Our Savior’s Lutheran School is preparing to perform its Spring Musical on Wednesday, May 7. There will be two performances, one at 1:30 p.m. and one at 7:00 p.m. The musical “iAM” will be performed in the church, and all are welcome to attend.
KROX sat down with the 6th grade class, which consists of Hadley Dans, Hallie Perry, Clara Cymbaluk, and Chris Edgell, to learnmore about the musical. “It talks about God and it’s mostly focused on things in the real world that people can relate to,” says Dans. “And then it brings in stuff that Christians have in their daily lives. You get both sides of the story, and you can relate to it.”
We asked the students who would be part of the musical. “Everyone is. Fourth through sixth grade, they have parts,” says Perry. Everyone gets to sing.” The students explained that all grades are part of the musical in some way, whether it is singing, dancing, or speaking parts.
When are the students performing, and who is welcome to attend? “May 7, at 1:30 p.m. and then at 7:00 p.m. here in the church,” says Cymbaluk. We decorate and set up the stage.” All are welcome to the performances, the students said, and they are anxious to show off their program.
It takes a lot of time and commitment to put together a performance like this, and the students were all ready to answer when asked who was in charge. “It’s Miss Trittin, our Principal,” says Edgell. “She is the one who plays the music and stuff like that.” The students explained that all the teachers are involved in some way with the musical, be it directing, set building, or props. It was a resounding yes when asked if they were having fun with this year’s musical.
“iAM”, a musical, can be seen at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Crookston. Come out and support the students while letting them entertain you.
6th Graders: Hallie Perry, Clara Cymbeluk, Hadley Dans and Chris Edgell
The Crookston Pirate Girls Golf team continued its stellar play, turning in a 366, which was six strokes better than runner-up Roseau in the Section 8 Preview meet at Bemidji Town and Country Club on the north shore of Lake Bemidji. Hawley’s Sophie Cook was the medalist with a 76, which was nine strokes better than runner-up Macy Petry of Fertile-Beltrami.
Ava Martin, a junior, led the Pirates with an 88. She turned in seven pars, eight bogies, one double bogey, and two triple bogies. The 88 was good for fifth place overall. Emelia Hoerner, a junior, shot a 91. She carded two pars, 13 bogies, and three double bogies. She finished 12th place individually. Emma LaPlante, a junior, shot a 92. While her score wasn’t counted towards the team score, she finished 13th place individually. She recorded five pars, 10 bogies, two triple bogies, and one quadruple bogey. Halle Nicholas, a junior, shot a 93. She turned in three pars, eight bogies, five double bogies, and one triple bogey to finish 17th overall. Georgia Sanders, a senior, shot a 94. She carded seven pars, three bogies, six double bogies, one triple bogey, and one quadruple bogey to finish 21st. Addie Fee, a senior, shot a 96. She recorded two pars, 10 bogies, four double bogies, and two triple bogies to finish 24th overall. Kaylie Clauson, a senior, shot a 97. She turned in four pars, seven bogies, three double bogies, and four triple bogies. Madelyn Anderson, a junior, shot a 112. She had one par, three bogies, six double bogies, seven triple bogies, and one quadruple bogey to finish 62nd overall.
Crookston will compete at the Thief River Falls Invite on Friday, May 2 at the Thief River Falls Golf Course.
TEAM Scores
CROOKSTON Scores –
1. Crookston – 366
Ava Martin – 88
2. Roseau – 372
Emelia Hoerner – 91
3. Fergus Falls – 376
Emma LaPlante – 92 (not used for team score)
4. Barnesville – 378
Halle Nicholas – 93
5. East Grand Forks – 380
Georgia Sanders – 94
6. Hawley – 395
Addison Fee – 96
6. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton – 395
Kaylie Clauson – 97
8. Badger/Greenbush-MR – 396
Madelyn Anderson – 112
9. Fertile-Beltrami – 397
10. Perham – 406
Top Individuals
11. Mahnomen/Waubun – 412
1. Sophie Cook (Hawley) – 76
12. Thief River Falls – 416
2. Macy Petry (Fertile-Beltrami) – 85
13. Kittson County Central – 447
3. Isabella Schlick (Mah-Waub) – 87
14. Fosston – 512
4. Aubrey Zimmerman (Perham) – 87
Kaylie Clauson, Madelyn Anderson, Emelia Hoerner, Emma LaPlante, Georgia Sanders, Addison Fee, Halle Nicholas, Ava Martin (Picture by Jaclyn Martin)
The Red Lake County Rebel Baseball team only needed five innings to take care of business against the Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal Titans, winning by a score of 11-1 in a Wednesday matinee at L.E. Drechsel Field.
