The release date for Season 3 of the HBO series Euphoria has officially been revealed, with the news coming four years after the end of Season 2 back in February 2022.
HBO Max confirmed on Instagram that the series is returning in April 2026; alongside the update, the streamer also shared a photo of Zendaya in character as Rue, wearing her signature black hi-top Converse and sitting in an old pickup truck while smiling for the camera, with HBO captioning the picture: “Let’s ride.”
Zendaya will be returning for the third and final season, along with series stars Sydney Sweeney (Cassie), Jacob Elordi (Nate), Hunter Schafer (Jules), Alexa Demie (Maddy) and Maude Apatow (Lexi). In addition, Coleman Domingo returns to guest star, along with new series regulars Martha Kelly and Chloe Cherry (both upped from recurring), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Toby Wallace. Alanna Ubach, Daeg Faerch, Dominic Fike, Melvin Bonez Estes, Nika King, Paula Marshall, Sophia Rose Wilson and Zak Steine also return; and Sharon Stone is set to make an appearance.
Additional newcomers to the show are Grammy-winning artist Rosalía, former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch and A Different World star Kadeem Hardison, as well as Trisha Paytas, Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth, and Sam Trammell.
After news broke earlier in the week that Miley Cyrus was engaged to longtime boyfriend Maxx Morando, the singer has confirmed the happy news.
Cyrus, 33, said during an interview on Good Morning America: “My life has been perfectly aligned with the release of Avatar, my personal life — those two things kind of, I guess you could say marrying each other and harmonizing with one another.”
Cyrus recently released the song “Dream as One” for the new film ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ which she co-wrote and co-produced with Andrew Wyatt and Mark Ronson. Engagement rumors began to swirl after the couple arrived at the film’s premiere and posed for photos together on the red carpet, where Cyrus could be seen wearing a glittery ring on THAT finger.
Morando, 27, proposed during the couple’s recent trip to Asia, according to Cyrus. She said: “I actually had never gone to Japan, which, I did that purposefully. I wanted one place in the world that could be my special place that I saved for me. I am not easy to surprise because I love to control every situation, and I had completely surrendered. And I’m telling you, I was so, so surprised.”
The singer also told People in an interview: “The detail that I can share is that for us, our privacy and us kind of keeping it small has been something that I’ve been astounded that I’ve actually been able to have and being able to kind of have more choice. I think it’s also being older, being more protective of what I’m open to sharing.”
Cyrus added that Morando “did good” with her engagement ring, a 14-carat cushion-cut diamond set on a chunky, 14-karat yellow gold band designed by Jacquie Achie.
UND Football signed 26 student-athletes to National letters of intent on Wednesday. Here are some highlights from that class.
By State: Minnesota (6), Wisconsin (4), Illinois (3), Nebraska (3), North Dakota (3), Florida (2), Iowa (2), Missouri (2), Texas (1) By Position: Linebacker (5), Offensive Lineman (5), Defensive End (4), Wide Receiver (3), Cornerback (2), Defensive Lineman (2), Kicker (1), Long Snapper (1), Quarterback (1), Running Back (1),Tight End (1)
One of the signees is Crookston’s own Tate Hamre, a 6’4 230-pound defensive end and quarterback, will be a defensive end at UND. Hamre lettered three times, was named team MVP, and was named to the all-District and All-Academic teams this year. He had 28 tackles, intercepted six passes, had two sacks, and two fumble recoveries this year. Tate is also a member of the Pirate Boys Hockey team and the golf team. He will major in Kinesiology at UND and is the son of Troy and Stacy Hamre. Tate’s brother Ty just wrapped up his college football career at Bemidji State University this fall.
Besides Tate, there wasn’t a lot of immediate area players. Jakob Starcevic (6’2 255 pound linebacker) from Kindred, North Dakota flipped from Army to UND. Starcevic is the nephew of former UMC Football player Nic Starcevic.
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers have hauled in 31 signees and have the 16th-ranked recruiting class in the country in Division 1 football, the highest number in Coach PJ Fleck’s tenure.
