The Crookston Rotary Club has announced that Crookston High School’s Brekken Tull is the Crookston Rotary Student of the Month for March.
Brekken Tull
Mom and Dad: Ryan and Jen
Sister: Lauren
Activities involved in or volunteer projects: Student Council, Leo Club, National Honor Society; volunteer with Leo Club and help with school activities
Sports: Tennis and Hockey
Fine Arts: Orchestra
Hobbies: Being active and spending time with friends
Things you do in your free time: Go to the gym and watch movies
Plans after graduation: Attend UND
GRAND FORKS FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO APARTMENT FIRE
At approximately 7:30 pm on March 29, 2024, the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to 1426 10th Ave N for a report of smoke coming from an apartment.
Fire crews arrived on the scene and found smoke coming from the door of one of the apartments in the building. Fire crews pulled hose lines into the building and made their way to the apartment. Fire crews encountered heavy smoke inside the apartment but were able to locate the fire and extinguish the flames. The damage was contained in one apartment.
The Grand Forks Fire Department responded with five engines, one truck, and one command vehicle with seventeen personnel. No residents or firefighters were injured, and no other building occupants were displaced. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The fire department was assisted by Altru and the Grand Forks Police Department.
GRAND FORKS FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO APARTMENT FIRE
At approximately 7:30 pm on March 29, 2024, the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to 1426 10th Ave N for a report of smoke coming from an apartment.
Fire crews arrived on the scene and found smoke coming from the door of one of the apartments in the building. Fire crews pulled hose lines into the building and made their way to the apartment. Fire crews encountered heavy smoke inside the apartment but were able to locate the fire and extinguish the flames. The damage was contained in one apartment.
The Grand Forks Fire Department responded with five engines, one truck, and one command vehicle with seventeen personnel. No residents or firefighters were injured, and no other building occupants were displaced. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The fire department was assisted by Altru and the Grand Forks Police Department.
Lyle Gene Joseph – OBIT
Lyle Gene Joseph, 73, of Fillmore, UT, and formerly of Carlin, NV, passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2024, with his loving family by his side.
Lyle was born January 26th, 1951, to George and Lois (Broin) Joseph in Crookston, MN. Lyle was the 4th of 8 children.
He attended school in Crookston and was a member of the class of 1969. Lyle received a mechanical degree from South Carolina.
In 1987, Lyle married the love of his life, Debra Sykes. Together they raised 5 children: Shannon, Nikki, Bobby, Allen and Charles. In 1987, Lyle and his family moved to Winnemucca, Nevada where Lyle worked for TIC. In 1994, he started his work journey with Ames Construction until his retirement in July 2018. Along this journey, Lyle developed a long list of lifetime friends. During his time with Ames, he held numerous roles. His most recent and most favorite was being a Heavy Equipment Hauler. Lyle never missed an opportunity to let the ladies in the office know how much he appreciated them. Any time Debbie made Peanut Brittle or Anise candy, he made sure to bring them some. Lyle loved to work on anything mechanical and he loved to travel to see family. Family was the number 1 thing to Lyle and every chance he got to see them, he took it. Lyle loved to spoil his grandkids and great-grandkids. The sparkle that shined through his eyes when his grandkids walked in the door was priceless. Lyle and Debbie were devoted to each other and extremely proud of their kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. His hugs, laughter and teasing will play a huge part in the way they will always remember their dad and grandpa.
Lyle is survived by his rock, best friend and the love of his life of 37 years, Debbie, their children, Shannon (Allen) Sykes, Little Falls, MN, Nikki (Blake) Turner, Fillmore, UT, Bobby (Kristin) Joseph, Elko, NV, Allen (Brenda) Joseph, Deer River, MN, and Charles Joseph of Crookston, MN, 16 grandkids and 17 great grandkids. He is also survived by his siblings, George Jr. (Mary) Joseph, Mike Joseph, Cheryl (Kenneth) Bingham all of Crookston, MN, Barb Holter, Fernley, NV, Jean (Sid) Chambless, Elko, NV and Robert Joseph of Carlin, NV as well as many extended family members.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister, JoAnn, his In-laws Clarence (Coon) and Vivian Sykes and his special dogs, Baby, Tipper, Sparky and Pocket Rocket.
The family would like to thank Dr. Craig Grose, Melissa Adams, Dustin Kunz and all the staff at the Huntsman’s Cancer Center for all the exceptional care they gave to our husband, dad and grandpa.
A celebration of life will be held on 4/2/2024 with close family and friends.
CROOKSTON PARKS AND REC RELEASES SUMMER FUN FINDER FEATURING ALL PROGRAMS TO BE OFFERED
The Crookston Parks and Rec released its Summer Fun Finder today, which features all of the summer programs that will be offered.
