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August 29, 2023

CROOKSTON VOLLEYBALL HOSTS MAHNOMEN/WAUBUN TONIGHT – ON KROX

The Crookston Pirate Volleyball team hosts the Mahnomen/Waubun Thunderbirds as both teams look for their first win of the season in a match at the Crookston High School gymnasium.

Crookston opened the season with a 3-1 loss to Bagley last Thursday, while Mahnomen/Waubun lost to Sacred Heart 3-0 on Monday. KROX Radio and the KROX Video Stream will have the match. You can watch the match by clicking on the video below.

Crookston Pirate Volleyball hosts Mahnomen/Waubun (8-29-23)

Crookston Pirate Volleyball hosts Mahnomen/Waubun (8-29-23)

First Set

Second Set

Third Set

Fourth Set

	1	2	3	4
Mahnomen/Waubun
Crookston

For CROOKSTON
Kills –
Blocks –
Digs –
Assists –
Aces –

For Mahnomen/Waubun
Kills –
Blocks –
Digs –
Assists –
Aces –

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August 29, 2023

GRAND FORKS FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO STRUCTURE FIRE TO MOBILE HOME

At approximately 6:40 p.m. on Monday, August 28, the Grand Forks Fire Department was dispatched to the Valley Ho Mobile Home Park, Lot #69, for a report of a structure fire.

Fire Crews arrived on the scene to find smoke from a mobile home. Crews entered the structure and found and extinguished a fire in the bath and laundry area of the house. Fire damage was isolated to that area, with smoke damage throughout.

The cause of the fire is undetermined and currently under investigation. The home’s occupants were displaced due to the fire and were assisted by family.

The Grand Forks Fire Department responded with five engines, one truck, and one command vehicle with twenty personnel. There were no injuries to the public or fire service personnel. Altru Ambulance, Grand Forks Police Department, and Xcel Energy assisted the Fire Department.

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August 29, 2023

GRAND FORKS FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO STRUCTURE FIRE TO MOBILE HOME

At approximately 6:40 p.m. on Monday, August 28, the Grand Forks Fire Department was dispatched to the Valley Ho Mobile Home Park, Lot #69, for a report of a structure fire.

The cause of the fire is undetermined and currently under investigation. The home’s occupants were displaced due to the fire and were assisted by family.

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August 29, 2023

Suspect in custody after UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member is killed in campus shooting

A suspect is in custody after shots were fired near the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday, prompting the university to go on lockdown. One faculty member was killed in the shooting, while officials searched for an “armed and dangerous person.” The suspect was captured about an hour and a half after the shooting at Caudill Laboratories, and an all-clear was issued for the campus about two hours after that. Tuesday’s classes have been canceled.

UNC students were first alerted to an armed and dangerous person on or near campus shortly after 1 p.m; and the university issued an alert to remain sheltered in place because a suspect was at large by 2:24 p.m. Campus police released a photo of an unnamed person of interest at 2:35 p.m. with the warning: “If you see this person, keep your distance, put your safety first and call 911.”

School officials said at a briefing Monday afternoon that no other injuries were reported. UNC Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz said in a letter to the university community: “I am devastated and saddened by today’s shooting in one of our campus buildings, a place where we conduct our important work of teaching, mentoring and research every day. This shooting damages the trust and safety that we so often take for granted on our campus. We will work to rebuild that trust and safety.”

UNC Police Chief Brian James said the FBI has joined the investigation into the shooting: “We certainly want the opportunity to interview the suspect. To actually have the suspect in custody gives us an opportunity to figure out the why. And even the how, and also helps us to uncover a motive and … really just why this happened today.” North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement that officials “are taking precautions to protect campus safety following today’s shooting. This is a tragic way to start a new semester and the state will provide any assistance necessary to support the UNC community.”

As of press time, the faculty member was not publicly identified, and officials did not name the suspect. University police have not determined the relationship between the victim and gunman or indicated any kind of possible motive.

Editorial credit: University of College / Shutterstock.com

August 29, 2023

2 killed, 4 injured after Florida sheriff rescue helicopter crashes into apartment building

Two people were killed and at least four others were injured on Monday when an emergency response helicopter lost control, crashing into a Pompano Beach, Florida apartment building. The accident happened shortly before 9 a.m. EDT when a sheriff’s department Airbus fire and rescue helicopter went down just south of the Pompano Beach Airpark, home of the Goodyear Blimp.

There were three people aboard the Eurocopter EC135 helicopter, according to initial FAA reports. Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony told reporters that one person who was on the ground, as well as Capt. Terryson Jackson of the Sheriff’s Department, were killed in the crash. The sheriff said the two injured crew members were able to crawl out of the helicopter’s wreckage and did not appear to suffer life-threatening injuries. The two surviving members of the helicopter crew, as well as two civilians on the ground, were transported to North Broward Medical Center. Capt. Jackson, 49, was an experienced and valued member of sheriff’s department, Sheriff Tony said, adding: “He was one of my firefighters. We lost one of our captains today who was onboard serving his community, hoping that he would get a chance to do what he does best which is to land and extract somebody else. Unfortunately, in the crash he was trapped, could not get out, and we lost him.”

The rescue chopper was answering an emergency call from North Lauderdale when it developed “mechanical issues” and crashed, according to preliminary assessments. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, Veda Coleman-Wright, said during a news conference at the scene that the helicopter was en route to a scene in North Lauderdale to pick up a woman who had been involved in a crash, and that a fire broke out onboard and then other mechanical issues occurred.

Editorial credit: Eric Carlander / Shutterstock.com

August 29, 2023

‘Gran Turismo’ tops ‘Barbie’ at North American box office with $17.3M opening

Gran Turismo was the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $17.3 million in receipts over the weekend.