The Gophers added three players from Minnesota and four each from Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Minnesota signed two players from Arizona, Georgia, Missouri and Texas and one each from Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee and Washington.
The three Minnesotans signing with the Gophers are the soon-to-be-announced Mr. Football – Roman Voss of Lakefield, Minnesota (Jackson County Central). They also signed offensive lineman Andrew Trout of Cold Spring, MN, and defensive lineman Howie Johnson of Forest Lake.
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Coming off a fall where the University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagles Men’s Golf team is currently ranked 72nd in the nation and ninth in the region, they added a pair of local prep standouts to their 2026-27 roster.
Head Coach Brad Heppner announced the signings of Brody Johnson (East Grand Forks, Minn.) and Kolby Koerner (Grand Forks, N.D.). Both Johnson and Koerner have family ties to the University of Minnesota Crookston.
Brody Johnson (East Grand Forks, Minn.) Johnson earned a varsity letter in four seasons for East Grand Forks High School…Was named the Most Valuable Player for his team…Collected a hole-in-one this past summer at Valley Golf Course in East Grand Forks…Was also named Most Improved Player. Johnson is joining a legacy of Golden Eagles…His dad, Keith played golf and hockey for the Golden Eagles…His mom, Katherine played volleyball at Minnesota Crookston…His uncle, Kevin also played hockey for the maroon and gold. Brody is the son of Katherine and Keith Johnson of East Grand Forks…Plans to major in Finance while a student-athlete at the University of Minnesota Crookston.
Kolby Koerner (Grand Forks, N.D.) Another signee with Minnesota Crookston ties…Kolby will join his brother Ross on the Golden Eagles for the next two seasons…Koerner had a special 2025 for the Red River High School Roughriders…Finished as the State Runner-Up as an Individual…Was named the 2025 EDC Player of the Year and the EDC Champion. His brother Ross is a member of the Golden Eagles…Kolby is the son of Kelly McLeod of Grand Forks and Brett Koerner of Fargo…Is undecided on his major at Minnesota Crookston.
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The University of Minnesota Crookston volleyball program, even though it doesn’t have a head coach, announced the signings of three future Golden Eagles to continue their collegiate career at Minnesota Crookston.
Bella Peters (MH, Altona, Manitoba), Ava Leingang (OH, Fargo, N.D.) and Hannah Nesdahl (DS, Sioux Falls, S.D.) will wear the colors in 2026.
Ava Leingang (OH, Fargo, N.D.) Leingang will be a Golden Eagle after an outstanding career at Fargo Davies High School…Led the Eagles to the North Dakota State Class AA Championship Game, losing in five sets…Ranked as the 28th best player in the state of North Dakota, according to prepdig.com. In the classroom, Ava was a member of the National Honor Society. Ava is the daughter of Kary and LaShelle Leingang of Fargo, N.D…Plans to major in Business Finance while at Minnesota Crookston…Her mom, LaShelle played basketball at North Dakota State, while her cousin Jake Leingang ran track and field at both the University of Oregon and North Dakota State.
Bella Peters (MH, Altona, Manitoba) Peters will join the Golden Eagles from the Province of Manitoba. Bella is the daughter of Hollie Buhler and Steve Peters, both of Altona, Manitoba…Bella plans to major in Exercise Science and Wellness while a student-athlete at the University of Minnesota Crookston.
Hannah Nesdahl (DS, Sioux Falls, S.D.) Hannah will be in the back row for the Golden Eagles for the next four seasons…Helped lead her Sioux Falls Washington Warriors to two State Championship appearances…Is also an AAU All-American. Her sister played volleyball in the state of South Dakota at Mount Marty University. Hannah is also a 4.0 student and is a member of the Honor Roll. Hannah is the daughter of Charlie and Melissa Nesdahl of Sioux Falls and plans to major in Exercise Science while at the University of Minnesota Crookston.
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Kittson County Central’s Kellen Johnson recorded the 1,000th point of his career this week. The junior is an outstanding multi-sport athlete and was the leading rusher on the Bearcat football team that made it to the state semi-finals this fall.
