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July 15, 2023

ALTOZ DECK WING EXTENSION RECEIVES LANDSCAPE BUSINESS TWENTY FOR 2023 NEW PRODUCT AWARD

Landscape Business, a leading publication in the landscaping industry, has awarded Altoz the prestigious Twenty for 2023 New Product Award for their Deck Wing Extension designed for the All-terrain deck on the TRX 766 tracked zero-turn mower. Twenty for 2023 New Product Awards recognize products for the commercial landscape and irrigation markets.

Products were judged by the EPG Media and Specialty Information staff based on innovation, marketability, and application within the market. This innovative Deck Wing Extension provides the flexibility and versatility needed to tackle those hard-to-reach areas, such as mowing solar fields, under fence lines, shorelines, ditch banks, orchards, water retention ponds, and anywhere you need to mow under or over.

This accessory improves productivity by minimizing the need for string trimming and reduces labor hours. The increased 16″ cutting width (82″ total) allows more ground to be covered in a single pass. The Deck Wing Extension doesn’t just provide added cutting width; it also boasts exceptional flexibility to follow the terrain’s natural contours effortlessly. With its ability to flex up to 12 degrees, the extension ensures an even and precise cut, even on uneven or rolling terrain.

Featuring a low lift, reversible, hardened steel straight blade, the Deck Wing Extension ensures efficient and precise mowing. Its spindle cover protects the spindle, bearing, and seals, preventing grass from entangling and extending its lifespan. Equipped with a convenient locking transport position for effortless trailering and storage, the Deck Wing Extension is designed for easy installation and removal.

“We are truly honored to receive the Landscape Business award once again, affirming our position as an innovative and pioneering force in the industry,” said Karl Bjorkman, Sales and Marketing Director for Altoz.

For more information on Altoz products, please visit Altoz’s website at Altoz.com.

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July 14, 2023

CROOKSTON LEGION BASEBALL TAKES ON FERTILE IN SUB-STATE TOURNAMENT

Crookston Legion Post #20 Baseball takes on Fertile Legion Baseball Post #238 in the loser bracket of the Northwest Sub-State tournament at Tony Stukel Field in Warroad. You can listen to the game on KROX.

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	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Fertile	1	0						1	2	1
Crookston	0							0	0	1

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K

For Fertile-

For Crookston-

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July 14, 2023

CROOKSTON LEGION BASEBALL TAKES ON WARROAD IN SUB-STATE TOURNAMENT

The Crookston American Legion Post #20 Baseball faces Warroad in the first round of the Northwest Sub-State Legion Baseball Tournament. You can listen to the game on KROX, first pitch at 1:40 PM.

FIRST INNING
The first Warroad batter was retired before Ryan Chamernick singled. The next two batters were retired.
Crookston began with a lead-off single from Blake Melsa. The next two batters were retired before a pitch hit Tanner Giese. Ashton Larson singled to score a run and Crookston took the lead 1-0. The next batter was retired, ending the inning.

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SEVENTH INNING

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Warroad	0							0	1	0
Crookston	1							1	2	0

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K
Parker Kelly-Crox	1.0	1	0	0	0	2
Liam Grover-Warr	1.0	2	1	1	1	0

For Crookston-
Blake Melsa 1 for 1, run
Ashton Larson 1 for 1, rbi

For Warroad-
Ryan Chamerick 1 for 1

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July 14, 2023

ALTRU ANNOUNCES SELF-PAY SPORTS PHYSICALS TIMES AND LOCATIONS FOR FALL

Self-Pay Sports Physical clinics begin Monday at Altru. Get your children ready for fall sports at locations across northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.

Here is a list of locations, dates, and times of available sports physical clinics at Altru:

Altru Orthopedics & Sports Medicine l to schedule, call 701.795.2000.
July 17: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
July 24: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Altru Family Medicine Residency l To schedule, call 701.795.2000.
August 1: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
August 8: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Devils Lake l To schedule, call 701.662.2158.
August 1: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Devils Lake Sports Center (Walk-in only)
August 2: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Devils Lake Sports Center (Walk-in only)
August 8: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Altru Clinic Devils Lake
August 10: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Altru Clinic Devils Lake
August 15: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Altru Clinic Devils Lake
August 17: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Altru Clinic Devils Lake
Altru Clinic Roseau l to schedule, call 218.463.1365.
August 10: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
August 11: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Altru Clinic Warroad l To schedule, call 218.386.2020.
August 8: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
August 9: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Altru Clinic Greenbush l To schedule, call 218.782.2400.
August 3: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
August 7: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Altru Clinic Crookston l To schedule, call 218.281.9100.
August 9: 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The cost for self-pay sports physicals is $30. Additional clinics and dates will be announced on our website. For more information, visit altru.org/sportsphysicals.

