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‘Mean Girls’ stars Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried & Lacey Chabert reunite for commercial

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Mean Girls co-stars Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert, and Amanda Seyfried reunited for a new Walmart Black Friday commercial, as a homage to the 2004 teen-comedy classic.  Lohan posted the clip on X with the caption: “Get in, besties. We’re going shopping. #BlackFridayDeals go live next week. #BlackFriday #Sponsored”

The trio reprising their Mean Girls characters in the ad, with Lohan’s Cady Heron, Chabert’s Gretchen Wieners, and Seyfried’s Karen Smith taking on ‘adult’ duties.  Lohan says at the top of the commercial, just before Chabert appears in a convertible to urge a new group of teens to “get in” — “At North Shore, some things never change. On Wednesdays, we still wear pink.” Seyfried recreates her character’s newscast from the Mean Girls ending, quipping that there’s “a 30 percent chance that it’s already Wednesday.”

Another scene features Missy Elliott, who contributed her song “Pass That Dutch” to the Mean Girls soundtrack, with other Mean Girls cast members reprising their roles for the ad including Rajiv Surendra, who played Kevin Gnapoor in the original movie, and Daniel Franzese, who played Damian.

Watch the Mean Girls stars reunite in the new Walmart Black Friday commercial – here.

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The Beatles release their final new song “Now and Then”

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The final “new” Beatles song, titled “Now and Then,” was just released, featuring the voices of all four original Beatles performers, with surviving members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr finishing what was initially an old demo recording by John Lennon.

The original “Now and Then” was recorded by Lennon more than 40 years ago. Written by Lennon in 1978 and and completed by McCartney and Starr last year, “Now and Then” also features sounds by the band’s late guitarist George Harrison, using pieces of one of his studio recordings from 1995. McCartney also added a new string guitar part with help from Giles Martin, the son of the late Beatles producer George Martin.

The music video for “Now and Then” comes from Peter Jackson, who marks his his first foray into music video production. The “Now And Then” music video will premiere worldwide this Friday, November 3 at 2pm GMT/10am EDT/7am PDT on The Beatles’ YouTube channel.

Along with the single, The Beatles’ beloved compilation albums 1962-1966 (The Red Album) and 1967-1970 (The Blue Album) collections will receive expanded reissues, dropping on November 10. The collections span The Beatles’ entire music catalog of 75 standout tracks, from their first single, “Love Me Do,” to their last, “Now And Then.” The collections’ 21 newly-added tracks (twelve on Red and nine on Blue).

Stream the new song here: “Now And Then/Love Me Do (Double A-Side)”
Pre-order the Blue and Red Albums – here.

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BULLETIN BOARD-NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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The Golden Link Senior Center will have Friday Morning Rolls today from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve baskets.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, November 4, starting at 2:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Soup and Sandwich Craft Sale on Saturday, November 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can reserve your table now or get more information by calling 281-3072.

Crookston Community Education will host a Childcare Training Course for ages 11 to 13 on Saturday, November 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Washington School Cafeteria. The fee is $17 and includes a book, handouts, and a pizza lunch. Learn how to care for young children from a childcare expert, a nurse, and a firefighter. Linda Morgan and CHS Leo Club members will guide you through this course. Call 281-5078 to register.

Come enjoy an inspiring afternoon of Hope “Tikvah,” a ladies’ event, on Saturday, November 4, at 2:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church at 701 Eickhof Blvd in Crookston. Listen to Rachel (Sanders) Laudner as she shared her journey to Tikvah ( a heavenly hope)—refreshments to follow. If you have questions, call 218-289-0263.

Highland & Washington Elementary Schools are hosting their annual Read-a-Thon fundraisers.  Students are invited to participate in themed dress-up days. Monday, November 6, will be Cat in the Hat Day, students will be invited to wear a hat and/or stripes.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance class on Monday, November 6, starting at 2:00 p.m.

There will be a PAC meeting at Crookston High School on Monday, November 6, starting at 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Hayley Solheim from Choice Therapy as their guest speaker on Tuesday, November 7, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Crookston Parks & Rec Youth Figure Skating will start on Tuesday, November 7. Register online with Crookston Parks & Rec.

