Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is killed in helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi New York^ US - 16 Apr 2024

Iranian state media reported that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed after a helicopter carrying him suffered a crash landing on Sunday as it traveled through rainy and foggy conditions in the rural mountainous area near ​​Kalibar and Warzghan in northern Iran, near the borders with Azerbaijan and Armenia. The officials were returning from the border with the country of Azerbaijan — in the northwest of Iran, some 375 miles from the capital of Tehran — where Raisi was inaugurating a dam on the Aras river with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev.  Raisi’s administration began an emergency meeting on Monday following the news of his death.

Iranian media reported that the 63-year-old Raisi was traveling with Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, East Azerbaijan’s governor, Malik Rahmati, and Raisi’s security detail when their helicopter made a “hard landing.”  All seven onboard were killed in the crash.

On Sunday afternoon, Iran’s Vice President Mohsen Mansouri reported that two people from the helicopter flight had made contact with the rescue team, with the commander of the East Azerbaijan Army saying that a signal from the helicopter and a cellphone belonging to one of the crew members at the accident site was received.

Red Crescent Relief and Rescue Organization crews were sent to the scene to locate the helicopter; they confirmed earlier Monday it had located the missing helicopter carrying Raisi, with the head of Iran’s Red Crescent, Hossein Kolivand, telling state media there was “no sign of life.”

Raisi was the elected president and led the government, however, he still answered to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is the head of state. Khamenei had said that there would be no disruption to state affairs. Under Iranian law, First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber will assume power after getting the nod from Khamenei. A presidential election must then be called within 50 days.

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Child among 3 killed after Amtrak train hits pickup truck in upstate New York

AMTRAK Passenger train Toronto - New York stands at Niagara Falls station on June 29^ 2011 in Niagara Falls^ Canada.

A child was among three people killed after an Amtrak train struck a vehicle in Upstate New York near Buffalo. The North Tonawanda Police said on Facebook that the three deceased were in a Dodge pickup truck around 7:56 p.m. on Friday when it collided with the train, which was on its way from New York City to Niagara Falls when the accident happened.

Per ABC News, North Tonawanda Police Department Captain Daryl Truty said in a statement posted that the victims included a 6-year-old boy, a 66-year-old woman, and a 69-year-old man. The names of the victims had not been released as of Sunday morning.

Amtrak spokesperson Olivia Irvin said in a statement that none of the Amtrak crew or its 21 passengers were injured in the crash. The North Tonawanda firefighter’s union said in a statement that he pickup was severely damaged with heavy equipment was required to reach the victims, adding that all three victims died at the scene. Photos shared on Facebook by the North Tonawanda Fire Department appeared to show no visible damage to the Amtrak train. An investigation is ongoing and police did not detail how the crash happened.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs issues apology after footage of him assaulting ex-Cassie Ventura in 2016 surfaces

Sean 'P Diddy' Combs at TAO Asian Bistro and Nightclub Fourth Anniversary Party^ TAO Nightclub at The Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino^ Las Vegas^ October 3^ 2009

On Sunday, Sean “Diddy” Combs issued an apology after the release of a 2016 video that shows him shoving and kicking his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.

CNN obtained and released the security footage in question on Friday, May 17, in which Diddy could be seen pushing over and kicking Cassie in front of an elevator at the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles. As Cassie walks toward the elevator wearing a hoodie and carrying a bag, Diddy is shown running out of a hotel room after her, wearing a towel around his waist. They meet at the elevator, where Diddy yanks her to the ground before kicking her, picking up her bags and attempting to drag her back to the room. Cassie proceeds to get up and make a call on a hotel phone located near the elevator, and Diddy later returns to the elevator, shoves Cassie into a corner and throws an object in her direction.

The 54-year-old Combs responded via a video on Instagram, captioned: “I’m truly sorry.” He proceeds to state: “It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life Sometimes you gotta do that. I was f—– up. I mean I hit rock bottom but I make no excuses. My behavior on that video is inexcusable … I take full responsibility for my actions in that video .. Disgusted. I was disgusted then when I did it, I’m disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help, going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry, but I’m committed to be a better man. Each and every day.”  He concludes the video by stating that he is “not asking for forgiveness,” and is “truly sorry.”

Prior to the video showing Combs assault on Ventura, the rapper vehemently denied he allegations of abuse and rape, calling them “offensive and outrageous.” Just days after Ventura’s November 2023 lawsuit against Combs, the pair settled for an undisclosed amount, which the rapper claimed was in “no way an admission of wrongdoing” at the time.

In response to Combs’ video apology, Cassie‘s legal team issued a statement. Meredith Firetog, a partner at Wigdor LLP, shared the following with Us Weekly: “Combs’ most recent statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt. When Cassie and multiple other women came forward, he denied everything and suggested that his victims were looking for a payday. That he was only compelled to ‘apologize’ once his repeated denials were proven false shows his pathetic desperation, and no one will be swayed by his disingenuous words.”

 

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See Russell Crowe in the trailer for ‘The Exorcism’

Russell Crowe’s Indoor Garden Party featuring The Gentleman Barber in concert in Taranto^ Puglia^ Italy 22.06.2023

Vertical Films has released the trailer for The Exorcism, shortly after announced the release date of June 7 in theaters after acquiring the rights to the Miramax film. Joshua John Miller, son of The Exorcist star Jason Miller, directed and co-wrote the film alongside M.A. Fortin.

The Exorcism stars Russell Crowe stars as troubled actor Anthony Miller, who begins to unravel while making a supernatural horror movie. Ryan Simpkins stars as Crowe’s estranged daughter, with David Hyde Pierce portraying a real priest brought onto the set of the movie to help. Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey and Adam Goldberg also star.

You can check out the trailer for The Exorcism here.

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ARREST/FIRE REPORT May 20, 2024

The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reports the arrest of the following-

Joesph Richard Clark, 61, for DUI in the fourth-degree driving while impaired.

Angel Corvonte Davis, 19, MN native, for Burglary in the first degree.

Michael Louis Knepper, 24, of Grand Forks, for Disorderly Conduct.

Gaylyn Ann Cluchie, 38, of East Grand Forks, for Drug Possession in the third-degree, methamphetamine/amphetamine in school park/public housing zone.

Micheal Julain Houston, 24, for Disorderly Conduct.

Nichole Ann Gooderum, 39, of Crookston, for Trespassing and returning to property within one year. 

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BULLETINBOARD-MAY 20, 2024

Our Saviors Lutheran Church and the Methodist Church will deliver Crookston Home Delivered meals through Friday, May 24.

The Crookston Lion’s Club will meet and have lunch today at 12:00 p.m. at the Golden Link Senior Center.

The Crookston Parks and Recreation Board will meet tonight at 4:45 p.m. at City Hall.

The Crookston School Board will meet tonight at 5:00 p.m. in the CHS Choir/Orchestra room.

The Crookston Eagles Club will serve $8 Burger Baskets from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. today.

The Crookston Middle School Music Department will present A Spring Concert featuring 5-8 grand bands and 6-8 grade choirs and orchestras today at 7:00 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium. No charge to attend.

The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce on Tuesday, May 21, from 10:30  to 11:00 a.m. There will be songs, stories, and action poems for newborns through 3 years old and their caregivers.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., followed by SAIL Class at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21.

Join Alluma for Alluma Night on Tuesday, May 21, at 4:30 p.m. at the Northland Community and Technical College in East Grand Forks.  This free community event will be a family-friendly space to connect and experience different ways to heal, cope, and care for your mental health. Transportation will be available from Crookston via T.H.E. Bus. For more details, visit  allumacares.org/allumanight.

The Highland PTO will meet on Tuesday, May 21, at 6:00 p.m. at Highland School.

The Crookston Eagles Club will host the Aerie Meeting and the Auxiliary Meeting at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Driftbusters Snowmobile Club Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21. 

The Golden Link Senior Center will hold Men’s cards at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, followed by cribbage at 10:00 a.m. and bridge at 12:30 p.m.

The Crookston Blue Line Club equipment checkout/exchange/return and jersey return on Wednesday, May 22, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston Sports Center.

The Fisher American will have Wednesday Night Burger Night on Wednesday, May 22. 

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, May 23, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.. It is geared for ages 3 through 6, but all ages are welcome. Explore themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests, and more.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Smear at 1:00 p.m. and SAIL Class at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23.

The Golden Link Senior Center will have a free-will offering Potato Bar fundraiser on Thursday, May 23, at 5:00 p.m., followed by Mother’s Day Trivia.

The Crookston Eagles Club will hold Bar Bingo with a progressive jackpot while the kitchen serves baskets. This will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. 

The Golden Link Senior Center will have Katie’s Reflexology at 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24.

The Crookston Eagles Club will hold Bar Bingo, with a $500 must-go jackpot, while the kitchen serves baskets. This will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 24. 

The Crookston Eagles Club will hold Bar Bingo with a $400 dollar must-go jackpot. This will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.

Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will offer Summer Faith S’Parks “Shine Bright” for children entering grades 1 through 6. It will be held on Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Registration forms are available in the Trinity office and are due back in the office by Sunday, May 26. For more information, call Leah at 289-3250.

Minakwa Golf Course Memorial Day Scramble will be on Sunday, May 26. The first 27 paid teams will be accepted. This is a three-person, 18-hole tournament. 

The Crookston Eagles Club will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 27.

A Memorial Day Program will be held in the Fisher Public School Auditorium on Monday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m.  Fisher American Legion Unit 242 Military Honors will be conducted at the Greenwood Cemetery at 10:35 a.m., Fisher Lutheran Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. and Bygland Lutheran Cemetery at 11:25 a.m. The Fisher American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Day Luncheon will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fisher American Legion at 318 Thompson Avenue in Fisher.

The Sand Hill Lutheran Church Memorial Day Program will be held on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. The speaker is Jeff Durbin from Crookston,  with special music also. The Nielsville Honor Guard follows the program in the cemetery. Lunch follows. Everyone is welcome.

The Fisher American Legion will provide Memorial Day Activities on Monday, May 27.

Join the Reading By the Red Club for engaging conversation over tea and cookies in the River Room at the Crookston Library on Tuesday, May 28, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. This month, they’re discussing “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women” by Lisa See. All adults are welcome, and no registration is required.

The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Night Burger Night on Wednesday, May 29. 

The Polk County Hazardous Waste Collection events will be Friday, May 31, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Fertile Fairgrounds and Saturday, June 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the east shore beach area of Maple Lake off County Highway 10.  They will be accepting paints, cleaners, and automotive supplies. For more information on what will be accepted and how to package your waste for safe transport, call 218-281-6445. The Polk County Transfer Station and Fosston Incinerator accepts household hazardous waste Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. year-round.

The Cove-CYF is sponsoring a free community movie on June 1 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grand Theatre to celebrate the beginning of summer.  Concessions will be available to purchase.

St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Crookston will be hosting a Rummage Sale on Thursday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All household items and gently used clothing will be $1 unless otherwise marked. Proceeds from the sale will be used to send a group to the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans in July.

Explore outer space and read to win great prizes with the Summer Library Experience, 3,2,1 Blast Off, at the Crookston Library. Pick up a reading log and join them for fun events starting June 1 and running through July 31. 

Crookston native Tim Madigan, a New York Times author, playwright, and journalist, will present the theatrical play “I’m Proud of You” and his personal connection with TV icon Fred Rogers on Thursday, June 27, at L’ Homme Dieu Theatre in Alexandria. Crookston Community Theatre will provide free bus transportation. Tickets for the play are $35 and are limited to 30. The registration deadline is June 1. Contact the Golden Link at 218-281-3072 or Scott Kleven at 218-329-0496.

Garden Valley Technologies will hold its 119th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 4, at the Win-E-Mac School Auditorium. Registration will be at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. 

The Crookston Public Library invites ages 5 through 10 to attend the Explore the Atmosphere summer library experience on Wednesday, June 5, from  2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Set out on an atmospheric exploration and learn about what is beyond the big blue sky with a meteorologist from KVLY.

The Crookston Public Library is hosting a Pokemon Card Club on Friday, June 7, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. This program is geared for ages 5 to 13 and will be held in the children’s area of the library.

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.

“A Matter of Balance” classes will be held each Tuesday for 8 weeks, June 11-July 30, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Golden Link Center. The series is free, but class size is limited. For more information or to register, call RiverView Home Care at 281-9478.

The Crookston Public Library invites children ages 5 through 10 to attend the Space Experiments and Science Lessons summer library experience featuring North Dakota’s Gateway to Science on Wednesday, June 12, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. 

The Crookston Figure Skating Club Summer Fun Night for all CFSC figure skaters will be on June 12 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the turf at the Crookston Sports Center. Pizza and drinks will be available after the games. 

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.

Swing your clubs for a good cause on Monday, June 10, at the RiverView Foundation’s 19th Annual Golf Classic will be held on Monday, June 10 at Minakwa Golf Course. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Teams of four will tee off with an 11:00 a.m. shotgun start. There will be a grab-and-go lunch and a dinner and social after the event. Stay for awards and prizes. To sign up as a golfer or sponsor, contact Randy Schoenborn at 281.9249 or rschoenborn@riverviewhealth.org.

The Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will host a Rhubarb Festival Luncheon and Bake Sale on Thursday, June 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meal includes festival turkey salad, rhubarb salad, roll, and rhubarb dessert. The cost is $12, and takeout will be available.

The Northwest Research and Outreach Center is hosting its first Bell Museum STEM One-Day Camp for grades 6 through 9 on Wednesday, June 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Drop the children off at the Maintenance/Farm Operations building right before 10:00 a.m. and pickup at 4:00 p.m.

The Northwest Research and Outreach Center’s Crop and Soils Day will be Wednesday, July 17, at their maintenance/farm operations building. Morning registration and CEU Signup will be at 7:30 a.m. Loading buses for the small grain tours will start at 8:00 a.m. A complimentary lunch will follow the morning tours. The afternoon Sugarbeet program tour registration and CEU  signup will be at 12:15 p.m. Simultaneous tours will start at 12:45. For more information, call 218-281-8610 or email mbenoit@umn.edu

CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS 

City Hall will be working summer hours from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  

Twig and Branch Collection will be held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, running from May through October. 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. 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 leaves, grass, and other compostable material must be in the clear City of Crookston bags and will be collected on your regular garbage collection day.

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.

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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BRUCE ELLIOT ERDMANN NAMED CROOKSTON PIRATE BOYS BASKETBALL COACH

Bruce Elliot Erdmann has been named the new Crookston Pirate Boys Basketball coach, pending school board approval at their meeting on Monday.

Erdmann graduated from Crookston High School in 2001, where he played football, basketball, and golf. He was part of a Section 8AA basketball runner-up team. He played college basketball at Dana College in Nebraska, a member of the GPAC Conference in the NAIA. Bruce was a 1,000-point scorer by his junior season and was named to the GPAC All-Conference team. 

Erdmann coached 9th-grade boys’ basketball at Omaha Westside School before taking an assistant coaching job at Mayville State University for the 2006-07 season. The Comets made it to the National Championship game under the guidance of Craig Smith, who is now the head Men’s Basketball Coach at Utah. 
Erdmann was a Graduate Assistant coach at the University of Mary for the 2007-8 and 2008-9 seasons before returning to Mayville State, where he was an assistant coach for two years. 

He moved back to Crookston to farm with his father. He coached eighth grade for two years and coached Junior Varsity for two years under Greg Garmen. 

Erdmann is married to Andrea, who was head girls basketball coach at Bismarck High School in 2009 when they won the State Championship. They have four children, Isaac-13, Otto-10, Archie-8, and Hope-4. 

Bruce is currently the Crookston Youth Basketball Association President and has been coaching in the CYBA for several years. 

For KROX’s interview with Erdmann, CLICK HERE.

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THE CITY OF CROOKSTON BEGINS 2024 STREET IMPROVEMENTS

The City of Crookston has begun its street improvement projects for the year earlier this week. Three roads in Crookston that have undergone construction include-

  • North Broadway (6th Street to Fisher Ave)
  • Houston Avenue (Hunter Street to South Ash Street)
  • 3rd Avenue Southwest (Bruce Street to Old Trunk Highway 75)

Houston Avenue will be a complete overhaul; Public Works Director Chuck Getsman gave his details on the project, “For the city portion, it’s going to revolve around the Houston Avenue Area, that’s going to be a reconstruct,” Getsman continues, “I believe last year they had their utilities done and maybe let the soil and everything settle before we start paving it.” The updated road will end up being more comprehensive than the original layout. The city will also update the area’s crosswalks to ensure they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Last week, the city closed the intersection where Houston Avenue turns into Hunter Avenue; due to the closure, Crookston residents may need to find alternative routes.

3rd Avenue Southwest and North Broadway will get a mill and overlay. This street maintenance technique removes the top layer of asphalt and replaces it with a new layer. The North Broadway project will also include updates to the sidewalk on the west side.

Getsman gave his final comments regarding the current street improvements and believes the construction has gone to plan thus far. “So far, everything is going really smooth (knock on wood), but we ran into a couple of hiccups with the rain,” Getsman continues, “There was kind of a sloppy mess made with the roads ripped up, we do see a little bit more rain in the forecast so that’s just going to slow us down a little bit, but it’s just a couple of days, and we’ll get back to it.” 

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KORY BARIL NAMED NEW CROOKSTON PIRATE GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH

Kory Baril has been named the new Crookston Pirate Girls Basketball Coach, pending school board approval on Monday evening. Baril has also accepted a job to teach Social Studies at Crookston High School.

Baril is a 2007 Warroad High School graduate. He attended Bemidji State University and received his Education Degree. He student-taught in Red Lake Falls and was a volunteer coach for the Red Lake County Boys’ Basketball team. After graduating from Bemidji State, he took a job at Red Lake County Central as a Social Studies teacher. He helped coach boys’ basketball for the Red Lake County Rebels under Hall of Fame Coach Steve Philion. For the last four years, he has been an assistant coach for the Red Lake County Central Mustang Girls Basketball team. 

Baril has coached football from elementary to an assistant coach over the past 10 years in the Red Lake County Rebel football program under Coach Brian Remick.  He is also an assistant track and field coach for the Red Lake County Rebels. 

Baril said he is excited about the opportunity to be in the Crookston School District and be the Head Crookston Pirate Girls Basketball coach.

To listen to KROX’s Chris Fee’s interview with Baril, CLICK HERE.

 

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FERTILE EMS TO HOST EMS WEEK OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, MAY 25

The County EMS in Fertile will host an EMS Week Open House on Saturday, May 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The public is welcome to attend, tour the ambulance, and see the equipment. There will be a bouncy house for the kids, games, complimentary coffee, cookies, and Kool-Aid, and learning stations. Food will be available for purchase from the popular Barnyard Bites.

You will be able to meet the team of dedicated EMTs and paramedics who give themselves every day to alleviate pain and suffering in our service area. Attendees will be able to participate in free handy-only CPR and STOP THE BLEEDING training. Visit www.stopthebleed.org and click on the Get Trained link, then go to the open house for hands-on validation of your new skill!

Drop off your expired medications to support the National Prescription Drug Take Back program; you can also drop off unneeded miscellaneous medical supplies (diabetic supplies, adult diapers and chucks, wound care items, etc).

There will also be a  Kids’ Coloring Contest. Coloring sheets can be picked up at County EMS or participating area businesses during the week and can be dropped off during the open house any time before 2:00 pm on May 25, 2024. Kids from preschool to 12th grade are encouraged to participate. 

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