The Minnesota Department of Transportation advises no travel on highways in northwestern Minnesota due to high winds causing blowing snow and zero visibility. The no-travel advisory includes the following roads:
Highway 2- Crookston to East Grand Forks
Highway 9- Crookston to Ada
Highway 75- Crookston to Perley
Highway 200- Ada to North Dakota
Highway 220 – Alvarado to Climax
No Travel Advised means that the visibility has been reduced to the point that it is very dangerous to travel. Motorists are advised not to travel in these areas until the high winds subside and conditions improve.
Motorists should prepare for changing weather and monitor road conditions at 511mn.org. Drivers should plan accordingly with an emergency supply kit and clothing for extreme cold.
MnDOT snowplow operators will do their part to make highways safe and motorists should remember to:
Stay alert for snowplows, which turn or exit frequently and often with little warning
Stay back at least 10 car lengths behind the plow. Don’t drive into a snow cloud.
Slow down to a safe speed for current conditions.
Turn on your headlights and wear your seat belt.
Turn off the cruise control.
Be patient and remember snowplows are working to improve road conditions for your trip.
Due to hazardous weather conditions continuing throughout the day, the U of M Crookston campus and the Early Childhood Development Center will remain closed all day today, Wednesday, December 4. The campus will run on reduced operations with essential employees only. Classes will be online today. Regular campus operations will resume tomorrow unless otherwise notified. If you need emergency assistance, call campus security at 218-280-4240.
As reported on Monday, December 2, the government center had a water main break and had to close until service was restored. As of this morning, Wednesday, December 4, the Government Center is open and operating as usual. Thank you for your patience.
William “Bill” John Gatheridge, 78, born on June 18, 1946, in Hallock, Minnesota, left us on December 2, 2024, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. His journey through life was marked by an unwavering love for family.
When he arrived in Crookston, he began work at the Parts Department for Salem Motors. After that he went on to Big A Auto, and finally SunOpta.
Bill attended the Northwest school of Agriculture before his education at Donwoody College of Technology, where he majored in Auto Mechanics.
One of the sweetest chapters of Bill’s life began on a fateful day at church, where destiny unfolded when he met his wife to be, Verna (Seaton). Their connection blossomed and were married on July 22, 1989. Together, they crafted a life filled with laughter, love, and cherished memories.
Bill was a remarkable man of many interests; he had a love for collecting many things, especially ties. A few of his ties is the Masonic Symbol, which Bill was a proud member of for many years. His journey with the Masons began in the Hallock, MN chapter, in 1969. From there, he affiliated with the Crookston Lodge in 1989, but had also been affiliated with Red River, Corinthian, and the Roseau Lodges. Bill was highly active and held several different roles throughout the years, serving in a number of ways, and earning the honorable Masonic Hiram Award in 2003, for his Outstanding Service to the Fraternity and another award for his 50 years of service in 2019. Bill loved serving others through this role, but also really and truly appreciated the Brotherhood of the Masons. Bill was also notably a member of the KEM Temple Shrine and active in Crookston Order of Eastern Star and was most recently serving as a chaplain at the meetings. After his marriage to Verna, Bill and she joined the Crookston Classic Cruisers and have been longtime members ever since.
May God Bless the Memory of William John Gatheridge.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of many years, Verna Gatheridge; Children, Lou Ann Gatheridge, Connie Gatheridge, and Jonathon Gatheridge; Stepchildren: Renee Tacheny, Melissa Tacheny, and Ginger Maitland, and Lynnette Seaton (Darin Kelly); Grandchildren, Mike Seaton Jr. (Leslie), Terri (Roy) Klipping; a Great-Grandson, Zachary Seaton; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Irene Gatheridge; a daughter, Cheryl Gatheridge; a son, William “Willie” Gatheridge; a stepson, Mike Seaton Sr.; and many other relatives.
The Funeral Service honoring Bill’s life will be on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Crookston, with Pastor Ruth Sanders Officiating. Visitation with the family will be held one-hour prior to the service. Please join the family to refreshments and fellowship immediately following services. Please visit www.stenshoelhouske.com/obituaries, and following the prompts to Bill’s page, to leave condolences for the family.
William “Bill” John Gatheridge, 78, born on June 18, 1946, in Hallock, Minnesota, left us on December 2, 2024, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. His journey through life was marked by an unwavering love for family.
When he arrived in Crookston, he began work at the Parts Department for Salem Motors. After that he went on to Big A Auto, and finally SunOpta.
Bill attended the Northwest school of Agriculture before his education at Donwoody College of Technology, where he majored in Auto Mechanics.
One of the sweetest chapters of Bill’s life began on a fateful day at church, where destiny unfolded when he met his wife to be, Verna (Seaton). Their connection blossomed and were married on July 22, 1989. Together, they crafted a life filled with laughter, love, and cherished memories.
Bill was a remarkable man of many interests; he had a love for collecting many things, especially ties. A few of his ties is the Masonic Symbol, which Bill was a proud member of for many years. His journey with the Masons began in the Hallock, MN chapter, in 1969. From there, he affiliated with the Crookston Lodge in 1989, but had also been affiliated with Red River, Corinthian, and the Roseau Lodges. Bill was highly active and held several different roles throughout the years, serving in a number of ways, and earning the honorable Masonic Hiram Award in 2003, for his Outstanding Service to the Fraternity and another award for his 50 years of service in 2019. Bill loved serving others through this role, but also really and truly appreciated the Brotherhood of the Masons. Bill was also notably a member of the KEM Temple Shrine and active in Crookston Order of Eastern Star and was most recently serving as a chaplain at the meetings. After his marriage to Verna, Bill and she joined the Crookston Classic Cruisers and have been longtime members ever since.
