October 2022

Greetings from the University of Minnesota Crookston

October 17, 2022

Thank you, thanks to all who attended Homecoming festivities and athletic events last week. A valued tradition of University of Minnesota Crookston alumni, students, and fans, Homecoming has a rich history that is meaningful to many. Various stages of history with the University, the state, and the country have shaped what Homecoming is today.

October 17, 2022

A benefit to aid Terry Moser is planned for Friday Oct. 21 at the Crookston Eagles Club.

October 17, 2022

SAINT PAUL —The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State is aware of a new report outlining a privacy vulnerability in after-election reports created by Dominion ImageCast Precinct (ICP) and ImageCast Evolution (ICE) ballot scanners, which are used in six counties in Minnesota.

Anita Louise Erickson

October 15, 2022

Anita Louise Erickson, 76, of Crookston passed away October 14, 2022, at Benedictine Living Community Crookston with family members at her side to comfort… Login to continue reading Login…

Twins brace for Correa opt-out after late-season tumble

October 12, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins came quickly out of the gate after the lockout this spring by making three bold trades and becoming the surprise landing spot for star shortstop Carlos Correa.

Empire Arts Center hires new Development and Marketing Director

October 12, 2022

The Empire Arts Center is excited to announce Matthew (Matt) Ternus as their new Development & Marketing Director. Matt Ternus comes to the Empire Arts Center from the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC), where he worked as a Prevention & Education Specialist. He graduated from the University of North Dakota (UND) with a BA in Political Science. “The Empire is a hub for art and entertainment in Grand Forks. I’m incredibly honored to be joining a team dedicated to providing our community with unique and exciting experiences,” he says. Ternus is no stranger to the arts. He has served as an assistant coach for the East Grand Senior High Speech Team for five seasons, and is a former Varsity Bard at UND.As the new Development & Marketing Director, Ternus will foster and maintain relationships with supporters, donors, and other stakeholders. He will additionally implement the marketing strategies for all Empire programming, among other duties. “Matt's ongoing involvement in the Grand Forks community andthe University of North Dakota make him an ideal addition to theEmpire's team,” Empire Arts Center Executive Director Debra Pflughoeft-Hassett says.“As Development & Marketing Director, he will keep the community informed of events at the Empire and help the Empire continue to be an integral part of our community.”Ternus will officially begin in his role on Monday, October 17th

Timberwolves think big with Towns-Gobert tandem

October 12, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After reacquainting themselves with the playoffs last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves ramped up the rare energy around them by acquiring three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner Rudy Gobert in a blockbuster trade. His new frontcourt partner, Karl-Anthony Towns, sure didn't see the deal coming.

Volkfest

October 12, 2022

Warning: This column, starting with the title, will require some German. Even if you’re just reading silently, feel free to mispronounce them in your head.

Ask A Trooper

October 12, 2022

by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol My granddaughter had a project where she was trying to locate the license plates from all the different states.

October 12, 2022

As we go forward with our series, dear readers, we have to keep in mind the caution of John Adams that democracies never last long and seem to try so hard to exhaust themselves. I am not saying that has occurred; nor am I eager--perhaps fearful— that it should occur. As card play-ers know well, if you don’t pay very close attention, you could key trumped!