a heroic response of officers that made sure that no more people were more seriously injured than what happened.”

Gov. Andy Beshear fought back tears and told reporters that two of the dead and one of the wounded were friends of his. Said Beshear: “This is awful. I have a very close friend who didn’t make it today, and I have another close friend who didn’t either, and one who is at the hospital that I hope is going to make it through.” Beshear later said on Twitter: “Today is a tragedy. Louisville and the entire commonwealth are mourning and we call on everyone to share the love, support and compassion this community desperately needs right now … A senseless act took the lives of our fellow Kentuckians, including friends of mine. What these families are experiencing is unimaginable. They need us to wrap our arms around them and to love them with all our hearts … Thank you to the heroic members of the LMPD and all of our first responders who undoubtedly saved lives while putting their own at risk. We are forever grateful. “

Old National Bank said in a statement posted to social media on Monday that members of its executive team, including CEO Jim Ryan had arrived at the site in response to the shooting: “The safety of Old National Bank employees and everyone we serve in our banking center locations is paramount. As we await more details, we are deploying employee assistance support and keeping everyone affected by this tragedy in our thoughts and prayers.”

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April 11, 2023

2023 Daytime Emmys being held June 16; staying on CBS for two-years

The Daytime Emmy Awards will stay on CBS, with this year’s ceremony set to be broadcast live on Friday, June 16, from the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. The Daytime Emmy Awards marks its 50th anniversary this year, and celebrates soap operas, talk shows, game shows, instructional or DIY programming and other genres.

Presented by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the awards show has signed a new two-year deal that will see the program air live on CBS and for premium subscribers on Paramount+. The deal also includes broadcast rights to the 2024 Daytime Emmys. The Daytime Emmys ceremony has aired on CBS for the past three years, after having previously bounced around between networks, with NBC, ABC, CBS, The CW, Pop and HLN having aired the awards at various points over the last 20 years. The show was without a broadcast partner from 2016-19.

Said Adam Sharp, president and CEO of NATAS, in a statement: “We are thrilled to be back with our incredible broadcast partner CBS for two years In commemorating the show’s golden anniversary this year, we look forward to honoring and celebrating the beloved world of daytime television.”

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April 11, 2023

Hilary Swank welcomes twins with husband Philip Schneider

Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank announced the birth of her twins with husband Philip Schneider. The 48-year-old Swank posted a beautiful photo on Instagram with herself and the twins, along with the caption: “It wasn’t easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it. Happy Easter! Posting from pure Heaven.”

The newborns (whose names have yet to be revealed) are the first children for Swank and Schneider, who tied the knot in 2018. Swank first announced her pregnancy in October while speaking about her upcoming projects on Good Morning America, revealing that she was looking forward to motherhood as her “next thing …And not just of one, but of two. I can’t believe it.”

According to Swank, the twins original due date was the same date as her late father Stephen Michael Swank’s birthday, who passed away in October 2021 at the age of 73. Swank was her late fathers caretaker for many years before his death, and wrote after his passing: “I had a rather unique relationship with him as I was his sole caretaker after a lung transplant seven years ago. I grew incredibly close to him during this time, deepening our relationship and savoring every moment we had together. He will always remain one of my most favorite persons and not a day goes by that I don’t miss him.”

‘Pure Heaven’! Hilary Swank, Philip Schneider Welcome Twins: Pic

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April 11, 2023

ARREST/FIRE REPORT – APRIL 11, 2023

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following –

Jakob Reiley Klatt, 24 of Grand Forks, for third-degree DUI. Driving while impaired with one aggravating factor.