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The Crookston Masonic Lodge 141 is hosting a breakfast fundraiser for the Crookston FFA Chapter on Sunday, March 1, from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm at 112 West Roberts St in Crookston. The menu includes pancakes, French toast (gluten-free available upon request), sausage links, orange juice, coffee, and water. Free will donations will be accepted to support their trip to the MN State FFA Convention.
Gerald Neil Nelson, 88, of Erskine, Minnesota passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Gerald “Jerry” Neil Nelson was born on January 3, 1938, in Crookston, Minnesota to Melvin and Thelma (Larson) Nelson. Jerry delivered the Crookston Times all over Sampson Addition as a boy and even won awards for his stellar performance. He would spend his summers working at the Nelson homeplace alongside uncles, Richard and Elmer. During his time at the farm, he would do chores such as milking the cows, bailing hay, and helping with the horses. Jerry really enjoyed the time he spent on the farm with family. When he turned 16, Gerald and his twin Jerome joined the National Guard and spent their summers at Camp Ripley.
Jerry graduated from Central High School in 1956 and spent that first summer working for the county building roads along with his dad by operating a Caterpillar. He joined the Air Force in 1957 and served as military police while stationed in Reno, Nevada and LomPoc, California. Jerry served four years in the Air Force, and in 1961 he returned to Crookston and began working at Red Owl. For the next 20 years, he would work for Red Owl in Crookston and Grand Forks until the business closed in 1981. He worked for the City of Crookston for a year and a half before beginning work at Central High School in 1983. Jerry would spend the next 20 years working for the high school until his retirement in 2003. On May 22, 1965, Jerry married the love of his life, Carolyn Joy Finseth, at Vernes Lutheran Church of rural McIntosh, Minnesota. From this union, the couple would welcome a son, Steven, and a daughter, Pamela.
During retirement, Jerry kept busy by working for R&L Ride Service. This allowed him to continue serving the people of Crookston by giving patients rides to clinics and hospitals. Being able to visit with people gave Jerry lots of enjoyment.
Jerry was a life long avid fan of both the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings. He passed this passion on to his children and grandchildren. Jerry’s sense of humor was known by his family and friends. He had a special relationship with his grandchildren and had a fondness for kids of all ages,
Jerry is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Nelson; children, Steven Nelson, and Pamela Rossell (Brett); grandchildren, Jennifer Manias (Robert), Brock Rossell, Andrew Nelson; great-grandchildren, Rachel Manias, Makenzie Manias; siblings, Jerome Nelson (Cathy), Richard Nelson; sister-in-law, Becky Elseth; many nieces and nephews, and his dog Maddie.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Thelma Nelson; in-laws, Lourie and Anola Finseth; sister, JoAnn Hennum and brother-in-law, Merle Hennum; brother, Allen Nelson; nephews, David Nelson and Cody Hennum.
Jerry’s family will celebrate his life with a funeral service on Monday March 2, 2026, at Harvest Church in Crookston beginning at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 10:00am. A committal service will be held at Vernes Cemetery, rural McIntosh, MN.
Fire Report
On Thursday, February 26th, at 10:25 a.m., the Crookston fire department responded to the 300th block of Minnesota Street for a general fire alarm activation. On the scene, there was no active fire or smoke, so they reset the panel and cleared the scene.
On Thursday, February 26th, at 12:58 p.m., the Crookston fire department responded to the 100th block of Sargeant for a general fire alarm activation. On scene, they found it had been caused by burnt food, so they reset the alarm and cleared the scene.
Fire Report
On Thursday, February 26th, at 10:25 a.m., the Crookston fire department responded to the 300th block of Minnesota Street for a general fire alarm activation. On the scene, there was no active fire or smoke, so they reset the panel and cleared the scene.
On Thursday, February 26th, at 12:58 p.m., the Crookston fire department responded to the 100th block of Sargeant for a general fire alarm activation. On scene, they found it had been caused by burnt food, so they reset the alarm and cleared the scene.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told members of the House Oversight Committee on Thursday that she has no firsthand or new information about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Epstein died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
The deposition of Mrs. Clinton follow months of disputes between the Clintons and the committee, including threats of contempt proceedings before an agreement was reached for in-person testimony. Testifying behind closed doors in Chappaqua, New York on Thursday, Clinton repeated the statement she submitted under oath in January: “As I stated in my sworn declaration on January 13, I had no idea about their criminal activities,” she said. “I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island homes or offices. I have nothing to add to that.”