The summer programs will begin the week of June 10 and will last approximately nine weeks through the week of August 5. Some notable programs that will be offered include- Swimming lessons, Club Kid, Youth Baseball (ages 3-15), Skills and Drills, Tennis, and Golf.
There are many opportunities for kids to participate in activities this summer. However, adults will have chances to have some fun, too. “We have a lot of activities that will be offered for our youth programming,” said Crookston Parks and Rec Director Jake Solberg, “Along with adult softball, there’s also an adult pickleball league and sand volleyball. So we have a variety of different athletics and sports.”
Youth Football in Crookston will join the Greater Grand Forks Youth Football League for its third year this year, and girls and boys can participate. Flag football is available for grades k-6, and tackle football is available for grades 3-6. “Rookie tackle is third and fourth grade combined,” said Solberg, “Tackle football is fifth and sixth grade combined. There’s an early registration, and all that information is in the fun finder.”
For baseball and softball (for all ages), the cost will be $100, T-Ball will be $65, Club Kid $225, and Swimming Lessons are $70. Solberg believes that the Crookston Parks and Rec programs are relatively cost-effective compared to other Parks and Rec programs around the state. “Our programs are pretty inexpensive, I believe,” said Solberg, “We want our youth and adults to be involved. We raised some costs and decreased some others.”
Solberg also commented that these programs are crucial for kids to be involved in and that the Parks and Rec department takes pride in providing activities for the whole community. “For a small community, we have a lot of offers in a variety of different ways,” said Solberg, “If you’re looking for your kids to be involved in activities, we run great programs, and we do. We strive to succeed and allow kids to have things to do in our community. We’re here to provide a quality of life for our community, and we take a lot of pride and passion in that.”
The Crookston Parks and Rec is also actively looking for summer help regarding baseball coaches/umpires, softball coaches/umpires, Club Kid leaders, lifeguard instructors, and Park Maintenance workers. Parks and Rec offers $15 per hour for part-time workers in these positions. If interested, call City Hall at 218-281-1242.
To view the programs and costs for each, visit the finder by clicking here. For questions regarding programming and registration, call City Hall at 218-281-1242.
Patricia Arlene (Loveland) Sinks – OBIT
On March 28, 2024, Patricia Arlene (Loveland) Sinks, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at age 95.
Pat was born in 1928 to John and Helen Loveland in St. Paul Minnesota. She graduated from Monroe High School and attended St. Catherine’s College. In 1949 she married Charles Sinks. Together they raised four children, Scott, Jeff, Brad, and Barbara. She was widowed in 1979. Her son Brad passed away in 2020.
She worked for many years in clerical capacities for the St. Paul School District, retiring at age 63. Most treasured by her were her years as the school secretary for the Battle Creek Elementary School.
In retirement, she enjoyed traveling with her lifelong girlfriends. One trip included a train journey to Hudson Bay and a ride in a tundra bus to see the polar bears. She loved the outdoors and spent many hours sitting on the lake shore watching grandchildren and great-grandchildren swim.
She was a talented sewer and quilter. She made clothes, dolls, and costumes for her grandchildren. Her quilts are mementos treasured by her children and grandchildren.
For many years she was the caregiver for her aging mother and her aunt.
Always, she doted over her grandchildren. Grandma was a frequent daycare stand-in for her St. Paul grandchildren and the only surviving grandparent for her out-of-town grandkids. She was important enough to her grandchildren that for several, college spring break meant a trip south to stay with Grandma Pat for a week.
Eventually, Pat’s grandchildren rewarded her with 16 treasured great-grandchildren.
She will be remembered for her infectious personality, abundant kindness, generosity to others and an example of a life well lived.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband Charles, her parents John and Helen Loveland, brother John Loveland and son Brad Sinks. She is survived by three children, Scott Sinks and his wife Carol Christensen, Jeff Sinks, Barbara Carlson, daughter in law Becki Sinks, 7 grandchildren Emily(sinks) Luckow & husband Ted Luckow, Charles Sinks & wife Meagan, Mary (Sinks) Axtell & husband Christopher Axtell, Adam Sinks & wife Kari, Rose (Christensen) Barry & husband Chris, Tricia Danielson, Connie Sinks & husband Hitoshi, and 16 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a future date in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Indianapolis mall shooting leaves at least seven minors injured
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said that seven minors between the ages of 12 and 17 were injured in a shooting outside a shopping mall in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday night. NBC News reports that Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers were on patrol when they heard gunshots just after 11:30 p.m. and arrived on a block outside the Circle Centre Mall. According to police, they arrived to find “a large group of juveniles” at the scene, including six who had gunshot wounds.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers rendered aid to the victims. Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services (IEMS) arrived and transported all six juveniles to area hospitals.” A seventh victim with a gunshot wound arrived separately at a hospital, also under the age of 18. One victim is in critical condition and the other six are stable.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Deputy Chief Tanya Terry told reporters at a news briefing early Sunday that all the victims were now in stable condition, adding that investigators believe more than one gun was used in the shooting. Terry said: “Once again, we have a situation in which young people are resolving conflict with firearms, and it has to stop,” adding that officers have noticed a pattern of young people leaving the mall after it closes at 7 p.m. and circulating in the nearby downtown area for hours. She noted that if parents don’t know where their 12-year-old is at 11:30 p.m. before Easter, that should “be a priority .. I think everybody sees the messages in the evening at 10 o’clock, ‘Parents, do you know where your children are?’ And we would ask for our parents to get involved in what their children are out doing, especially at these hours of the evening.”