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The University of Minnesota Crookston soccer team had six student-athletes named to the Academic All-District Team selected by the College Sports Communicators (CSC). Emmah Burnes (Jr., Tulare, Calif.), Sydney Christopherson (So., Sioux Falls, S.D.), Julia Finch (Sr., Woodbury, Minn.), Marsia Green (Jr., Waconia, Minn.), Elise Lefers (So., Brookings, S.D.), and Tessa VanOverbeke (Jr., Hartford, S.D.) earned the prestigious honor.
The accolade is bestowed to student-athletes with a 3.5 GPA or higher, and student-athletes who are at least a sophomore academically and athletically. In soccer, the student-athlete must compete in at least 90 percent of the institution’s matches played or start in at least 66 percent of the institution’s matches.
Burnes started all 18 games in the midfield for the Golden Eagles, and notched All-NSIC Second Team honors. She scored her first career goal in the season finale with MSU Moorhead. Burnes has a 4.00 GPA in communication.
Christopherson appeared in all 18 games, starting nine. She played mostly as an attacking midfielder, and finished with an assist on a goal against UMary. Christopherson has a 3.83 GPA in exercise science and wellness.
Finch appeared in all 18 games, starting 17 at outside back. She scored her first goal of her career in a tilt with Black Hills State, and had an assist versus UMary. Finch has a 3.68 GPA in elementary education.
Green appeared in 17 games, with five starts playing mostly as an outside midfielder or wing player. She secured a goal in the season finale victory over MSU Moorhead. Green has a 3.95 GPA in biology.
Lefers led the team with two goals, scoring against MSU Moorhead and UMary. Lefers played in all 18 games, starting four. Lefers has a 3.96 GPA in exercise science and wellness.
VanOverbeke started all 18 games as an outside back, and tallied three shots, with two on goal. She has a 4.00 GPA in accounting.
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The NSIC All-Sports standings after the fall sports season has been released and there is some rare good news for the UMC Golden Eagle Fall male sports (AKA cross country and golf) and it is the highest UMC has been after the fall sports season! They are currently tied for ninth in the mens division after a solid year for cross country and men’s golf had an excellent fall too.
2025-26 NSIC All-Sports Standings (Fall)
Rank
Overall
Points
1
Minnesota State
68.0
2
Augustana
59.0
3
Minnesota Duluth
51.0
Winona State
51.0
5
Wayne State
42.0
6
Sioux Falls
41.5
7
Concordia-St. Paul
40.0
University of Mary
40.0
9
MSU Moorhead
38.5
10
Northern State
35.5
11
Bemidji State
31.5
12
St. Cloud State
29.5
13
Minot State
26.5
Jamestown
26.5
15
Minnesota Crookston
22.0
16
SMSU
20.5
Rank
Men’s Standings
Points
1
Augustana
28.0
2
MSU Moorhead
24.0
3
Minnesota State
23.0
4
Minnesota Duluth
21.0
5
Winona State
17.0
6
Sioux Falls
16.0
7
University of Mary
15.5
8
Wayne State
15.0
9
Concordia-St. Paul
10.0
Minnesota Crookston
10.0
11
Northern State
9.0
12
Minot State
7.5
13
Jamestown
6.5
14
Bemidji State
6.0
15
SMSU
3.5
16
St. Cloud State
0.0
Rank
Women’s Standings
Points
1
Minnesota State
45.00
2
Winona State
34.00
3
Augustana
31.00
4
Minnesota Duluth
30.00
Concordia-St. Paul
30.00
6
St. Cloud State
29.50
7
Wayne State
27.00
8
Northern State
26.50
9
Sioux Falls
25.50
Bemidji State
25.50
11
University of Mary
24.50
12
Jamestown
20.00
13
Minot State
19.00
14
SMSU
17
15
MSU Moorhead
14.50
16
Minnesota Crookston
12.00
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How are former Crookston Pirates athletes doing in college or elsewhere? ****LET ME KNOW OF OTHERS TO ADD TO THE LIST. Email me at chrisjfee@yahoo.com
Teagen Lubinski is a freshman playing football at St. Scholastica
Addie Fee is a freshman playing tennis and hockey at Wisconsin-Superior.