May God Bless the Memory of William John Gatheridge.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of many years, Verna Gatheridge; Children, Lou Ann Gatheridge, Connie Gatheridge, and Jonathon Gatheridge; Stepchildren: Renee Tacheny, Melissa Tacheny, and Ginger Maitland, and Lynnette Seaton (Darin Kelly); Grandchildren, Mike Seaton Jr. (Leslie), Terri (Roy) Klipping; a Great-Grandson, Zachary Seaton; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Irene Gatheridge; a daughter, Cheryl Gatheridge; a son, William “Willie” Gatheridge; a stepson, Mike Seaton Sr.; and many other relatives.
The Funeral Service honoring Bill’s life will be on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Crookston, with Pastor Ruth Sanders Officiating. Visitation with the family will be held one-hour prior to the service. Please join the family to refreshments and fellowship immediately following services. Please visit www.stenshoelhouske.com/obituaries, and following the prompts to Bill’s page, to leave condolences for the family.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said early Wednesday that he would lift the ’emergency martial law’ he imposed on Tuesday, after South Korea’s National Assembly voted early Wednesday morning to lift the decree he’d imposed, in which he declared the opposition party was plotting a rebellion against the government.
The official decree from Yoon, sent to reporters, had said that “all media and publications are subject to the control of martial law command.” Gen. Park An-su, South Korea’s Army Chief of Staff had banned all political activities after Yoon declared martial law on Tuesday night, which included demonstrations and political party activities. The decree had warned that “fake news, public opinion manipulation and false propaganda are prohibited,” warning that violators could be arrested without a warrant.
Yoon charged his opponents with anti-state activities against the government, saying in a televised speech: “I declare martial law in order to eradicate the shameless pro-North Korea anti-state forces that are plundering the freedom and happiness of our people and to protect the free constitutional order.”
The BBC later reported that during a session at 1 a.m. local time the resolution was passed with 190 of 300 members of the ruling and opposition parties in attendance, with all present in the plenary session voting to demand Yoon lift martial law. The parliamentary speaker’s office said the vote makes the Yoon martial law declaration void, according to the country’s constitution. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declaring that lawmakers “will protect democracy with the people.” Woo called for police and military personnel to withdraw from the Assembly’s grounds.
As of Wednesday, Yoon said his government has withdrawn military personnel that had been deployed, and that he would formally lift martial law following a Cabinet meeting as “soon as members arrive.” Police and military personnel were seen leaving the Assembly’s grounds after Woo called for their withdrawal. Lee Jae-myung, leader of the liberal Democratic Party (which holds the majority in the 300-seat parliament) said the party’s lawmakers will remain in the Assembly’s main hall until Yoon formally lifts his order.
A Secret Service special agent protecting U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen opened fire early Tuesday on people who were suspected of car break-ins. Yellen was not harmed and there’s no indication she or the Secret Service were specifically targeted. Per Politico, it was unclear if Yellen was home at the time of the incident.
The Secret Service said in a statement that a special agent was working “a protective assignment” on Stephenson Place NW in Washington, D.C., at about 1:30 a.m. when the agent “observed a sedan with multiple occupants who were attempting to open car doors along the street.” The occupants of the vehicle confronted the Secret Service agent, and fled the scene after an agent fired shots, authorities say, adding that there was no evidence anyone was shot. The Secret Service said that “there was no threat to any protectees during this incident and no protectees were harmed,” and the search for the suspects is ongoing.
An investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department’s Force Investigations Team is underway, with the case also under review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
‘Jumanji 3’ is set for a Dec. 11, 2026 theatrical release. Per Variety, the film franchise will return to theaters for the third installment starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart and Jack Black.
Jake Kasdan, who directed 2017’s Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and 2019’s Jumanji: The Next Level, is returning to helm the next chapter. In addition to the three Jumanji movies, Kasdan and Johnson collaborated on Red One, the holiday movie co-starring Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, J.K. Simmons and Kiernan Shipka that recently premiered in theaters.
The blockbuster Jumanji franchise follows a group of teens who get sucked into a video game and have to meet numerous challenges to get home. The originally 1995 film Jumanji — starring Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt and Kirsten Dunst — followed a similar plotline, but involved a board game instead of an electronic one.
Universal Pictures has released a new trailer for Wolf Man, a re-imagining of the Lon Chaney classic.
In Wolf Man, Christopher Abbott plays Blake, a father bitten by a wolf after his family is in an automobile accident. Taking refuge in a cabin, his wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) and daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth) begin to notice his changes. Sam Jaeger, Benedict Hardie, Ben Prendergast, Zac Chandler, Beatriz Romilly and Milo Cawthorne also star.
The official synopsis reads: “The film follows Blake (Abbott), a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Garner), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Matilda Firth). But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable, and Charlotte will be forced to decide whether the terror within their house is more lethal than the danger without.”
Leigh Whannell wrote and directed Wolf Man; with Ryan Gosling and Jason Blum producing and Whannell, Beatriz Sequeira, Mel Turner and Ken Kao serving as executive producers.
Wolf Man opens in theaters on Jan. 17; see the trailer: HERE.
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