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Gene Schultz, age 89, of Ulen, MN, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Essentia Health in Fargo.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 11:00am, with a visitation 1 hour before, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ulen. Inurnment will be at North Bethlehem Cemetery in Ulen.
Arrangements entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home of Twin Valley. www.andersonfamilyfh.com
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Donald George Dale, loving friend, uncle, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024.
The sixth of seven children, Donald was born on October 24, 1929 to parents Gilbert and Emma (Lee) Dale. Donald led a life full of adventure and hard work. Receiving an 8th grade education in a small country school, Donald joined the Air Force and was stationed in the Philippines and Okinawa during the Korean War. After returning home, Donald married Sylvia Sollie and they had five children Jeffrey, Larry, James, Jason, and Lori.
Donald traveled the United States extensively as a truck driver. Later, Donald worked for the City of Fertile where he became the head of City Maintenance and eventually retired. Donald had a deep love of hunting and hosted numerous annual hunting weekends where he made life-long friends and countless memories.
Donald was the last surviving sibling in his family and is preceded in death by his mother and father; siblings, Norman, Elaine, Helen, Gilman, Marion, and Curtis; his wife, Sylvia; sons, Jeffrey and Larry; and granddaughter, Alyssa.
Surviving members of Donald’s family are children, James, Jason, and Lori (Wade); grandchildren, Quenten, Andrew (Zoe), Dustin (Ariana), Mariah (Trey), Levi, and Logan; and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial Service: 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home, Fertile, MN.
Visitation: One hour before the memorial service at the funeral home.
Inurnment with full military rites: Concordia South Cemetery, Fertile, MN.
Please view our guestbook and share condolences online at www.eriksonvikfh.com
Arrangements with Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home of Fertile, Minnesota
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The University of Minnesota Crookston recently held its annual Student Awards Ceremony in Bede Ballroom and honored a number of individuals for their hard work and dedication over the school year. Among those recognized were UMC Students of the Year – Jackie Calderon, Tristan Morneault, and Gracie Rouland.
The UMC Student of the Year award goes to a junior or senior who best demonstrates the skills and commitment required to succeed in college, business, and life while exhibiting Golden Eagle Pride, professionalism, and strong work ethic, all while excelling in academics.
In their Student of the Year nominations:
Jackie Calderon was described as making the most of her time on campus, taking every opportunity that came her way. She’s a member of the NCAA soccer team and a representative of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee. Calderon is a double major student in marketing and communications, and has had internships with University Relations, Alumni and Donor Relations, and Athletics. She champions diversity, equity, and belonging and has shared her story during Hispanic Heritage Month and in first-generation spotlight features. Calderon has advocated for accessibility by coordinating efforts to make sure the sidewalks on campus are ADA-compliant and has shared a recent petition and photos with Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause. She has also expanded her reach into the community and beyond by assisting with alumni events and efforts, and coordinating the opening event for the university’s leased space downtown. Calderon is also a member of the Campus Advisory and Advancement Board (CAAB) and Campus Art Committee, plus she recently worked to create a comprehensive marketing plan for the City of Crookston’s Parks and Recreation department. She has balanced all of her co-curricular endeavors while maintaining exceptional academic standing and doing it all with steadfast kindness and integrity, said the Chancellor.
Tristan Morneault was described as taking the entire Golden Eagle student experience since his first day on campus as a freshman and making an impact on many groups on and off campus. He has consistently excelled academically while being a dual sport athlete and maintaining leadership positions in various clubs and organizations. Specifically, Morneault has served in leadership roles in the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Sports & Recreation Management Club, and Golden Eagle Entertainment. He also served as a Student Orientation Staff leader for two years and as a student ambassador for the Office of Admissions. You may have also seen Morneault working at the campus Info Desk. Morneault has helped organize mental health initiatives, blood drives, and donation drives for children within the community. He also volunteered to sandbag when the river was at a high level two years ago. His nominator emphasized his class, poise, and personality, stating that he exemplifies what it means to be a Golden Eagle. The Chancellor mentioned he is quite personable and always takes time to engage in meaningful conversations with faculty, staff, and his fellow students. Morneault has played a critical role in the recruitment and retention of student leaders and will leave a legacy for the leaders he has guided.
