April, 2024 | Krox AM

MANKATO USES 8-RUN INNING TO BEAT UMC BASEBALL

UMC SOFTBALL WINS FIRST GAME AT U OF MARY

POLK COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES UPCOMING HIGHWAY CLOSURE

PIRATE BOY’S TENNIS FINISHES 6TH AT HIBBING TOURNAMENT

RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM CONNECTS SENIORS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES

BULLETINBOARD-APRIL 21, 2024

UMC BASEBALL SWEEPS MSU-MANKATO IN DOUBLEHEADER

UMC SOFTBALL TAKING ON MINOT STATE

AUTHORITIES RESPOND TO CATTLE TRAILER ON ITS SIDE NEAR FOSSTON

BULLETINBOARD-APRIL 20, 2024

April 21, 2024

The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) Golden Eagles Baseball team took a 5-0 lead, but the Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks scored eight runs in the eighth inning for an 8-5 victory in the final game of the three-game series.

FIRST INNING
UMC started the game with a Sawyer Satrom (Soph. Portland, ND) single. The next three batters were retired. Mankato was retired in 1-2-3 fashion.

SECOND INNING
UMC’s Teddy Giefer (Sr. Courtland) walked to lead off the inning before the next three batters were retired. Mankato was retired in 1-2-3 fashion again.

THIRD INNING
UMC’s leadoff batter lined out before Satrom walked. Caden Headlee (Jr. Fargo, ND) reached on a fielder’s choice while Satrom was out at second base. Jake Dykhoff (Soph. Wadena) doubled, and Jake Hjelle (Sr. East Grand Forks) singled to score two runs, and UMC led 2-0. Mankato was retired in 1-2-3 fashion for the third straight inning.

FOURTH INNING
With one out, Danny Wensloff (Sr. Roseau) singled, Mitch Goodwin (Sr. Prior Lake) walked, and Kobe Senn (Soph. Fargo, ND) singled to load the bases. A run scored on a wild pitch for a 3-0 lead. After a ground out, Headlee reached on an error, and two runs scored for a 5-0 lead. After a pitching change, UMC was retired. For the fourth straight inning, Mankato was retired in 1-2-3 fashion.

FIFTH INNING
The first two UMC batters were retired before Kodi Miller (Jr. Grand Rapids) walked and Danny Wensloff singled. The next batter was retired. Mankato was retired in 1-2-3 fashion.

SIXTH INNING
UMC’s Senn singled before the next three batters were retired. Mankato’s first batter grounded out before the Mavericks got their first hit of the game with a double, but later, he was retired. After a walk and a single, the next batter lined out, and UMC led 5-0 through six innings.

SEVENTH INNING
UMC’s Hjelle singled, and Giefer walked before the next three batters were retired. The Mavericks started the inning with a ground out and a single. The next batter reached on an error. After a fielder’s choice, the next batter grounded out, and the Mavericks were retired.

EIGHTH INNING
The first UMC batter struck out before Satrom singled. The next two batters were retired. Mankato’s first two batters were hit by a pitch, forcing UMC to make a pitching change. The next batter flew out to right field allowing a run to score to get within a 5-1 deficit. The next batter reached on an error, allowing another run to score. The next Maverick batter doubled to score two more runs to get within a 5-4 deficit. A single tied the game at 5-5, and UMC made another pitching change. The next batter struck out before a three-run home run, and Mankato took an 8-5 lead going into the final inning.

NINTH INNING
UMC’s Hjelle was hit by a pitch, but the next three batters were retired, and Mankato won the game 8-5 to take one game out of the three-game series.

UMC drops to 25-13 overall and 19-8 in the NSIC and will travel to St. Cloud State on Wednesday. Minnesota State Mankato improves to 25-14 overall and 21-8 in the NSIC.

CLICK HERE for the box score

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
UMC	0	0	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	5	9	2
Mankato	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	X	8	7	1

For UMC-
Sawyer Satrom – 2 for 3
Jake Hjelle – 2 for 4, 2 rbi
Kobe Senn – 2 for 4, run
Danny Wensloff – 2 for 5, run

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K
Brody Sorenson – UMC M. Weber – UMC	6.0 1.0	2 2	0 3	0 1	1 0	2 0
J. Mathias- UMC Noah Grafsgard – UMC	0.2 0.1	2 !	3 2	0 0	0 1	0 1
Magers – MSU Matthai – MSU	3.2 1.1	5 1	5 0	3 0	3 1	2 2
Crowley – MSU Tahiro – MSU Wright – MSU	1.0 1.0 2.0	1 1 1	0 0 0	0 0 0	0 1 0	0 1 4

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April 21, 2024

The University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles Softball team beat the University of Mary Marauders 5-4 in the first game of a Northern Sun Conference doubleheader in Bismarck, North Dakota.

