An Idaho man was arrested after allegedly striking a counter-protester with his car during a protest at a Tesla dealership Saturday. About 30 people were in attendance at the anti-Tesla rally outside a dealership on Franklin Road in Meridian, which also drew a counter-protest of about 200 other people. The Meridian Police Department said in a press release that the suspect, a 70-year-old man, was charged with aggravated assault.
Christopher Talbot, 70, of Meridian, allegedly “made an obscene gesture” toward a 49-year-old man who arrived at the Idaho rally, and then struck him with his car, according to law enforcement. Officials identified the man who was struck as a counter-protester, saying he had non-life-threatening injuries and that he drove himself to a nearby hospital. The Meridian Police said that “reports indicate the victim had been driving a truck with pro-Trump flags and had just parked and exited his vehicle when Talbot struck him with his car. The victim drove himself to a local hospital, where he was treated and released (with) non-life-threatening injuries. The Meridian Police Department reminds people to respect everyone’s right to protest and express their 1st Amendment Rights without resorting to violence.”
Per NBC News, police used the license plate from Talbot’s vehicle to find his home, where he was later arrested. Talbot was booked into Ada County Jail and charged with one count of aggravated battery, a felony, according to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office.
Singer-songwriter Jelly Roll will make his acting debut in the CBS series Fire Country, with his guest-starring episode set to air April 11.
A new promo video for the episode features Jelly Roll and series star/creator Max Thieriot, with Jelly sharing: “From the stage to the fire line, it’s time to see if I can keep up,” later turning to Thieriot, and saying with a chuckle, “Man, this is tougher than the Grammys.”
Jelly Roll previously made a cameo as himself in Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King; but the upcoming appearance on Fire Country marks his first-ever fictional role onscreen, where he will portray a hospital orderly named Noah.
Jelly Roll also isn’t the first country artist to portray a role on Fire Country; Kane Brown also made his acting debut on the program in 2023, playing a character named Robin, a train hopper who ends up aiding victims who were injured in a crash.
Legendary television actor Richard Chamberlain, the star of TV’s ‘Dr. Kildare’ and perhaps best known for his roles in the miniseries “Shogun” and “The Thorn Birds,” has died at the age of 90. Chamberlain’s publicist Harlan Boll confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai’i of complications following a stroke; just two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Chamberlain’s longtime partner, Martin Rabbett, said in a statement: “Our beloved Richard is with the angels now. He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us. How blessed were we to have known such an amazing and loving soul. Love never dies. And our love is under his wings lifting him to his next great adventure.”
Chamberlain rose to fame as the lead in the TV show “Dr. Kildare,” which earned him the first of three Golden Globes. He went on to star in notable films including “Petulia,” The Three Musketeers,” “The Music Lovers,” “The Last Wave,” “King Solomon’s Mines,” and “Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold.”
Chamberlain moved onto further popularity when he became known as “King of the Miniseries” first starring in James Michener’s 12-episode saga Centennial, which aired on NBC in 1978-79, as well as the hit miniseries “Shogun,” (based on James Clavell’s novel) in 1980, and “The Thorn Birds,” based on Colleen McCullough’s best-seller (1983). Chamberlain won Golden Globes for his work in “Shogun” and “The Thorn Birds.”
In 2003, Chamberlain came out as gay in his memoir, “Shattered Love,” saying “I can talk about it now because I’m not afraid anymore. When I grew up, being gay, being a sissy or anything like that, was verboten. I disliked myself intensely and feared this part of myself intensely and had to hide it.”
As of press time, funeral services had not been announced. Donations in Chamberlain’s name can be made to NPR or to the Hawaiian Humane Society.
Calling all high school students, and parents of high school students, who are ready to sign up for Drivers Education. There are a couple sessions coming up starting with one in the beginning of April.