FIRST INNING- NCE/Ulen-Hitterdal was retired in order to start the game by Red Lake County pitcher Colin Taggart, on two groundouts and a strikeout. Red Lake County got things going in the bottom of the inning when the Rebels’ Gunnar Halverson got a one-out single, and the rest of the offense came with two outs. Kegan Schmitz, Colin Taggart and Riley Broden all recorded RBI singles in consecutive order, making it 3-0 Rebels. Then, Dawson Erickson delivered, driving in two to make it 5-0 Rebels. Cain Cardinal hit a bullet, but it was right at the first baseman to end the inning.
SECOND INNING- The Titans did get a two-out walk from Asher Flaten in the second inning, but he was left stranded at first as the rest of the hitters in the inning went down quietly. Red Lake County continued pushing the offensive in the second inning, This time, they capitalized on errors, as the Titans committed three in the inning. Schmitz continued his good day, driving in Halverson, who reached on the first of back-to-back errors, to make it 6-0 Rebels. The third error of the inning scored a run to make it 7-0, and Taggart would then deliver another RBI single, making it 8-0 Rebels at the end of the inning.
THIRD INNING – NCE-UH would score their only run of the game in the 3rd inning; just like the Rebels a half inning prior, the Titans would capitalize on errors from the Rebel defense. Two errors from Riley Broden at third base allowed the Titans to score, cutting the lead to 8-1. Taggart would induced a popout to end the inning. After two quick outs, Gunnar Halverson reached with a base hit. Then, Ben Gullingsrud delivered an RBI double the other way to get their 8-run lead back, ending the inning with a 9-1 advantage.
FOURTH INNING- The Titans got their two only hits in the game in the 4th inning, with a leadoff hit by Eli Lampton, and after two outs, another single, this time by Caleb Klemetson. However, Hayden Haspel flew out to center field to end the inning with no runs across. After a leadoff flyout, a single by Taggart and a double by Brock Knott put runners on second and third. They would each be driven in on separate RBI singles by Erickson and Cardinal, making it 11-1 Rebels at the end of the inning.
FIFTH INNING- The Titans got a leadoff walk from Bridger Bjerke to start the 5th, but the next three batters would be retired in order to end the game, giving the Rebels an 11-1 win via run rule.
Red Lake County improves to 8-1 on the year and will participate in the Jim Karn Classic on Friday and Saturday in Crookston.
Postgame comments from Red Lake County head coach Mike Gullingsrud and Gunnar Halverson.
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OFFENSIVE LEADERS –
Red Lake County – Colin Taggart – 3 for 3, 2 RBI, 2 R Dawson Erickson – 2 for 3, 3 RBI Riley Broden – 2 for 2, RBI, R
Dennis Gene Magsam, 76, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born on August 17, 1948, to parents, Merle and Marie (Goosen) Magsam, in Crookston, and was raised in Euclid.
Dennis attended grade school and graduated from high school in Crookston, with the class of 1966. He went on to attend the Northwest School of Agriculture earning an associate degree in 1969. After earning his degree, Dennis joined the United States Army and proudly served two years as a clerk in Fort Leonard, Missouri. Immediately upon returning to Euclid in 1971, Dennis began his career at the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC). He was a dedicated employee at UMC and after forty-three years of employment, he proudly retired in 2012.