GAME ONE –

FIRST INNING
The first two UMC batters of the game were retired before Shaelyn Grant (Sr. Grand Junction, CO) singled. The next batter was retired. Mary was the first to score, and it started with a one-out walk. After a fielder’s choice and three singles, one run scored. Another run scored with a bases-loaded walk for a 2-0 lead.

SECOND INNING
UMC answered with a Reagan Emerick (Jr. Macomb, IL) single and stolen base. After an out, Sophie Juntunen (Soph. St. Michael) doubled to score a run to get within a 2-1 deficit. The leadoff Mary batter singled before the next three batters were retired.

THIRD INNING
UMC’s Haley Koch (Jr. Mondamin, Iowa) had a two-out double before the next batter was retired. Mary started the bottom of the inning with a single before the next three batters were retired.

FOURTH INNING
The first two batters were retired before UMC’s Emilee Haggadone (Soph. Lincoln, Neb) hit a solo home run to tie the game at 2-2. Mary was retired in 1-2-3 fashion.

FIFTH INNING
UMC was retired in 1-2-3 fashion. The first two Mary batters were retired before a double. The next batter was retried, and the game was still tied at 2-2.

SIXTH INNING
UMC’s Koch was hit by a pitch, and Emerick singled. After an out, Juntunen singled to score two runs for a 4-2 lead. After an out, Maddie Shwaluk (Sr. Portage la Prairie, Manitoba) singled to score a run for a 5-2 lead. Mary answered at the bottom of the inning with a solo home run to get within a 5-3 deficit.

SEVENTH INNING
The first two UMC batters were retired before Koch singled. The next batter struck out. Mary started the bottom of the inning with a solo home run to get within a 5-4 lead. The next batter flew out before a double. UMC made a change in the circle, and the next batter was hit by a pitch. The next batter reached on a fielder’s choice, and UMC got an out at third base. The next batter lined out, and UMC held on for a 5-4 victory.

GAME ONE BOX SCORE, CLICK HERE

Game 1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
UMC	0	1	0	1	0	3	0	5	10	0
Mary	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	4	9	1

For UMC-
Haley Koch – 2 for 3
Sophie Juntunen – 2 for 3, 3 rbi, run
Maddie Shwaluk – 2 for 3, rbi
Reagan Emerick – 2 for 4, 2 runs

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K
Thayda Houser – UMC (W)	6.1	9	4	4	2	3
Alexa Guilford – UMC (S)	0.2	0	0	0	0	0
Johnson – Mary	1.1	4	1	1	1	1
Evans – Mary	2.2	2	1	1	0	2
Eckhardt – Mary (L)	3.0	4	3	3	0	2

GAME TWO –

FIRST INNING
UMC was retired in 1-2-3 fashion to start off the game. Mary’s first two batters were retired before back-to-back singles. The next batter struck out.

SECOND INNING
UMC was retired in 1-2-3 fashion again. Mary led off the bottom of the inning with two walks. After a pitching change, the next two batters were retired. The next batter singled to score two runs for a 2-0 lead.

CLICK HERE FOR THE GAME 2 BOX SCORE

Game 2	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
UMC	0	0
Mary	0	2

For UMC-
Rayna French – 1 for 1, walk
B. Mengel – 1 for 2, run

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K
Houser – UMC (L)	4.0	9	6	5	1	3
Guilford – UMC	2.0	1	0	0	0	1

Gabi Dawyduk-MSU (W)	7.0	4	3	0	1	8

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April 21, 2024

According to the Polk County Highway Department, County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 9, located 5.5 miles west of Crookston, will be closed to thru traffic beginning Monday, April 29.

The closure will allow a contractor to remove a bridge over Burnham Creek and install box culverts. The traffic will be detoured to CSAH 16 and Trunk Highway 75. If you have questions or need more information, contact the Polk County Highway Department at 218-281-3952.

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April 21, 2024

The Crookston Pirate Boy’s Tennis team finished in a tie for sixth place at the Hibbing tournament. Pine City won the tournament with 31 points.

TEAM SCORES –
1. Pine City – 31
2. Cambridge – 25
3. Mound Westonka – 23
4. Hibbing – 19
5. East Grand Forks – 13
6. Crookston – 10
6. Grand Rapids – 10
8. Duluth Marshall – 0

Crookston came into the tournament a little short-handed without their usual second singles player, Reggie Winjum, and they were also without Hudson Rick.

