The University of Minnesota Crookston athletic department announced the hiring of Mitchell Pomeroy as strength and conditioning coach. Pomeroy comes to Minnesota Crookston after serving as the assistant director for strength and conditioning at Southwest Minnesota State University.
For the last year, Pomeroy ran lifts for the Mustangs for baseball, swimming and diving, and cross country, and assisted with lifts for cheerleading, wheelchair basketball, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. He also programmed developmental lifts for the football team.
Prior to his arrival at Southwest Minnesota State, Pomeroy served as a strength and conditioning intern at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville from the fall 2022-fall 2023. He served as the strength and conditioning coach for men’s and women’s basketball, softball, volleyball, and wrestling.
In 2021, Pomeroy served as an intern at the University of Dubuque, where he advised student-athletes as they went through lifts. He gained knowledge in programming for athletes across many sports including baseball, softball, lacrosse, football, and soccer.
Pomeroy was a baseball student-athlete. He completed his collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where he utilized his COVID-19 seasons. He was named honorable mention all-conference as a pitcher for the Pioneers. He previously attended the University of Dubuque, where he competed from 2018-22. Pomeroy was a second team all-conference pick as a utility player in 2022. He led by example, earning the Wendt Character Athlete of the Year Award in 2022. He also received the Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award, and the Exercise Science Award of Excellence in 2022.
Pomeroy earned his Bachelor of Science degree in wellness and exercise science from the University of Dubuque in 2022. He graduated Summa Cum Laude. Pomeroy received his Master of Science in sport administration from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2024. He is currently finishing his Master of Science in physical education of coaching sport from Southwest Minnesota State University.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to block a judge’s order requiring it to return a Maryland man who was accidentally deported to a high-security prison in El Salvador, claiming that it “sets the United States up for failure” because it cannot compel El Salvador to “follow a federal judge’s bidding.”
The Justice Department’s request for emergency relief from the high court comes as it faces a court order from the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals that the man Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, be returned to the U.S. by 11:59 p.m. Monday. Abrego Garcia was deported to a Salvadoran supermax prison on March 15 in what the Trump administration described as an “administrative error” – despite a 2019 protective order that should have prevented him from being sent to the country. Abrego Garcia, a 29-year-old father, was removed from the U.S. on a series of deportation flights transporting hundreds of people to the notorious Salvadoran prison known as CECOT.
U.S. District Court Paula Xinis of Maryland issued the return order last Friday, calling Abrego Garcia’s deportation ‘unlawful.’ However John Sauer, who was confirmed as U.S. solicitor general last week, wrote in a filing: “The district court has no jurisdiction over the Government of El Salvador and thus no authority to order Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States. The Constitution charges the president, not federal district courts, with the conduct of foreign diplomacy and protecting the nation against foreign terrorists, including by effectuating their removal.” Sauer called the district court’s decision “unprecedented and indefensible,” and claimed the the lower courts are trying to “seize control over foreign relations, treat the Executive Branch as a subordinate diplomat, and demand that the United States let a member of a foreign terrorist organization into America tonight.”
According to court records, Abrego Garcia, a native of El Salvador, came to the U.S. illegally in 2011 when he was 16 years old. He was arrested in 2019 alongside three other men in Maryland and detained by federal immigration authorities while an immigration judge examined his case. The Department of Homeland Security put forth evidence during a bond hearing before the immigration judge, claiming that a “proven and reliable source” confirmed Abrego Garcia had ties to the MS-13 gang, and the judge denied his request for release on bond. Abrego Garcia’s attorneys have argued in court filings that he has no criminal history, stating: “He has never been charged or convicted of any criminal charges, in the United States, El Salvador, or any other country.”
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As the fallout continues over President Donald Trump’s severe tariffs against virtually all U.S. trading partners, Trump threatened that the U.S. will apply an additional 50% tariff on imports from China on Wednesday if Beijing doesn’t remove the retaliatory tariffs it placed on the U.S. by Tuesday.
According to ABC News, a senior White House official said that the additional 50% tariff would be in addition to the 34% reciprocal tariff Trump announced last week and the 20% already in place, making for a potential total of 104%.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “China issued Retaliatory Tariffs of 34%, on top of their already record setting Tariffs, Non-Monetary Tariffs, Illegal Subsidization of companies, and massive long term Currency Manipulation, despite my warning that any country that Retaliates against the U.S. by issuing additional Tariffs, above and beyond their already existing long term Tariff abuse of our Nation, will be immediately met with new and substantially higher Tariffs, over and above those initially set. Therefore, if China does not withdraw its 34% increase above their already long term trading abuses by tomorrow, April 8th, 2025, the United States will impose ADDITIONAL Tariffs on China of 50%, effective April 9th. Additionally, all talks with China concerning their requested meetings with us will be terminated! Negotiations with other countries, which have also requested meetings, will begin taking place immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
On Monday, the S&P 500 opened down 4%, falling below 20% from its most recent high and entering “bear market” territory — a period of prolonged decline. The tech-heavy Nasdaq declined more than 4.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 3.78% or 1,200 points.