Dennis met the love of his life, Sylvia “Toby” Bye shortly after returning from the Army; and they were married on September 8, 1973, at St. Mary’s Church in Euclid. He and Toby lived in Euclid until they moved to Crookston in 1983 where they made a life for themselves and lovingly raised their two children Troy and Tracey. In 2010, they built their dream retirement home in Crookston. Toby sadly passed away on November 17, 2024, leaving Dennis to live in their home with their beloved dog Bernie and cat Gus. He suffered a brain bleed in January 2025 and had been living at the Villa St. Vincent the past few months doing rehab. Even during these hard months, his smile was infectious and will be missed by all. Throughout his life, Dennis was an avid bowler, spending countless hours bowling with Toby and their friends and family on many different leagues. He and Toby also enjoyed a good game of cards with family and friends over the years. In his later years, he became a loyal Minnesota Vikings fan and loved watching the game and yelling at the tv loud enough that the neighbors could probably hear him! Over the years, Dennis used his talents to take hundreds of wedding and graduation photos. He sang at many weddings and funerals and family will fondly remember the phone call each year on their birthday in which he would lovingly sing happy birthday. Dennis was passionate about celebrating cancer survivors as well as cancer victims by being a very active part of the Relay for Life for West Polk County and serving on the planning committee for several years. He was a longtime member of the Cathedral Church where he shared his belief and love of Christ by working many weekends with Teens Encounter Christ (TEC).
Dennis was an incredibly kind and simple man, demonstrating that in every aspect of his life. He didn’t need expensive fancy things and was content with what he had. He was loving and accepting of everyone he encountered in his life. Dennis had a calming effect on those around him and had an uncanny ability to know when to give advice and when to just sit quietly and listen. He was thankful for everything in his life, even during hard times. Nothing could ever compare to the love and pride he had for his grandchildren. He was their #1 fan in everything they did and spent many hours traveling and sitting in the stands for their activities. He became known as Grandpa Dennis to many other kids as well as their families. He was their personal photographer and loudest cheerleader, sometimes even yelling things he shouldn’t! He was affectionately known as their “taxi” driver before they were old enough to drive themselves and would drop anything he was doing to give them rides or bring them something they needed or just wanted. Those moments spent with them will forever be the highlights in his life.
Everything about Dennis will be deeply missed by his family, especially the way he loved them, was always willing to help, and would do anything for anyone, even a stranger; he just had that kind of heart. Dennis’s family takes comfort in knowing his body has been healed, no longer suffering pain, and he has been reunited with Toby where they will proudly watch over their children and grandchildren together. He leaves behind many memories and love for his family, and they will carry his spirit with them for now until he meets them at the gates.
Dennis is survived by his Children, Troy (Amy Hovey) Magsam and Tracey (Justin) Knutson, all of Crookston; Grandchildren, Hunter (Jenna Seaver) Knutson, Skyla (Brady Brott) Magsam, Carley (Zach Delage) Knutson, and Teagan Hovey; Brothers, Dave Magsam, Duane (Joyce) Magsam, Stuart (Debbie) Magsam; and Brother-in-laws and Sister-in-laws, Judy Magsam, Elsie Magsam, Mikal Bye, Chuck (Sue) Bye, Carol Ann (Jim) Futch, Darrell (Val) Bye, Rick (Carol) Bye, Jan (Jeff) Gustafson, and Bill (Tracy) Bye; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sylvia “Toby” Magsam; Parents, Merle and Marie Magsam; Brothers and Sisters, Barbara Wiltse, Beatrice Kramer, Carol Porter, Alice Halverson, George Magsam, and Arlene Magsam; Parents-in-law, Howard and Helen Bye; Brothers-in-law, Luther Wiltse, Curt Kramer, Dennis Porter, Elmer Halverson, Robert “Skip” Bye and Ronnie Bye.
There will be a visitation at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home on Friday, May 2, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM. The prayer service and time for sharing of memories will be at 8:00 PM. The Memorial Mass honoring Dennis’s life will be at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, in Crookston, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Services will be livestreamed, the link to which can be found by going to www.stenshoelhouske.com/obituaries and following the prompts to Dennis’s page.
Amazon pushed back against a news report on Tuesday, claiming it planned to visibly break down the costs of former President Donald Trump’s newly implemented tariffs on its product listings. The rebuttal came after the White House harshly criticized the online retail giant, and Trump personally reached out to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos over the matter.
The controversy was sparked by a report from PunchBowl News, which cited an anonymous source alleging that Amazon intended to start showing what portion of a product’s price was tied to the steep tariffs introduced by Trump earlier in the month. Amazon, along with many major retailers, has been critical of the sweeping tariffs Trump introduced at the start of April. The administration’s new tariff on Chinese imports stands at 145%, a dramatic increase that economists warn could lead to higher prices for American consumers.