Kambelle Freije is a freshman playing hockey at Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Riley Helgeson is a freshman playing football at Northern State.
Emily Bowman is a freshman playing Softball at North Dakota State College of Science.
Halle Winjum is a sophomore playing basketball at Minnesota Crookston.
Blake Melsa is a sophomore playing soccer and baseball at Alexandria Tech
Jackson Reese is a sophomore playing soccer at Alexandria Tech
Matt Contreras is a freshman playing baseball at Concordia College.
Naomi Johnson is a freshman playing soccer at Alexandria Tech
Paul Bittner is an assistant coach on the University of Wisconsin-Superior Men’s Hockey team.
Reese Swanson is a sophomore playing hockey at St. Olaf.
Carter Coauette is a sophomore playing football at Minot State.
Isaac Thomforde is a sophomore playing Tennis at Northwestern College in St. Paul.
Halle Bruggeman is a Junior on the University of Wisconsin-Stout Women’s Rugby team.
Ethan Boll is a Sophomore on the University of North Dakota Football team.
Breanna Kressin is a Junior on the Hockey Cheer Team for THE University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Hockey team.
Jacey Larson is a Junior playing hockey at Dakota College at Bottineau.
Aleah Bienek is a Senior playing hockey at Trine University in Indiana.
Ty Hamre is Senior playing football at Bemidji State University.
Seth Heppner – Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Golf at Jessup University
Brady Heppner – Head Coach of Women’s Golf at UMC and Assistant Hockey Coach
Crookston School District Coaches Blake Bergeron is the head Pirate Wrestling Coach. Jason Cassavant is a Jr. High Baseball Coach and Head American Legion Baseball coach Amy Boll is the head Pirate Girls Track head coach Sarah Reese is the Pirate Head Girls Soccer coach Marley Melbye is an assistant girls golf coach Connor Morgan is the Pirate Boys Hockey assistant coach Ben Trostad is the Pirate Boys Hockey assistant coach Ethan Magsam is the Pirate Boys Hockey assistant coach Chris Dufault is a youth wrestling Coach
Non-Crookston High School coaching/Admin/etc
Elise Tangquist is the Head Girls Golf Coach at Horace High School in Fargo, ND.
Carmen (Kreibich) Johnson is the head Little Falls Volleyball coach.
Tim Desrosier is an Assistant Coach for Warren-Alvarado-Oslo Pony Boys Basketball
Pat Wolfe is the head wrestling coach for Fosston/Bagley.
Austin Sommerfeld is an Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communication at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.
Collin Reynolds is the head baseball coach for the University of Colorado Buffalo Club Baseball team.
Trent Stahlecker is a School Security Specialist & he works for the Brevard Public Schools, Florida.
Cody Weiland is an assistant wrestling coach at Proctor/Hermantown.
Josh Edlund is the head football coach and phy ed teacher at Flandreau, South Dakota.
Allison Lindsey Axness is Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach at Champlin Park
Jeff Olson is the Head Wrestling Coach and Head Baseball coach at Delano.
Jake Olson is an Assistant Football Coach and Head Boys Tennis coach at Delano.
Matt Harris is an Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Marty Bratrud is the Superintendent and High School Principal at Westhope High School.
Gordie Haug is an assistant football coach at the University of North Dakota.
Mike Hastings is the Wisconsin Badgers Men’s head Hockey coach.
Mike Biermaier is the Athletic Director at Grand Forks Schools.
Stephanie (Lindsay) Perreault works with the North Dakota State stats crew for Bison football, volleyball, and basketball in the winter. Stephanie’s husband, Ryan, is the assistant director for Bison media relations.
Jason Bushie is the hockey athletic trainer at Colorado College.
Chris Myrold is the Director and Fitness at Mission Ranch and Fitness in Camel, California. Kyle Buchmeier is a Tennis Pro at the Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center in Minneapolis
Jaren Bailey is serving our country and is currently in the Marines’ Boot Camp.
Ben Andringa is serving our country in the Army and is now a Ranger.
Philip Kujawa class of 2004, from Crookston High School. He is an Army recruiter in Rochester.
