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The NW Annual Art Exhibit is at the U of M Crookston now through April 27

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The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council is pleased to announce the NW Annual Art Exhibit is at the University of Minnesota in Crookston until April 27. Adult artists from our 7 county- service region (Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Polk, Pennington, Roseau, and Red Lake Falls) and students from 9 schools have entered 128 pieces of art, including oil, acrylic, watercolor painting, photography, pencil drawings, pen and ink, pottery, sculpture, fiber art, glass mosaic, and mixed media and are competing for $2,300.00 in cash awards.

Attendees at the exhibit can vote for People’s Choice. Exhibit cash award winners will be chosen while the exhibit is on display by Glen Henry, a qualified juror from Grand Forks. They will be recognized and receive their check at the Artist Reception. The exhibit is at the University of Minnesota in Crookston at 2900 University Avenue in the International Room of the Sargeant Student Center and will be open for the public to view art and vote for People’s Choice Mondays through Fridays from 9 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from noon to 3 PM, and Sunday from 4 to 7 PM. Parking during the exhibit will be free in Lot A.

On Sunday, April 27, the exhibit will open at noon. Mingling, light refreshments, and live music will start at 2:00 PM. The awards program will start at 3 PM in Bede Ballroom. Of the Year Awards will be presented to Choir Director Darcy Reese for the NW Star Award — Lifetime Achievement, Visual Artist Loreen Hanson for Artist of the Year, and Make-up Artist and Photographer Rena Zapata Bouchard for Arts Advocate of the Year, in addition to exhibit awards.

The exhibit and reception are open to the public and free to attend. Many pieces of art are for sale and the public is encouraged to shop. Purchases can be marked as sold and picked up on April 27 after the reception. The exhibit provides an opportunity to see what our regional adult and student artists are creating in their studio spaces and in the classroom. The reception is a wonderful day of celebrating the arts in our region.

Visit our website for more information at www.NWArtsCouncil.org. Funding for these awards is provided by the McKnight Foundation and the Minnesota State Legislature.

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‘Catastrophic’ flash floods, tornadoes and severe winds cause deaths, damage in South and Midwest

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A severe tornado outbreak that began on Wednesday has continued to make its way throughout the South and Midwest, claiming at least seven lives — five in Tennessee, one in Indiana and one in Missouri. Multiple destructive tornadoes (some potentially rated EF3 or stronger) destroyed homes and knocked out power, with dozens of injuries reported.

NBC News reported that there were widespread reports of destroyed buildings, toppled vehicles and downed trees, and more than 247,000 energy customers across the U.S. are without power. Severe weather including tornadoes and large hail is expected throughout the Ozarks, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas.

As of Thursday, potentially catastrophic flooding was the latest warning from forecasters, with heavy rain thought to make travel impossible in some already hard-hit areas. The National Weather Service warned that “life-threatening, catastrophic and potentially historic” flash flooding could occur across the lower Ohio Valley and mid-South; with forecasters warning that communities in areas affected by flooding “should prepare for possible long duration and severe disruptions to daily life,” with 10 to 15 inches of rain expected through the weekend.

More than 90 million people were at some risk of severe weather in a huge part of the nation stretching from Texas to Minnesota and Maine, according to the Oklahoma-based Storm Prediction Center. The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management reported that there was damage in 22 counties due to tornadoes, wind gusts, hail and flash flooding. Additional rounds of heavy rain were expected in parts of Texas, the lower Mississippi Valley and the Ohio Valley from midweek through Saturday. Forecasters warned that they could track over the same areas repeatedly, producing dangerous flash floods.

Head to The Weather Channel for their most detailed forecast.

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Stock market takes historic plunge after sweeping U.S. tariff announcement from Pres. Trump

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The stock market took a historic plunge in the United States on Thursday after the latest round of sweeping Trump administration tariffs were announced on Wednesday.

As investors tried to assess the potential economic impact of the tariffs, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 1,679 points to close at 40,546. The S&P 500 plummeted 274 points (amounting to roughly $2 trillion) – marking its biggest one-day drop since the Covid-19 pandemic affected financial markets in 2020, and the Nasdaq composite tumbled 6%, its biggest decline since March 2020.

From CBS News: Nearly every major industrial sector suffered declines, with tech players, banks, retailers, apparel makers and airlines among the hardest hit. Best Buy shares sank roughly 18%, United Airlines fell 16% and Nike slid 16%, Apple fell 9%, e-commerce giant Amazon slid nearly 9%, Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) dropped nearly 9%, and AI powerhouse Nvidia saw its stock drop nearly 8%.

Additionally, overseas markets also slumped on Thursday: in Asia, Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index briefly dipped 4%, before closing down 2.8%; while South Korea’s benchmark Kospi fell 1.1%; Germany’s DAX fell 3%; France’s CAC 40 lost 3%; and Britain’s FTSE 100 shed 1.5%.

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ARREST/FIRE REPORT APRIL 4

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The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following–

Leangro Jesus Infante Urdaneta, 35, of Crookston, for 3rd Degree Drug Possession

Angel Reyes, 45, of Crookston, for DUI

Cordel Evan Ross McBain, 29, of Ada, for Failure to Appear

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ARREST/FIRE REPORT APRIL 4

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The Northwest Regional Corrections Center reported the arrest of the following–

Leangro Jesus Infante Urdaneta, 35, of Crookston, for 3rd Degree Drug Possession

Angel Reyes, 45, of Crookston, for DUI

Cordel Evan Ross McBain, 29, of Ada, for Failure to Appear

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MGM+ original series ‘Godfather of Harlem’ shares trailer, premiere date for Season 4

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MGM+ is previewing Season 4 of Godfather of Harlem, set to premiere on April 13.