Washington and Highland Elementary Schools will have it’s “Color Day” Read-A-Thon event on Wednesday, November 8. Students can wear a color that makes them happy on that day.

The Fertile Public Library will hold a Genealogy 101 Workshop on Wednesday, November 8, at 2:00 p.m. You will learn how to explore three huge genealogy databases, including Ancestry.com (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online, and Family Search. This program is offered free of charge, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Riverview Health will have a Holiday Gift Shop Open House on Thursday, November 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the RiverView Conference Room.

RiverView Health is offering a CPR class on Thursday, November 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost is $55 for those needing certification, and for those not needing certification, the class is free. To register, call 218-281-9536. No walk-ins will be allowed.

Crookston City Hall will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day.

On Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day, The Polk County Transfer Station will only be open from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Normal hours will resume on Monday, November 13.

Garbage collection for Friday, November 10, will be collected on Monday, November 13, in observance of Veterans Day.

Washington and Highland Elementary Schools will have their “Favorite Book Day” event in observance of their Read-A-Thon on Friday, November 10. Students can dress as their favorite book character and/or bring their favorite book to school.

The Fisher American Legion Auxiliary will have a Fall Luncheon and bake Sale on Friday, November 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They will serve Chicken Salad or a chicken hot dish Served with Bread, Dessert, and coffee. The cost is $8 per meal, and veterans eat FREE. Dine-in and Take-Out are available. This will be held in the Fisher American Legion Club room, all are welcome.

The Veterans Council Auxiliaries will have an 11 11 11 Ceremony on Saturday, November 11, at the Golden Link. A meatball lunch will be served after the ceremony.  All veterans are invited and can bring their spouses or one guest. Widowers of veterans are also invited. The meal is free to veterans and their guests. Registration is required, reserve by calling the Golden Link at 281-3072.

The E.C.F.E Unplug and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be on Sunday, November 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Washington School. Registration is not required for more information, call 281-5078.

Washington and Highland Elementary schools will have their “Reading is Everywhere Day” event during their annual Read-A-Thon on Monday, November 13. Students are encouraged to wear a shirt classmates can read.

The E.C.F.E. will have “Daddy and Me” for ages birth to five years old on Monday, November 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Washington School. This is a night for dads and their little buddies, it will be filled with activities, games, and fun-filled gym time.

The Climax Public Library will hold a Genealogy 101 Workshop on Monday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. You will learn how to explore three huge genealogy databases, including Ancestry.com (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online, and Family Search. This program is offered free of charge, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

The E.C.F.E. Unplug and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be on Tuesday, November 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Washington School. Registration is not required, for more information, call 281-5078.

Washington and Highland Elementary Schools will host their “Wacky Wednesday” event during their annual Read-A-thon on Wednesday, November 15. Students can wear wacky, inside-out, backward clothes, mismatched socks, or have crazy hair on this day.

Hugo’s Family Marketplace and United Way of Crookston will have a Taste of the Holidays on Thursday, November 16, starting at 3:00 p.m.

The Annual Meeting of Crookston Fuel Company will be at noon on Thursday, November 16, at the Crookston Inn. Lunch will be served.  If you are a shareholder and would like to go but don’t have transportation, call 281-7929, extension 6 or 7 to set up a free ride. Call no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13th.

The Crookston Eagles Auxiliary will have a Homemade Pie Sale. Apple, pecan, or pumpkin pies are $12 each, and orders will be taken through Wednesday, November 15.  Call or text Patty at 218-280-465 to order. Pick-up days and times are Sunday, November 19, from 4:00 to 4:30 and Monday, November 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and at 5:00 p.m. Please specify what time you will be picking them up when you place your order.

Washington and Highland elementary schools will host their “Bedtime Story Day” event on Friday, November 17, to close out their annual Read-A-Thon. Students can wear pajamas and/or bring their favorite bedtime stories to school on that day.

E.C.F.E. Pop-in and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be on Saturday, November 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Washington School. You and your child can play in the gym using equipment designed for young children. Registration is not required.

The Freedom Christian Academy will host a Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 505 Ward Avenue in Erskine. It’s a free-will donation. Please R.S.V.P. at 218-687-3733 or text 218-280-3137.

