To The Crookston Times readers,

It is with regret that CherryRoad Media announces the closing of The Crookston Times

Our company is dedicated to the preservation of community journalism. Since the purchase of our 1st paper in late-2020 to today, we have prided ourselves on our ability to fight the difficult battle that newspapers face in today’s digital society. Unfortunately, that battle cannot always be won.

The Crookston Times has struggled in recent years to find its footing in this community. Since purchasing The Crookston Times, CherryRoad Media has been unable to avoid financial losses every month. The paper was losing money when we bought it, and it continued to do so. We must now come to terms with the fact that we do not have a path forward to sustainability.

And we thank those who have supported us.

May 2022

Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council looking for contestants for 13th annual contest

Aspiring chefs, culinary professionals, or those who simply enjoy cooking and the culinary arts, prepare yourselves for a “wild” spring. If you’ve got the “chops” to match your cooking skills against others from across the country in a highly competitive, national competition of culinary creativity, then it’s sure to be a “wild” (rice) spring.

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Polk County Environmental Services offering cost-share grant program

Polk County Environmental Services is pleased to announce the availability of a cost-share grant program that is available to property owners in Polk County that have an existing non-compliant septic system. Funds are intended to fix septic systems that are currently failing codes or functionality. These dollars are made possible through a grant received from the Minnesota Clean Water Legacy Act.

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Crookston Public Library’s “Reading by the Red” book club to discuss “The Midnight Library” May 24

The Crookston Public Library is inviting readers to join its Reading by the Red book club, which invites adults of all ages to meet in the library's beautiful River Room to discuss a variety of widely-read books. The selected title for May will be "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig, with a discussion to be held Tuesday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m.

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Minnesota Crookston Men’s Basketball announces signing of North Dakota prep Bundy-Smith

The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball program recently announced the signing of Isaiah Bundy-Smith (F, 6-6 210, Rugby, N.D./Golden State Prep (Calif.). Bundy-Smith is the fifth Golden Eagle signee joining Xzavier Jones (G/F, 6-4 190, Milwaukee, Wis./Iowa Lakes C.C.), Chandler Meeks (G, 6-1 185, Omaha, Neb./Omaha Westside H.S.), C.J. Ray (G/F, 6-4 205, Four Oaks, N.C./Frank Phillips College (Texas), and Blaize Sagna (G, 6-3 190, London, England/Howard College (Texas).

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Minnesota Crookston Men’s Basketball adds Division II transfer Allman

The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball team recently announced the signing of Matthew Allman (G/F, 6-6 190, London, England/Glenville State College). Allman is the sixth Golden Eagle signee joining Isaiah Bundy-Smith (F, 6-6 210, Rugby, N.D./ Golden State Prep (Calif.), Xzavier Jones (G/F, 6-4 190, Milwaukee, Wis./Iowa Lakes C.C.), Chandler Meeks (G, 6-1 185, Omaha, Neb./Omaha Westside H.S.), C.J. Ray (G/F, 6-4 205, Four Oaks, N.C./Frank Phillips College(Texas), and Blaize Sagna (G, 6-3 190, London, England/Howard College (Texas).

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Minnesota Crookston Volleyball announces signing of Williston State College transfer Labatte

The University of Minnesota Crookston volleyball team announced the signing of Sydney Labatte (OH/RS, 5-9, Froid, Mont./Williston State College (N.D.) to a National Letter of Intent. Labatte is the third signee for the Golden Eagles for the 2022 class joining Audrey Cariveau (OH, 5-9, Kevil, Ky./Graves County H.S.) and Makenna Frazier (OH, 5-8, Nevis, Minn./Nevis H.S.) as incoming student-athletes for Minnesota Crookston volleyball.

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OpEd: Improve Our National Security, Step Away From Fossil Fuels

As Putin’s heavy hand uses Russia’s power over oil and natural gas as a weapon against Europe and the people of Ukraine, it’s impossible not to wonder how we can mitigate the damages he’s causing. Simultaneously, it’s a devastating reminder of the freedom we so often take for granted and a warning to increase our energy independence as a nation. There are many ways we can, but one of the best is to follow the lead of the European Union and quicken our transition to green and renewable energies.

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