Donald Trump says Arizona Supreme Court went ‘too far’ with abortion law ruling

President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Veterans Memorial Coliseum; Phoenix^ Arizona / USA- Feb 19 2020

On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump said that a new court ruling in Arizona upholding a near total ban on abortion in the state – based on a 19th-century law – had gone too far and “needs to be straightened out.” Under the law from 1864, anyone who performs the procedure or helps a woman access that care could face felony charges and up to two to five years in prison. The law includes an exception to save the woman’s life.

Trump made the comments while speaking to reporters after landing at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ahead of a campaign fundraiser; when asked if the Arizona court’s judges went too far, Trump replied: “Yeah, they did …It’s all about states’ rights and it needs to be straightened out …And I’m sure that the governor and everybody else will bring it back into reason and that will be taken care of.” Trump also reiterated his position that the issue of abortion should be left up to states: “It’s the will of the people,” he said, adding that he would not sign a federal abortion ban if he is elected president again and Congress sends such legislation to his desk (per ABC News.)

When asked about a Florida court decision earlier this month that upheld the state’s 15-week ban and paved the way for a six-week ban, Trump said that “is probably going to change” while emphasizing his part in the “incredible achievement” of overruling Roe v. Wade’s abortion protections and leaving it up to the states: “We did that and now the states have it, and the states are putting out what they want. It’s the will of the people. Arizona is going to definitely change, everybody wants that to happen.”

President Joe Biden’s campaign spokesman Michael Tyler responded by slamming Trump’s comments, saying the former President “lies constantly – about everything — but has one track record: banning abortion every chance he gets. Donald Trump owns the suffering and chaos happening right now, including in Arizona, because he proudly overturned Roe – something he called ‘an incredible thing’ and ‘pretty amazing’ just today.”

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Ex-Trump CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months for perjury

Trump Organization's former Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg leaves Manhattan Criminal Court; New York^ NY - August 12^ 2022

Ex-Trump Organization chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg was sentenced on Wednesday to five months in jail for perjury after he lied under oath during his testimony in former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial and during the investigation that preceded it. Weisselberg, 76, was ordered to serve his sentence at New York’s Riker’s Island after reaching a plea agreement last month. The hearing lasted only about two minutes.

Judge Laurie Peterson said during sentencing: “The promise is five months of incarceration. Mr. Weisselberg is there anything you’d like to say?” Weisselberg replied, “No your honor,” before he was handcuffed and taken out of the courtroom into custody.

Weisselberg was accused of committing perjury in a deposition and during testimony in Trump’s trial, including allegedly lying when he said in July 2020 that he learned Trump’s triplex apartment had been overvalued from a Forbes report, though he actually knew about it well beforehand. During his trial testimony, Weisselberg struggled to explain why the apartment, which is less than 11,000 square feet, was listed on Trump’s statements of financial condition as 30,000 square feet. Weisselberg pleaded guilty last month to two felony counts of perjury that charged him with lying under oath.

In a statement after the sentencing, Weisselberg’s attorney, Seth L. Rosenberg, said his client “accepted responsibility for his conduct and now looks forward to the end of this life-altering experience and to returning to his family and his retirement.” (per NBC News)

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Production on ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 delayed as creator Sam Levinson works on script

Cast at the LA Premiere Of HBO's "Euphoria" at the Cinerama Dome on June 4^ 2019 in Los Angeles^ CA

The filming of the third season of HBO’s Euphoria has been delayed, as creator Sam Levinson continues to write the upcoming installment’s script. HBO said in a statement to Deadline. ““HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season. In the interim, we are allowing our in-demand cast to pursue other opportunities.”

Per the outlet’s sources, the shoot was expected to begin in the next few months, with HBO and Max Content CE Casey Bloys stating in November that Euphoria S3 would premiere in 2025. However despite news of the delay, the network is still aiming to release the forthcoming season next year.

Season 2 of Euphoria premiered in January 2022, marking a minimum three-year gap between where the show left off and when Season 3 finally debuts.

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‘The Bear’ renewed for Season 4, will film directly after Season 3

Jeremy Allen White attends the GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2023 at The Royal Opera House. London^ England^ UK - November 15^ 2023

FX’s ‘The Bear’ will return for a fourth season on Hulu, with the comedy-drama series quietly renewed for Season 4 following its Season 3 renewal last year. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Seasons 3 and 4 will film back-to-back.

Created by Christopher Storer, The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), a talented young chef who inherits his family’s Chicago sandwich shop and transforms it into his own restaurant. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott and Matty Matheson also star.

Season 2 of the series was released in June 2023 and won several awards, including Best Comedy at the Primetime Emmy Awards, Best Television Series (Musical or Comedy) at the Golden Globe Awards and Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble (Comedy Series) at the SAG Awards.

The Bear was officially renewed for Season 3 in November 2023; and according to Variety, is currently in production.

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SPORTS FEEVER – April 11, 2024

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

 

Crookston High School has received some bad news as Darin Zimmerman, Crookston Pirate Girls Basketball Head Coach and Social Studies teacher, will be leaving after the school year to take a teaching position in Detroit Lakes.