“We do offer spring session for Drivers Ed. A lot of kids get busy in the summer working so that has been kind of a popular thing,” says Drivers Ed instructor Chris Trostad. “There is a spring session coming up that is going to be starting April 3.”With that session coming up here in a couple of days sign up needs to be completed now. “Anybody interested you can go online and then register,” says Trostad. “You go right on the Crookston Schools website, go under departments, there is a Driver’s Ed tab there. You can pay online there as well too. It’s $325 for new students, that includes the classroom and the behind the wheel.”
Trostad says if a student has been in the class before and just didn’t finish or needs to retake the course it’s just $50. “A lot of kids, it just gets to be a lot of work. If they just need more time they can enroll in the class a second time.”For those students who need to wait till the school year is over then the summer course might be the best option. “There is also Driver’s Ed in the summertime,” says Trostad. “That one starts June 2, so, you can register at any time and you can pay using your credit card online, you can pay at the high school office and if you prefer you can pick up an actual registration form in the high school office and fill it out too.”
Of course there are some age requirements that need to be considered when signing up for Driver’s Ed. “Students need to be 15 years old relatively close to the class,” says Trostad. “I put a date on the registration forms. We just don’t want them taking the class and its nine months later before they finally get their written permit. We try to use that two to three months so as soon as they take the class it’s fresh in their memory.”A couple other things to keep in mind, that are required as part of the class. “Students have to log 50 hours, in which 20 of them have to be at night,” says Trostad. “Once they get their permit, they need to hold that written permit for six months and be 16 years old and all actual driving exams and the written test you now need to go on the Department of Motor Vehicles website and schedule.”
There are also farm permits that are issued to teens so they can help with family farm operations. “Students that are going to get a farm permit, they are limited to 20 miles from the farm, can’t be at night and it has to be for farm related purposes,” says Trostad. “They can actually get their drivers license when they are 15 years old. So, when they turn 15, they take the written permit, they have to drive for six hours behind the wheel, get a white card in order to take the road test, same as all students, and then when those students log their 50 hours, 20 at night, then they can schedule their road test as soon after their 15th birthday and they have completed those two things.”
If you have any questions about Driver’s Ed you can call Chris Trostad at Highland School.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to remove birdfeeders now and check their property for food sources that could attract bears. Most of the female bears with cubs and yearlings are still near their denning areas, but some full-grown bears are starting to emerge from dens to find a quick, high-calorie snack.
“Bird feeders can become bear feeders,” said Andrew Tri, DNR bear project leader. “Birdseed and suet are very attractive to bears looking for a quick, high-calorie meal. Prevention is key. Once a bear finds a food source, it will likely return.”
People should be cautious around bears and give them space. If bear problems persist after food sources have been removed, contact a Minnesota DNR area wildlife office for advice. To find a local wildlife manager, contact the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367, or visit wildlife area office contact information (mndnr.gov/areas/wildlife) on the Minnesota DNR website.
The University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) Golden Eagles Baseball team lost the first game 4-3 and then lost another heart-breaker 5-4 in 10 innings to the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears in a Northern Sun Conference double-header in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at the Sanford Sports complex.
GAME ONE Game one was a pitcher’s dual with only 11 hits recorded, but the defense for both teams struggled with a total of five errors, and Concordia-St. Paul scored three unearned runs to beat the Golden Eagles 4-3.
FIRST INNING – Kyle Odenbach (Jr. Thompson, ND) got the start on the mound for UMC and had a great start to the game with a strikeout, a flyout, and a ground out to retire Concordia-St. Paul in 1-2-3 fashion. In the bottom of the inning, Sawyer Satrom (Sr. Portland, ND) singled with one out, but the next batter flew out, and the third out was made on a stolen base attempt.
SECOND INNING – Concordia-St. Paul started the second inning with the leadoff batter reaching on an error before a single. The next batter laid down a sacrifice bunt before a ground out allowed a run to score for a 1-0 lead. UMC’s bats had holes in them in the bottom of the inning as all three batters struck out for a quick 1-2-3 inning.