According to a senior White House official, Trump responded to the report by calling Bezos directly to express his disapproval; with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating during a briefing with journalists on Tuesday: “I just spoke with the president about Amazon’s supposed move. This is clearly a hostile, politically motivated step by the company.” Leavitt also suggested that the move was ideologically motivated and accused Amazon of aligning with Chinese state interests, citing a 2021 Reuters article which reported that Amazon had blocked customer reviews of a book authored by Chinese President Xi Jinping on its Chinese platform in compliance with government demands: “Why is Amazon taking this step now, especially when inflation under the Biden administration is at its highest point in four years?”
Amazon spokeswoman Rachael Lighty later clarified that no such policy was being enacted, stating that the idea had been briefly considered by a team managing Amazon Haul, a section of the site focused on deeply discounted products, but it was never authorized and will not be implemented: “The team overseeing our budget-friendly Amazon Haul storefront explored the concept of showing import-related costs on select items. However, the idea was never given the green light, and we have no plans to move forward with it.”
Bezos has engaged with Trump’s administration and met with the president on several occasions since his election. As the owner of The Washington Post, he broke with tradition in 2024 by choosing not to endorse a candidate in the presidential election—its first time doing so in over three decades. When asked about the nature of Trump’s current relationship with Bezos, Leavitt declined to comment. “I won’t be addressing the president’s personal ties to Jeff Bezos.”
On Tuesday, the Florida House passed a sweeping bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to public water systems and tighten restrictions on how plant-based food products can be labeled.
With an 88-27 vote, the Republican-majority House approved the measure (SB 700), which touches on multiple areas overseen by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. SB 700, also known as the Florida Farm Bill, doesn’t mention the word “fluoride,” but would effectively ban the chemical compound by preventing “the use of certain additives in a water system.” Since the Senate had already passed the bill on April 16, it now heads to Governor Ron DeSantis for his signature.
Governor DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo have both expressed support for removing fluoride from water systems. If DeSantis signs the bill, Florida will become the second state to ban fluoride from water supplies. Utah’s Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill in late March that prohibits any person or government entity from adding the cavity-fighting mineral from the state’s water systems, making it the first state to do so (going into effect on May 7).
The legislation was introduced against a backdrop of growing discussions in several Florida communities about whether to end the long-standing practice of fluoridating drinking water, a public health effort aimed at improving dental health. Rep. Danny Alvarez, a Republican from Hillsborough County and one of the bill’s sponsors, argued that the issue goes beyond dental care: “This isn’t just about fluoride — it’s about personal freedom. People should have the right to decide what substances enter their bodies, and that includes chemicals added to drinking water.”
However, critics countered that fluoridation is a scientifically backed public health measure that helps prevent tooth decay, particularly in children. Rep. Daryl Campbell, a Democrat from Fort Lauderdale, dismissed the bill as pandering to misinformation, saying “this bill is a gift to conspiracy theorists.” In addition, Rep. Anna Eskamani, a Democrat from Orlando, emphasized fluoride’s positive impact, calling it a “game-changer” for dental health.
One provision in the bill would set the stage for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to develop rules restricting the use of terms like “milk,” “meat,” “poultry,” and “eggs” on plant-based products. However, these rules would only take effect if at least 11 out of 14 specific states — including Florida — enact similar laws. The other states named are Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Netflix is previewing its upcoming comedy film Nonnas, starring Vince Vaughn and Susan Sarandon. Inspired by the life story of Jody Scaravella, Nonnas is directed by ‘The Perks of Being a Flower’ author and director Stephen Chbosky, from a screenplay written by Liz Maccie.
Vaughn, who also serves as an executive producer, portrays Joe Scaravella, an MTA employee mourning his mother’s death. He says in the trailer: “I’m going through my mom and nonna’s recipes, and then I realized food is love. So, I want to open an Italian restaurant.”
An official film synopsis reads: “In the film, after the loss of his mother, a man risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant with a group of local grandmothers as the chefs. Joe opens Enoteca Maria, an old-school Italian spot that staffs four grandmothers, or ‘nonnas,’ from different cities in Italy, who share their dishes with the neighborhood.”
The cast also includes Lorraine Bracco as Roberta, Talia Shire as Teresa, Brenda Vaccaro as Antonella, Joe Manganiello as Bruno, Drea de Matteo as Stella, Linda Cardellini as Olivia, Campbell Scott, and Michael Rispoli.