Gracie Rouland was described as a detail-oriented, positive, passionate, committed, and natural leader. She has dedicated her time to the success of her fellow students through leadership roles, including Student Orientation Staff specialist, acting as a peer mentor, academic success coach, and academic peer tutor. Rouland has been involved in Golden Eagle Entertainment, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, and Ag Arama. She’s been employed in the campus mail room and as a student ambassador for the Office of Admissions. Whether it’s a short interaction in the mail room or long hours preparing for the Welcome Weekend event, Rouland has been a joy while interacting with students, and they can attest to her kindness and warmth. She consistently goes above and beyond, is comfortable, and makes others feel welcome on campus. Rouland has extended her reach around campus and beyond, representing the Crookston campus at the State Capitol during the University of Minnesota Day at the Capitol and has frequently volunteered her time representing the campus in a positive light. She is an embodiment of good character, always acting with honesty and empathy, her nominator wrote. Her unwavering positivity, drive, and generosity made her an exceptional candidate for the award, said the Chancellor.
The full list of award recipients includes:
To watch the full award ceremony, click here.
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The Crookston Public School will have its students present a high school orchestra spring concert today, May 6. Then, following this, on May 8, there will be a middle school music festival at the University of Minnesota Crookston. Detailing the events, Orchestra Director Haley Ellis states “We will be putting on a show with pieces that we have been working on for the past semester as well as some solo and ensemble pieces from students that have performed at contest in Fergus Falls a few weeks ago”.
The Crookston High School Orchestra had previously got a superior score on two of the pieces that will be performed at the Spring Concert later today. Another notable piece being played is Richard Meyer’s Subterranean.
When asked if she had any final words of motivation for the students and for the community members to attend, Ellis mentions, “Well, I am just so proud of these students. They have worked their tails off and are just such a family”, Ellis continues, “It’s such a joy to be able to come to class every day and work with these students.” Regarding community members, Ellis says, “I encourage people to come because they have put in this work, and they deserve an audience.” Ellis says, “They have done so well, and if you come to different concerts throughout the years when they were fourth graders up until now, you get all the different kinds of music and different sounds. You can see how they’ve grown”.
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One person was killed and 23 injured in a fatal bus crash on Interstate 95 early Sunday in Harford County, Maryland State Police said in a news release. Harford County is about 35 miles north of Baltimore.
Maryland State Police shared that a preliminary investigation found the bus lost control for unknown reasons and struck a guardrail just after 6 a.m. The bus had been carrying 24 people and was traveling northbound when it crashed; no other vehicles were involved.
State police told CNN that one passenger was pronounced dead on the scene and 23 others, including the driver, were transported to a local hospital. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the investigation into its cause, and northbound lanes of I-95 were closed for the investigation, but have since reopened. No charges were immediately filed as of Sunday afternoon.
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The University of Mississippi announced they have opened an investigation into reports of students making hostile and racial gestures toward Black students on campus.
The University’s chancellor, Glenn F. Boyce sent a letter to students and staff noting that Ole Miss leaders were aware of behaviors that were “offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable, including actions that conveyed hostility and racist overtones” at Thursday’s protest, with NBC reporting that “statements were made at the demonstration on our campus Thursday that were offensive and inappropriate”. Boyce wrote: “While student privacy laws prohibit us from commenting on any specific student, we have opened one student conduct investigation. We are working to determine whether more cases are warranted.”
A video posted online with many noting that the pro-Palestinian demonstrators appeared to be a multiracial group but were surrounded by a mostly white group of Ole Miss counterprotesters taunting them at a pro-Gaza rally on campus. The one confrontation which drew particular offense showed a Black female graduate student on the protest side of a barricade went up to two young men to record the group as they yelled in her direction, and a man can be seen jumping up and down and appearing to make a noise to imitate an ape at the woman.
In a statement provided to The Independent, a spokesperson for Ole Miss said: “Statements were made at the demonstration on our campus Thursday that were offensive and inappropriate. We cannot comment specifically about that video, but the university is looking into reports about specific actions. Any actions that violate university policy will be met with appropriate action.”
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Sony Pictures dropped the trailer for the movie Fly Me to the Moon, featuring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum.
Apple Original Films‘ romantic comedy is set against the backdrop of the Space Race in the 1960s, with Tatum portraying Cole Davis, the NASA launch director overseeing the Apollo 11 mission, while Johansson portrays Kelly Jones, a marketing specialist hired to stage a fake moon landing in case the real mission fails.
The cast also includes Jim Rash, Ray Romano, Woody Harrelson, Anna Garcia, Donald Elise Watkins, Noah Robbins, Colin Woodell, Nick Dillenburg and Christian Zuber.
The film opens in theaters July 12 and will later stream on Apple TV+. Take a look at the trailer – here.
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12-year-old Blue Ivy Carter will join her famous mom, Beyoncé, in the upcoming ‘Lion King’ prequel film, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’.
The film’s first trailer has been released, in which Blue Ivy voices the role of Kiara, the daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala (to be voiced again by Donald Glover and Beyoncé, who also appeared in the 2019 film). Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen, who previously played Timon and Pumba, are also set to reprise their roles in ‘Mufasa’.
‘Mufasa’ director Barry Jenkins told Good Morning America it was “really special” to see the mother-daughter duo at work: “I was so glad that both Beyoncé and Blue Ivy were down to do [Mufasa], and watching them work together was just really special. Beyoncé is this larger-than-life figure, but when she’s working with her daughter, when she’s in the room with her daughter, she’s a mom first. So much of that energy bled into the film.”
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ hits theaters on December 20; you can take a look at the trailer – here.
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The Northwest Regional Correction Center reported the arrest of the following-
John Richard Kraker, 75, of Crookston, for driving after cancellation.
Joan Louise Hunter, 70, of Crookston, for fourth-degree DUI.
Aaron Cade Carrington, 31, no address listed, for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
Dillon Gary Anderson, 28, no address listed, for driving after cancellation.
Kassandra Jo Fontaine, 18, of Bagley, for third-degree DUI and driving while impaired with an aggravating factor.
Israel Canamar, 30, of Crookston, for disorderly conduct.
Brian Robert Swenson, 47, of Bagley, for fifth-degree drug possession.
Ervin Carl Klicker Jr., 56, of Lengby, for fifth-degree drug possession.
Jacob Duane Hibl, 38, no address listed, for theft of services.
Jason James Isaacson, 44, of Fisher, for failing to mail the verification form within ten days or report the month of birth as a predatory offender.
Samantha Jo Skibicki, 40, of Mentor, for first-degree DUI within ten years of three or more impaired driving incidents.
The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) responded to the following calls over the weekend –
5/5/2024
At 3:00 p.m., the CFD responded to the 200 block of S Broadway for a report of a fire alarm activation. Upon arrival, it was found that a pull station was pulled, but there was no danger present. The CFD reset the pull station, reset the alarm, and then cleared the scene.
At 7:00 p.m., the CFD responded to the 100 block of Sargent St for a report of an alarm activation. Upon arrival, it was found that cooking had caused the alarm to activate. There was no danger present. The CFD assisted with ventilating the residence, reset the alarm, and then cleared the scene.
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The Northwest Regional Correction Center reported the arrest of the following-
John Richard Kraker, 75, of Crookston, for driving after cancellation.
Joan Louise Hunter, 70, of Crookston, for fourth-degree DUI.
Aaron Cade Carrington, 31, no address listed, for fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.
Dillon Gary Anderson, 28, no address listed, for driving after cancellation.
Kassandra Jo Fontaine, 18, of Bagley, for third-degree DUI and driving while impaired with an aggravating factor.
Israel Canamar, 30, of Crookston, for disorderly conduct.
Brian Robert Swenson, 47, of Bagley, for fifth-degree drug possession.
Ervin Carl Klicker Jr., 56, of Lengby, for fifth-degree drug possession.
Jacob Duane Hibl, 38, no address listed, for theft of services.
Jason James Isaacson, 44, of Fisher, for failing to mail the verification form within ten days or report the month of birth as a predatory offender.
Samantha Jo Skibicki, 40, of Mentor, for first-degree DUI within ten years of three or more impaired driving incidents.
The Crookston Fire Department (CFD) responded to the following calls over the weekend –
5/5/2024
At 3:00 p.m., the CFD responded to the 200 block of S Broadway for a report of a fire alarm activation. Upon arrival, it was found that a pull station was pulled, but there was no danger present. The CFD reset the pull station, reset the alarm, and then cleared the scene.
At 7:00 p.m., the CFD responded to the 100 block of Sargent St for a report of an alarm activation. Upon arrival, it was found that cooking had caused the alarm to activate. There was no danger present. The CFD assisted with ventilating the residence, reset the alarm, and then cleared the scene.
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