Forest Whitaker portrays Ellsworth Bumpy Johnson, a crime boss in 1960s Harlem, with an official synopsis reading that Season 4 follows Johnson as he “continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York’s Mafia families, while contending with the arrival of gangster Frank Lucas (Rome Flynn).” Johnson is also trying to come to terms with the fact that his daughter, portrayed by Antionette Crowe-Legacy, is working with the Black Panthers after Malcom X is assassinated (Jason Alan Carvell had portrayed Malcolm X in earlier seasons).

Season 4 will also star Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Erik LaRay Harvey, Michael Raymond James, Elvis Nolasco and Erik Palladino.

See the trailer for Season 4 of Godfather of Harlem – HERE.

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Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Harris Dickinson, and Joseph Quinn cast in four-part Beatles biopic

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Filmmaker Sam Mendes has officially confirmed the main cast for his series of four Beatles biopics, adding that each film will premiere one at a time over four weekends in April 2028.

Cast as the Fab Four is: Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Joseph Quinn as George Harrison, and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.

Sony Motion Pictures’ Tom Rothman described the rollout of the film series as the first “bingeable moment in cinema,” adding that “we are going to dominate the culture that month.”  Each of the movies will focus on a different member of group, with the project being given the working title of The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event.

The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event will mark the first scripted films to be granted the band’s music and life rights. The project’s official synopsis reads: “Each man has his own story, but together they are legendary. The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event. In theaters April 2028.”

Mendes said of the four-movie concept: “There had to be a way to tell the epic story for a new generation. I can assure you there is still plenty left to explore, and I think we found a way to do that.”

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Crookston Pirate Wrestling holds end-of-season banquet

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The Crookston Pirate Wrestling team held its end-of-the-season banquet at the Crookston High School commons on Thursday evening. Several team and conference awards were handed out. The award winners are listed below-

TEAM AWARDS –
Wrestler of the Year – Gavyn Hlucny
Most Improved – Riley Helgeson
Most Dedicated – Emily Bowman (Manager)
Rookie of the Year – Jaxsen Reitmeier
Most Pins – Gavyn Hlucny
Most Dominant Wrestler – Gavyn Hlucny

Letter winners – Masyn Arguelles, Emily Bowman, Lucas Perala, Riley Helgeson, and Gavyn Hlucny

ALL-CONFERENCE AWARDS –
All-Conference team – Gavyn Hlucny
Honorable Mention – Riley Helgeson

Letter winners – Masyn Arguelles, Emily Bowman, Lucas Perala, Riley Helgeson, Gavyn Hlucny

Team awards – Emily Bowman, Riley Helgeson, Jaxsen Reitmeier, Gavyn Hlucny

All-Conference – Riley Helgeson, Gavyn Hlucny

Milestones – Riley Helgeson, Gavyn Hlucny

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Crookston High School to host Senior Citizen Brunch and performance April 10

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The Crookston High School will host its annual Senior Citizen Brunch and a viewing of the High School Drama Department’s spring play Clue on Thursday, April 10. Breakfast for the senior citizens will be served at 8:30 a.m. at the Crookston High School Commons, and the play will start at about 9:15 a.m. in the Crookston High School auditorium. There is no charge, and no registration is required.

Crookston High School LEO Club Advisor Linda Morgan said it is a great annual event. “We are very excited. We always look forward to this in the spring here,” says Leo Club Director Linda Morgan. “I have my seniors who are in Leo Club, and we help with the breakfast here.” Minakwa will lend the Leo Club golf carts to bring senior citizens from their cars to the building if needed. “So, when you come, and you need a ride, I have four boys who will be anxiously waiting to bring you to the front door,” said Morgan. “I have probably 15 to 20 Leo Club members, boys and girls, that will be helping with this, and we will be serving a breakfast, like muffins, bagels, juice, coffee, and some fruit.”

Morgan says the students will start serving breakfast around 8:30 a.m., and there will be time to visit with the other folks who are attending as well as with her Leo Club students. “About 9:15 a.m., we will excuse you to the auditorium to watch the play,” said Morgan. “So, it’s pretty simple. I look forward to this every year. It’s always something we look forward to as the Leo Club, and especially, we welcome the senior citizens into the Crookston High School building here.” Morgan and the Leo Club students welcome all senior citizens and hope to have a full house. “This is free for all senior citizens. I think for the play; if you want to give a little bit to support the drama club, you certainly can do that,” said Morgan. “But our school district takes care of the breakfast for our senior citizens.” This tradition has brought anywhere from 80 to 120 senior citizens. Morgan said it is a way of giving back to the community, “This is just another way to thank you for being part of our community and supporting everything that we do here.”

The Senior Citizen Brunch and play is Thursday, April 10, with breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. The Drama Club will perform CLUE for their audience once breakfast has concluded, around 9:15 a.m. If you have any questions, you can call Linda Morgan at 218-281-2144

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Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach announces Congressional Art Competition for high school students

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Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) announces her office’s participation in the annual Congressional Art Competition and encourages high school students from Minnesota’s Seventh District to participate in it.

“The Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity for high school students across the country to showcase their art. We are excited to once again participate in this competition that highlights the skills and abilities of the young artists in our district,” said Congresswoman Fischbach.

The competition is open to all public, private, charter, and home school students in grades nine through twelve. Winning submissions from each congressional district will be displayed for one year in the tunnel from the U.S. Capitol to the Cannon House Office Building, where they will be viewed by thousands of visitors, tourists, and distinguished Members of Congress. The winners will also be highlighted on Congresswoman Fischbach’s social media.

Additional guidelines and submission instructions are available here. Artwork must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. CT on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

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