THIRD INNING – The Golden Bears started the third inning with a walk, but the next three batters grounded out. UMC got on the board in the bottom of the inning when Kyler Miller (Fresh. Grand Rapids) singled with one out. The next batter grounded out before Dylan Debilzen (Fresh. Parkers Prairie) singled to score a run to tie the game at 1-1.
FOURTH INNING- The Golden Bears leadoff batter in the fourth inning walked, but the next two batters struck out, and the next batter grounded out. UMC’s offensive woes continued as they were retired in 1-2-3 fashion with a ground out and two strikeouts.
FIFTH INNING – Concordia-St. Paul added a run in the fifth inning after a leadoff walk, and the runner advanced all the way to third on back-to-back wild pitches and scored on a throwing error for a 2-1 lead. UMC’s Danny Wensloff (Sr. Roseau) reached on a throwing error with one out. The next batter flew out, and Wensloff was caught trying to advance to third base on a throwing error but was thrown out to retire the Golden Eagles.
SIXTH INNING – Concordia-St. Paul’s leadoff batter grounded out, but the next batter doubled. The next batter reached on another UMC error, and the runners advanced to second and third base. The ensuing batter singled to score two runs to give the Golden Bears a 4-1 lead. UMC responded in the bottom of the inning when Brock Larsen (Jr. Blaine) got a pinch-hitsingle. Debilzen walked, and Satrom was hit by a pitch to load the bases with nobody out. The next batter hit into a double play, but a run scored. Americo Sculati (Jr. Golden Valley) followed with a double to score another run to bring UMC within a 4-3 deficit. Aaron Wensloff (Soph. Roseau) singled before the next batter struck out.
SEVENTH INNING – Concordia-St. Paul started the inning with a double and a sacrifice bunt to advance the runner to third base. The next batter grounded out, and after a walk, the next batter grounded out. UMC needed to score one run to tie the game and two runs to win, and it started off with a Danny Wensloff single. The next batter had a sacrifice bunt, and Conner Bushbaum (Jr. Saginaw) walked. The next two batters hit into fielder’s choices, and Concordia-St. Paul held on for a 4-3 victory.
Box Score
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2
3
4
5
6
7
R
H
E
CSP
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
4
4
2
UMC
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
3
7
3
UMC offensive leaders- Brock Larsen – 1 for 1 Kyler Miller – 1 for 2, run Dylan Debilzen – 1 for 3, rbi, run, walk
Pitching
IP
H
R
ER
BB
K
Kyle Odenbach – UMC (LP)
5.1
2
3
1
3
3
Max Weber-UMC
0.2
1
1
0
0
0
Jaxson Bennett-UMC
1.0
1
0
0
1
0
Ian Segna-CSP (WP)
6.0
6
3
3
1
9
Jack Greenlun-CSP (S)
1.0
1
0
0
1
0
GAME TWO –
FIRST INNING- UMC gave the ball to Isaac Wensloff (Jr. Roseau), and he retired the first three batters of the game by flyouts for a 1-2-3 inning. UMC had a tough start to the game as the first two batters struck out and grounded out for a 1-2-3 inning.
SECOND INNING- Concordia-St. Paul had a solid second inning as the leadoff batter walked, and the next batters singled. After a flyout, the next Golden Bear singled to score a run for a 1-0 lead. CSP kept things going with another single, and a run scored for a 2-0 lead. After a walk loaded the bases, a sacrifice fly scored another run for a 3-0 lead. UMC tried to close the deficit in the bottom of the inning by one-out walks to Aaron Wensloff (Soph. Roseau) and Bushbaum. The next batter grounded out before Larsen walked to load the bases, but the next batter grounded out, and the Golden Eagle threat was over.
THIRD INNING – Concordia-St. Paul was retired in 1-2-3 fashion with a pair of lineouts and a ground out. UMC was retired in 1-2-3 fashion with three strikeouts.
FOURTH INNING – Wensloff continued to deal in the fourth inning as he retired all three batters with flyoutsfor another 1-2-3 inning. UMC’s Sculati singled, and after a strikeout, Bushbaum singled. The next two batters struck out, and the Golden Eagle threat was over.