Rob Sobolik is the General Manager of the Fargodome
That’s it for this week. Thanks for the comments, and if you have anything to add or share, please e-mail chrisjfee@yahoo.com or call. Thanks for reading and listening to KROX RADIO and kroxam.com.
The Crookston High School’s Greenhouse Construction classes continue to make noticeable progress on the construction of the greenhouse on the east side of the school.KROX stopped by on Wednesday afternoon to see the kids working hard on the greenhouse.
Even though the wind chill was below zero on Wednesday, the students were working hard on the greenhouse, which is noticeable both inside and outside. “The foundation was in when we started, and we got the structure up. We’re working on putting siding on it, and what I would call the glass wall facing the south just has some temporary plastic on it,” said teacher Travis Oliver. “The inside actually keeps pretty good heat right now, especially if we’re not doing much to heat it. So the kids are still working on it, and we’ll be wrapping up at the end of the fall semester.”
The foundation is solid with concrete and rock. “The foundation itself is a rock floor with a two-foot outside concrete wall. Underneath the rock floor is a four-inch perforated pipe that we will pump heat into, and then the heat will rise through the rock, warm the rock up, which will create its own heat inside the building,” said Oliver. “We’re hoping it is almost completely sustainable that you won’t have to pay a heat bill. No gas, no electricity, nothing else. We’ll probably have a backup heater in here, electric or something, that will run if it drops to 30 or 40 degrees or something below.”
Oliver said they would like to button up some things before the semester wraps up. “We want to get all the siding on the outside. We’re waiting on a window, so once that window comes in, we’ll finish as much siding as we can. We’re working on a couple of things on the interior,” said Oliver. “We’re getting the stuff ready to potentially spray foam the ceiling and the walls on the inside. I’m looking for grant money from that. After that, we’ll be working on projects on the inside.”
Oliver said the kids are learning early that the real world (construction world) doesn’t stop because it is cold outside. “I tell them to dress for it. You know, in the real world, it doesn’t stop because it gets cold out,” said Oliver. “You know, Crystal Sugar and different companies in town that require workers to get there and if those people don’t show up, other people have to stay and work longer. So I tell the kids, we’re going outside, dress up for it, get ready. This is what you might encounter when you get to the real world.”
The plastic installed on the south side of the greenhouse will be replaced in the spring with a more durable plastic designed for greenhouses, courtesy ofPolk County Public Health. “We actually got a $2,600 grant from Polk County Public Health SHIP with Cody Lehman and Sarah Reese. They were gracious enough to help us with that grant, which will allow us to purchase triple-layer polycarbonate plastic,” said Oliver, who added he has been working with UMC, too. The plastic is similar to what they have on the UMC greenhouses. And I’ve relied on Teresa Helgeson to guide me on some things. She’s been the lab coordinator at the UMC greenhouses.”
Oliver said that with the FFA, research, growing a variety of things, the possibilities of what they could use the greenhouse for are endless, and learning how to build things will be helpful for all the students. “We’re looking at a multitude of grants to grow vegetables for the cafeteria. What kind of research type of things can we do,” said Oliver. “What is AI not going to take over is what I’m looking at. Kids are working with their hands and learning a skill set. There will always be maintenance to do. There’s always going to be different types of projects to do.”
The University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagle Women’s basketball team takes on the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs in an NSIC matchup at Romano Gymnasium in Duluth. The game is on KROX Radio with the scheduled start time at 7:30 p.m.
The University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagle Men’s Basketball team
FIRST HALF – The Bulldogs started out red hot in the contest, hitting 5 of their first 6 shots, capped off by a breakaway dunk by Mattie Thompson to open the game up on an 11-2 run. The Golden eagles bounced back, getting buckets from Alijah Washington and Donez LIndsey, and the Golden Eagles were able to cut the defecit to 15-12.
The Rydell and Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuges will be hosting their 11th Annual Christmas Bird Count on Thursday, December 18.
The National Audubon Society administers this public event and is the longest-running citizen science bird project in the U.S. This year marks the 126th year of the Christmas Bird Count. Counts are held in designated areas between December 14 and January 5 each year.