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July 14, 2023

FERTILE LEGION BASEBALL DEFEATED BY ROSEAU IN SUB-STATE TOURNAMENT

Fertile Legion Baseball Post #238 started off strong but ultimately falls to Roseau Legion Post #24 by a score of 17-4 in the first round of the Northwest Sub-State tournament at Tony Stukel Field in Warroad.

FIRST INNING
Fertile began the inning with back-to-back singles from Bryer Strem and Steve Sather, before Easton Petry doubled to score a run. Tysen Stuhaug and Preston Hanson grounded out, bringing in a run a piece. The final batter was retired, ending the half-inning with Fertile taking a 3-0 lead.
The first Roseau batter was retired before a pitch hit Alex Wensloff. Aaron Wensloff singled before Alex Wensloff scored on a wild pitch. Cooper Flaag doubled to score a run before Gavin Jensen singled to score a run and tie the game at 3-3. Tanner George and Eli Wensloff doubled to score a run giving Roseau a 5-3 lead. The next two batters were retired, ending the inning.

SECOND INNING
Fertile’s batters were retired in 1-2-3 fashion.
Roseau’s AJ Klint was hit by a pitch before the next batter was retired. Aaron Wensloff drew a walk before Cooper Flay doubled to score a run. The next two Roseau batter were retired, ending the inning with Roseau leading 6-3.

THIRD INNING
Fertile began the inning with a lead-off single from Bryce Strem. The next batter lined into a double play, before the next batter was retired.
Roseau began the inning with a lead off walk from Eli Wensloff before Cody Otto singled to score a run. Chase Bachleitner reached on a fielders choice before he was caught stealing. The next batter was retired, ending the inning with Roseau extending their lead 7-3.

FOURTH INNING
Fertile’s first batter was retired before Hanson drew a walk. The next two batters were retired.
Roseau began with Alex Wensloff reaching on an error before Aaron Wensloff hit a 2-run home run to extend Roseau’s lead 9-3. Flaag drew a walk before Jensen singled and George walked to load the bases. Eli Wensloff hit a sacrifice fly to score a run before Jensen scored on a wild pitch. Otto singled to score a run before Bachleiner reached on a bunt and AJ Klint singled to load the bases. Alex Wensloff and Aaron Wenslof singled to score three runs before Flaag walked to load the bases. Jensen singled to score two runs before the next batter grounded into a double play to end the inning with Roseau ahead 17-3.

FIFTH INNING
The first Fertile batter was retired before a pitch hit Joseph Sorenson. Strem singled before Sather doubled to score a run. The next two batters were retired ending the game with Roseau winning 17-4.

Fertile will take on the loser of Crookston vs Warroad at 4:00 PM

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
Fertile	3	0	0	0	1	x	x	4	5	2
Roseau	5	1	1	10	x	x	x	17	15	0

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K
Gavin Jensen-Roseau	5.0	5	4	4	1	5
Easton Petry-Fertile	1.1	5	6	6	2	2
Bryer Strem-Fertile	0.2	2	1	1	0	0
Kolby Hemmah-Fertile	1.0	3	5	4	3	0
Drew Gullickson-Fertile	1.0	5	5	5	1	0

For Fertile-
Bryer Strem 3 for 3, run
Steven Sather 2 for 3, rbi, run
Easton Petry 1 for 2, rbi

For Roseau-
Aaron Wensloff 3 for 3, Home run, 4 rbi, 3 runs, walk
Cooper Flaag 2 for 2, 2 doubles, 2 rbi, 2 runs, 2 walks
Gaven Jensen 3 for 4, 3 rbi, 2 runs

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July 14, 2023

Yvonne T. Hanson-OBIT

Yvonne T. Hanson, 87, of Crookston, MN, entered her Heavenly home Friday, June 30, 2023, surrounded by family at Riverview Hospital in Crookston.

Yvonne was born on July 4, 1935, in Crookston, MN, to Lawrence and Thelma (Bruun) Grove. She grew up and attended school near Climax, MN, graduating with the class of 1953. After High School, Yvonne moved to Pullman, WA to work at Washington State University. Shortly after, she moved back to the Crookston area, where she met the love of her life, Wayne Hanson. On June 7, 1963, Wayne and Yvonne were united in marriage.

Yvonne enjoyed a long successful career working with the University of Minnesota Crookston, retiring on July 1, 2000. She and Wayne enjoyed traveling, spending summers at the lake, and visiting family and friends. Sadly, Wayne passed away in May of 2011.

Yvonne is lovingly survived by her beloved stepson: Jeffery Hanson, of Truth or Consequences, NM. Sister-in-law Patty (Ty) Spies of Watertown, SD, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In addition to her husband, Wayne Hanson, Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Thelma Grove, parents-in-law, Harry and Anna Hanson; stepson Terry Hanson, brother, Lyle (Ardis) Grove, sisters, Mildred (Donald) Delp and Arlene (Irving) Haugen, brothers-in-law: Leroy (Rosemond) Hanson, Warren (Ella) Hanson.

A Memorial Service honoring Yvonnes life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, MN. Visitation with Yvonnes family will be for one hour prior to the service. A family graveside service will follow at the Sandhill Lutheran Cemetery in rural Climax, MN. www.stenshoelhouske.com

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July 14, 2023

NWROC ANNOUNCES ANNUAL CROPS AND SOILS DAY

The Northwest Research and Outreach Center’s (NWROC) annual Crops and Soils Day event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

The location of the event is at NWROC’s Maintenance/Farm Operations Building, located just south of Polk County Hwy 71 near the University of Minnesota Crookston Campus. Upon arrival, you will be directed to parking across the street from NWROC’s office building.

Registration and CEU signup for the small grain’s morning tours are at 7:30 a.m., with terms beginning at 8:00 a.m. Registration and CEU signup for the afternoon sugar beet tours open at 12:15 p.m., and the words will start at 12:45. A complimentary lunch will be served at noon for all guests.

For questions, contact Megan Benoit at mbenoit@umn.eduor phone 218.281.8610.

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July 14, 2023

ARREST/FIRE REPORT-JULY 14, 2023

The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) responded to the following calls on 7/13/2023 –

At 11:00 a.m., the CFD responded to Section 24 of Lowell Township along US Hwy 2 for a report of a vehicle stalled on the side of the road with smoke coming from under the hood. Upon arrival, the smoke had dissipated, and the cause of the smoke was deemed to be an overheating engine. There was no danger present. The CFD called a tow truck and cleared the scene.

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July 14, 2023

ARREST/FIRE REPORT-JULY 14, 2023

The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) responded to the following calls on 7/13/2023 –

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July 14, 2023

Fire kills nearly all animals at Florida wildlife center

Officials said that an early-morning fire on Thursday killed nearly all the animals at a wildlife center in Madeira Beach, near St. Petersburg on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies say the blaze was reported around 2 a.m. Thursday and impacted both the Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center and Beach Bites & Burgers. Fire Chief Clint Belk of the Madeira Beach Fire Department said crews were forced to shift to a “defensive operation” due to deteriorating conditions, and the blaze was under control in about 45 minutes. Belk said: “We keep oxygen masks on the fire truck for dogs and cats, but this is just such a rare occasion. They’re all exotic animals.” An investigation is underway to determine the cause.

A post on the wildlife center’s Facebook page said: “We suffered from a tragic fire last night. Nearly all of the animals are gone. We are devastated.” Sonny Flynn, who owns the center, told local Tampa Bay station WTSP that all of the mammals inside the building died and many of the reptiles were injured. Small mammals, lizards, amphibians, turtles and tortoises, fresh and saltwater marine life, and alligators were among the 250 animals at the center. Flynn said about 95% of the animals at the center were “pet surrenders because people didn’t know how to take care of them, or they weren’t able to take care of them,” adding, “they didn’t deserve this. This is my whole life They all have names, they all have personality, I come in every morning and talk to them like Dr. Dolittle.”

According to its website, the Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center was founded in 2011, and has changed its focus to education and conservation: “Our immediate goal is the provision of humane, professional care for pet surrenders and orphaned native wildlife that cannot be safely returned to the wild.”

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