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.

July 2022

Dance Celebrates Fourth of July

July 6, 2022

Nora shows off her splits while hoisting the American flag. (Submitted) Avery Mathews jumps for freedom.

Klemek Outdoors: Brown Bear

July 6, 2022

By the time you read these words, I will be paddling a canoe in southwest Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve. Departing from Brooks Lodge along the shore of Naknek Lake, my trip with six other men will involve over 100 miles of paddling and fishing from the North Arm of Naknek Lake’s Bay of Islands, across a portage to lakes Grosvenor and Coville, to American Creek and down the raging Savonoski River to the Iliuk Arm of Naknek Lake and back to Brooks Lodge. And when our trip concludes, some ten days from start to finish, we will have encountered dozens of brown bears.

Northwest Regional Corrections Center arrest report

July 6, 2022

Lee William Burington, 26, Ada, was arrested June 27 by the Norman County Sheriff's Department for felony bringing stolen goods into the state. He was released on his own personal recognizance.

Polk County Fair will be held July 6-10 at fairgrounds in Fertile

July 6, 2022

Minnesota's Polk County Fair is celebrating 121 years of family fun July 6-10 at the fairgrounds in Fertile. "Five big days of action, excitement, entertainment and celebration" include exhibitions, rodeo, chocolate contest, midway carnival rides, talent contest, kid's pedal pull, baja racing, Dock Dogs, 5K walk/run, parade, demo derby, fireworks and much more.

‘Common Ground’ youth summer event to be held July 28 at Trinity Point

July 6, 2022

Area churches including First Presbyterian, Harvest, Trinity, St. Paul's, Cathedral and Our Savior's will be hosting their "Common Ground" summer event for youth in grades 7-12 on Thursday, July 28 at Trinity Point on Maple Lake. There will be time for fellowship and eating (dinner/snacks provided), group games and activities, free time to swim and lounge on the beach, and they'll end the day with worship and music around a campfire.

Travis Ross and Mark Lyczewski Win Playoff at Minakwa

July 6, 2022

Minakwa’s Fourth of July scramble came down to a one-hole playoff, where the team of Travis Ross and Mark Lyczewski defeated Brad and Brady Heppner. Both teams posted a 98 through nine.

July 6, 2022

“‘Go West, Young Man’ Reconsidered”: Part II, An Educational Preamble to “This Land is My Land” By the time that we are at in our discussion, the dominant assertion has become “this land is my land.” It is not the national implication: “from California to the gulf stream waters”. It is tied to the “land” of me and my people.

A shot across the bow

July 6, 2022

This time of year, the days are long, and the weather is hot. Ahh, summer.

July Weed of the Month: MDA Report a Pest System & Palmer Amaranth

July 6, 2022

It’s weed season and with it comes the importance of being aware of invasive plants in the field. For example, Palmer amaranth is a fast-growing annual weed that is detrimental to row crops and can add higher production costs to farmers already dealing with high input costs. Palmer amaranth has developed resistance to multiple classes of herbicides and their different modes of action, making it very difficult and expensive to control.

Ask a Trooper: Driver’s License Classes

July 6, 2022

Question: How many classes of drivers’ licenses are there and what do they mean? Answer: Minnesota has four different classes of drivers’ licenses. Class D is valid for: • Single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or less; • Recreational vehicles; • Certain farm vehicles; • Towing vehicles, regardless of weight, provided the GVW of the combination does not exceed 26,000 pounds; • Towing vehicles up to 10,000 pounds GVW when the combination exceeds 26,000 pounds GVW.