Darin said it is bittersweet because they like Crookston. I talked to my daughter Macy, one of his former players, on Tuesday night, and she was almost in tears. As a father, I couldn’t have asked for a better person to have coached both of my daughters, especially Macy. My daughter hurt her ankle with a Liz Frank injury, which is a year-plus recovery, and it ended up being over a year. Macy said Coach Zimmerman changed her life and was so good at teaching the importance of things in life and life lessons.

Coach Zimmerman did a great job with the girl’s basketball teams, and every opposing coach interview I have done over the past seven years all said how well-coached Crookston was. Every interview. He got the most out of the girls, and he and his family will be missed.

Darin also coached football and even helped out in softball over the years.

 

There is some more bad news as another young teacher and coach, Brett Brendan, will be leaving after the school year, too. He has coached football, boys and girls basketball, and track since coming to Crookston. Another great young teacher and coach is leaving.

To big blows to Crookston High School, Pirate athletics, and the City of Crookston.

Crookston is really a hard place for young families to live, and it is getting more challenging. The taxes keep climbing and are forcing many people to seriously look at moving or moving to the country.

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The Minnesota State High School League Board of Directors met on Thursday last week.

Some of the biggest items are the proposals of full seeding of the State Hockey and Basketball tournaments of 1 through 8 seeds instead of 1-5 and a random draw for the final three teams. 

The biggest thing that was proposed was in boys hockey. The proposal seeks to align the classification process for Boys Hockey with the method used in all other team sports. The current placement process places the largest 64 teams and any opt-ups into Class AA. The new proposal would limit Class AA to 64 total teams comprised of opt-ups and the largest teams by enrollment. 

Right now there are 72 schools in Class AA so that means eight teams will be dropping from AA to Class A.
With the enrollment numbers from this year, the teams that would drop unless they opt up would be the following – 

Two Rivers (Section 3AA) enrollment 1202
Bemidji (Section 8AA) enrollment 1211
Hastings (Section 3AA) enrollment 1224
St. Louis Park (Section 6AA ) enrollment 1228
Sartell (Section 6AA ) enrollment 1238
Owatonna (Section 1AA) enrollment 1244
New Prague (Section 1AA) enrollment 1255
Chanhassen (Section 2AA) enrollment 1283

All eight of those schools could opt up and stay in AA, but if they don’t, you could see Bemidji in Section 8A. A team like Chanhassen in the Class A state tournament. 

Some teams that opt up already are Roseau, Grand Rapids, Cretin-Derham Hall, St. Thomas Academy and Benilde-St. Margaret’s just to name a few.

The full meeting recap is below.

Action Items  

9A: 2024-2025 State Tournament Calendar   
The Board of Directors approved the 2024-2025 State Tournament Calendar. State Tournament dates for Football, Track and Field and Baseball are still to be determined.

9B: 2024-2025 Meeting Dates   
The Board of Directors approved 2024-2025 Meeting Dates including Board Meetings and Workshops, Representative Assembly and Area Meetings.

9C: Adoption of Programs: Sunset Policy
The Board of Directors approved the final draft of the Sunset Policy established by the Adoption of Programs Task Force. This policy creates a multi-step approach to considering options for programs that have fewer than 32 teams participating. Growing programs in other schools and maintaining them for students remains a priority either under the leadership of the League or under guidance from another organization.

9D: Competitive Section Placement: Boys Volleyball
The Board of Directors approved competitive sections for the inaugural season of Boys Volleyball during the 2024-2025 school year. The sport will be a one-class activity in its first season.

Discussion Items  

10A: Winter Activity Advisory Proposals 

Boys and Girls Alpine Skiing — This proposal seeks an allowance to use any available video to protest a disqualification but would not allow video evidence to implement a disqualification. Currently, the jury does not consider any video review in responding to appeals.

Boys and Girls Basketball — The first proposal seeks to add a Minnesota Rule Modification to the NFHS Basketball Rules Book on the Basket Interference rule. The second proposal is to seed the quarterfinals of the state tournaments for all classes, Nos. 1-8.

Boys Hockey — The first proposal seeks to align the classification process for Boys Hockey with the method used in all other team sports. The current placement process places the largest 64 teams and any opt-ups into Class AA. The new proposal would limit Class AA to 64 total teams comprised of opt-ups and the largest teams by enrollment. The second proposal is to seed the quarterfinals of the state tournaments for both classes, Nos. 1-8.

Girls Hockey — This proposal seeks to seed the quarterfinals of the state tournaments for both classes, Nos. 1-8.

Boys and Girls Nordic Skiing — The first proposal seeks to remove hats and headgear from inclusion in the uniform requirements under Rule 206.1.1 and 206.1.2 unless graphic illustrations are inappropriate. The second proposal seeks to implement a factor system for events, including section and state for student-participants who have confirmed their Para classification with the U.S. Paralympics.

Wrestling — The first proposal is to increase the number of Girls-Only events that do not count toward a team limit of 16, from four to eight. The second proposal seeks to codify the required format used for section individual tournaments. The proposal would require sections with 10 or more teams to administer a two-day tournament. The third proposal seeks the addition of full wrestlebacks for the individual state tournament.