The application period is now open for the Lenertz Family Healthcare Scholarship and the Roger and Lois Samuelson Family Scholarship through the RiverView Foundation. Applications for the scholarships are due to the Foundation office by noon on Friday, November 17.  Guidelines and applications are available online at www.riverviewhealth.org/foundation/, by calling the Foundation office at 281-9249, emailing Foundation Director Randy Schoenborn at rschoenborn@riverviewhealth.org, or by stopping at the Foundation office located at 721 S. Minnesota Street, Crookston.

There will be an Open House celebration honoring Dennis & Mary Garry on their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov 18, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Euclid. Gifts will not be necessary.

The 2023 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will stop in Plummer at the Main Railway crossing on Central Avenue on December 14 at 6:00 p.m. with a performance by professional musicians at 6:15. The CPKC makes a donation at each stop and encourages attendees to donate cash or a non-perishable food donation if they are able.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

The Care and Share of Crookston now accepts winter outerwear for men, women, and children. They accept coats, sweaters, sweatpants, hats, gloves, and boots. If you have any questions, call 218-281-2644.

Parents of children are invited to register their children for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program provides one book every month to your child from when you enroll until they turn five for FREE. The program is managed by Crookston Public School, and you can register at www.ImaginationLibrary.com.

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.

RiverView Health Auxiliary will be holding a Mitten Drive in the form of a Mitten Tree through November 30.  The Mitten Tree will be located in front of the Limited Addition Gift Shop at RiverView Health.  The public is invited to “trim” the tree with their donations of new children’s winter mittens, gloves, or hats. Please, no scarves. The mittens, gloves, and hats received will be distributed in early December to the area schools and given to children who need them. RiverView Health Auxiliary thanks you for your support in warming hearts and hands this season through this important service project.

Pastor Chad Brucklacher will lead an 8-week study on the book of Matthew on Wednesday nights starting September 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For the kickoff, come at 5 p.m. for pizza and fellowship! This is open to adults of all ages. This will take place at 1214 University Avenue  (next door to Hugo’s)

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 Crookston Public Library will have StoryTime every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The Golden Link is serving noon lunch Monday through Friday.  All are welcome to dine in between the hours of 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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.

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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Ardyce Holte – OBIT

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Ardyce Holte went home to be with Jesus at the age of 100 on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, with her children by her side at the Halstad Living Center.

Ardyce Clara Genora (Evje) Holte was born December 27, 1922, in Shelly, Minnesota to Herman and Gina (Stole) Evje. She was baptized at Shelly Lutheran Church on February 25, 1923, and confirmed there on October 24, 1937. She attended Shelly Elementary School, graduating July 8, 1937, and from Climax High School in May 1941.

On January 1, 1942, Ardyce married Ames Holte in Shelly, Minnesota. They were blessed with three children, Peter, Susan, and Gregorey. Ardyce and Ames farmed the family farm, receiving the Century Farm Award, until their retirement in 1985.

Music was an important part of Ardyce’s life. She served as an organist at Augustana Lutheran Church, Halstad, MN, for sixty years, sang with the Inspirations and with the Augustana Trio. Ardyce served as an administrative assistant at the Red River Valley Coop for 25 years. Ardyce also enjoyed volunteering. She served as a 4H leader, Sunday school teacher, a Foster Grandparent at Norman County West and also helped at the local Library Link. She enjoyed golf, Red Hats, Bible study and visits with her family and friends.

Her faith and family always came first in her life.

Ardyce is survived by her children, Susan Holte Aalgaard (Bruce), and Gregory Holte (Pamela); 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ames; son, Peter; daughter-in-law, Susan; great-grandson, Cody; parents, Herman and Gina Evje; in-laws, Stanley and Emma Holte; brother, Jack Evje, and sister, Hazel.

Celebration of Life Service: 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Augustana Lutheran Church, Halstad, MN.

Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Augustana Lutheran Church in Halstad with a prayer service to begin at 6:30 PM. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the church.

Inurnment: Augustana Lutheran Cemetery, Halstad, MN.