Isaac Thomforde lost his first match of the day to a kid from Mound Westonka. It was Thomforde’s first loss of the season, but he bounced back and won his next two matches with ease to finish fifth place.

Sam Widseth moved up to second singles and won his first match over a kid from Grand Rapids 7-4, 6-1. He lost the next two matches to players from Mound Westonka and Pine City to finish fourth place.

Gunnar Groven only played two matches, and both of them went to third-set tie-breakers. Both third-sets were great back-and-forth battles, but Gunnar came up short as both scores were 11-9.

Colton Osborn moved in to play fourth singles and lost his first match before winning the second match against a player from Grand Rapids 6-2, 6-1. Colton lost his final match to finish sixth place.

The first doubles team of Jack Everett and Grant Funk lost a heart-breaker in the first round. They won the first set before losing the second set 7-5, which forced a third set. In the third set, they lost 10-8. They received a bye in the second match to advance to the consolation championship, where they lost to a duo from Cambridge.

The second doubles team of Caden Boike and Tim Bruley ran into a solid team from Cambridge and lost their first match. They bounced back to win the second match against a team from Duluth Marshall. They won the first set 6-3 before losing the second set 6-4, which forced a third set. The Crookston duo finished strong and won 10-7 to advance to the consolation championship. They lost a hard-fought match to a pair from Hibbing to finish sixth place.

Ean DeLeon and Alex Zammert teamed up at third doubles, and after losing their first match, they bounced back to win the second match against East Grand Forks 6-2, 6-2. In the consolation championship, the Crookston duo battled and played a great match. They lost the first set 6-4 before bouncing back to win the second set 7-5 to force a third set. The Grand Rapids duo was able to win the race to 10 as they won 10-3 to win the match. But it was a solid performance for the young Pirate team that was playing their first varsity matches as a doubles team.

	CROOKSTON	Opponents	Place
1st Sing	Isaac Thomforde	Lost C. Reinbold (MW) 6-1, 6-0 Beat N. Meulebroeck (EGF) 6-0, 6-0 Beat Ben Schroeder (GR) 6-1, 6-0	5th
2nd	Sam Widseth	Beat Grady Giffen (GR) 7-5, 6-1 Lost Charlie Paul (MW) 6-0, 6-2 Lost G. Johnson (PC) 6-0, 6-0	4th
3rd	Gunnar Groven	Lost B. Reinbold (MW) 6-1, 1-6, 11-9 Lost Phillip Vergan (Cam) 5-7, 6-2, 11-9	7th
4th	Colton Osborn	Lost Ashton Moore (PC) 6-0, 6-2 Beat O. Kastendick (GR) 6-2, 6-1 Lost A. Knudsvig (Cam) 6-0, 6-0	6th
1st Dub	Jack Everett Grant Funk	Lost EGF 6-1, 5-7, 10-8 Bye Lost Cambridge 6-2, 6-2	6th
2nd	Tim Brule Caden Boike	Lost Cambridge 6-2, 6-0 Beat Duluth Marshall 6-3, 4-6, 10-7 Lost Hibbing 6-4, 6-4	6th
3rd	Ean Deleon Alex Zammert	Lost Hibbing 6-3, 6-3 Beat East Grand Forks 6-2, 6-2 Lost Grand Rapids 4-6, 7-5, 10-3	6th

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April 21, 2024

The Red River Valley’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) connects volunteers ages 55 and over with impactful service opportunities in their communities that match their skills and availability. RSVP is funded by AmeriCorps Seniors, Minnesota Board on Aging, University of Minnesota Crookston, United Way of Crookston, and surrounding counties, including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Red Lake, Roseau, Pennington, and Polk. Combined, these seven counties have 640 active volunteers. RSVP has 121 active stations that house and welcome volunteers to assist with seniors and communities. Jennifer Manole is the director of the Red River Valley RSVP.

“Being part of this wonderful program and helping the needs of the communities is unbelievable,” Manole shared. “I can’t believe all of these volunteers are still active.”

For over 45 years, RSVP of the Red River Valley has matched problems to be solved with people willing to help. Today, thousands of seniors participate in RSVP, making it one of the most significant volunteer efforts in the nation. RSVP of the Red River Valley is looking to recruit new volunteers ages 55 and older in the seven counties they serve. They are partnering with more sites, including senior centers, libraries, food shelves, etc.