10B: Drone Policy  
The Board of Directors discussed the League’s current Drone Policy and the recent inclusion of drones in the Behavior Expectations document. Requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration were also discussed.

10C: Ninth Grade Governance 
The Board of Directors discussed the steps required in transitioning the League to a 9-12 organization. Included in the discussion was a draft resolution for the Board to consider in June of 2024 which would call a member school vote in early October.

10D: Transfer Eligibility Guide 
The Board of Directors heard a report from League Staff about potential adjustments or amendments to the policy language that could increase consistency in working with transfers and eligibility.

10E: Name, Image and Likeness 
The Board of Directors discussed and reviewed the League’s Name, Image and Likeness Policy. League Staff and the Board of Directors will continue to review and update policy language where needed. The League’s current policy protects the amateur status of all participants.

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The University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagle Baseball team had a “slow” start to conference games in Florida and Kansas, but have been rocking and rolling since they are back to a normal conference schedule.
UMC Baseball started the conference season with four games against the first-place team Wayne State, and went 1-3 in games played on February 21 in Kansas.
They split two games with Sioux Falls March 8-10 in Florida and were 3-5 in NSIC play after two series. Since then, UMC has gone 8-2 with a sweep of a doubleheader over #14-ranked Augustana. They went 3-1 against Concordia-St. Paul, and 3-1 at Winona State.
The team beat Minot State twice on Wednesday to improve to 13-7 on the year and they will have a chance to get a few more wins when they host Southwest Minnesota State for three games this weekend. They host Bemidji State for a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 17, which should be two more wins.
The next five games will be great matchups, with three games vs MSU-Mankato April 20-21, and a doubleheader at St. Cloud State on April 24.
The rest of the UMC regular season is more than favorable as they host UMD for three games, Host Mary on April 30, and travel to Northern State for three games May 3-4.
The NSIC tournament starts Wednesday, May 8, and runs through Saturday, May 11. The top 8 teams make it into the tournament, and while there are a lot of games left, UMC is looking good so far.

The standings are below (NSIC record only)
1. Wayne State 16-4
1. Augustana 16-4
3. MSU-Mankato 16-5
4. St. Cloud State 15-6
5. UMC 13-7
6. Southwest MN State 12-9
7. Sioux Falls 12-10
8. Winona State 10-12
9. Mary 9-11
10. Concordia-St. Paul 9-13
11. Northern State 7-15
12. UM-Duluth 7-15
13. Minot State 6-15
14. Bemidji State 0-22

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The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball program has announced the signing of Landon Dimler (Mankato/ Mankato West High School) and Brayden Carlson (Woodbury/Holy Family)

Landon Dimler
Dimler is a five-time letter winner at Mankato West and has been an all-conference performer every year since 2019. Dimler was also named to the all-section team in 2022 and is a 1,000 point scorer in High School. Dimler also set a school record by scoring 42 points in a win over Albert Lea in 2024.
Both of Dimler’s parents each ran track at Minnesota State University and his sister, Lauren, runs track at Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Dimler is the son of Michael and Karen Dimler of Mankato. Dimler plans to major in Finance while a student-athlete at UMC.

Brayden Carlson
Carlson was named to the All-State, All-Conference and All-Conference honorable mention teams. He was also a two-time team captain and was named to the Mr. Basketball watch list this past season. In the classroom, Carlson was also named to the President’s Honor Roll.
Carlson’s dad, Marc, competed in basketball at both St. Cloud State and Iowa State. His mom, Sheri, played volleyball at St. Cloud State. One of his sisters, Brynn, played collegiate volleyball at Kansas State and finished her career at the University of Missouri. Another sister, Britt, played volleyball at Washington State and finished her career at the University of Central Florida. His brother, Ben, played basketball at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Utah.
Ben is the son of Marc and Sheri Carlson of Woodbury, Minn. Carlson plans to major in business.

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The Minnesota High School Girls Basketball Coaches Association has released the All-State teams for the four classes. AA and A All-State teams are below – 

CLASS AA ALL-STATE
Willow Thiel – Perham
Maddyn Greenway (Providence Academy)
Tori Oehlein (Crosby-Ironton)
Alyssa Sand (Albany)
Addie Mack (Minnehaha Acedmy)
Kylan Gerads (Albany)
Chloe Johnson (Duluth Marshall)
Mallory Czinano (Watertown-Mayer)
Dakota Rich (New London-Spicer)
Brooke Hohenecker (Providence Acadmy)
Cierra Kortan (Sauk Centre)

CLASS AA HONORABLE MENTION
Abby John (Barnesville)
Cora Grismer (Perham)
Morgan Korf (Pelican Rapids)
Ellie Welch (Pelican Rapids)
Josie Foster (Caledonia)
Aubrie Klug (Caledonia)
Clarissa Sauer (Winona Cotter)
Brooklyn Christianson (Glencoe-Silver Lake)
Rylie Cother (Jackson County Central)
Delaney Hanson (New London-Spicer)
Laura Hauge (St. Croix Lutheran)
Jocelyn Land (Holy Family Catholic)
Angel Hill (Minnehaha Academy)
Kylie Waytashek (Royalton)
Anna Stromberg (Legacy Christian Academy)
Tatum Findley (Albany)
Karly Jusczak (Pine City)
Maggie Wessling (Milaca)
Hannah Swanson (Esko)
Marta Forsline (Mesabi East)
Chloe Carlson (Proctor)
Isabel Larson (Pequot Lakes)
Kelsi Martini (Pequot Lakes)