Clinton accused the Republican-led panel of staging a partisan distraction, rather than pursuing meaningful reforms. She noted that a serious investigation into human trafficking would focus on systemic failures that allowed Epstein to avoid severe punishment in 2008. Clinton went on to argue that lawmakers “compelled me to testify, fully aware that I have no knowledge that would assist your investigation, in order to distract attention from President Trump’s actions and to cover them up despite legitimate calls for answers.“
Committee Chairman James Comer said before the deposition that “no one’s accusing, at this moment, the Clintons of any wrongdoing,” but that investigators still have questions about how Epstein amassed his wealth, built relationships with powerful individuals and operated for years without greater scrutiny. Comer said transcripts and video of the interview would be released after review. Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify as well.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing related to Epstein and has not been charged. His name, like those of other prominent figures, appears in Justice Department files released under a 2025 transparency law. Democrats on the committee signaled they would use the precedent to seek testimony from Trump. Rep. Robert Garcia said lawmakers should question anyone whose name appears extensively in the files, regardless of party.
Previously released photographs showed Bill Clinton with Epstein and Maxwell, though the location and context remain unclear. A spokesperson for the former president has said he flew on Epstein’s plane four times in 2002 and 2003 for trips connected to his foundation. In a sworn declaration, Bill Clinton said, “I have no recollection of when I first met Ms. Maxwell, though I believe she was working for Mr. Epstein at the time,” and added that he does not remember when he last saw her, describing it as many years ago.
Hillary Clinton has said she met Maxwell only “on a few occasions” through foundation-related events and had no “personal knowledge” of criminal conduct. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence following her 2021 sex trafficking conviction, has said she never saw either Bill Clinton or Trump engage in inappropriate behavior.
Meanwhile, some Republicans indicated they planned to press Clinton about Maxwell’s attendance at Chelsea Clinton’s 2010 wedding and about any connections between Epstein and the Clinton Foundation. Comer noted that while there are questions about those associations, none amount to allegations of criminal conduct.
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A student at Columbia University who was taken into custody by federal agents Thursday morning has been released following intervention from President Trump, according to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The student, Elaina (Ellie) Aghayeva, an Azerbaijani national studying neuroscience and political science, was detained inside her campus residence on West 121st Street. A Department of Homeland Security official identified Aghayeva as an Azerbaijani citizen and stated that her student visa had been terminated in 2016 during the Obama administration for failing to attend classes. However, a statement shared by her friends through the American Association of University Professors described her as a current international student in good standing.
Aghayeva’s attorney filed a habeas corpus petition in the Southern District of New York, asserting that she entered the U.S. around 2016 on a visa and had not been given a reason for her detention. The filing also noted that her building manager and roommate allowed officers into the apartment and that she had no pending immigration appeals or applications.
After meeting with Trump at the White House, Mamdani said he raised concerns about Aghayeva’s detention. Later, the Mayor announced on social media that the president had informed him she would be freed promptly. “In our meeting earlier, I shared my concerns about Columbia student Elaina Aghayeva, who was detained by ICE this morning. He has just informed me that she will be released imminently,” Mamdani wrote.
Aghayeva also confirmed her release shortly before 4 p.m., posting on Instagram that she was on her way back to campus. “I am so grateful for everyone of you. I just got out a little while ago. I am safe and ok,” she wrote, adding, “I am in complete shock over what happened…”
Columbia University also posted on social media: “The University is relieved and thrilled that our student, Ellie, has been released from detainment. We will share additional details this evening.”
As reported earlier in the day, Aghayeva was taken into custody by Department of Homeland Security agents Thursday morning, after officers entered a campus residence hall under disputed circumstances, according to university officials. In a message to the campus community, Acting President Claire Shipman said federal agents arrived at a university-owned dormitory around 6:30 a.m. and removed a student from the building. She wrote, “Our understanding at this time is that the federal agents made misrepresentations to gain entry to the building to search for a ‘missing person,’” adding that administrators are seeking additional details, contacting the student’s family, and arranging legal assistance.
Shipman used the incident to remind students and staff of campus protocols, emphasizing that law enforcement must present a judicial warrant or subpoena to enter nonpublic university spaces such as dormitories or classrooms. “An administrative warrant is not sufficient. Do not allow them to enter or accept service of a warrant or subpoena,” she added, noting that the university’s legal counsel would coordinate any response.
Columbia has repeatedly found itself at the center of political controversy, with federal agents active on campus before. Last year, Homeland Security executed search warrants at two university residences, though no arrests were made at the time. The searches occurred shortly after the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate student and Palestinian activist. Khalil spent three months in immigration detention before being released in June amid protests and a legal fight. His attorneys argued the detention was unconstitutional retaliation for his political views. However, an appeals court later ruled he must continue through immigration proceedings before challenging the legality of his detention.
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CBS has released the first extended trailer for Y: Marshals, the latest spinoff from Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe, with Luke Grimes reprising his role as Kayce Dutton.
Y: Marshals continues the expansion of the Yellowstone franchise while shifting focus to law enforcement and frontier justice, positioning Kayce Dutton at the center of a darker, more solitary chapter in his journey. Set after the death of John Dutton and the sale of much of the family’s legendary ranch, the new series finds Kayce searching for a fresh start. This time, he joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals, putting his background as both a cowboy and former Navy SEAL to use. As the official synopsis states, “With the Yellowstone Ranch behind him, Dutton joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals, combining his skills as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to bring range justice to Montana.”
The trailer shows Kayce navigating dangerous territory—both professionally and personally—as he works alongside fellow marshals Pete Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green), Belle Skinner (Arielle Kebbel), Andrea Cruz (Ash Santos), and Miles Kittle (Tatanka Means). Together, they face escalating violence across the region while coping with the emotional toll of being the last line of defense. As described, “Kayce and his teammates — Pete Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green), Belle Skinner (Arielle Kebbel), Andrea Cruz (Ash Santos) and Miles Kittle (Tatanka Means) — must balance the high psychological cost of serving as the last line of defense in the region’s war on violence with their duty to their families.”
Family also remains central to Kayce’s story; his son Tate (Brecken Merrill) returns, along with trusted allies Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) and Mo (Mo Brings Plenty) from the Broken Rock reservation. Notably absent from the cast is Kelsey Asbille’s Monica, raising questions about what new loss or turning point may shape Kayce’s future.
Y: Marshals premieres Sunday, March 1 at 8 p.m. on CBS, streaming on Paramount+ live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the next day.
See the trailer for Y: Marshals: HERE.
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HBO has confirmed that its high-stakes finance drama Industry will return for one last chapter, officially renewing the series for a fifth – and final – season.
The announcement arrives as season four prepares to wrap, with its finale airing Sunday night an hour earlier than usual.
Created by Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, the series has steadily built momentum since its debut. Season four is currently averaging 1.7 million viewers per episode — a 30 percent jump over season three — marking its strongest performance yet.
Down and Kay reflected on reaching the five-season milestone, noting, “We’re privileged to have joined the small, esteemed club of dramas that have run for five seasons on HBO.” Looking back on nearly a decade since they first envisioned the show, they credited longtime collaborators and partners for helping bring it to life. On choosing to conclude the series now, they added, “For some time now we have been thinking about how best to end the show on an unparalleled high. Unlike some of our characters, we know when to leave a party,” while thanking loyal viewers and the cast and crew who shaped the series.
This latest season follows Harper (Myha’la) and Yasmin (Marisa Abela) as they find themselves closer than ever to the power and prestige they once chased as Pierpoint graduates. But success brings new complications. A flashy fintech newcomer disrupts London’s financial scene, pulling the two frenemies into an intense international rivalry. Yasmin navigates her connection with tech entrepreneur Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington), while Harper becomes entangled with executive Whitney Halberstram (Max Minghella). As ambition and rivalry collide, their already fragile bond strains under mounting pressure.
The ensemble also features Ken Leung, Miriam Petche, Sagar Radia, Toheeb Jimoh, Charlie Heaton, Amy James-Kelly, Roger Barclay, Andrew Havill, Kiernan Shipka, Kal Penn, Jack Farthing, Stephen Campbell Moore, Claire Forlani and Edward Holcroft.
HBO’s executive vice president of programming and head of drama, Francesca Orsi, confirmed that the decision to end the show after five seasons came from its creators. In a statement, she praised the series for exploring themes of influence and ambition across four gripping seasons, adding, “For four seasons, Industry has thrilled us while examining power, money, politics, and class. Under Mickey and Konrad’s ambitious and singular vision, it has solidified itself as an important contemporary, genre-bending drama in HBO’s lineup that keeps viewers on the edge of their seat week after week. It is gratifying that viewers and critics have recognized season four as bigger and more thrilling than ever, buoyed by career defining performances from our magnificent cast. Alongside the amazing team under executive producer Jane Tranter at Bad Wolf and executive producer Kathleen McCaffrey at Little Gems, we are so proud we can announce the fifth season of this terrific show, which Mickey and Konrad have decided will take us to the end of Industry’s story.”
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The Crookston School Board will hold a working session on Tuesday, March 3, at 5:00 p.m., in the Crookston High School Choir/Orchestra room, to discuss the Washington School building assessment and demographic information. “That will involve reviewing the data that was accumulated by ICS,” said Superintendent Randy Bruer. “It will also include assessments of the building and a demographic study to show where our enrollment is headed. What is the birth rates? Is it stable? And this is to make planning for the next 10 years easier. It appears to be pretty stable right now. It’s not going down dramatically and it’s not going up dramatically. So that’s positive.“
The public is invited to the working session on March 3 at 5:00 p.m. at the high school choir/orchestra room. The meeting is for informational purposes only and no action will be taken at the meeting.