The Grocery to Go program and the Handy Person program both refreshed after a break from the COVID-19 pandemic isolation period.
“Many seniors in our community need someone to pick up groceries for them as well as come into their home to do simple fixes,” Manole expressed.

RSVP’s most extensive program is Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL), formerly known as Bone Builders. SAIL has over 20 active sites in seven counties, including one hour of exercise twice a week. This is a free class led by volunteers, and many doctors, chiropractors, and therapists recommend SAIL.

Another popular RSVP program is the Reading Buddy program, where volunteers go into kindergarten and first grade to help children read and listen to them read. This includes active volunteers in four different schools.

“Socialization is a big piece of RSVP,” Manole stated. “It keeps our volunteers active and meeting new people.”

As of recently, RSVP has recorded 40,915 volunteer hours served in Polk County, 8,089 hours in Red Lake County, 3,307 hours in Pennington County, 7,885 hours in Marshall County, 3,325 hours in Kittson County, 9,108 hours in Roseau County, and 7,839 hours in Norman CountyPlease complete the form if
If you or anyone you know is interested in joining, RSVP for the Red River Valley form. For more information, please visit https://crk.umn.edu/americorps-seniors-rsvp-red-river-valley or contact Jennifer Manole at 218-281-8289 or rsvprrv@crk.umn.edu. Often, mileage reimbursement is available for volunteers who must drive, especially when traveling to or from rural areas. The RSVP advisory board meets in Thief River Falls, Minn.

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April 21, 2024

Yard Waste & Branch Collection in Crookston will be collected the week of April 22. All residents will need to have their yard waste and branches out by Monday as City crews will begin picking up on Monday and collect until they’ve been through the route. (This may only take a couple of days, not the entire week.) Place the materials on your curbside. Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths and bundled in order for the crews to take them away. Bagged yard waste must not exceed 30 pounds per bag. Any branches 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 pickup. Please note that yard waste is defined as leaves, grass, and other compostable material and will NOT be required to be in the clear City of Crookston bags during this week only.

The Crookston Lion’s Club will meet and have lunch on Monday, April 22, at the Golden Link Senior Center.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance class on Monday, April 22, at 2:00 p.m.

Polk County Family Resource Center Spring activities are on the fourth Monday of the month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library. Make your own journal on April 22. All supplies and snacks are provided.

The Crookston School Board will meet on Monday, April 22, at 5:00 p.m. in the CHS Orchestra/Choir room.

The Crookston City Council will meet on Monday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m., in the City Hall council chambers.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have $8 burger baskets on Monday, April 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, April 23, at 1:00 p.m., followed by SAIL at 2:30 p.m.

The Books and Brews Book Club will meet at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill on Tuesday, April 23, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Solito by Javier Zamora. Appetizers are provided by the Friends of the Crookston Public Library. Participants are responsible for the cost of their own food and drinks. All adults are welcome, and no registration is required.

The Crookston Eagles Club will host an Aerie meeting on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, April 24, at 8:00 a.m., followed by Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and SAIL at 2:30 p.m.

Community members are invited to join RiverView Health’s Senior Life Solutions program for an Open House on April 24 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at RiverView’s Crookston Campus, 323 S. Minnesota Street in Crookston. Please use Door 5. This program is designed to meet the needs of individuals, typically 65 and older, who are experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes often associated with aging. For more information, please call 281-9559.

The Lake Agassiz Regional Library will host a Notable Minnesota Coaches and Athletes Then & Now Virtual Event featuring Ross Bernstein on Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. at www.larl.org/nfldraft. The recording will be available until May 8. This program is offered free of charge, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, April 24.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 3 to 6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. There will be stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests, and more.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Smear on Thursday, April 25, at 1:00 p.m. and SAIL class at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston Community Theater will present The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, April 25 through the 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles. For more information or to find out how to buy tickets, call 218-270-9511.

The Crookston Community Theatre will present the production of Rick Lowell’s Private Eye- “The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of” Thursday through Saturday, April 25-27. Each show will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will take place at the Crookston Eagles Club.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo Progressive Jackpot on Thursday, April 25, at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve baskets.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday, April 26, starting at 6:30 p.m. This will include a $500 must-go jackpot.

The 78^th Annual Kem Shrine Circus will be April 26 through April 28 at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks. Show times for Friday are 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. On Saturday, the shows are at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday, the shows are at 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 701-772-7125.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, April 27, starting at 2:00 p.m. This will include a $400 must-go jackpot.

Hammond Township will hold its Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at the clerk’s house at 29499 365th St SW, Crookston. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.