The movie will be available for streaming starting on May 9, 2025; see the trailer for Nonnas – HERE.
Paramount+ renewed Taylor Sherian’s Tulsa King for Season 3, which has started production in Atlanta and Oklahoma. More than 21 million people tuned in for the Season 2 premiere in September; a release date for Season 3 has not yet been announced.
Sylvester Stallone will return as Oklahoma crime boss Dwight “The General” Manfredi, who was previously a gangster in New York and is now seeking power in Oklahoma. Stallone is among the executive producers alongside Sheridan.
Paramount+ also announced that 1923’s Robert Patrick and actor Beau Knapp have joined the cast of Season 3; Patrick and Knapp will portray father-son duo Jeremiah and Cole Dunmire, respectively. In a press release, Jeremiah is described as “a powerful, forceful man with deep pockets in the liquor business,” while his Cole is “a trust fund country boy with crazy in his eyes.”
The actors join Stallone as well as series stars Martin Starr, Jay Will, Annabella Sciorra, Neal McDonough, Frank Grillo, Garrett Hedlund and Dana Delaney.
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The Crookston Housing & Economic Development Authority met on Tuesday, April 29, at Valley Technology Park.
Theresa Tahran touched on a couple of topics in her Housing Report. Due to a rain delay, Pierce Lee could not be onsite Monday at Oak Court to finish up the remaining items on the punch list for the roofing project, but will be back on the job this week. Tahran also mentioned that paperwork has been submitted for the HUD Emergency Safety and Security Grant to HUD, the MN Housing POHP RFP, and the RFP for Bring It Home Vouchers. Tahran updated the board on the Workforce Housing – 412 Eickhof Blvd. Barry Bingham and his crew are bringing in electricians and plumbers this week. The roof, windows, and soffits have been installed, and siding and fascia installation will begin next week. The board approved accepting a down payment of $50,000 on an offer for the home of $455,000.
Karie Kirschbaum gave a quick update on the rodeo plans. The EDA team is working with Crookston Park and Rec and community members to host the Wojo’s Rodeo on September 5 and 6 outside the Crookston Sports Center. The rodeo event steering committee meets every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Valley Tech Park. Anyone interested in participating in the planning process is welcome to attend.
The main agenda began with the board confirming the resignation of Board President Tim Menard. “Our favorite council member, board member for our EDA Board and housing, Tim, has put in his resignation,” says Kirschbaum. “He will tell you he survived a stroke and he’s in great shape, but that he just really needs to take care of his health.”Kirschbaum says Menard will be missed. “We love him, we appreciate his time, his mentorship, his constant joy that he brought to the room, and so, we are going to miss him.” The Mayor will have to fill the spot with another council member.“It is the responsibility of Mayor Stainbrook to fill the spot,” says Kirschbaum. “It will be another council member as we have to have two council members on our board at all times.” Josh Knaack will serve as interim president until Mayor Stainbrook appoints a council member to the board and the board votes on who will be President.
Also on the main agenda was a Recommendation to the City Council regarding reimbursement from city bonds to CHEDA for engineering fees for the Industrial Park. “That would just be for CHEDA to be able to request reimbursement for any engineering studies that they have done, though any subsequent bonding that has been done in that area,” says board member Morgan Hibma. “So, if there was an engineering study that was done that was listed in here, like out at the Industrial Park, if there was any subsequent bonding that the city may receive for that, they request to be reimbursed by that, since CHEDA was the one who paid for that engineering study.” The board approved of the recommendation.
Hibma explained the agenda item Clarification of Organization Structure of the Housing Director and HRA was about. “That is something I think we should have done a long time ago just to get a better understanding of the structure of the Crookston Housing and Economic Development, CHEDA, of how the structure within, with job positions and how it relates between the Community Development Director and the position that was created back in 2023, I believe, for the Housing Director,” says Hibma. “Who does each person report to, what is the structure there, and I think it’s just important to get clarification for those positions.” The board agreed that the discussion needs to happen for further clarification and tabled this topic for discussion at a future meeting.
The next CHEDA meeting is on Tuesday, May 27, at 7:00 a.m. at Valley Tech Park.
