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October 3, 2023

CROOKSTON PIRATE BOYS SOCCER TAKES ON EGF – ON KROX

The Crookston Pirate Boys Soccer team heads to East Grand Forks to face the Green Wave in a Section 8A matchup. You can listen to the game on 1260 AM, 105.7 FM, and 92.1 in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, and online at KROXAM.com and click on LISTEN LIVE. You can also listen on your smart speaker by saying: “Listen to K-R-O-X.”

FIRST HALF –

SECOND HALF –

	1st	2nd	Final
Crookston
East Grand Forks

Scoring

SAVES	1	2	Final
Blake Melsa – Crox
Parker Nolte – EGF

Jay Reese

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October 3, 2023

FALL CLEAN UP WEEK WILL BEGIN OCTOBER 9 AND END OCTOBER 13

The City of Crookston will have Fall Clean-up Week October 9-13.

Items should be placed on boulevards no more than 24 hours prior to your collection day.

Single-family dwelling clean-up items will be picked up only on its regular garbage pickup day and must be placed on the street boulevard by 7:00 AM. Only household quantities of debris will be accepted.

The City of Crookston will collect the following items if separated into separate piles:
1. Bagged garbage, clothing, and cardboard – (Weight limit 30 pounds per bag with each bag no larger than 35 gallons. Up to 30 bags per household will be collected. No loose garbage will be collected.)

Appliances – (Limit 2)
Bypass, furniture, mattresses, metal items, demolition-bypass – (3 furniture items, 4 mattresses, and a demolition-bypass pile with a maximum dimension of 15’L by 4’W by 3’H.) For more information, please visit the City website at https://www.crookston.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/760/Fall-Clean-Up-Week-Info-PDF
Automotive tires and rims – (Limit 4)

Placing these items in separate piles will help speed up the clean-up process. In awareness of clean-up week in Crookston, Polk County Public Health advises residents not to bring furniture, mattresses, box springs, or bed frames found on the street into their homes in order to prevent the spread of bedbugs.

As required by State Law, all video display devices (TVs, computer monitors, etc.) cannot be landfilled. Therefore, these items WILL NOT be collected during clean-up. These devices may be disposed of at Polk County Environmental Services (Transfer Station).

Concrete, batteries, partially full paint cans, any chemicals, or large amounts of demolition debris WILL NOT be accepted.

Items should be placed on boulevards no more than 24 hours prior to your collection day.

Yard waste and branch collection will be the week of October 23.

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October 3, 2023

HARDWARE HANK WILL BE OFFICIALLY CONVERTED TO ACE HARDWARE ON OCTOBER 16

Hardware Hank in Crookston will be converting into an Ace Hardware store officially by October 16.

Hardware Hank in Crookston has been open for business since 1990. When catching up with the store owner of Hardware Hank in Crookston, Brandon Buckalew, he believes that Ace will ultimately be a better fit for the community. “We’ve paid attention to what some of the trends are, and what communities need and why,” said Buckalew, “We found Ace is a better fit than Hardware Hank has been for quite a while.”

Ace Hardware tends to carry bigger and more popular brands in the store. The online shopping options are up to date, and they handle promotions on a larger scale. “Online at Acehardware.com, it is very easy to use; it ties into your rewards,” said Buckalew, “I think people will be able to use it well, and the community will enjoy being able to order online and have pickups ready at the store.”

Ace Hardware will carry Popular products in Crookston are Ego electric snow blowers and lawnmowers, Craftsmen line products, Yeti products, and more Traeger grill options.

Hardware Hank will be converted into Ace Hardware as of October 16. However, the official Ace Hardware signage will not be installed until early November. The store will be remodeled in the middle of February in 2024, which will take two to six weeks.

The Ace Hardware grand opening is set to take place in the Spring of 2024.

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October 3, 2023

NWMAC-THE INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS GRANT IS EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 15

Applications are open for arts grants to individuals from our seven-county Minnesota service area, including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties.

Individual Artist Grants have an October 15 deadline for $5,000 grants and a November 15 deadline for $1,500. Quick turnaround grants for $500 will be available in January 2024. These grants are awarded to performing artists, visual artists, media artists, and creative writing artists from our seven-county Minnesota service area, including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Roseau counties.

Individuals must be out of high school and at least 18 years of age to be eligible. College tuition is not an eligible expense. This is the main category that individuals use to support their artistic business or advance their technical skills. This category is for non-hobby artists who make substantial yearly income from their art. Grants are awarded annually, with $1,500 going to four individuals and $5,000 going to four individuals. Support for this program comes from The McKnight Foundation.

Individuals must reside in our region (for one year prior) and remain living in our region during their entire grant year (2024). In the case of college students, your school or your home mailing address must be in our region. You will have to show proof of residency, usually your driver’s license.

They are offering several grant training workshops via Zoom or in person at the NWMAC office in Warren. You must RSVP to attend—email director@nwartscouncil.org to RSVP or with questions. Don’t let your questions about the grant process keep you from applying! We are here to help. Upcoming training will be November 1 at 10:00 a.m. Individual Artist grant training workshop.

To learn more about our grant programs and start an application, visit www.NorthwestMinnesotaArtsCouncil.org. The grant application process is completely online, and NWMAC’s Director Mara Hanel can help walk you through the process of using the grants portal to get accustomed to it. Please contact her at director@NWArtsCouncil.org or call 218-745-8886.

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October 3, 2023

Edith M Danielson – OBIT

Edith M. Danielson, 94, of Euclid, MN, passed away, Monday, October 2, 2023 at Woodside Village in Grand Forks, ND.

Edith Marie Schulz was born April 10, 1929 in Euclid, MN to Walter and Lena (Nielsen) Schulz. She grew up near Euclid where she was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Euclid. On April 22, 1947, she was united in marriage to Conrad Danielson in Crookston, MN. They made their home on the farm in Euclid where they raised their three children, Randy, Richard, and DeLila. Sadly, on May 29, 1993, Conrad lost his battle with cancer. Edie was a member of the American Agri Women and the Harvest of Knowledge. She won the top National LEAVEN award for American Agri-Women in 1997 in Kalamazoo, MI. Her faith and family were very important to her. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Crookston and was involved with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and was also a strong supporter of Lutheran Island Camp. She enjoyed her trips to the Holy Land and to many other overseas countries, and many cruises and casinos. She loved to be in the Versatile tractors and combines farming the land in which she loved. In later years, she enjoyed spending the winters in Mesa, AZ with her dear friend, Michael Conneran.

Edie is survived by son, Randy (Beverly) Danielson of East Grand Forks, MN; daughter DeLila Danielson of Clovis, CA; daughter-in-law Karen Danielson (Nick Sanders) of Crookston, MN; brother Walter Schulz of Ham Lake, MN; grandchildren, Jeremy Danielson of Clovis, CA, Kari Gudmundson of Crookston, MN, Kristi (Bob) Chisler of Brownsville, PA, Ryan Danielson of Euclid, MN, Ashley (Jeremy) McCarthy of Devils Lake, ND, and Michael Danielson of East Grand Forks, MN; and great-grandchildren, Shelby, Mckenzie, Leah, Paige, Zachary, Logan, Cayden, Jack, Harlee, Devin, and Keira. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Lena Schulz; husband, Conrad Danielson; son Richard “Rick” Danielson, brother Everett Schulz; sisters Dorene Burke and Mildred Wimpfheimer and special friend Michael Conneran, Sr.

Blessed be the memory of Edith Danielson

VISITATION: 2:00-4:00 PM with PRAYER SERVICE at 3:30 PM on Sunday October 8, 2023 at Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721.

FUNERAL: 11:00 AM, Monday, October 9, 2023 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 S. Broadway, Crookston, MN 56716 with visitation one hour prior. Funeral service will be live-streamed on Edie’s page at www.dandahlfuneralhome.com.

INTERMENT: Oakdale Cemetery of Crookston, MN

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Valley Senior Living or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online Guestbook: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com

Arrangements By: Dahl Funeral Home ~ East Grand Forks, MN

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October 3, 2023

FRIENDS OF RYDELL AND GLACIAL RIDGE REFUGEES ASSOCIATION WILL HOST SECOND ANNUAL WILD 5K

To help celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week, the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association (FRGRRA) will host their second annual Walk for the Wild 5k and fundraising event at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) southwest of Erskine, MN on Sunday, October 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

There will be a designated 5k (3.1-mile) route made up of three different paved, yet scenic wildlife viewing trails around Rydell for walking or moving (as one is able) in nature. There will be an option of a guided trail walk as well as the option to go on your own. All 5k finishers will receive an official Walk for the Wild Finisher sticker.

