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The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following.
Sydney Ann Vorachek, 27 of Grand Forks, for second-degree DUI with two or more aggravating factors.
Frederick Howard Metcalf, 59 of Fosston, for fourth-degree DUI.
Joseph Eugene Johnson Jr., 52 of Crookston, for second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and substantial bodily harm.
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The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following.
Sydney Ann Vorachek, 27 of Grand Forks, for second-degree DUI with two or more aggravating factors.
Frederick Howard Metcalf, 59 of Fosston, for fourth-degree DUI.
Joseph Eugene Johnson Jr., 52 of Crookston, for second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, and substantial bodily harm.
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The Crookston Community Pool is now open Monday through Friday. Lap swim from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Aqua Exercise from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., and open swimming from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Home Delivered Meals are being delivered by Christian Brothers Ford and Andy Oman State Farm Insurance this week.
The Crookston Lions and Minakwa Golf Course Annual Youth Golf Tournament will be on August 7. Registration will be at 8:00 am, with a Shot Gun Start at 9:00 am. Ages 8 and under will golf four holes, and receive a participation medal. 9-10 years old golf 9 holes. 11-12 years old golf 9 holes. 13-14 years old golf 18 holes. 15-17 years old golf 18 holes. Prizes are awarded for Boys and Girls medalists, along with trophies and door prizes. The entry fee is $20 (lunch included). Park and Rec golfers aged eight and under are $10 (lunch included).
Highland School PTO will hold a School Supply Drive to help students start the school year with the supplies they need. If you are able to donate, drop off supplies at Back-to-School Registration Day on Thursday, August 17, at the Crookston High School; at Meet-the-Teacher Days on August 30 and September 5 at Highland School, or at Highland School before classes start on Wednesday, September 6. Collection boxes are located at the school office. Supplies needed are dry-erase markers, glue, pencils, highlighters, rulers, scissors, markers, crayons, post-it notes, index cards, folders, notebooks (wide-ruled), binders, filler paper, hand sanitizer, kleenex, and ziplock bags. Monetary donations can be sent to: Highland PTO, 801 Central Ave North, Crookston. If you have any questions call the Highland School Office at 281-5600.
RiverView Health will host a four-hour First Aid Class tonight from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost of the class is $55. You must pay in advance to save your spot. To register or for more information, call 281-9536. No walk-ins will be accepted.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo tonight starting at 6:30 pm.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday starting at 6:30 pm. This is a $500 must-go jackpot.
As the summer season draws to a close wild fruit ripens in abundance. Agassiz Environmental Learning Center will feature the identification and harvest of wild fruits in the center circle at the Mentor Farmers Market on Saturday, August 5th, from 8:00 am to noon. Explore the benefit of wild fruits for wildlife and those used to make juices, jams, and jellies.
There will be a Ride for Elliot fundraiser on Saturday, August 5, starting at IC Muggs in Crookston. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m., and kick stands up at 11:00 a.m. Stops include Gentilly, Fertile, and will end in Lengby with a free-will offering meal by Fozzies. The cost is $20 per bike, and they will have a 50/50 raffle. For more information, call 605-770-5191. The proceeds from the ride go to Elliot Thompson, the daughter of Jordan and Kayse Thompson. Elliot is two years old and was born with myelocytocele, a type of spina bifida, and they will have to make a trip to Philadelphia to see a specialist every six months to a year for treatment.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday starting at 2:00 pm. This is a $400 must-go jackpot.
Minnesota Northern Railroad will be replacing the track on Polk County 9, just west of Highway 75 (the crossing by American Crystal Sugar). The road will be closed and detoured for three days starting August 7.
The Crookston Ways and Means committee will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers.
The Fisher American Legion will have a Legion and SAL meeting on Tuesday, August 8, at 7:00 pm.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Night Burger Night on Wednesday, August 9.