Trump announced on April 2nd (on what he called “Liberation Day”) that the U.S. would implement ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on imports from about 90 nations, adding to a 10% global tax applied to all products shipped to the U.S. The president said the new taxes are needed to erase trade imbalances between the U.S. and other countries, ranging from China to members of the European Union. nIn response to the United States’ 34% tariff on Chinese imports – which is set to go into effect on April 9 – Beijing last week announced it would add a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10.
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Stranger Things star Sadie Sink will join Tom Holland in the fourth ‘Spider-Man’ film, set a theatrical release for July 31, 2026. Filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is helming the film, that is currently untitled. Erik Sommers and Chris McKenna penned the screenplay.
It’s unclear who Sink will portray in the comic book adventure; Holland teased the fourth film last year during an appearance on Good Morning America, saying, “The idea is crazy. It’s a little different to anything we’ve done before, but I think the fans are gonna really respond to it.”
Deadline, which first reported Sink’s casting news, hinted that her role will be “significant,” with the outlet also sharing that Sink could play “X-Men” mutant Jean Grey, a character who has been brought to the screen in the past by Famke Janssen and Sophie Turner.
Holland was last seen onscreen as the web-slinger in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, which surpassed $1.9 billion at the global box office. That film was helmed by Jon Watts, who also directed Holland in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019).
After more than a year of speculation, Apple TV+ has confirmed they have ordered a fourth season of its Emmy-winning comedy Ted Lasso. The renewal comes after series co-creator/ star Jason Sudeikis signed on to reprise his role as the title character, who portrays the manager of the fictional AFC Richmond soccer club in London.
Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+, said in a statement: “Ted Lasso has been nothing short of a juggernaut, inspiring a passionate fanbase all over the world, and delivering endless joy and laughter, all while spreading kindness, compassion and unwavering belief. Everyone at Apple is thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with Jason and the brilliant creative minds behind this show.”
Sudeikis said in a statement:“As we all continue to live in a world where so many factors have conditioned us to look before we leap, in season four, the folks at AFC Richmond learn to LEAP BEFORE THEY LOOK, discovering that wherever they land, it’s exactly where they’re meant to be.”
Per Dealine, Juno Temple, who played Keeley in the first three seasons, is in negotiations to rejoin fellow original cast members Sudeikis (Coach Lasso) as well as Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca), Brett Goldstein (Roy) and Jeremy Swift (Leslie). Sources also said that Brendan Hunt (co-creator and executive producer) may be signing on to play Coach Beard again.
Season 3 of Ted Lasso ended with Ted choosing to return to the United States and be closer to his son (Gus Turner) and ex-wife (Andrea Anders), with other members of the Richmond team were moving into new phases of their lives. The season three cast also featured Phil Dunster, Nick Mohammed, Toheeb Jimoh, Kola Bokinni, Cristo Fernández, Billy Harris, Stephen Manas and Annette Badland. The Season 4 premiere episode is expected to film in Kansas (likely Kansas City), with sources saying they expect production to begin this July.
The Crookston City Council met on Monday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m. in the Crookston City Hall Council Chambers.
The consent agenda for Monday’s meeting started with the approval of minutes from the March 17 meeting and bills and disbursements of $1,079,899.32. Also approved as part of the consent agenda was acceptance of a gift of real property described as Luckow’s Landing, a donation from the Crookston Baseball Association of $25,000, $15,000 for the American Legion Baseball program and $10,000 for the Park and Rec Baseball programs, as well as a donation of $6,000 from the Crookston Baseball Association for scoreboard wrapping. The council also declared the Thief River Falls Times as the official newspaper. It approved the 2025 gas fitters license for Bears Home Solutions and cement mason licenses for Geatz Concrete and Willard Swenby.The council also approved the resolution of an updated clean-up policy, appointed Alexander Tappe to the Planning Commission, approved partial payment five for the campground improvement project and awarded the Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) project to Neo Electrical Solutions.
The regular agenda opened Monday evening with two items pertaining to the Crookston Blue Line Club. First was the lease and memorandum for the 2025-2027 seasons. The agreement includes annual increases in weekly ice rental fees and a few other minor changes, such as cleaning of specified areas. The council unanimously approved the Lease and Memorandum for the 2025-2027 seasons.
The second item was for the approval of the updated Crookston Sports Center Concession and Advertising Lease and Agreement with the Crookston Blue Line Club for the years 2025-2030. This agreement includes the BLC making the most recent audit of the organization available to the City upon request. The big change came in how the City’s portion of revenues will be held by BLC and utilized by the city for CSC expenses. “We did discuss with the 50% of advertising; the Blue Line Club keeps it for projects around the rink,” says Park and Recs Director Jake Solberg. “Whether that would be glass or new uniforms, something that has to do with the CSC.” Having the funds stay in the BLC account will alleviate some accounting and invoicing requirements while making sure that the City’s 50% of revenues are used to support the CSC. During a discussion on this item, Council Member Klatt identified an opportunity for the Blue Line Club to further raise funds by utilizing the concession stand year-round. “There was talk tonight about looking at ways to maybe have the concession stand open in the off months for events,” says Solberg. “Whether that involves the Blue Line Club running that or just a supervisor, there are some kinks to work out, but just looking at other ideas for our community.” The issues, as was discussed, are the expensive equipment the Blue Line Club owns in the concession stand, it’s not willing to let others use the equipment, and who would be responsible for keeping an inventory for these extra events, all of which Solberg says can be looked into. The council approved unanimouslythe Concessions and Advertising Lease and Agreement with the CBL Club for 2025-2030.