CLASS A ALL-STATE –
Jordan Zubich (Mountain Iron-Buhl)
Elisabeth Gadient (Goodhue)
Natalie Beaver (Hayfield)
Hali Savela (Mountain Iron-Buhl)
Rachel Kottke (Buffalo Lake Hector)
Kaitlyn Rohloff (Hancock)
Kendyl Lodermeier (Goodhue)
Grace Hennen (Minneota)
Kristen Watson (Hayfield)
Elizabeth Lukken (Underwood)

CLASS A ALL-STATE HONORABLE MENTION-
Morgan Turn (Kittson County Central)
Kenzie Dahl (Badger/Greenbush-Middle River)
Kate Thayer (Northome/Kelliher)
Lauren Queensland (Grand Meadow)
Brea Mertz (Sleepy Eye)
Kadence Hesse (Sleepy Eye)
Lainey Braulick (BOLD)
Morgan Mathiowetz (Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s)
Kristi Kottke (Buffalo Lake-Hector)
Isabel Klumber (Wesbrook-Walnut Grove)
Ana Veldkamp (SW Minnesota Christian)
Brielle Janssen (MACCRAY)
Sienna Duininck (Central MN Christian)
Izabelle Keaveny (Mayer Lutheran)
Clara Keaveny (Mayer Lutheran)
Lizzie Corley (United Christian Academy)
Addison Hoof (Lester Prairie)
Aubrey Morrison (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley)
Kallyn Grove (Underwood)
Lyvia Misegades (Henning)
Misti Zempel (Hancock)
Tresa Baumgard (Chisholm)

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The Minnesota High School Girls Basketball Coaches Association has released the Academic All-State teams for the four classes. A and AA All-State teams are below –

CLASS A All-State All-Academic
Fertile-Beltrami – Ava Grunhovd, Tori Erickson
Win-E-Mac – Ava Howard, Luella Strom
Climax-Fisher – Ava Larson, Cambree Solheim, Ella Paulsrud, Halle Reitmeier
Fosston – Brynlea Mahlen, Calli Burrack
Kelliher/Northome – Ella Thayer, Kenly Hallstrom, Meleah Grundmeier
Northern Freeze – Jocelin Lee, Rachel Larson, Riley Fredrickson
Kittson County Central – Ellen Hilman
Warren-Alvarado-Oslo – Hannah Pederson
Red Lake Falls – Jordan Wieland
Stephen-Argyle – Regan Swanson

CLASS AA All-State All-Academic
Crookston – Emma Gunderson, Halle Winjum, Isabelle Smith
East Grand Forks – Allison Kovar, Ella Thorvilson, Kylee Mattison, Mya Langerud
Barnesville – Hadley Pearson, Kenadee Gray, Lindsey Rotz
Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton – Ella Olson, Emersyn Bauck
Hawley – Lily Thompson
Menahga – Erica Tormanen
Park Rapids – Amelia Bagstad, Kilea Persons, Macey Lund
Pelican Rapids – Claudia Gurath, Ellie Welch
Perham – Kaia Starzl, Kennedy Pilgrim
Roseau – Kara Ulvin, Megan Mooney
Wadena-Deer Creek – Lola Pulver

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The Minnesota High School Girls Basketball Coaches Association also released the Team Academic Award winners. The Class A and AA area schools are listed below-

GOLD Awards (3.75 to 4.0 team GPA)
East Grand Forks
Barnesville
Menagha
Fertile-Beltrami
Kelliher Northome
Warren-Alvarado-Oslo
Stephen-Argyle
Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton
Park Rapids
Perham
Roseau
Wadena-Deer Creek
Pelican Rapids

SILVER (3.5 to 3.749 GPA)
Crookston
Red Lake Falls
Thief River Falls
Fosston
Northern Freeze
Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal
Win-E-Mac
Ada-Borup-West
Nevis

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Warroad High School alum and current Clarskson Men’s Hockey player, Daimon Gardner is transferring to St. Cloud State. Gardner is the fourth round draft pick of Vancouver.

Good news/bad news for UND Men’s Hockey – Jackson Blake signed an entry-level contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. If he plays in the NHL he will get $775,000 next season, and $832,500 the next two years. IF he plays in the AHL, he would receive $80,000 a year all three seasons. A LITTLE bit of an incentive to make the team. He did get a signing bonus of $277,500.

UND will keep Cameron Berg as he announced he will be back for his senior season.

Frozen Four news – The Denver Band isn’t making it to the Frozen Four so the Edina Hornet Pep Band will be the honorary Denver band at the Xcel Energy Center. That is pretty cool.

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Jim Scanlan, longtime East Grand Forks Boys and Girls Hockey coach and Activities Director, has resigned from his job as Head Bemidji State Women’s Hockey coach. The announcement was made on Monday and then on Tuesday afternoon, BSU announced that the assistant coach, Amber Fryklund will be the sixth head coach in Beaver Women’s Hockey history. Fryklund has been an assistant coach for 10 years and was associate head coach under Scanlan.