In recent years, counts have been completed annually in over 2,500 locations, including Canada and Latin America. More than 75,000 people participate in the counts and more than 50 million birds are tallied each year! Information from the count provides important insights into the winter ranges of birds, population trends, and how a changing climate affects winter bird distribution.
Birds observed in the Rydell/Glacial Ridge Count Circle over the past ten years have included 57 different species, including northern shrikes, Bohemian waxwings, red-bellied woodpeckers, snowy owls, northern goshawks, white-winged crossbills, and Lapland longspurs.
People interested in participating do not need to be experienced birders. This event can serve as a learning experience for new birders and those individuals will be paired up with Refuge staff or experienced volunteers. Participants should meet at the Rydell NWR Visitor Center at 8:00 am for coffee and a brief meeting. Bring binoculars and a bird book if you have them. If not, we’ll have some on hand for your use. Counting will take place within a 15-mile diameter circle that stretches from Erskine west to the center of Glacial Ridge NWR. Participants can count from a vehicle or on foot, depending on their preference and the weather conditions that day. Refuge staff will host a potluck lunch back at the Visitor Center at noon. After a hearty lunch, folks can “call it a day” or can go back out and continue to search for birds.
Please RSVP by December 15th to Wildlife BiologistBen Walker at 218-230-5563 or benjamin_walker@fws.gov. Ben can also assist if you have questions about the count or require additional information. If the Rydell and Glacial Ridge NWRs Count doesn’t fit your schedule, be aware that the Bemidji Count is on Sunday, December 14th, and the Crookston Count is on Saturday, December 20th, this year.
Julie Maria Hasbrouck Walker, 55, of Crookston, Minnesota passed away on Sunday November 23, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND. Julie was born on June 29, 1970 in Crookston to Dennis Hasbrouck and Shirley Adkins Hasbrouck. She attended Crookston Central High School and graduated with the class of 1988. After high school, Julie worked for Polk County Social Services until 1994. She then worked for Clay County Social Services as a financial advisor until 2006. She then spent a year working for Minnesota Dept of Human services before returning to her role at Clay County. She continued to work for Clay County until 2015. From 2015 until 2022 she worked as a supervisor for Cass County Social Services. After living in Moorhead, MN for 20 years, Julie returned to Crookston in 2022, and in 2023 began working for Polk County Court Administration. On September 4, 2010 Julie married Brent Walker in Deadwood, South Dakota. Julie was a Sioux fan who always wore Sioux clothing to show off her school spirit! She was a hard worker with a heart of gold. She was a great dog mom to Jazmine, Molly, and Ivy. She was passionate about her work as a financial worker and supervisor. Julie spent her summers at the lake on the pontoon or riding around on the ATV with her friends. She also loved spending time with her nephew, Alex and enjoyed baking and cooking. Julie is preceded in death by her grandparents, Phillip and Marion Hasbrouck and Clarence and Ruby Adkins; uncles, Robert Hasbrouck, Ronald Hasbrouck, and Donald Hasbrouck. Julie is survived by her parents, Dennis and Shirley Hasbrouck; brother, Mike Hasbrouck of Fargo, ND; sisters, Jodie (Tim Kalal) Wagner of Grand Forks, Denise Imansepahi (Shawn Boyle) of Castle Rock, CO; significant other, Juan Ramirez; several nieces and nephews.
Julie’s family will celebrate her life with a memorial service on Tuesday December 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 12:00pm.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Julie Walker, please visit our flower store.
Phyllis Hanson, 97, Pelican Rapids, joined her departed loved ones on November 28, 2025. Born at home on May 12,1928, in Lockhart Township, Norman County, MN. Her parents were Robert and Isabel (Askew) Lee. Phyllis was the third child of four. Growing up during the depression on the farm where she was born, she remembered the hardness of the times, but had fond memories of celebrating with neighborhood families. She attended the neighborhood county school, Norman County Plath Park for grades 1 st through 8 th , to her remorse her family housed the teacher. She lived with her married sister, Marian, as there was no bus service to attend 9th grade at Beltrami High School in Beltrami, MN. She attended 10th-12th grades at Fertile High School and graduated in 1946.
After high school she attended Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND, and worked in Crookston, MN, at the Eagle Drug Store. Phyllis met Charles Hanson after his discharge from the US Navy and they were married on January 20, 1950. They moved to a rented farm in Good Hope Township and farmed with Charles’ brother, Wilfred. While living at this farmstead, their daughter, Janel, was born. Later they moved to the Lee family farm to the east and welcomed their second child, Wesley, which was followed by another brother, Marvin, who died after a few days. They farmed on the Lee farm until her younger brother, Willie, came home from the Navy and started farming. Then Chuck and Phyllis moved to the Iron Range living near Babbitt, MN where Charles worked for Reserve Mining and Phyllis raised the two children. In 1956, the family moved to El Segundo, CA, where Charles worked for the Los Angeles International Airport as a mechanic. When the Hanson family farm became available to buy, they moved back to the Beltrami area, where they lived for 53 years.
Phyllis enjoyed driving tractor, cooking great meals, gardening, sewing, quilting, baking, canning, mowing, doing crossword puzzles and being active in their church, the Beltrami Methodist Church. She was a hard worker. She served on the Reis Township board as Treasurer for many years. Chuck and Phyllis enjoyed many bus tours traveling the US. During this time, she took great pleasure in being a grandmother. She treasured having the grandkids come to stay each summer and tried to attend their events when possible. After Wesley married, she enjoyed her new step grandchildren.
In October of 2010, Chuck and Phyllis moved to Pelican Rapids, MN, buying a house to be closer to their daughter and her family. Charles passed away two weeks after they moved, and Phyllis lived alone in their house for 15 years. Her house was on the Halloween trick or treat street so her daughter and the family would come each year to have supper and help hand out treats. In June 2025, she moved to Riverfront on Main in Pelican Rapids, MN.
Phyllis is survived and missed by her daughter, Janel (Gary) Haugrud of Vergas, MN, and their children: Jessica (Greg) Sjostrom- children: Ethan, Isabella, and Asher Sjostrom; Lance (Penny) Haugrud-children: Hayden, Brysen, and Quinn Haugrud, and Brooke (Mac) Johnson-children: Aria and Atticus Johnson, all of Pelican Rapids, MN, and son, Wesley Hanson of Beltrami, MN, and his stepchildren: Tennille Olson of Fargo, ND-child: Katelyn Olson and her children: Greyson and Wyatt of Velva, ND, Serena Olson- son: Aadyn Olson of Crookston, MN: Joey Olson and Crystal Nesdahl of Grand Forks, ND-child: Wylee Nesdahl, along with numerous nephews and nieces.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Isabel Lee; infant son, Marvin Hanson; husband, Charles Hanson; daughter- in-law, Cindy (Sundeen) Hanson; brothers, Robert Lee, and Willard and Dorothy Lee; sister, Marian and Glen Gullekson; her in-laws, Ivel and Mabel Hanson, Leland and Margaret Hanson, Wilfred Hanson, and Gail and Clara Hanson; and nephews and nieces and their spouses.
Blessed be the memory of Phyllis Hanson. Memorials are preferred to Fairview Cemetery in Beltrami, MN, or to the North Country Food Bank in East Grand Forks, MN. Funeral Service: 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home, Ada, MN. Visitation: One hour before the funeral at Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Home, Ada, MN. Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Beltrami, MN.
Crookston High School Senior, Tate Hamre, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at the University of North Dakota next year. Hamre, a 6’4 230-pound defensive end and quarterback, will be a defensive end at UND. “It seemed like the right place for me. I went there and visited, loved everything about it, and they are giving me a great opportunity to play football,” said Hamre, who said playing quarterback this year was different. “It was a weird situation I was thrown into, but we made it work and got through it.” Hamre lettered three times, was named team MVP, and was named to the all-District and All-Academic teams this year. He had 28 tackles, intercepted six passes, had two sacks, and two fumble recoveries this year. Tate is also a member of the Pirate Boys Hockey team and the golf team. He will major in Kinesiology at UND and is the son of Troy and Stacy Hamre. Tate’s brother Ty just wrapped up his college football career at Bemidji State University this fall.
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