Please view our guestbook and share condolences online at www.fredriksonfh.com

Arrangements with Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Homes
Ada & Halstad, Minnesota

 

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BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY MIC WILL BE SPONSORING CASH & FOOD DRIVE THROUGH NOVEMBER

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During the entire month of November, The Benedictine Living Community Crookston Mission Integration Committee will be sponsoring a Grocery and Cash Drive.

Money donated can be dropped off at the BLC-Crookston business office during normal business hours and will be matched by BLC-Crookston. Groceries can be dropped off at either entrance of the facility.

All groceries and money collected will be donated to the Care and Share in Crookston for those in need.

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Former Memphis officer charged in death of Tyre Nichols changes plea to guilty

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Desmond Mills Jr., one of the former Memphis police officer charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols will become the first of five officers charged in the case to break ranks with his former colleagues and change his not guilty plea. According to federal court documents and his lawyer, a change of plea hearing has been scheduled on Thursday for Mills.

Mills and four other former Memphis Police Department officers — Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin and Justin Smith — were charged in federal court with using excessive force, failing to intervene, deliberate indifference and conspiring to lie after they were caught on camera punching, kicking and hitting Nichols with a police baton on Jan. 7. Nichols, 29, died three days later in a hospital. The federal charges also include obstruction of justice through witness tampering. The five former officers also have pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in state court.

Blake Ballin, Mills’ lawyer, said he could not discuss details of the plea agreement, including which charges it pertains to. Ballin said Mills was changing his plea “to take responsibility for his actions.” Mills also plans to enter a plea agreement in state court, but that would not take place until later.

The fatal beating of Nichols sparked protests and renewed debate about police brutality and police reform in the U.S. The five former officers, who are also black, were fired from the department and the crime-suppression team they were part of disbanded after Nichols’ death.

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Americans among first group of evacuees to leave Gaza through Egypt for first time since war

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Evacuations of those trapped in the Gaza Strip began through the Rafah border crossing for the first time since Israel imposed a siege on the Palestinian enclave after the Hamas attack on Oct. 7. An initial group of U.S. citizens were among those that departed Gaza through the Rafah crossing today, and are now in Egypt, with hundreds of foreign passport-holdersalso set to leave. The crossing was opened after Egypt, Hamas and Israel agreed that up to 500 people may cross daily.

U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller confirmed some American citizens have left Gaza but he wouldn’t provide a specific number, telling reporters on Wednesday: “There are a number of American citizens who have crossed through Rafah and are in Egypt today.”  Miller said the situation in Gaza “remains extremely fluid.” Americans and their family members who want to leave Gaza will be emailed departure instructions over the next three days

In Minnesota at an event about his economic agenda, President Biden said more people will be able to leave Gaza in the days ahead: “We’re working nonstop to get Americans out of Gaza as soon and as safely as possible.” At least five nongovernmental organization workers who have been confirmed as Americans were on a list released by Gaza’s Hamas-controlled interior ministry as approved to cross on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen how many more of the at least 400 Americans stuck in Gaza will be able to cross in the coming days.

Footage showed the gate of the crossing on the Palestinian side of the border being opened Wednesday morning as people began to cross into Egypt for the first time since the war began. Reuters reported that at least 320 foreign passport holders had crossed into Egypt from Gaza, with some 545 foreigners and dual nationals along with dozens of sick and wounded expected to leave throughout the day. After being allowed into the terminal area, huge lines of those waiting to leave formed around crossing booths for checks on passports and other documents.

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SPORTS FEEVER – November 2, 2023

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SPORTS FEEVER by Chris Fee of KROX Radio – chrisjfee@yahoo.com

 

Winter Sports Season is officially underway, with Dance and Girls Hockey already practicing!

The Crookston Pirate Girls Hockey team has 31 girls out this year, and the first few practices have been good! The roster of this year’s players is below.