Crookston High School FFA will be having an alumni and supporter charter chapter informational meeting on August 10 in the Crookston High School commons at 6:00 pm. If your time in the blue jacket was memorable and you want to give back, or you have seen the benefits that FFA provides students, you’re invited to an information meeting. You do NOT have to be a past FFA member. FFA alumni and supporters lend education and financial assistance to their local FFA chapter.
Trinity Lutheran Church invites everyone to Sunday Funday on Sunday, August 13 at Trinity Point (15577 North Trinity Point Road) on Maple Lake. Worship at 11:00 a.m. and lunch, games, bingo, swimming, and pontoon rides from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and bring a lawn chair.
LSS Meals will have a 60 and over meal distribution on August 14 at 9:00 a.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center and the Care and Share. Interested Seniors need to call to register at 218-773-3017. Donations and SNAP are accepted.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Night Burger Night on Wednesday, August 16.
The Crookston Public Library will have a free Summer Concert featuring Kissing Company Thursday, August 17, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for seating. Admission is free, thanks to Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Seri funding.
Summer Arts Safari and Crookston Community Theatre will present Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Kids on Friday, August 18, at 5:30 pm. and Saturday, August 19, at 11:00 am. at Highland Elementary School. Adults 13 years and older are $5, children 6 to 12 are $3, and kids under 5 are free. Grades 3 through 9 can register to take part in the play on Monday, August 14, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Highland Elementary School. The cost is $25 and includes a T-Shirt. Practice will be Monday through Friday, August 14-18, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bring your own lunch and water bottle.
The 19th Annual Crookston Blue Line Club 5-Person Golf Scramble will be on August 18. 8:00 am registration, 9:00 am. Shotgun Start. Team Sponsorship is $400; Individual Entry is $80.00. For more information and to register, contact Katie Fee at 218-470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.cm.
The Central High School Class of 1963 will be celebrating their 60th reunion on Saturday, August 19, from 12:30 to 5:00 at the Irishman’s Shanty.
Agassiz Environmental Learning Center is excited to welcome Minnesota Mycological Society educators John and Claudette Lamprecht for Magnificent Mushrooms, a free public nature education, on Sunday, August 20, at 1:00 at the Nature Center. Having more than 100 combined years as mushroom foragers, John and Claudette will share the basics of mushroom identification, some favorite Minnesota edible mushrooms and highlight four of our most dangerous mushrooms.
The Agassiz Environmental Learning Center will hold three events for families on Tuesday, August 22. At 10:00 a.m. families with children ages 3-7 are invited for the Nature Sprouts; Mushroom Fan Club. Spend approximately one-hour exploring fascinating fungi through hands-on nature activities, inspiring little kids to discover the FUN in fungi. At 1:00-3:00 pm, everyone is welcome to join Nature Wanders to enjoy making wild fruit into delicious jam. Discover how to identify the variety of fruit that grows naturally in our region. Nature Explorers invites youth ages 8-12 and their families for wilderness camping from 4:00-5:30 pm.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Night Burger Night on Wednesday, August 23.
The Wesley United Methodist Church will have Summer Salad Lunches on August 24, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. They offer a variety of salads, homemade desserts, and beverages. Dine-in or take-out is available for $12.00 per meal.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Night Burger Night on Wednesday, August 30.
DNR Hunter Safety Training for youth aged 11 and older will be on August 29 and 31, September 1, 5, 7, and 8. Field Day and Test will be Saturday, September 9. Classes are held at the Crookston Gun Club, 26251 240th St. S.W. in Crookston. To register, call Steve Videen at 218-289-2115 or email him at stevevideen@yahoo.com.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Grand Theatre will have a Classic Family Matinee and Video Club gaming every Wednesday at 1:00 pm Admission is free with a concession purchase or pay just $1.
A fundraising account has been established for David Meine, a Crookston native who suffers from Stage 3 Huntington’s disease. He recently became a double amputee and is confined to a wheelchair. Funds will be used to remodel their home to make it handicapped accessible. Stop by or mail a donation to American Federal Bank, 304 North Broadway, Crookston, MN. 56716 or call 218-281-3305. Reference “Benefit Account for David Meine.”