FIFTH INNING – Concordia-St. Paul added to their lead in the top of the inning as a leadoff walk was followed by two ground outs. The next batter singled to score a run for a 4-0 lead. In the bottom of the inning, Debilzen walked,and Satrom singled with one out. After a pitching change, the runners advanced to second and third base on a wild pitch. The next two Golden Eagle batters flew out, and the threat was over.
SIXTH INNING – Concordia-St. Paul started the inning with a single and a walk. UMC made a pitching change as Caden Edwards (Sr. Duluth) retired the next three batters he faced to get out of the jam. UMC finally got on the board in the bottom of the inning when Aaron Wensloff was hit by a pitch, and Bushbaum reached on a fielder’s choice. All runners were safe on a throwing error. Larsen followed with a single to right field to get UMC within a 4-1 deficit. The next batter flew out, but a run scored on the sacrifice fly. Debilzen kept his hot bat going as he singled to second base to bring the Golden Eagles within a 4-3 deficit.
SEVENTH INNING – The first two Golden Bear batters grounded out and lined out before a walk. The next batter grounded out. UMC was retired in 1-2-3 fashion with a foul out and two ground outs.
EIGHTH INNING – UMC’s Edwards continued his stellar pitching as he retired the Golden Bears in 1-2-3 fashion. UMC’s Bushbaum led off the inning with a walk, but the next three batters were retired.
NINTH INNING- UMC’s Isaac Roers came into pitch in the ninth inning and retired Concordia-St. Paul in 1-2-3 fashion with a line out and two strikeouts. UMC needed a run to tie the game and two runs to win the game. The first batter was retired before Satrom was hit by a pitch. Josh Dykhoff (Jr. Wadena) laid down a sacrifice bunt to advance Satrom to second base. It turned out to be a huge at-bat as Sculati singled to right field, and Satrom scored from second base to tie the game 4-4.
TENTH INNING – Concordia-St. Paul started extra innings with a leadoff double and a single to score a run for a 5-4 lead. The next three batters were retired with two strikeouts and one ground out. UMC needed one run to keep the game going and two runs to win. The bottom of the inning started with Bushbaum reaching for a throwing error and advanced to second base on the play. The next two batters struck out and grounded out, but the tying run was 90 feet away at third base.Jonah Norman (Soph. Winnipeg, Manitoba) came into pinch-hit and drew a walk.The next batter grounded out, and UMC lost 5-4.
The teams split the four-game series. UMC drops to 11-15 overall and 8-8 in the NSIC and will host Winona State for a four-game series starting Friday, April 4. Concordia-St. Paul improves to 12-14 overall and 8-8 in the NSIC.
Game 2
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
R
H
E
CSP
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
5
7
2
UMC
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
1
0
4
6
0
For UMC- Americo Sculati – 2 for 5, rbi Connor Bushbaum – 1 for 3, 2 walks, run
Misty Rae, age 44, passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms at Sanford Medical Center on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. She was born in Anaheim, California, on May 1, 1980, to loving parents Martin and Judi (Ostenberg) Davis before moving to Austintown, Ohio. Misty grew up in both Southern California and Ohio until making her way and settling in Crookston, Minnesota with her mother. Family and friends were the biggest aspect in Misty’s life, and she did everything she could to make sure everyone around her was well taken care of. She had many talents and hobbies and loved to watch movies. Misty was sometimes rough on the outside but had a very kind heart. Having her faith, knowing Jesus went to the cross for her sins and was raised three days later for her Salvation in God’s Kingdom. “So, my friends and family, change your ways so that I may see you again.”
Misty is lovingly survived by her mother, Judi and stepfather, William Ostenberg, of Crookston, MN; friend Robert Schuler; her loving cat Pretzel; as well as many other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her father Martin (Buddy) Davis, and brother, Martin (Buddy Jr.) Davis.
Her loving spirit will be missed by all who knew her.
May God Bless the memory of Misty.
Services to celebrate Misty’s life will be held in late Spring.