Polk County Social Services, Family Resource Center, and Tri-Valley Opportunity Council are offering a free family-style take-and-bake meal from The Landing at the Bend on Monday, April 29, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library, while supplies last.

The Golden Link Senior Center will offer Flower Arranging on April 30 at 7:00 p.m. Make a basket of spring flowers. The cost is $20. Sign up by April 23. This project is made possible by a grant from American Crystal.

Librarians at the Climax Public Library and the Halstad Library LINK Site are inviting community members to a May Day Planting Class featuring Petals on Main proprietor Marilyn Dybing. Participants will enjoy an afternoon of tea and planting and will learn how to create their own Spring container, all in the company of fellow garden enthusiasts. The program is offered free of charge and will be held at Petals on Main in Shelly on Wednesday, May 1, from 4-6:00 p.m. No purchase will be expected of participants.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, May 1.

The Benedictine Living Community in Crookston Is having an Adult Prom Fundraiser on Friday, May 3, at the Crookston Eagles. Tickets are $50 per person and include your meal with a choice of New York strip steak or walleye and a drink ticket. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., dinner will be at 7:00, and dance will follow with Big Papa’s DJ. A prom king and queen will be crowned. Tickets can be purchased at the Benedictine Living Community office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 218-281-3424.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church School will present the musical A Not So Terrible Parable, the mysterious whodunit about the good Samaritan, on Wednesday, May 8, at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m.

The Golden Link will have a Meal and Historical Tour of Crookston on May 9. Meet at the Crookston Library at 11:15 a.m. for a ride on THE BUS to the Golden Link and enjoy a $5 sloppy joe basket meal and then take a historical tour of Crookston, returning by 1:00 p.m. Register for the meal by calling 281-3072.

A Senior Resource Fair will be held at the Crookston Public Library on Thursday, May 9, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Discover the many resources for area seniors and browse over 15 vendors who will share how their organization can enhance your life. A representative from D & D Thomforde Garden Center will demonstrate how to create container gardens. The finished container gardens will be given away as door prizes at the close of the Senior Resource Fair.

Washington School School Readiness and ECFE families, along with Washington staff and families, will celebrate together at a fun End of the Year Picnic on Monday, May 13, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Washington School. This event offers great food and family fun. In the event of rain, activities will be held inside.

The Gala for Girls, for girls in grades K-6, will be Friday, May 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Crookston Inn. Bring your dad, grandpa, uncle, or adult male role model. The event includes a professional picture, a social and sit-down dinner, a special gift, and an evening of dancing. Registration will be open until filled; pre-registration is required. The cost to attend is $45 per couple ($15 for each additional girl). Registration forms are available at https://www.co.polk.mn.us/191/Public-Health or at Polk County Public Health, 816 Marin Ave, Crookston, MN 218-281-3385.

The Harvest Church in Crookston will have their Vacation Bible School June 10-12 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for K through grade 5. The cost is free. For more information and to register, call 281-2264.

The Mark Olsonawski Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Thursday, June 6, in Hallock at Two Rivers Golf Course, and the UMC Teambacker Golf Classic on Friday, June 14, at Minakwa Golf Course in Crookston. UMC Teambackers host both tournaments and raise funds for Golden Eagle Athletics. To learn more or register a team, use these links: https://z.umn.edu/olsonawski24 and https://z.umn.edu/umcgolf24.

The Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will host a Rhubarb Festival on Thursday, June 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Crookston Community Pool Hours Monday through Friday are Lap Swim from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. Aqua Aerobics from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and Lap and Open Swim from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There’s Open Swim on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Party Rental Black from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The pool is closed on Sunday. Open swim, Aqua Aerobics, and Lap Swim are $5 per person for each one. There is a $36-a-month Aqua and Lap Membership. For more information, call 218-281-1242.

Buy your tickets now for the 16^th Annual Crookston High School Triple A Academics, Arts, and Athletics Senior Recognition Banquet, which will be on Monday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m. in the CHS Commons. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, April 22, and can be purchased at the Crookston High School, KROX, or Wonderful Life Foods. The cost of tickets is $17. Make checks payable to Triple-A. If you have any special dietary needs, please contact Irishman’s Shanty at 281-9912. Sponsored by Crookston Rotary, Crookston Lions, Pirate Fine Arts Boosters, and Pirate Boosters.

DNR Hunter Safety Traning for ages 11 and older will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays beginning May 7. The classes will be held at the Crookston Gun Club. To register, contact Youth Activities Coordinator Steve Videen at 218-289-2115 or by email at stevevideen@yahoo.com

As the Crookston Care and Share expands its women’s dormitories are in need of twin bed frames, dressers, lamps, and end tables. Donate: call 218-281-2644.