Seniors (6) Brekken Tull, Reese Swanson, Brynley Coleman, Morgan Nelson, Cassie Solheim, Natalie Narvaez
Juniors (7) Kambelle Freije, Emmi Trostad, Addie Fee, Kalie Clauson, Parker Strand, Miryah Epema, Karena Longoria
Sophomores (9) Ashlyn Bailey, Ava Martin, Logan Brekken, Emma LaPlante, Taylor Field, Mya Bower, Adelia Weiland, Alexa Bartrum, Natalie Longoria
Freshman (6) Katie Seaver, Aubrey Bartrum, Brea Lessard, Lily Corneillie, Kira Daniels, Maddi Abrams
8th Graders (3) Jocelyn Field, Adley Vigness, Shyuh Burnette
Managers: Georgia Sanders, Coral Brekken, Paige Abrahamson

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The Crookston Pirate Dance team has 22 out this year. They will have a J.V. and Varsity team and are scheduled to host their first-ever home contest on January 11, 2024. The roster is below-
Seniors (2) – Leila Bautista, Calleigh Fanfulik (Captain)
Juniors (3) – Makenna Kopecky (Captain), Kalea Luckow (Captain), Mackenzie Funk (Captain)
Sophomores (4) – Caden Sanders-Cole, Avery Trudeau, Morgyn Larson, Mady Knutson
Freshman (4) – Kendra Brekken, Avery Mathews, Adalyn Hanson, Evelyn Gunderson
Eighth graders (4) – Isley Machado, Brittyn Sanders-Cole, Abigail Bruley, Maddie Hanson
Seventh graders (5) – Haley Voss, Keatyn Kliner, Kasey Fritz, Gianna Lubarski, Hamsini Chanda

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The Minnesota State High School League Winter Sports season has officially started for Dance and Girls Hockey. The start dates, State tournament dates, and other information is below.

Sport – Start Date- First Competition date
Dance – October 23 – November 2
Girls Hockey – October 30 – November 9
Boys Hockey – November 13 – November 22
Girls Basketball – November 13 – November 22
Wrestling – November 20 – November 30
Boys Basketball – November 20 – November 30

State tournament dates
Dance – February 16-17
Girls Hockey – February 21-24
Wrestling – February 29 and March 1-2
Boys Hockey – March 6-9
Girls Basketball – March 13-16
Boys Basketball – March 20-23

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The Crookston Pirate Winter Sports Schedules are available on our website. Click on the link below –

CROOKSTON PIRATE WINTER SPORTS SCHEDULES – KROX (kroxam.com)

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The Section 6 9-Man Football Championship will be Thursday (today), November 2 at the Fargodome at 4:30 PM. KROX will have the game on the radio and on the live stream.

Fertile-Beltrami (10-0) takes on Clearbrook-Gonvick (7-3). The teams played each other in the regular season finale, and Fertile-Beltrami won that game 46-0.

Fertile-Beltrami has outscored their opponents in the nine games they have played (they had one forfeit) 474 to 74 this season.  Needless to say, Fertile-Beltrami is a heavy favorite coming into the game.

The winner of Section 6 9-Man will play the Section 8 9-Man champion in the first round of state at Moorhead High School on Thursday, November 9.

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The Section 8 9-Man Football Championship will be held on Thursday, November 2, at 2:00 p.m. at the Fargodome. KROX will have the game on the radio and the Video Live Stream.

Goodridge/Grygla (8-1) takes on Stephen-Argyle (7-3).

Goodridge-Grygla beat Stephen-Argyle 37-12 in Argyle on October 12. Stephen-Argyle has been battling injuries and if they can get healthier, this is going to be an interesting battle. 

Goodridge-Grygla hasn’t lost a game since the season opener when they lost to Otter Tail Central.

The winner of this game will play the winner of Fertile-Beltrami and Clearbrook-Gonvick in the first round of state at Moorhead High School on Thursday, November 9.

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The Section 8A Football Championship will be held Thursday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fargodome.

Mahnomen-Waubun (9-0) takes on Ada-Borup-West (8-1). Mahnomen-Waubun needed a field goal in overtime to knock off Polk County West in the semi-finals. Mahnomen-Waubun beat Ada-Borup-West 22-20 back in week 3 on September 15.

One thing I have noticed with Mahnomen-Waubun over the years is they step up their play at the Fargodome. It is amazing. They come out and smack you in the mouth, and by the time teams realize what happened, it is too late. Will that be the case this year against the ultra-athletic ABW Cougars? This has the makings to be the game of the day and shouldn’t disappoint football fans.