Police have not made an arrest in the case and have not provided information about a potential suspect. Detectives with the department have begun an aggravated assault investigation. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Detective Albert Teaters at the IMPD Homicide Office at 317 327 3475 or e-mail him at Albert.Teaters@indy.gov, or they can anonymously call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317 262 477 or TIPS.
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Pope Francis delivers Easter Sunday address amid health concerns
Pope Francis presided over Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Square, delivering a heartfelt prayer for peace and making several loops around the piazza in his popemobile to greet well-wishers. Francis, 87, arrived in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday two days after he missed the Way of the Cross procession on Good Friday, with the Vatican press office sharing in a statement that he did so “to preserve his health” so that he’d be able to attend the Easter Saturday vigil and Sunday Mass and blessing.
NBC News reported that Francis appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica looking healthy and in good spirits as he waved to crowds gathered for Easter services on Sunday. The pope has been battling health issues over then last month, including bronchitis and the flu, with regular visits to the hospital for checks on his lungs. Respiratory problems and a chronic cough have often been cause for his aides to read passages of speeches for him.
Francis delivered his Easter message and blessing, the Urbi et Orbi, or “to the city and the world” blessing, and during the address appealed for peace around the world, particularly in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as a call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, increased humanitarian aid, and the release of all hostages taken on Oct. 7: “Jesus alone opens up before us the doors of life, those doors that continually we shut with the wars spreading throughout the world …May the risen Christ open a path of peace for the war-torn peoples of those regions. Let us not yield to the logic of weapons and rearming. Peace is never made with arms, but with outstretched hands and open hearts … Let us not allow the current hostilities to continue to have grave repercussions on the civil population, by now at the limit of its endurance, and above all on the children.”
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Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. dies at age 87
Academy Award winner Louis Gossett Jr. has died at age 87. Gossett Jr.’s family said in a statement obtained and shared by PEOPLE: “It is with our heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved father passed away this morning. We would like to thank everyone for their condolences at this time. Please respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.”
Gossett’s first cousin Neal L. Gossett told The Associated Press that the actor died in Santa Monica, California, with a statement from the family sharing that Gossett died Friday morning. No cause of death was revealed, however, Gossett battled prostate cancer and respiratory illness caused by toxic mold in his former home prior to his death.
Gossett was best known for his Emmy award winning work in Roots and for his Oscar-winning performance in the 1982 film An Officer and a Gentleman, in which he portrayed Sgt. Emil Foley. Gossett’s win for Best Supporting Actor made him the first Black man to earn an Academy Awards in that category. Other notable roles include his Golden Globe-winning performance as Sidney Williams in the HBO film The Josephine Baker Story.
Gossett’s most recent credits include Will Reeves in the HBO series Watchmen and Ol’ Mister in the 2023 adaptation of The Color Purple. Gossett was married three times and is survived by two sons — Satie, a producer-director from his second marriage (to Christina Mangosing, which ended in divorce in 1975), and son Sharron, a chef whom Gossett adopted at 7-years-old. Gossett is also survived by his first cousin, actor Robert Gossett.
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Chance Perdomo, star of ‘Gen V’ and ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Star, dies at 27
Actor Chance Perdomo, star of the “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Gen V,” has died following a motorcycle accident. He was 27.
Perdomo’s publicist confirmed the actor’s death in a statement to Variety: “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Chance Perdomo’s untimely passing as a result of a motorcycle accident. Authorities have advised that no other individuals were involved. His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest. We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother.”
Perdomo played Ambrose Spellman in all four seasons of Netflix’s “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” which starred Kiernan Shipka in the title role. The actor also starred in Prime Video’s Gen V in the role of Andre Anderson, a popular student and Luke’s best friend with magnetic manipulation capabilities. He appeared on the superhero series, a spinoff of The Boys, alongside Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips and London Thor. Per Deadline, in light of Perdomo’s death, production on Season 2 will be pushed back.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television issued a statement regarding Perdomo’s tragic death: “The entire Gen V family is devastated by the sudden passing of Chance Perdomo. Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television extend our heartfelt thoughts and support to Chance’s family and all who loved him at this difficult time”. The producers of ‘Gen V’ also shared the statement: “We can’t quite wrap our heads around this. For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person. Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense. We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight.”
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