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

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 for FREE from when you enroll until they turn five. Crookston Public School manages the program, and you can register at www.ImaginationLibrary.com.

The Crookston Care and Share is now accepting donations for 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 or call 281-2644. The Donation Room is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Polk County Family Resource Center Spring activities are on the fourth Monday of the month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library. Plant flowers and veggies and take home your own mini pot. All supplies and snacks are provided.

Polk County Public Health and ECFE will host a Newborn Baby Talk event for parents with babies newborn to 12 weeks every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Crookston Public Library. There will be 2-12 week sessions. January 9-March 26, and April 2-June 18. A public health nurse, parent educator, and lactation specialist will be available to answer questions about your newborn and provide support and information on your journey of parenting. A facilitated discussion will cover feeding, attachment, sleep, development, family changes, and returning to work. You can have your baby weighed too.

Every Tuesday (except for Federal Holidays), The Crookston Public Library will host New Born Baby Talk from 9:30 am. to 11:00 a.m. This is for parents with babies 0-12 weeks old. A public health nurse, parent educator, and lactation specialist will be available to answer questions about your newborn and provide support and information on your new journey of parenting.

The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:00 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 6:00 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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April 21, 2024

The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) Golden Eagles Baseball team continues to play solid baseball as they swept Bemidji State University 8-3 and 15-1 in a Northern Sun Conference doubleheader played at the University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagle Baseball field in Crookston.

GAME ONE

FIRST INNING –
IN a game that took less than two hours to play (1:52 to be exact) with a great old-fashioned pitchers dual, there weren’t a lot of offensive highlights. UMC started the game going down in 1-2-3 fashion. Mankato struck in the bottom of the inning with a single and the base runner advanced to second base on a passed ball. The next batter lined out, and UMC turned a double play, which turned out to be huge because the next Maverick batter hit a solo home run for a 1-0 lead.

SECOND INNING
UMC was retired in 1-2-3 fashion in the second inning. Mankato hit another solo home run for a 2-0 lead after two innings of play.

THIRD INNING
UMC’s Danny Wensloff (Sr. Roseau) reached on a walk to become the first Golden Eagle baserunner. After the next two batters were retired, Wenlsoff stole second base. Sawyer Satrom (Soph. Portland, ND) singled, and the left fielder committed an error that allowed Wensloff to score to bring UMC within a 2-1 deficit. UMC pitcher Jake Osowsnki (Sr. East Grand Forks) settled in and retired the Mavericks in 1-2-3 fashion.

FOURTH INNING
UMC was retired in 1-2-3 fashion in the top of the inning. Mankato had a one-out double. The next batter grounded out before a Maverick batter was hit by a pitch. Osowski got a big fly out to end the inning, and the Mavericks led 2-1.

FIFTH INNING
With one out, UMC’s Wensloff walked for the second time in the game. Mitch Goodwin singled before a Golden Eagle strikeout. Satrom walked to load the bases before Caden Headlee singled to score two runs to give UMC a 3-2 lead. The first two Maverick batters were retired before a single and a walk. The next batter fouled out and UMC took a 3-2 lead into the sixth inning.

SIXTH INNING
UMC was retired in 1-2-3 fashion in the the top of the inning. Mankato’s first two batters were retired in the bottom of the inning before they hit a triple. Osowski got a big strikeout to end the inning, and UMC led 3-2.

SEVENTH INNING
Danny Wensloff singled to start the inning, but was caught stealing at second base. The next two batters were retired. As you would expect, Mankato didn’t go down without a fight. The leadoff batter walked. The next batter grounded out before another Maverick reached as he was hit by a pitch. UMC elected to bring in Noah Grafsgaard to pitch and pick up the save. The first batter he faced flew out to right field. The next batter walked to load the bases, but Grafsgaard got the next batter to ground out, and UMC picked up a big 3-2 victory.

CLICK HERE for the Box Score

Box Score	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
UMC	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	3	4	0
Mankato	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	1

UMC offensive leaders-
Danny Wensloff – 1 for 1, 2 walks, 2 runs
Sawyer Satrom – 1 for 2, rbi, walk
Caden Headlee – 1 for 3, 2 rbi
Mitch Goodwin – 1 for 3, run

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K
Jake Osowski- UMC (W)	6.1	6	2	2	2	5
Nate Grafsgaard – UMC (S)	0.2	0	0	0	1	0
Sam George – MSU (L)	5.0	3	3	3	3	3
Sean Gamele – MSU	2.0	1	0	0	0	1

GAME TWO –

FIRST INNING
UMC’s Satrom started the game off with a walk and Headlee singled. The next two batters were retired before Teddy Giefer walked to load the bases. The next batter flew out, but it was a great sign of things to come for UMC. The Golden Eagle pitcher Jake Dykhoff (Soph, Wadena) had some control problems to start the game as he hit the first two batters. He retired the next two batters before walking the bases loaded. Dykhoff struck out the next batter and got out of the jam with the game scoreless after the first inning.