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The Section 8AA Football Championship will be Friday, November 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fargodome.

Barnesville (10-0) will take on Pelican Rapids (9-1). Barnesville beat Pelican Rapids 36-22 in Week 3 on September 15. Pelican Rapids didn’t have their big playmaker, Timmy Guler, for that game, and he is a huge difference-maker.

Barnesville has outscored opponents this year in their 10 games by a 472 to 41 margin!!!  They have won 23 games in a row, with their last loss coming to Chatfield by a 22-18 score on November 18 in the State semi-finals in 2021.

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The Section 8AAA Football playoff Championship will be Friday, November 3 at 8:00 p.m. at the Fargodome.

Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (8-1) will take on section newcomer Morris Area.

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The 2023 Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association Jeff Groves Outstanding Assistant Coach Award winners have been announced and there are several from Northwest Minnesota that received the award.

Janna Engel (Ada-Borup-West)
Ashley Lambert (BGMR)
Michele Johnson (East Grand Forks)
Brenna Bakken (Goodridge/Grygla)
Jami Carr (Kittson County Central)
Angie Bjorkquist (Roseau)
Mattlyn Erickson (Thief River Falls)

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Let’s Play Hockey tallied some interesting numbers on the Division 1 Men’s hockey players. Where they are from and where they played.
United States – 63% (1,132 players)
Canada – 28% (519 players)
Outside of North America – 8% (151 players from 20 countries)

American players come from 40 states. The top 10:
Minnesota – 233 
Michigan – 138 
Massachusetts – 127 
New York – 109 
Illinois – 54
New Jersey – 52 
Pennsylvania – 48 
California – 47 
Connecticut – 42 
Wisconsin – 38

Canadian players come from 12 provinces and territories. The top six:
Ontario – 186
Alberta – 108
British Columbia – 107 
Quebec – 46 
Saskatchewan – 28 
Manitoba – 23

BY JUNIOR LEAGUE
Division I players come from more than 20 junior/high school leagues. The top North American leagues sending players directly to Division I:
USHL – 666 players
NAHL – 382
BCHL – 322
AJHL – 123
NTDP – 56 
USPHL/NCDC – 56 
OJHL – 41
CCHL – 25

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JOKES

Shakey went to a psychiatrist. “Doc,” he said, “I’ve got trouble. Every time I get into bed, I think there’s somebody under it. I get under the bed, I think there’s somebody on top of it. Top, under, top, under … you gotta help me, I’m going crazy!”

“Just put yourself in my hands for two years,” said the shrink. “Come to me three times a week, and I’ll cure your fears.”

“How much do you charge?”

“A hundred dollars per visit.”

“I’ll sleep on it,” said Shakey.

Six months later the doctor met Shakey on the street.

“Why didn’t you ever come to see me again?” asked the psychiatrist.

“For a hundred buck’s a visit? A bartender cured me for ten dollars.”

“Is that so! How?”

“He told me to cut the legs off the bed!”

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A man has six children and is very proud of his achievement. He is so proud of himself, that he starts calling his wife, “Mother of Six” in spite of her objections. 

One night, they go to a party. The man decides that it’s time to go home and wants to find out if his wife is ready to leave as well. 

He shouts at the top of his voice, “Shall we go home now, ‘Mother of six?’” 

His wife, irritated by her husband’s lack of discretion, shouts right back, “Anytime you’re ready, Father of four.”

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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

Halle Bruggeman is a freshman on the University of Wisconsin-Stout Women’s Tennis team.

Grace Fischer is a freshman on the Concordia College (Moorhead) Women’s Golf team.

Ethan Boll is a Freshman on the University of North Dakota Football team.

Breanna Kressin is a Sophomore on the Hockey Cheer Team for THE University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey team.

Emma Osborn is a Sophomore playing basketball at Northland Technical and Community College in Thief River Falls.

Jacey Larson is a Sophomore playing hockey at Dakota College at Bottineau.

Aleah Bienek is a Sophomore 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 junior playing golf at Kansas 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.

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
Todd Miner is a Pirate Football assistant coach.
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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