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is excited to announce the Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit Winners. Student and adult artists residing in a seven-county region, including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Polk, Pennington, Roseau, and Red Lake, recently entered the Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit and competed for $2,300 in cash awards. The winners were recognized at the Northwest Minnesota Artist Reception in Crookston on April 27. It was a wonderful day to celebrate these artists and the arts in northwest Minnesota.
Exhibit cash award winners were chosen while the exhibit was on display at the University of Minnesota in Crookston by qualified juror Glen Henry. Henry is a versatile and accomplished Indigenous artist whose creative journey spans a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, and graphic design. He is the Director of Exhibitions at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He received his BA and MFA from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. His artwork often explores themes of identity, culture, and the complex intersections of the past and present, while using bold, expressive color palettes and innovative design methods. As an Indigenous artist, he incorporates aspects of his culture into his work, allowing for a unique narrative that resonates with both personal and universal experiences.
He explained that “jurying an exhibition can be a difficult process. There are numerous deserving artworks, with many exhibiting interesting subject matter, style, creativity and skill. However, these attributes are not the only ones considered when choosing artworks. I also consider aesthetic, ambition, insight and original thought. Congratulations to all the artists (the award winners and to the artists who were not selected) for their skill, ambition, and courage to submit artworks. Perseverance is key when creating and submitting art. Good luck to everyone in their future artistic endeavors. It was an honor to be the juror for the 2025 NW Minnesota Arts Exhibition.”
Exhibit Awards include:
Adults:
1st Place $500 Elizabeth Kitchell-Rockstad of Ada in mixed media for “In My Nature”
2nd Place $300 Denise Jenson of Badger in photography for “Underwater Pac-Men”
3rd Place $200 Jessica Lundeen of Thief River Falls in acrylic for “Bee’s Marigold”
Merit $100 Cindy Kolling of Gully in pen and ink for “Slough pumper in Habitat”
Merit $100 Dennis Kinkead of Hallock in watercolor for “Where Are You Guys Going?”
Merit $100 Fred Hartmann of Thief River Falls in folk/traditional fine craft for “Country Church”
Merit $100 Jodi Peterson of Moorhead in fused glass for “The Wave”
Merit $100 Marj Mercil of Mentor in textile for “Little Boxes”
People’s Choice $100 Beau Bakken of Hallock
Students:
1st Place $300 Alyssa Foster of Thief River Falls in drawing for “One Act Matters”
2nd Place $150 Melody Voeltz of Lancaster in watercolor for “Field Bunny”
3rd Place $100 Addison Severts of Grygla in sculpture for “Serenity”
Merit $50 Ava Halvorson of Goodridge in drawing for “Grandpa Lewie”
Merit $50 Autumn Osse of Wannaska in digital photography for “Tank”
Merit $50 Mahli Holter of Red Lake Falls in photography for “All You Have to Do”
Merit $50 Issybelle Johnson of Fosston in sculpture for “The Well”
Merit $50 Aimee Ross of Fisher in mixed media for “Alaskan Dolly Varden”
People’s Choice $50 Aimee Ross of Fisher
Fourteen exhibit pieces of student and adult art were chosen to be included in the Traveling Art Exhibit, which will travel this next year to area libraries. Watch our website and social media for the schedule to be announced and for it to arrive in your community. Five exhibit pieces of student art were also chosen to be hung in the hallway of Senator Mark Johnson’s office in St. Paul. These students and their work include Courtney Webster of Lancaster, “Sunflower,” Kyleigh Halvorson of Erskine, “Existential,” Aimee Ross of Fisher, “Kachemak State Park, AK,” Autumn Osse of Wannaska, “Tank,” and Addison Pal of Crookston, “Reflection.”
Juror Glen Henry
Addison Serverts of Grygla -“Serenity” sculpture
Elizabeth Kitchell-Rockstad of Ada in mixed media for “In My Nature”
Jessica Lundeen of Thief River Falls, “Bees Marigold”
Marj Mercil of Mentor, “Little Boxes” textiles
Beau Bakken of Hallock
Cindy Kolling of Gully in pen and ink for “Slough pumper in Habitat”
Aimee Ross of Fisher in mixed media for “Alaskan Dolly Varden”
Denise Jenson of Badger in photography for “Underwater Pac-Men”
Fred Hartmann of Thief River Falls in folk/traditional fine craft for “Country Church”