SECOND INNING
UMC’s Danny Wensloff started the inning with a walk. Goodwin reached on an error before a strikeout and double play to retire the Golden Eagles. Mankato’s first two batters struck out before a single and a hit to right field, but the runner was out at second base, and the game was scoreless after two innings.

THIRD INNING
UMC’s Headlee started off the third inning with a solo home run to give the Golden Eagles a 1-0 lead. After a strikeout, Jake Hjelle (Sr. East Grand Forks) singled and stole second base. Giefer walked, and Cole Hebl doubled to score another run for a 2-0 lead. The next at-bat was the biggest of the game as Danny Wensloff hammered a shot over the left field fence for a three-run home run to give UMC a 5-0 lead. After an out, Kobe Senn doubled and Satrom singled to score a run for a 6-0 lead. In the bottom of the inning, the Mavericks had a one-out single before the next batter grounded into a double play, and UMC led 6-0.

FOURTH INNING
UMC’s Hjelle reached on an error. The next two batters flew out, but a run scored on the second flyout for a 7-0 lead. Wensloff walked. The next batter struck out to retire UMC. The Mavericks responded with four runs in the bottom of the inning with three singles, a double, a single, and a sacrifice fly to get within a 7-4 deficit.

FIFTH INNING
Both teams were retired in 1-2-3 fashion in the inning.

SIXTH INNING
Both teams were retired in 1-2-3 fashion in the sixth inning too.

SEVENTH INNING
UMC’s Hebl and Danny Wensloff singled. After an out, Senn reached on a fielder’s choice that allowed a run to score and UMC led 8-4. Mankato’s first two batters in the bottom of the inning were retired before a single and a walk. The next batter popped out.

EIGHTH INNING
The first two UMC batters were retired before Hjelle doubled, but the next batter was retired. Mankato’s first two batters were retired before a walk. The next batter flew out and UMC took an 8-4 lead into the ninth inning.

NINTH INNING
UMC’s first batter flew out before Danny Wensloff was hit by a pitch. The next two batters flew out and UMC led 8-4 going into the bottom of the ninth. Mankato was retired in 1-2-3 fashion in the bottom of the inning and UMC held on for an 8-4 victory to complete the sweep of the doubleheader.

UMC improves to 25-12 on the year and 19-8 in NSIC play and will wrap up the three-game series with one more game in Mankato on Sunday. UMC is in third place in the NSIC standings, only one-half game behind MSU-Mankato. The Mavericks drop to 24-14 on the year and 20-8 in the NSIC.

CLICK HERE for the box score

Game 2	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
UMC	0	0	6	1	0	0	1	0	0	8	11	0
Mankato	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	4	9	2

For UMC-
Caden Headlee – 3 for 5, run, rbi, homer
Danny Wensloff – 2 for 2, 3 rbi, 2 walks, run
Cole Hebl – 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 rbi
Jake Hjelle – 2 for 5, 2 runs

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K
Jake Dykhoff – UMC (W) Max Weber – UMC	5.0 3.0	8 1	4 0	4 0	1 2	5 4
Haugen – MSU (L) Lilledahl – MSU	2.1 0.1	5 3	5 1	5 1	4 0	3 0
Tahiro – MSU Shumski – MSU	1.1 1.0	0 0	1 0	0 0	1 0	1 1
Stade – MSU	4.0	3	1	1	0	2

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April 20, 2024

The University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles Softball team lost to the Minot State Beavers in the first game of a Northern Sun Conference doubleheader 8-1 in Minot, North Dakota.

GAME ONE –

FIRST INNING
UMC’s Paige Shwaluk (Sr. Portage la Prairie, Manitoba) singled to start the game before the next three batters were retired. Minot State led off the bottom of the inning with a walk and stolen base. The next batter struck out before back-to-back doubles for a 2-0 lead.

SECOND INNING
UMC was retired in 1-2-3 fashion. Minot State started the bottom of the inning with a single. The next batter reached on a fielder’s choice before the next Beaver batter reached on an error. After a lineout, UMC made a pitching change and brought in Evie Stuck (Jr. Papillion, Neb). She struck out the next batter and Minot State took a 2-0 lead into the third inning.