For an added fun and immersive fall experience along the trail, a bingo scavenger hunt game card will be available for all participants. Each participant with one or more bingos on their card will be entered into a drawing at the end for a chance to win a Rydell or Glacial Ridge NWR t-shirt.

Registration for the 5k is free and donations are welcome. All donations received will benefit interpretive and educational programs at the Refuge, along with continuing outdoor accessibility for all.

To register for the 5k event or to donate to the team, please visit https://support.americaswildliferefuges.org/team/516155. For more information, contact FRGRRA Board Member Larissa Fitzgerald at (571) 499-3880 or lafitzgerald10@gmail.com. You may also call Rydell NWR with questions at (218) 687-2229.

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October 3, 2023

John Leroy Hagen – OBIT

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John Leroy Hagen, born April 8, 1925, at his family home in Fertile, MN, to Lawrence and Bella (Ystenes) Hagen, passed away on September 29, 2023, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home. He was baptized and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church and attended school in Fertile.

John enlisted in the Navy during WWII at the age of 17, serving on the USS Vammen in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. John spent his 20th birthday in the Battle of Okinawa. He was honorably discharged as Boatswain Mate Second Class in April 1946. In 1951, John married Mabel Smith in a double wedding ceremony with friends Lloyd and Alta Brunsberg. John and Mabel had two children, Patricia (Duane) Gates of Kenmore, WA, and Larry (Debi) Hagen of Moorhead, MN. They were married for 69 years, residing in their Fertile home until moving to the nursing home in 2020. Despite Mabel’s passing and the challenges of COVID isolation, John showed great fortitude in making it his home.

After the war, John returned to Fertile, working with his father at Hagen Chevrolet, eventually purchasing the business. During his time at Hagen Chevrolet, he earned numerous sales awards, enabling them to travel to Europe and the South Pacific. In retirement, they spent winters in Texas.

John had a passion for the outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing, and spending time at his Maple Lake cabin, a cherished gathering place for family occasions. For years he took a nightly 4-mile hike, no matter how cold, hot, rainy, or snowy.

Known for his hat collection, John proudly wore hats from around the U.S. and the world. He loved the attention he received with each new hat. John particularly treasured his Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., with fellow veterans, appreciating the gratitude they received from tourists and loved ones upon their return. His family was very proud of the bravery he showed as a U.S. veteran.

Fertile was always John’s home. He was known for his remarkable memory and storytelling skills, sharing tales of Fertile’s history and its residents. He had immense pride in his family’s accomplishments and travels.

John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mabel, his parents, sister Lucille Severson, brothers Arnold and Monroe Hagen, brothers and sisters-in-law, and lifelong friend Vincent Berg. He is survived by his children, six grandchildren, Stephen, Christine, David, Paul, Molly, and Hannah, nine great-grandchildren, as well as his sister Alice Knutson and sister-in-law Luming Hagen, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Our family extends gratitude to the Fair Meadow Nursing Home staff. We are grateful for the wonderful care he received and the relationships he made while there. He enjoyed joking and visiting with staff, and we always knew they took good care of him. We also want to thank Jamy Fugelseth. He was the perfect caregiver for our father and became a good friend to both our parents.

Family and friends are invited to a graveside service to celebrate John’s life. It will be held at Concordia South Cemetery in Fertile, MN, on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 11:00 AM, followed by lunch. Memorials may be directed to Fair Meadow Nursing Home or Concordia Lutheran Church, both in Fertile.

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October 3, 2023

No arrest made after Philadelphia journalist is shot and killed in his home

Josh Kruger, a freelance journalist and former Philadelphia city employee, was shot and killed in his home early Monday. Police responded at about 1:30 a.m. and found Kruger shot seven times in the chest and abdomen. He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. There have been no arrests in the shooting, andno weapon has been recovered.