Scanlan was hired as the fifth head coach in Bemidji State women’s hockey history on June 17, 2014. He is the program’s winningest head coach amassing 122 career victories and is the only head coach in program history to reach the 100 career victories milestone. He is a former USCHO.com National Coach of the Year and WCHA Coach of the Year both achieved during the 2014-15 season, and helped guide the Beavers to a program record 22 wins during the 2015-16 season.

Since taking the reins of the Beaver women’s hockey program before the 2014-15 season, Scanlan has coached one All-American (Brittni Mowat), one WCHA Defensive Player of the Year (Ivana Bilic), one WCHA Student-Athlete of the Year (Mak Langei), eight All-WCHA honorees, 176 WCHA All-Academic Team selections, 132 WCHA Scholar-Athletes and 139 All-American Scholars.

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The 16th Annual Crookston High School Triple A Academics, Arts, and Athletics Senior Recognition Banquet will be held Monday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the Crookston High School. Seniors that have academic letters and have participated in athletics, band, choir, drama, Knowledge Bowl, Leo Club, National Honor Society, orchestra, speech, student council, top academics, visual arts, yearbook, and Envirothon. Tickets for parents, family members, and friends may be purchased at the Crookston High School, KROX, or Wonderful Life Foods and must be purchased by Monday, April 22. The cost of tickets is $17. High school seniors are free, and they can pick up their tickets at the CHS office. Make checks payable to Triple-A. If you have any special dietary needs, please contact Andy or Carol at Irishman’s Shanty at 281-9912. If you have any questions, contact Nate Lubarski at the Crookston High School at 281-2144 or Margee Keller at 218-349-4566. Crookston Rotary, Crookston Lions, Pirate Fine Arts Boosters, and Pirate Boosters sponsor the Triple A Banquet.

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The latest Minnesota High School sports rankings are available by clicking the link below.

Minnesota High School Rankings – KROX (kroxam.com)

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“LACE ‘EM UP” BASKETBALL CAMP

Make plans now to attend the 29th annual “Lace ’em Up” basketball camp to be held in Red Lake Falls High School at the Robert Matzke Gym from June 3-6, 2024

The camp is open to any boys or girls in grades K-11. The camp is set up to run from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 for grades 5-11 (grade they were in this past school year) each morning and from 12:30 until 3:00 p.m. for grades K-4 (grade they were in this past school year). The cost of the camp is $70, with a maximum cost per family of $100. If you register before May 22,  you will also receive a camp T-shirt. After May 22, ALL SINGLE REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE $80, AND THE MAXIMUM COST PER FAMILY WILL BE $120 due to CAMP PREPARATION AND AWARD ORDERS.

Cut on the dotted line and return the following to: Steve Philion, 518 Champagne Ave., Red Lake Falls, MN 56750. (cell:  218-686-3608) (home: 218-253-2499). E-mail: sphilion@rlfedu.org

Make checks payable to: Lace ’em Up Basketball Camp

If anyone needs help with the cost of the camp, let Mr. Philion know as we have people who have offered to cover costs for kids that need financial help.

_    _   _   _   _   _   _   _   _   _   _   _   _   _   _   _   _   _   _   _   _

Name____________________________________
Grade in 2023-2024________________ (GRADE JUST COMPLETED)

T-shirt sizes:     Please circle one:

Youth sizes:       EXTRA SMALL           SMALL            MEDIUM             LARGE

Adult sizes:        SMALL     MEDIUM     LARGE      X-LARGE        XX-LARGE

Address:_____________________________________________________________

MALE____________              FEMALE____________

I, the parent of the above student agree to allow my child to participate in the 2024 “Lace ’em Up” basketball camp in Red Lake Falls. I also understand that the camp director, the City of RLF, and the RLF school district are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or COVID that my child might incur.

SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN:_______________________________________

Emergency cell number of parent or guardian:________________________________

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JOKES

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A man is in his front yard attempting to fly a kite with his son. However, every time the kite gets up into the air, it comes crashing back down.
This goes on for a while, when his wife sticks her head out of it and yells, “You  , the front door, need more tail.”
The father turns to his son and says, “Son, I’ll never understand your mother. Yesterday,I told her I needed more tail, and she told me to go fly a kite!”

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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

Emily Tate is a freshman playing Softball at Northland Community and Technical College.

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

Emilee Tate is the Pirate 7th grade volleyball coach. 
Todd Miner 
is a Pirate Football assistant coach.
Ben Parkin 
is the head Pirate Baseball 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
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

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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ARREST/FIRE REPORT- APRIL 11, 2024

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

Mauro Vega, 45, of East Grand Forks, for third-degree traffic DUI and refused to submit to chemical testing.

Joseph Eugene Johnson Jr., 53, of Crookston, for domestic abuse and violation of a no-contact order within ten years of previous conviction.

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ARREST/FIRE REPORT- APRIL 11, 2024

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

Mauro Vega, 45, of East Grand Forks, for third-degree traffic DUI and refused to submit to chemical testing.

Joseph Eugene Johnson Jr., 53, of Crookston, for domestic abuse and violation of a no-contact order within ten years of previous conviction.

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BULLETINBOARD-APRIL 11, 2024

Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the St. Paul Lutheran Church- WELCA through Friday, April 12.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by Smear at 1:00 p.m. and SAIL class at 2:30 p.m.

The Crookston DAV will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center.

Senior citizens are invited to the Senior Citizen Breakfast, which will take place today. The Leo Club seniors will serve breakfast at 8:30  a.m.; you’ll be excused to the auditorium at 9:00 a.m. to be entertained by the CHS drama students who will perform Mean Girls.

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime today 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. 

RiverView Health will be offering a CPR class tonight from 6:00 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.

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

MEAN GIRLS JR. will be presented this weekend by the CHS theatre department. April 12, 13, & 14, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, curtain time is 7:30. Adults $8 And Students $5.  Tickets are available from cast members and at the door.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday, April 12, starting at 6:30 p.m. This will include a $500 must-go jackpot, and the kitchen will serve baskets.

Join the Crookston Public Library for a Gardening for a Health and Well-Being presentation on Saturday, April 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The presentation will feature local Master Gardener Lisa Loegering, University of Minnesota Extension, and the Community Wellness team from Polk County Public Health.

The First Lutheran Church in Warren will have a Bake Sale and Lunch on Saturday, April 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will include barbeques, chips, and pie.

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, April 13, at 1:00 p.m. This will include a $400 must-go jackpot.

The Concordia College, Moorhead, Handbell Choir is performing a concert at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston on Saturday, April 13, at 2:00 p.m.  Featured will be dance music from different periods that will include the “Dancing Queen” by ABBA, “The Lord of the Dance,” the “Tennessee Waltz,” plus a variety of other selections that are arranged for this particular ensemble.  The concert is free and open to the public.  

The Crookston Eagles Club will host a Firefighter’s Fun Night on Saturday, April 13, at 5:00 p.m.

Buy your tickets now for the Crookston Firefighters Fun Night that will be on Saturday, April 13, at the Crookston Eagles. Tickets are $30 and include your choice of prime rib or walleye. The social will be from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., dinner from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., and the live band Tripwire from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Door prizes prior to the evening. Proceeds go to the Firefighters Association.

The Crookston Prom Disco Night in the City  Breakfast Fundraiser will be on Sunday, April 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge #141, 112 West Robert Street in Crookston. The menu includes waffles, French toast, gluten-free pancakes, juice, and sausage.

Spring Clean-Up Week in Crookston will be April 15 through 19. Single-family dwelling items will be picked up only on your regular garbage pickup day, and they must be placed on the street boulevard by 7:00 a.m. and not more than 24 hours prior to your collection day. Yard Waste Collection will be the week of April 22.

On Monday, April 15, at 6:30 pm, Our Savior’s Lutheran School invites the community to join us for a presentation from Safe Harbor Minnesota discussing how parents and caregivers can address internet safety in their homes and with the young people in their lives. The speaker will go over why we should address online safety and healthy relationships with youth and provide attendees with tools to begin addressing these topics with youth. Attendees will also learn how to address solicitation of children if it occurs and tools to help monitor online activity within their homes.  Childcare during the event will be provided on-site by Our Savior’s Youth Group.

Crookston High School will have its annual Spring Concert on Monday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the CHS auditorium. The cost will be $4 for adults and $3 for students.

The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce on Tuesday, April 16, at 10:30 a.m. for children born to 3 years of age and their caregivers.  Join them for songs, stories, and action poems.

Cassie Rudie will speak on the services they provide at The Benedictine Living Community on Tuesday, April 16, at noon at the Golden Link Senior Center. A free meal will be provided for all who attend.

The Fertile Public Library will host a workshop on Advanced Directives for Healthcare and Property featuring a lawyer for Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 16, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the library, which is located at 101 Mill St. S. Attendees will learn about advanced planning, powers of attorney, and health care directives, as well as what documents to bring to a lawyer when it’s time to make these decisions. The workshop is offered free of charge, and no registration is required. 

The Celebrate the Young Child Collaborative invites you to come PLAY together at their CYC Family Festival on Tuesday, April 16, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston High School.  Many hands-on stations will be available, along with information booths and a light meal.

On Tuesday, April 16, Cathedral School will be holding a Kindergarten Prep and Kindergarten Round Up from 6:00-7:00 pm. This night is for potential students who are at least 4 years old by 9-1-24 and are interested in all-day kindergarten prep or kindergarten. Information about the school, tours, and the opportunity to interact with current school families will be shared. All are invited to attend Cathedral School regardless of faith background. For questions or more information, contact Principal Stephanie Webster at 218-281-1835 or swebster@crookstoncathedal.com

The Fertile Public Library’s Resolute Readers Book Club will meet this month to discuss Daughters of the Occupation by Shelly Sanders. Inspired by true events in World War II Latvia, an emotionally charged novel of sacrifice, trauma, resilience, and survival, as witnessed by three generations of women. The group will meet on Wednesday, April 17, at 4:00 p.m. at the Fertile Public Library, located at 101 Mill St. S. All are welcome.

The 3rd Annual Common Ground Spring Thing, a night of games and connection, will be Wednesday, April 17, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. at the Crookston High School. Bring canned soup and boxed cereal for the Care and Share Food Shelf. For more information, contact 218-242-2067 or email reillystroot@gmail.com

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, April 18, 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 Wild Rice Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting of the Members will be held on Thursday, April 18, at the Shooting Star Event Center in Mahnomen. Registration opens at 4:30 p.m. with a plated dinner served at 5:00 p.m. Entertainment by Blu Kanu from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. The business portion of the meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. Members can sign up to win prizes.

The Downtown Crookston Development Partnership will present its final Broadway at the Grand on Thursday, April 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Theatre. They will be showing Into the Woods, and concessions will be available as well. 

A Veteran’s Benefit Fair will be held on Friday, April 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Crookston National Guard Armory. Many vendors will be on hand.

The Crookston Public Library will offer Spring Watercolors, a special painting program, on Friday, April 19, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for ages 5 through 13.  Youth must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver. All supplies will be provided, and no registration is required.

A Cancer Benefit for Cindy Bingham will be held on Friday, April 19, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles. There will be food, a silent auction, and Stars in Bars Karaoke. Donations can also be made to the Bingham Benefit Fund at Bremer Bank in Crookston. All proceeds will benefit Cindy’s medical bills and associated expenses.

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, Saturday, April 20, 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.

Register now for the Childcare Training Course that will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Washington School Cafeteria. The class fee is $17 and includes a book, handouts, and a pizza lunch. This class is for ages 11 through 13, and they will 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.

Polk County Family Resource Center invites everyone to come for a Family Movie on Saturday, April 20, 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.

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.

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 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 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 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 78th 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.

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.

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.

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 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

The application period for many healthcare scholarships through the RiverView Foundation is now open. Applications for the following scholarships are due to the Foundation office by noon on April 15, 2024. Bishop Afonya Healthcare Scholarship, Lenertz Family Healthcare Scholarship, June E. Shaver Healthcare Scholarship, Richard Maves Healthcare Scholarship, Lynette “Pud’’ Joseph Healthcare Scholarship, RiverView/Glenmore Foundation Scholarship, and Rongen Family Healthcare Scholarship. Guidelines and applications are available online at https://www.riverviewhealth.org/foundation/scholarships/, 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.

Buy your tickets now for the 16th 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

The 2024 Crookston Firefighters Association Memorial Scholarship Award is now taking applications. This scholarship is for a graduating high school senior residing in Crookston or one of the townships served by the Crookston Firefighters Association. Applicants must plan to attend a 2-year community college or a 4-year college or university. Applications must be received by April 15, 2024. Applications can be downloaded at www.crookstonfirefightersassociation.org. Please submit questions to firereserve@crookston.mn.us.

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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CROOKSTON FIREFIGHTERS CALLED BACK TO HOUSE FIRE ON HOLLY AVENUE

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The Crookston Fire Department was called back to 605 Holly Avenue on Wednesday evening when a neighbor saw smoke coming out of the residence. KROX talked with Crookston Fire Chief Shane Heldstab, and he said he and the State Inspector and several firefighters were at the house during the day, and there were a few flareups, and they were able to put them out. The older house had wood shavings and thick insulation, which was causing the continued flare-ups. Before they left on Wednesday afternoon, they told the neighbor to keep an eye out on the house and, if he saw smoke, to call the fire department. When the Crookston Fire Department received the call on Wednesday evening, there were about 20 firefighters at the station for a debriefing about the fire in the morning at the same residence. 
The firefighters rotated in shifts to clear out the ceiling/attic area to get all the wood shavings and insulation out to make sure there wouldn’t be any more flare-ups. The video of the firefighters clearing out the ceiling is below.

Crookston Fire Department called to house fire

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ORIGINAL STORY –

The Crookston Fire Department was called to a house fire at 605 Holly Avenue in the Woods Addition early Wednesday morning. For more on the story from iNewz.tv, click below.

UPDATE: Crookston House Fire, Family Displaced

 

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UMC BASEBALL SWEEPS MINOT STATE

The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) Golden Eagles Baseball team swept Minot State, winning the first game 9-5 and coming back in the second game to win 16-15. 

GAME ONE

FIRST INNING
UMC would get an RBI double from Josh Dykhoff (Soph Wadena, MN) to put UMC up 1-0. Two batters later, Jake Hjelle (Sr. East Grand Forks, MN) got an RBI single to add to the Golden Eagles lead. Minot State went three up and three down in the bottom of the inning as UMC led 2-0. 

SECOND INNING
UMC loaded the bases with three straight singles before a sac fly made it 3-0. Mitch Goodwin (Sr. Prior Lake, MN) stole home to make it 4-0 with UMC leading. Minot State went three up and three down again in the bottom of the second

THIRD INNING
Hjelle hit a solo home run to make it 5-0 as UMC added to their lead. Minot State got an RBI single in the bottom of the inning to make it 5-1 with UMC still on top. 