THIRD INNING
UMC started the inning with a ground out and a strikeout. Paige Shwaluk (Sr. Portage la Prairie, Manitoba) started a two-out rally with a single before Whitnee Curry (Jr. Lincoln, Neb) doubled to score a run to get within a 2-1 deficit. Minot State led off with a walk before they hit into a double play. The next batter walked before a flyout.

FOURTH INNING
UMC was retired in 1-2-3 fashion. Minot State started the bottom of the inning with a double and a single to score a run for a 3-1 lead. A baserunner was caught stealing before the next two batters were retired.

FIFTH INNING
UMC started with a line out, S Juntunen reached on an error, Maddie Shwaluk walked. The next two batters were retired. Minot State’s first two batters were retired before the next batter reached on an error. The next batter walked before a double to score two runs for a 5-1 lead. The next batter singled to score a run for a 6-1 lead.

SIXTH INNING
The first UMC batter grounded out before E. Thompson pinch hit and singled, and Shaelyn Grant (Sr. Grand Junction, CO) doubled, but Minot State got an out at third base, and the next batter popped out. Minot State added some insurance runs with a leadoff single followed by a walk. After a strike out, a Beaver was hit by a pitch to load the bases. The next batter singled to score two runs for an 8-1 lead going into the seventh inning.

SEVENTH INNING
UMC’s B. Mengel singled, and after an out, Juntunen walked before she was retired on a fielder’s choice. The next batter was retired, and Minot State won the game 8-1.

GAME ONE BOX SCORE, CLICK HERE

Game 1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
UMC	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	6	2
Minot St	2	0	0	1	3	2	–	8	10	1

For UMC-
Paige Shwaluk – 2 for 4, run
Whitnee Curry – 1 for 1, rbi
E. Thompson – 1 for 1

Pitching	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K
Eggers- UMC (L) Stuck – UMC	1.2 3.1	4 4	2 4	2 1	1 3	2 2
Pollard – UMC	1.0	2	2	2	1	2
Floyd – MSU (W)	7.0	6	1	1	2	4

GAME TWO –

CLICK HERE FOR THE GAME 2 BOX SCORE

Game 2	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
UMC
Minot St

For UMC-

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April 20, 2024

On Friday, April 19, at approximately 2:04 a.m., the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a rollover near the intersection of Polk County Roads 1 and 31, approximately three miles west of the City of Fosston.

Upon arrival, deputies located a Peterbilt semi with an attached trailer loaded with cattle. Both units were on their side in the ditch immediately west of the road, and both sustained significant damage as a result of the crash.

Local community members and the Fosston Fire Department assisted in removing cattle from the trailer. The Fosston Essentia Ambulance and the Minnesota State Patrol also responded.

The semi driver, Richard Hulleman, 34, of Alton, IA, sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported to Fosston Essentia by ambulance.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank those in the community who responded and assisted.

No further information will be released at this time.

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April 20, 2024

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Fin & Fit Crookston, a committee of the Crookston Aquatic Boosters, Inc., a 501c3, non-profit, is sponsoring a POOL A THON fundraiser at the Crookston Community Pool today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Three-person teams may swim or walk. Registration fee is $300 per team of three ($100 per person). Registration forms are available at Crookston City Park and Recreation Office (now located at the Crookston Sports Center), Crookston Community Pool, Fin & Fit Crookston’s Facebook page, or email: finfitcrookston@gmail.com. If you have questions, please call 701-787-1352. Registrations are preferred by Tuesday, April 16, but will be considered past that date.

Polk County Family Resource Center invites everyone to come for a Family Movie today at 11:00 a.m. The featured movie will be Kung Fu Panda 4, and there will be a free combo for the first 100 kids. Participating theaters are The Grand Theater in Crookston, Fosston Theater, and River Cinema in East Grand Forks. This event is sponsored by Polk County Social Services, Family Resource Center, and Tri-Valley Opportunity Council.

Gentilly Township will conduct its road inspection today. They will begin at the intersection of 270^th St SW and 160^th Ave SW at 10:00 AM. All decisions will be made at the May 20 regular board meeting.

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

The Crookston Eagles Club will host an Employee Appreciation Dinner for the Tri-Valley Transportation Department tonight at 5:30 p.m.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, April 24.

Hammond Township will hold its Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting Monday, April 29, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at the clerk’s house at 29499 365th St SW, Crookston. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor.