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June 1, 2023

Oklahoma high court strikes down 2 abortion bans; procedure remains illegal

On Wednesday, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that two state laws banning abortion are unconstitutional. However, abortion remains illegal in the state in nearly all cases, except life-threatening situations. The laws struck down on Wednesday both included a civil-enforcement mechanism that allowed citizens to sue someone who either performed or helped someone perform an abortion. The high court said in a 6-3 ruling that the two bans are unconstitutional because they require a “medical emergency” before a doctor can perform an abortion. The court said this language conflicts with a previous ruling it issued in March that determined the Oklahoma Constitution provides an “inherent right of a pregnant woman to terminate a pregnancy when necessary to preserve her life.”

Doctors specializing in obstetriccs and gynecology had said uncertainty about the state’s abortion laws often forced them to make women facing severe medical complications and nonviable pregnancies to wait for their condition to worsen before they could perform an abortion. Dana Stone, an Oklahoma City obstetrician and gynecologist, said: “In our practice we had cases where we would just have to tell women who we would normally offer a (pregnancy) termination to protect her health … ‘We have to let you go home and monitor your condition and if you start showing signs of infection or worsening blood pressure, then come back and we have the ability to legally treat you.’ Otherwise, we’re at risk with these laws of going to jail for 10 years, having hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and losing our medical licenses.”

Oklahoma’s 1910 law makes it a felony crime punishable by up to five years in prison for anyone to perform an abortion or help a woman obtain an abortion unless it is “necessary to preserve her life.” Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond said in a statement: “Despite the court’s decisions today on SB 1603 and HB 4327, Oklahoma’s 1910 law prohibiting abortion remains in place. Except for certain circumstances outlined in that statute, abortion is still unlawful in the state of Oklahoma.”

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June 1, 2023

Actor Danny Materson found guilty on two counts of rape

Actor Danny Masterson was convicted on Wednesday on two counts of rape during his retrial in Los Angeles. The Associated Press reported that the seven-woman, five-man jury deadlocked on the third count after deliberating for over a week. The actor has been free on bail since his June 2020 arrest by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division.

Wednesday’s verdict was delivered nearly six months after Masterson’s first trial ended with a mistrial, with jurors leaning towards acquitting the now 47-year-old star of “That ’70s Show”. Masterson was accused of raping three women he met through the Church of Scientology (to which Masterson still belongs) – identified at trial as Jane Doe #1, Jane Doe #2 and Jane Doe #3 — at his Hollywood Hills home from 2001 to 2003. He faced up to 45 years in prison if he was convicted on all three counts.

Masterson has denied all the allegations leveled against him by the women. Masterson never took the stand in either the first trial or retrial, and his defense attorneys declined to call any witnesses. The actor also denies assaulting a fourth woman, identified as Jane Doe #4, who told the court during his first trial he had raped her; Masterson has not been criminally charged with raping her. Both of Masterson’s trials have focused on the Church of Scientology, which Masterson’s accusers all said tried to cover up the allegations against the actor. The judge again allowed witnesses to testify how they were pressured by church officials not to talk to police about the rape allegations. Scientology spokeswoman Karin Pouw has denied the allegations, saying that church doctrine requires members to “abide by all the laws of the land.”

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June 1, 2023

Actor Danny Materson found guilty on two counts of rape

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June 1, 2023

Selena Gomez to launch two new series with Food Network

Food Network announced in a press release that Selena Gomez will launch two new series at network. The singer/actress stars with Steve Martin and Martin Short on the popular Hulu series Only Murders in the Building.

The 30-year-old Gomez is developing two new projects, including a celebration-focused series for the holidays. She will launch a second series in 2024 that will see her meet up “with some of the best chefs in the country in a quest to cook their most popular dishes when she visits their kitchens.”

Warner Bros. Discovery chairman Kathleen Finch said in a statement: “The holidays are always huge for Food Network, reaching nearly 60M P2+ viewers, and having Selena kicking off the nearly 100 hours of new and returning holiday programming will certainly make this coming season one to celebrate.” Gomez previously collaborated with Warner Bros. Discovery on the cooking series Selena + Chef for Max, (formerly known as HBO Max).

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June 1, 2023

BULLETIN BOARD-JUNE 1, 2023

The Crookston Community Pool is closed until further notice.

Masonic Lodge is selling Vidalia onions at Scott’s True Value now until supplies run out.

The last day of school for the Crookston Public School District will be today.

The Crookston Public School Title I annual end-of-the-year meeting will be held today from 2:30-3:30. The intent of this meeting is to give input about the Title I program, ask questions, and/or receive a progress report for your child. Feel free to stop by the Title I reading room at Highland Elementary School, send an email to sarageist@isd593.org, or call 281-5600 ext. 2414.

The Polk County Family Resource Centers (FRC) will host a Grand Opening event at the Crookston Library today from 4:00-6:30 p.m., featuring yard games, door prizes, and a pizza party.

The Crookston American Legion Auxiliary Nels T Wold Unit 20 will meet at 5:00 pm today in the card room at the Golden Link. Call Sharon Lanctot at 218-289-7358 with any questions.

The Crookston Planning Commission will have a special meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have bar bingo at 6:30 p.m. tonight. The kitchen will serve baskets.

Crookston Public Schools would like to invite the public to a recognition celebration honoring the 2022-2023 retirees of ISD 593 on Friday at 1:30 pm in the CHS commons. Retirees include: Susan Akerlind; Jill Carlson, Nancy Nottestad, LaDonna Peterson, and Marcia Scholler. Coffee and refreshments will be served.

RiverView Health Rehab Service will hold A Matter of Balance class at the Summerfield Apartments located at 423 Woodland in the second-floor Community Room. The two-hour classes will be held on Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. For more information and to register, call 281-9463.

Polk County Household Hazardous Waste Collections will be held at the Fertile Fairgrounds on Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and at the East Shore Beach Area of Maple Lake off County Highway 10 on Saturday, June 3, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The Polk County Transfer Station accepts household hazardous waste Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 year-round.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have bar bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. $500 must go.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have bar bingo at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. $400 must go.

Crookston Spring registration for Driver Education is open to all students currently enrolled in Crookston Public Schools. The next session will be June 5 through the 20. Additional registration forms for fall and winter are also available to check dates and times to determine the best time for driver education for your child. Please return your registration to the High School Office and pay in the High School office prior to the first day of class. All information is on the registration forms here. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Trostad at Highland School at 218-281-5600.

The Crookston City Council will have a special meeting on Monday, June 5 at 5:30 p.m in the City Hall Council Chambers. The Crookston Ways and Means Committee meeting will have a special meeting immediately following the council meeting.

The Fisher American Legion Auxiliary meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6.

The Fisher American Legion will have burger tonight, Wednesday, June 7.

Lutheran Social Service Meals, with support from DSAAA and United Way, will distribute meals to individuals 60 plus on Monday, June 12th, at 9:00 AM at Golden Link in Crookston. Recipients will receive a bundle of 10 meals, first come, first served. To register, contact Wendy Jerry at 218-773-3017.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 1902 Crookston will have their regular meeting at the Golden Link Senior Center on Tuesday, June 13, at 6:00 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have its Legion and SAL meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 13.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Highland School is currently looking for donations of new or gently used winter gloves. Please drop off any donations at the Highland School Office if you are interested in donating.

The Crookston Care & Share is now accepting donations of Womens, Mens, and childrens coats and jackets, jeans, sweatshirts, long sleeve t-shirts, and winter gear, as well as toiletries and other common items. Donations may be dropped off at the Care and Share Center at 220 East Third Street.

ThePrairieSkylineFoundation is looking for new members. For those interested in joining, you can contact Kay Hegge at 218-289-1246.

Second booster doses of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are now available at Altru Clinic in Crookston for people 50 and older and those 12 and older who are immunocompromised. The second booster dose must be administered at least four months after the first booster. Adults who received Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) for their primary vaccine and booster dose at least four months ago may now receive a second booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna only. To schedule your COVID-19 booster dose in Altru Clinic in Crookston, please call 218.281.9100.

The Benedictine Living Community Auxiliary is looking for new members. For those interested in joining, you can contact President Diane Seddon at 218-280-6736.

The Crookston License Center is now offering the Class D written test for permits, new-to-state residents, and MN reinstatements. The test is available by appointment for a fee of $10.00. If you want to schedule an appointment, please call 218.281.5423 or email licensecenter@co.polk.mn.us.

The Crookston Public Librarys Books & Brews Book Club meet on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages. Appetizers are provided by the Friends of the Crookston Public Library; participants are responsible for the cost of their own food and drinks. All are welcome.

The Crookston Public Librarys Reading by the Red Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at the library at 6:30 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.

The Golden Link is serving noon lunch Monday through Friday. The cost is $8. Veterans meals are half-price on the first Monday of the month. Call 281-3072 by 10:00 the day you plan to have lunch.

The Crookston Friends of the Library meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

The Crookston Library Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m.

The Cove Youth Center in Crookston is open Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Students and parents should call ahead to check the availability of the youth center at 218-470-0149.

Polk County Public Health is available to answer questions about COVID-19 and help obtain essential services such as groceries, medications, and other daily items at 281-3385. The phone is staffed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

The Crookston Care and Share Centers Donation and New Hope Food Shelf will be open every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and every Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. For information on the Care and Share New Hope Food Shelf website, click here. For more information or to donate, call 218-277-0000.

The Golden Link is now renting rooms for parties. Free for members. Call 218-281-3072 for details.

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June 1, 2023

RED LAKE FALLS SOFTBALL TAKES ON BGMR IN SECTION 8A CHAMPIONSHIP – ON KROX YOUTUBE CHANNEL

The Red Lake Falls Eagle Softball team is coming off a 2-0 victory over the Polk County North Stars to advance to the Section 8A Championship where they will take on the Badger/Greenbush-Middle River Gators in Greenbush. The game will start at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday and KROX will have the game on our Youtube channel with an audio only broadcast. You can listen to the game with a pre-game at 3:30 p.m.

Red :Lake Falls vs BGMR in the Section 8A Championship