Twig and Branch Collection will be held on the second and fourth Mondays from June through October. Place the materials on your curbside. Branches must be cut into four-foot lengths and bundled by the crew to take them away. Annuities or tree trunks not cut to this length and bundled will be left for the owner to haul away. Twigs may be in boxes or bags. Individuals removing their diseased elm trees should call City Hall to schedule a pickup. Please note that leaves, grass, and other compostable material must be in the clear City of Crookston bags and will be collected on your regular garbage collection day.
The Crookston Care and Share are now accepting donations of Women’s, Men’s, and children’s clothing, toiletries, and other everyday items. Donations may be dropped off at the Care and Share Center at 220 East Third Street.
The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meet on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 pm 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 thein food and drinks. All are welcome.
The Crookston Public Library’s Reading by the Red Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 pm. 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 pm.
The Crookston Library Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:15 pm.
The Grand Theatre will have free gaming or family movie Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. It’s free with a concession stand purchase per person or just $1 without a concession stand purchase.
The Cove Youth Center in Crookston is open Monday through Friday from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Students and parents should call ahead to check the availability of the youth center at 218-470-0149.
The Crookston Care and Share Center’s Donation and New Hope Food Shelf will be open every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, and every Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm click here for information on the Care and Share New Hope Food Shelf website. For more information or to donate, call 218-277-0000.
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The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) disclosed on Wednesday that federal law enforcement agents executed a search warrant on executive chairman Vince McMahon last month, serving him with a federal grand jury subpoena.
The WWE also revealed Wednesday that McMahon “went on medical leave after undergoing major spinal surgery.” The WWE said in its quarterly report to the Securities and Exchange Commission that McMahon’s leave began July 21, and he will “remain on medical leave until further notice but will remain Executive Chairman” of WWE. WWE CEO Nick Khan revealed news of McMahon’s surgery during the company’s second-quarter earnings call on Wednesday. Khan said McMahon had major spinal surgery nearly two weeks ago and is taking the leave in order to focus on his recovery, but did not specify the duration of the leave.
The new subpoena is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that McMahon paid millions of dollars over the years to women after being accused of sexual misconduct. WWE said in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that while government investigations into McMahon remain ongoing, no charges have been brought in them. The company said it has received voluntary and compulsory legal demands for documents concerning the investigation and related subject matters, sharing in a statement: “WWE has cooperated throughout and fully understands and respects the government’s need for a complete process.”
It was revealed last year that the WWE was investigating an alleged $3 million payment from McMahon to a departing female employee following a consensual affair. WWE’s investigation into the misconduct allegations was completed last year. McMahon said in a statement: “In 2022, WWE formed a special committee to review allegations of misconduct against me. That review was concluded in November 2022 following an extensive investigation. Throughout this experience, I have always denied any intentional wrongdoing and continue to do so. I am confident that the government’s investigation will be resolved without any findings of wrongdoing.”
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The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) disclosed on Wednesday that federal law enforcement agents executed a search warrant on executive chairman Vince McMahon last month, serving him with a federal grand jury subpoena.
The WWE also revealed Wednesday that McMahon “went on medical leave after undergoing major spinal surgery.” The WWE said in its quarterly report to the Securities and Exchange Commission that McMahon’s leave began July 21, and he will “remain on medical leave until further notice but will remain Executive Chairman” of WWE. WWE CEO Nick Khan revealed news of McMahon’s surgery during the company’s second-quarter earnings call on Wednesday. Khan said McMahon had major spinal surgery nearly two weeks ago and is taking the leave in order to focus on his recovery, but did not specify the duration of the leave.
The new subpoena is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that McMahon paid millions of dollars over the years to women after being accused of sexual misconduct. WWE said in the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that while government investigations into McMahon remain ongoing, no charges have been brought in them. The company said it has received voluntary and compulsory legal demands for documents concerning the investigation and related subject matters, sharing in a statement: “WWE has cooperated throughout and fully understands and respects the government’s need for a complete process.”
It was revealed last year that the WWE was investigating an alleged $3 million payment from McMahon to a departing female employee following a consensual affair. WWE’s investigation into the misconduct allegations was completed last year. McMahon said in a statement: “In 2022, WWE formed a special committee to review allegations of misconduct against me. That review was concluded in November 2022 following an extensive investigation. Throughout this experience, I have always denied any intentional wrongdoing and continue to do so. I am confident that the government’s investigation will be resolved without any findings of wrongdoing.”
Editorial credit: John Hanson Pye / Shutterstock.com
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire are separating after 18 years of marriage.
Trudeau, 52, shared the news on Wednesday in a post published in both English and French on Instagram, writing: “Hi everyone, Sophie and I would like to share the fact that after many meaningful and difficult conversation, we have made the decision to separate. As always, we remain a close family with deep love and respect for each other and for everything we have built and will continue to build. For the well-being of our children, we ask that you respect our and their privacy. Thank you.”. Sophie shared the same statement on her social media accounts.
The Canadian Prime Minister’s office confirmed the news in a statement, sharing that the couple have “signed a legal separation agreement. They have worked to ensure that all legal and ethical steps with regards to their decision to separate have been taken, and will continue to do so moving forward. They remain a close family and Sophie and the Prime Minister are focused on raising their kids in a safe, loving and collaborative environment. Both parents will be a constant presence in their children’s lives and Canadians can expect to often see the family together. The family will be together on vacation, beginning next week.” The couple share three children — 15-year-old Xavier, 14-year-old Ella-Grace and 9-year-old Hadrien.
Trudeau and Grégoire met as children in Montreal, where Grégoire was a classmate and friend of the Trudeau’s brother, Michel. They reconnected in 2003, when Grégoire, a television personality in Quebec, was given the job as Trudeau’s co-host for a charity ball. They began dating, and in October 2004 they became engaged. The couple tied the knot on May 28, 2005 at Montreal’s Sainte-Madeleine d’Outremont Church.
Trudeau was elected as a Liberal member of Parliament in 2008, going on to become party leader and assuming the office of Prime Minister on November 4, 2015.
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SPORTS FEEVER by Chris Fee of KROX Radio – chrisjfee@yahoo.com
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USA Hockey announced the Boys and Girls Hockey players of the year on Monday and both of them are from Warroad.
Jason Shaugabay was named the USA Today Boys Hockey player of the year. Rylee Bartz was named the Girls Player of the Year.
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The Minnesota State High School League fall sports season is only a few weeks away. We have the practice start dates and season information below.
The first day of practice for Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Football, Volleyball, and Girls Swimming is Monday, August 14.
Girls Tennis-The season is 11 weeks long with a maximum of 16 contests. The first competition date is August 17, and the state tournament is October 24-27.
Boys and Girls Soccer-The season is 12 weeks long with a maximum of 16 games. The first competition date is August 24, with the state quarterfinals October 24-26, and the semi-finals and championship October 30-November 4.
Cross Country-The season is 12 weeks with a maximum of 10 contests. The first competition can be held on August 24, with the State Cross Country meet on November 4.
Football-15 weeks with a maximum of nine games. August 31 is the first competition date. State quarterfinals are November 9-11. The semi-finals are November 16-18 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Championships are November 24-25 at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Volleyball-The season is 11 weeks with a maximum of 17 dates. The first competition date is August 24 with the state tournament held November 8-11 at Excel Energy Center.
Girls Swimming-The season is 14 weeks with a maximum of 16 dates, with the first competition date of August 24. The state meet is November 16-18 at the U of M Aquatic Center.
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Executive Director’s Report
Executive Director Erich Martens:
Executive Committee Report
Board President Jim Smokrovich reported:
Action Items
9A: Resolution in Appreciation and Recognition for Service and Dedication
The Board of Directors approved a Resolution in Appreciation and Recognition for Service and Dedication to the Board of Directors in honor of Suzy Guthmueller, Matthew Heier, Amanda Kaus, Astein Osei, John Ostrowski, Troy Stein and John Vraa.
9D: District Football Policy
The Board of Directors approved the District Football Policy, which includes updating reference language of 9-Man to 9-Player and the number and naming of districts and sub-districts.
9I: 2023-2024 Budget Approval
The Board of Directors approved the budget for the 2023-2024 school year.
9J: Membership Dues
As part of an Action Item that approved the 2023-2024 financial budget, the Board of Directors approved a credit to the member schools of $2.35 million in annual dues over the next two school years in alignment with the Sustainable Financial Model. Just more than $1.4 million will be credited to member schools for the 2023-2024 school year followed by $925,000 in credits for the 2024-2025 school year.
In developing the model, the League committed to reimburse its member schools when finances were available to be credited.
Discussion Items
10A: Spring Activity Advisory Proposals
Softball-This proposal would add a third day to the Softball State Tournament. Day 3 would feature the championship games in each of the 4 classes.
Speech-This proposal stresses that visual aid source material must be documented in the submitted script but does not need to be cited orally and/or visually during the presentation. Another proposal is to use results from head-to-head matchups as tiebreaking criteria.
Track and Field-This proposal adds a 400-meter event in the Wheelchair Division.
10B: Boys Volleyball Season for 2024-2025
League Staff is working with the Boys Volleyball Task Force to identify a season of competition beginning in 2024-2025. Surveys to member schools and officials are forthcoming. A recommendation for a season of competition is expected at the Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, Oct. 5. Boys Volleyball will be played in the Spring of 2024 under Emerging Status operated by the Minnesota Boys Volleyball Association.
10C: State Tournament Seeding
During the Executive Committee report, the Board of Directors approved the creation of a sub-committee consisting of 6-10 individuals to work with League Staff in exploring a seeding process for bracketed team state tournaments.
10D: Football State Tournament, Semifinal Seeding
League Staff shared information on a coaches association recommendation to seed the football semifinals Nos. 1-4 in all football classes except Class AAAAAA.
Committee Reports
The League’s Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will be inducted on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at a site to be determined.
League Staff shared website analytics on digital souvenir programs and website page views. Page views during the 2022-2023 school year increased by 51 percent for digital souvenir programs.
Informational
In-person Board Meeting Schedule 2023-2024
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
All meetings begin at 9:30 a.m., unless otherwise posted
Next Meeting: Thursday, October 5, 2023
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The Crookston High School weight room will be open these days and times through the summer months.
Monday-Friday
9th-12th grade
6:30am-8:00am (Group 1)
8:00am-9:30am (Group 2)
Monday-Thursday
10:00 am-11:00 am 6th-8th grade (this group should come a maximum of 3 days, if you attend on Tuesday, do not attend on Wednesday and vice versa)
Summer is a great time to work on becoming a stronger and more confident athlete/person!
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JOKES
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How are former Crookston Pirates athletes doing in college or elsewhere?
****LET ME KNOW OF OTHERS TO ADD TO THE LIST. Email me at chrisjfee@yahoo.com
Breanna Kressin is a Freshman on the Hockey Cheer Team for THE University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey team.
Emma Osborn is a freshman playing basketball at Northland Technical and Community College in Thief River Falls.
Jacey Larson is a freshman playing hockey at Dakota College at Bottineau.
Olivia Huck is a freshman playing soccer at Minnesota State Moorhead.
Aleah Bienek is a freshman playing hockey at Trine University in Indiana.
Elise Tangquist is the Head Girls Golf Coach at Horace High School in Fargo, ND..
Kaleb Thingelstad is a sophomore playing golf at Dakota Wesleyan.
Joslynn Leach is a sophomore playing golf at Concordia College in Moorhead. The Cobbers wrapped up the Fall season.
Brady Butt is a Junior playing football at the University of Jamestown.
Ty Hamre is playing football at Bemidji State University.
Paul Bittner is playing professional hockey in Norway.
Kate MacGregor is senior swimming at Minnesota State Moorhead.
Aleece Durbin is a Junior on the University of North Dakota Womens Track and Field team.
Elizabeth Erdman is a coach for the Moorhead Red Dragon swim team.
Crookston School District Coaches
Ben Parkin is the head Pirate Baseball Coach.
Emily Meyer is the Pirate head girls hockey coach and softball assistant coach.
Jeremy Lubinski is a Pirate 8th Grade Football coach.
Amy Boll is the head Pirate Girls Track head coach
Sarah Reese is the Pirate Head Girls Soccer coach
Marley Melbye is the Head Girls Swimming coach and assistant girls golf coach
Jeff Perreault is the Pirate Girls Golf head coach
Wes Hanson is the Pirate Wrestling Head Coach and assistant boys golf coach
Kevin Weber is a Pirate Boys Basketball volunteer assistant coach
Connor Morgan is the Pirate Boys Hockey assistant coach
Sam Melbye is the Pirate Boys J.V. Hockey coach
Chris Dufault is a youth wrestling Coach
Colton Weiland is an assistant wrestling coach
Non-Crookston High School coaching/Admin/etc
Tim Desrosier is an Assistant Coach for Warren-Alvarado-Oslo Pony Boys Basketball
Pat Wolfe is the head wrestling coach for Fosston/Bagley.
Austin Sommerfeld is an Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communication at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.
Collin Reynolds is the head baseball coach for the University of Colorado Buffalo Club Baseball team.
Trent Stahlecker is a School Security Specialist & he works for the Brevard Public Schools, Florida.
Cody Weiland is an assistant wrestling coach at Proctor/Hermantown.
Josh Edlund is the head football coach and phy ed teacher at Flandreau, South Dakota.
Allison Lindsey Axness is Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach at Champlin Park
Jeff Olson is the Head Wrestling Coach and Head Baseball coach at Delano.
Jake Olson is an Assistant Football Coach and Head Boys Tennis coach at Delano.
Katy (Westrom) Horgen is the Head Boys Tennis coach at Monticello High School.
Matt Harris is an Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Marty Bratrud is the Superintendent and High School Principal at Westhope High School.
Gordie Haug is an assistant football coach at the University of Wyoming.
Mike Hastings is the Wisconsin Badgers Men’s head Hockey coach.
Mike Biermaier is the Athletic Director at Grand Forks Schools.
Stephanie (Lindsay) Perreault works with the North Dakota State stats crew for Bison football, volleyball, and basketball in the winter. Stephanie’s husband, Ryan, is the assistant director for Bison media relations.
Jason Bushie is the hockey athletic trainer at Colorado College.
Chris Myrold is the Director and Fitness at Mission Ranch and Fitness in Camel, California.
Kyle Buchmeier is a Tennis Pro at the Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center in Minneapolis
Ben Andringa is serving our country in the Army and is now a Ranger.
Jarrett Butenhoff is serving our country with the U.S. Navy.
Joshua Butenhoff is serving our country on a Submarine with the Pacific Fleet with the US Navy.
Peter Cournia is a 2002 Crookston High School Graduate and a grad of West Point and currently serving in the U.S. Army.
Erik Ellingson is serving our country with the U.S. Air Force at Minot.
Philip Kujawa class of 2004, from Crookston High School. He is an Army recruiter in Rochester.
Rob Sobolik is the General Manager of the Fargodome
That’s it for this week. Thanks for the comments, and if you have anything to add or share, please e-mail chrisjfee@yahoo.com or call. Thanks for reading and listening to KROX RADIO and kroxam.com.
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Darin J. Kolness, 55, Halstad, MN, formerly Hendrum, MN entered eternal life on July 31, 2023, at Halstad Living Center with his family by his side.
Darin was born January 16, 1968, in Moorhead, MN, to Leydon “Laddie” Kolness and Beverly (Cotton) Kolness. Born with Down Syndrome and a premie, he came home to his family that loved him so after 38 days in the hospital at a whopping 5 lbs. In 1968, Down Syndrome was thought of very differently. His parents were told they could put him in an institution as was the normal practice at that time but heavens NO. He was ours and ours to love. He was a blessing from above his whole life through. His smile, his infectious laugh, his empathy, and the love he gave was the gift we were given with his extra 21st chromosome. He was a true angel on earth and loved by so many, and he was an exemplary example of how we all should live. We can all take away that lesson from Darin.
He continued to reside in Hendrum with his parents after graduating from Ada High School in May of 1988. He attended the Ada DAC, Crookston DAC, and worked part-time at Noel’s Grocery Store in Hendrum until he moved to Warren, MN to start his adult adventure as he wished for. He resided at Marshall Place in Warren with 3 housemates. While living in Warren he became very much a part of the community working at various tasks at the DAC, his last work being sorting parts for exotic bird toys. He and his housemates enjoyed attending basketball games, and he was a devout fan of the Warren-Alvarado-Olso Ponies. He rarely missed the home games, and he and his friends were always seen cheering the teams on. He moved to Halstad Living Center in 2021 and continued to spread his joy. His smile was infectious, and he touched too many people to count. He could not have lived in better communities or had better care. To know him was to love him. He taught many about unconditional love, laughter, and joy and will be missed by many.
Darin is survived by his loving mother, Bev; siblings, Mike and (Cathy) Kolness, Jason and (Samantha) Kolness, Angie and (Matt) Nelson, and David and (Jessie) Kolness; nieces and nephews, Laura and (Mark) Mitteness, Katie and (Eric) Staebler, Megan and (Daniel) Lindgren, Michael, and (Megan) Kolness, Lily and Max Kolness, Connor Nelson, and Katelyn, Liam, Sawyer, and Joy Kolness; great nieces and nephews, Morgan and Miley Mitteness, Beckham Lindgren, and Aiden Kolness; and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Darin was preceded in death by his father, Laddie; grandparents, Sherman and Mildred Kolness and Wilbur and Grace Cotton; uncles, Billy Kolness and Donovan Kolness; nephews, Andrew and Nicholas Kolness; aunt, Debbie Kolness; and his best friend, Jim Leidberg.
The family would like to express our thankfulness and gratitude to all those who supported Darin and his family with prayers, kindness, and care his whole life and during the last two years of life while fighting his battle with health issues, especially Marshall County DAC, Marshall Place staff, Hospice of the Red River Valley, and Halstad Living Center staff. Memorials are preferred to Halstad Living Center.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 AM, Monday, August 7, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Halstad, MN.
Visitation: Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Halstad, MN. The Rosary will begin at 5:00 PM, all are welcome, followed by visitation from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, with a prayer service to begin at 6:30 PM.
Burial: Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Hendrum, MN.
Arrangements with Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home of Ada and Halstad.
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Grace Haaland, 89, of Twin Valley, MN, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Halstad Living Center in Halstad, MN.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with a prayer service at 6:30 pm, at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Twin Valley. A funeral service will be held Friday, August 11, 2023, at 11:00 am at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Green Meadow Township, rural Ada, MN. Interment will be at the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural Ada.
Arrangements are entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home in Twin Valley, MN.
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LSS Meals, in collaboration with RBJ’s Restaurant, will begin a Diners Club for those 60 and older who wish to dine at the restaurant Monday-Friday each week.
Visit American Federal Bank in Crookston beginning August 1 and complete a NAPIS form in full (full form required with date and signature) as an individual over age 60, and they will sell you a ticket for $5 that you would complete and fill out on-site at the bank. You may purchase multiple tickets, but you must complete your name and date of birth, and telephone number, on the ticket when you purchase including multiple tickets. Take the ticket to RJB’s Restaurant in Crookston Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for a Diner’s Club meal. Any desserts or non-milk beverages are available for an additional price as the meal includes milk as a nutritional standard.
This program is sponsored and funded/reimbursed through funding from DSAAA, federal reimbursements in support of our elders, and aligned with the Older Americans Act.
If you have any questions, call 1-800-488-4146. To register for Meals on Wheels Delivery, call the same number at 1-800-488-4146.
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