The next item on the agenda was regarding approval to pay a travel reimbursement submitted out of the budget year by Council Member Kristie Jerde. Jerde submitted a request in March, dated Nov. 22, 2024. “That was brought before the council just simply because it was a closed budget year and it was beyond my ability to approve a previous budget amount, so, asking the council whether they wanted to accept that under this year,” says City Administrator Jeff Shoobridge. “The vote was four to two in favor; however, under our charter, our charter is very specific and identifies that five votes are required. It does not state a majority, so although it had the majority, it did not get the critical fifth vote.” The motion to approve travel reimbursement for Council Member Jerde in the amount of $470.58 failed. Voting yes were Council Members Henry Fischer, Clayton Briggs, Derek Brekken, and Dylane Klatt. Voting no were Don Cavalier and Morgan Hibma. Tim Menard was not in attendance, and Kristie Jerde was not able to vote.
The council moved to its next agenda item, which was for a garbage services contract with Waste Management. The city has achieved over 200 household service signups for the voluntary bin service. “It’s been going back and forth at city council for some time, even prior to myself, about trying to get some type of bin garbage service implemented within the City of Crookston,” says Public Works Director Chuck Getsman. “This time around, it happened to work out.” The bin service went out for bid, and Getsman received three bids, with Waste Management being the lowest responsible bidder. The council unanimously approved the contract with Waste Management for bin garbage services. Getsman says that things will start to move along now pretty quickly. “Waste Management did mention that they should be able to get this implemented by the first of May, so they are gathering bins from other facilities and ordering new bins,” he says. “City crews will work with Waste Management to get those out to the residents prior to the start time.”
The last item from Monday’s meeting was a discussion of potential agenda items of regional impact for the Tri-Cities meeting scheduled for the 29th of April in Thief River Falls. “Every year,there’s a Tri-Cities meeting. It’s East Grand Forks, Thief River Falls, and us here in Crookston,” says City Administrator Shoobridge. “The host city rotates. This year, Thief River Falls will be hosting.” The annual meeting allows the three city councils a chance to get together and discuss items of regional importance. “The council did give us several ideas to discuss for the agenda,” says Shoobridge. “There’s a water co-op looking to provide water for the much smaller cities, housing, childcare, various MnDOT projects and how cities are addressing the city share and the increased cost associated with that as well as workforce shortages. We should have some good things to talk about.”
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding the areas subject to open burning restrictions of vegetative debris. As warm and dry weather increases across the state, additional spring burning restrictions will begin tomorrow and early next week. Escaped fire from burning vegetative debris is Minnesota’s number one cause of wildfires, and burning restrictions help reduce wildfire risk.
Beginning Tuesday, April 8, at 6 a.m., burning restrictions will apply in the following counties: Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clay, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, southern St. Louis County, Stevens, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin, and Roseau.
Beginning Monday, April 14, at 6 a.m., burning restrictions will apply in the following counties: Cook, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, and northern St. Louis County.
Restrictions remain in place in the following counties: Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Washington, and Wright.
The DNR will not issue permits for the open burning of brush or yard waste in these counties until restrictions are lifted.
“People might not realize how easily a fire can accidentally get out of control when it’s dry outside,” said Karen Harrison, DNR wildfire prevention specialist. “By restricting burning during periods of high wildfire risk, we’ve significantly reduced the number of wildfires Minnesota has experienced over the past decade.”
People cause more than 90% of wildfires in Minnesota. If a fire rekindles or escapes, the person who set it is liable for any damage caused, as well as for wildfire suppression costs.
The University of Minnesota Crookston Student-Athlete Advisory Committee announced earlier today that they have partnered with Make-A-Wish Minnesota.
This is one of the first partnerships,specifically with the Golden Eagle Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. President Tristan Morneault, Vice President Sarah Burgum, and future Vice President Grace Alwardt helped initiate the partnership.
The NCAA Division II is a proud national partner of Make-A-Wish America, celebrating 21 years of wish granting since 2003. Through the 2024-25 season, all 15 schools in the Northern Sun are partnered with Make-A-Wish and their different states.
Division II schools have raised over $51,000 through this school year. Arkansas-Monticello and Southern Arkansas University are leading the way in donations, each raising $10,000 or more during the 2024-25 school year.
With this partnership, Golden Eagle SAAC will hold various fundraisers and events throughout the rest of this year and into the future, which will benefit Make-A-Wish Minnesota and its great cause.
Make-A-Wish® Minnesota creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child’s wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child’s treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Since 1982, Make-A-Wish Minnesota has granted more than 6,800 wishes to children in the state; more than 250 in 2024 alone. For more information about Make-A-Wish Minnesota, visit wish.org/Minnesota.