Directed by Neill Blomkamp and starring Orlando Bloom and David Harbour, Gran Turismo was scheduled for release nationwide Aug. 11, but was delayed due to the actors strike and the cast declining to do any press for the film. The studio hosted two weekends of sneak previews and fan screenings to gain interest before deciding to debut the film on Aug. 25.

Coming in at No. 2 was Barbie with $17.1 million, followed by Blue Beetle at No. 3 with $12.8 million, Oppenheimer at No. 4 with $9 million and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem at No. 5 with $6.1 million.

Editorial credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock.com

August 29, 2023

Elton John back home after being hospitalized for fall

Elton John is back at home after suffering a fall at his Mont Boron villa in Nice, France, on Sunday. Page Six reported that the 76-year-old was taken to the Princess Grace hospital’s orthopedic centre in Monaco to be checked over, with John’s rep sharing, “We can confirm that following a slip yesterday at his home in the South of France, Elton visited the local hospital as a precautionary measure. Following checkups, he was immediately discharged this morning and is now back at home and in good health.”

The legendary singer just completed his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour in Stockholm in July, which originally launched in 2018 and was delayed in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. John had previously experienced a fall in 2021, which forced him to reschedule dates on the tour; at the time, doctors advised John to have surgery and undergo intensive physiotherapy.

Editorial credit: Fred Duval / Shutterstock.com

August 29, 2023

ARREST/FIRE REPORT-AUGUST 29

The Northwest Regional Correction Center reported the arrest of the following-

Peter Grigory Basargin, 19, of Winger, for third-degree DUI.

Denise Marie Urness, 56, no address listed, for terroristic threats and reckless disregard for risk.

Jason Richard Blow, 47, of Grand Forks, for driving after cancellation.

Christopher Douglas Wiley, 23, of Ada, for disorderly conduct.

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August 29, 2023

ARREST/FIRE REPORT-AUGUST 29

The Northwest Regional Correction Center reported the arrest of the following-

Peter Grigory Basargin, 19, of Winger, for third-degree DUI.

Denise Marie Urness, 56, no address listed, for terroristic threats and reckless disregard for risk.

Jason Richard Blow, 47, of Grand Forks, for driving after cancellation.

Christopher Douglas Wiley, 23, of Ada, for disorderly conduct.

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August 29, 2023

BULLETIN BOARD-August 29, 2023

The Crookston Chamber of Commerce will have its Crookston Chamber End of Summer Golf Scramble! Gather your team of five golfers and hit the course for some golf, games, prizes, and fun. This will be $80 per individual or $400 per team. Event and hole sponsorships will be $100 per sponsorship. The tournament will take place on Tuesday, August 29. Registration will be at 9:00 a.m., with a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. The tournament will be 18 holes. You can drop off the registration form (TBD) at the Chamber office or register by calling Erin LaPlante at 218-289-1867.

Crookston Home-delivered meals will be provided by American Federal Bank, United Valley Bank, and Noah Insurance Agency through Friday, September 1.

The North Country Food Bank is looking for volunteers today from 9:00 a.m. to noon to pack produce for their upcoming Mobile Drop. To sign up to volunteer, call Megan Polley at 218-399-7361 or email megan@northcountryfoodbank.org

DNR Hunter Safety Training for youth aged 11 and older will be today and on August 31, September 1, 5, 7, and 8. Field Day and Test will be on 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.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Hallie Fischer as their speaker today at 10:00 a.m., followed by Pinochle at 1:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have men’s cards on Wednesday, August 30, starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.

The Benedictine Villa Auxiliary will meet on Wednesday, August 30, at 2:00 p.m. at the Summit Apartments on the third floor. New members are also welcome to join.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Night Burger Night on Wednesday, August 30.

Register now for the Benedictine Living Community Golf Glow Ball Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, September 9, at Minakwa Golf Course. On the day of the Golf Tournament, registration starts at 3:30. 1^st 9-hole Shotgun starts at 4:00 p.m., followed by supper and raffle drawings, 2^nd 9-hole Glow Golf will be at sunset, with awards and more raffle drawings to follow. Prizes awarded for best decorated glow golf cart and glow golfer. For more information or to register a team, call Cassie Rudie, Foundation Director, at 281-9713. Proceeds go to Benedictine Living Community in Crookston.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have SAIL on Thursday, August 31, starting at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Thursday, August 31, starting at 6:30 p.m.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday, September 1, starting at 6:30 p.m. Including a $500 must-go jackpot.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, September 2, starting at 2:00 p.m. This will include a $400 must-go jackpot.

Garbage and recycling collection for Monday, September 4, will be collected on Tuesday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day. Tuesday’s garbage and recycling collection will remain the same.

City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day.

All Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) branches and LINK sites will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day, with operations resuming Tuesday, September 5.

The Polk County Historical Society Pioneer Day will be Sunday, September 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Polk County Museum. The event opens with lunch and pie, exhibits, tours, blacksmithing, and lefse-making demonstrations, a display of “Hit and Miss” engines, musical entertainment by Four Mile Portage at 1:00, Lyndon Johnson at 2:15 and The Woodpicks at 3:30. Free Wagon rides from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Free admission, but donations are greatly appreciated. A free bus will run between the Sugarbeet Museum and Polk County Historical Society Museum. This activity is made possible, in part, by an Arts Legacy Grant from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Crookston Squadron Civil Air Patrol meets every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Call 218-281-3954 for more information.

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 is 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 meets 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 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 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.

The Golden Link is serving noon lunch Monday through Friday. 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 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.

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 p.m. and every Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. For more information or to donate, call 218-277-0000.

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