FOURTH INNING
UMC added to their lead as Dykhoff had a two-RBI triple to make it 7-1. Hjelle added to the lead with an RBI single, and later Teddy Giefer (Sr. Courtland, MN) got an RBI single to make it 9-1.
Minot State wasn’t able to score after two singles and trailed by eight.

FIFTH INNING
UMC got a double but couldn’t score. Minot State got a base runner off of a walk but couldn’t score.

SIXTH INNING
UMC drew a walk with one out but couldn’t score. Minot State got a three-run home run to cut UMC’s lead down to 9-4. 

SEVENTH INNING
UMC drew a walk but couldn’t score again. Minot State got a solo home run to make it 9-5 but couldn’t score again as UMC won 9-5

CLICK HERE for the Box Score

Box Score
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
R
H
E
UMC
2
2
1
4
0
0
0
9
12
0
Minot State
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
5
7
0

 

For UMC-
Jake Hjelle – 3-4, 3 RBI, HR

Josh Dykhoff – 2-4, 3 RBI, 3B

Pitching
IP
H
R
ER
BB
K
Isaac Wensloff- UMC
Ben Goetz- UMC
5.0
0.2
4
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
5
1
Carsen Barta- UMC
Isaac Rogers- UMC
0.1
1.0
0
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
Gage Eastlick- MSU
Conner Meldrim- MSU
3.0
0.2
7
2
5
4
5
4
1
2
4
2
Noah Balandran- MSU
Jack Bright- MSU
0.2
2.2
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1

 

GAME TWO –

FIRST INNING
UMC would take an early 1-0 lead as Giefer got an RBI single for the Golden Eagles. Minot State got a two-run home run in the bottom of the inning to go up 2-1. 

SECOND INNING
UMC drew a walk and, with two outs, got a single, but the runner was thrown out at home to end the inning. Minot went three up and three down. 

THIRD INNING
UMC got a single but once again couldn’t score. Minot State added to their lead with a two-run double, then followed it up with an RBI single to take a 5-1 lead. 

FOURTH INNING
UMC would get a two-run double from Kobe Senn (Soph Fargo, ND) as UMC pulled within two but couldn’t add to it. Minot State scored two more runs in the bottom of the fourth to make it 7-3.

FIFTH INNING
Giefer hit a solo home run with two outs to make it 7-4 with Minot State still in command. Minot State would add four more runs in the bottom of the inning, highlighted by a two run home run to go up 11-4. 

SIXTH INNING
UMC would score in the sixth, with Goodwin scoring on a wild pitch to make it 11-5. Minot State scored on a wild pitch as well to make it 12-5.

SEVENTH INNING
UMC would get a big inning as Goodwin grounded out but drove in a run to make it 12-6. Then, after a hit by pitch, Sawyer Satrom (Soph Portland, ND) got an RBI double to make it 12-7. Then Dykhoff homered on the next at-bat to make it 12-10. Minot State didn’t score in the bottom of the inning.

EIGHTH INNING
UMC’s offense exploded once again. This time, they loaded up the bases and drew back-to-back walks to tie the game at 12. Then, the Golden Eagles took the lead on a fielder’s choice. UMC drew two more walks and got a sacrifice fly to take a 16-12 lead. Minot State had a runner in scoring position but couldn’t score. 

NINTH INNING
UMC went three up and three down as Minot State pushed for a late comeback. With two outs and the bases loaded, UMC committed an error which scored a run for Minot State and made it 16-13. Next batter, Minot State got a two-run single to make UMC’s lead shrink down to just one at 16-15, but UMC struck out the next batter to win a wild one, 16-15. 

UMC improves to 19-11 on the year and 13-7 in the NSIC and will host Southwest Minnesota State for a doubleheader on Saturday. Minot State is now 9-22 overall and 6-15 in the NSIC.

CLICK HERE for the box score

Game 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
R
H
E
UMC
1
0
0
2
1
1
5
6
0
16
15
3
Minot State
2
0
3
2
4
1
0
0
3
15
15
0

 

For UMC-
Caden Headlee – 3 for 4, run, rbi, 2 BB
Teddy Giefer – 3 for 4, run, 2 rbi, HR
Josh Dykhoff – 1 for 5, 4 rbi, HR

Pitching
IP
H
R
ER
BB
K
Nate Benning – UMC
Aaron Bennett – UMC
Eli Denisen- UMC
Jacob Mathiason- UMC
Caden Edwards- UMC
Nate Grafsgaard- UMC
Jake Osowski- UMC
3.1
1.0
0.2
1.2
1.1
0.0
1.0
8
4
0
1
0
1
1
7
4
0
1
0
0
0
6
4
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
2
0
3
0
0
2
1
0
2
Colton Bagshaw – MSU
2.0
3
1
1
2
2
Hayden Bode – MSU
Trevyn Badger – MSU
1.2
1.1
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
0
0
2
Craig Schmich- MSU
Cameron Bagshaw- MSU
Gage Yost- MSU
Devin Marton- MSU
Noah Balandran – MSU
1.0
0.2
0.1
0.1
1.2
2
4
0
0
0
1
5
3
3
0
1
5
3
3
0
1
0
2
4
0
2
0
0
0
1

 

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