The 39-year-old Kruger lived in the city’s Grays Ferry neighborhood was previously employed by the Philadelphia City Paper and Philadelphia Weekly. Kruger also previously worked in communications for the city, first in the mayor’s office and then for the Office of Homeless Services and Department of Health. He had recent worked as a freelance journalist, with bylines in the Philadelphia Inquirer and The Philadelphia Citizen.

District Attorney Larry Krasner said in a statement: “Josh deserved to write the ending of his personal story. As with all homicides, we will be in close contact with the Philadelphia Police as they work to identify the person or persons responsible so that they can be held to account in a court of law. I extend my deepest condolences to Josh’s loved ones and to all those mourning this loss.”

According to Krasner, Kruger was openly queer and often wrote about LGBTQ+ topics, as well as drug abuse and homelessness. The district attorney’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee added in a statement: “Many of us knew Josh Kruger as a comrade who never stopped advocating for queer Philadelphians living on the margins of societ. His struggles mirrored so many of ours — from community rejection, to homelessness, to addiction, to living with HIV, to poverty — and his recovery, survival, and successes showed what’s possible when politicians and elected leaders reject bigotry and work affirmatively to uplift all people.”

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney wrote on X: “Shocked and saddened by Josh Kruger’s death. He cared deeply about our city and its residents, which was evident in his public service and writing. Our administration was fortunate to call him a colleague, and our prayers are with everyone who knew him.”

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October 3, 2023

Utah plane crash kills North Dakota state senator Doug Larsen and family

North Dakota state senator Doug Larsen, his wife and their two young children were killed when the small plane they were riding crashed in Utah. Republican Senate Majority Leader David Hogue confirmed the fatalities on Monday in an email sent to his fellow senators which was obtained by The Associated Press. Hogue wrote in his email: “Senator Doug Larsen, his wife Amy, and their two young children died in a plane crash last evening in Utah. They were visiting family in Scottsdale and returning home. They stopped to refuel in Utah.”

According to a Grand County Sheriff’s Department statement posted on Facebook, Larsen was the pilot of the plane that crashed Sunday evening, shortly after taking off from Canyonlands Airfield, located about 15 miles north of Moab. The sheriff’s office said all four people on board the plane were killed, and said in a statement later Monday that the county’s “dispatch center received a report of an isolated incident involving a single aircraft taking off from the Canyonlands Regional Airport and then crashing into the ground.”

The National Transportation Safety Board said in a post on social media that the crash of the single-engine Piper plane was being investigated. Sheriff’s deputies, Moab County Fire Department personnel and paramedics responded to the crash after a medical aircraft spotted the downed plane, the sheriff’s office said.

An NTSB spokesman earlier said a board investigator was expected to arrive at the scene Monday “to begin to document the scene, examine the aircraft, request any air traffic communications, radar data, weather reports and try to contact any witnesses. Also, the investigator will request maintenance records of the aircraft, and medical records and flight history of the pilot.”

Larsen was a Republican first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2020. His district comprises Mandan, the city neighboring Bismarck to the west across the Missouri River. Larsen chaired a Senate panel that handled industry and business legislation. He was also a lieutenant colonel in the North Dakota National Guard, and he and his wife, Amy, were business owners. District Republicans will appoint a successor to fill out the remainder of Larsen’s term, through November 2024. His Senate seat is on the ballot next year. Republicans control North Dakota’s Legislature with supermajorities in the House and Senate.

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October 3, 2023

MNDOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR RAIL SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS

Railroads, rail shippers, cities and counties are encouraged to apply for up to $9.6 million in available grants for projects that will improve freight rail service that supports economic development, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. The funding is available through the 2023 Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program. Applications are due by 5 p.m. December 15, 2023.

The funding was approved during the 2023 legislative session. “The MRSI program helps build essential railroad infrastructure that is part of Minnesota’s critical freight transportation network,” said Megan Neeck, MRSI program manager. “This round of funding will continue to enhance that network and help Minnesota businesses and local economies compete in a global marketplace.”

Examples of projects eligible for MRSI funding include railroad tracks, roadbeds, turnouts, bridges, fixed loading/unloading equipment, and buildings. Funding cannot be used for regular or recurring maintenance activities, incomplete or phased projects, or engineering, design, and right-of-way acquisition costs.

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