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.

September 2022

Swimming

“Mackenzie has been a great influence on her team and has help all her teammates significantly in the first couple weeks of our new Co-op with the Fosston Bagley Crookston Seals. Mackenzie is a great leader, as she works hard at practice, pushing both herself and others every day.

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Girls’ Soccer

“Kailee had a great preseason. She has excelled during our first two games playing in multiple positions on the field. She is a very smart, competitive soccer player, which adds to her versatility and our confidence in her playing any field position. She started soccer just a few years ago and has a strong desire to continuing to grow and learn as a soccer player.” –Head Coach Sarah Reese

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Workforce Development Scholarships awarded to 65 M State students

Submitted (September 6, 2022) - Sixty-five Minnesota State Community and Technical College students enrolled in degree and diploma programs that lead to high-demand occupations have been awarded $2,500 scholarships this academic year, thanks to the Minnesota Legislature's Workforce Development Scholarship program. Eligible M State students pursuing careers in the fields of advanced manufacturing, agriculture, early childhood education, healthcare services, information technology and transportation have received a combined total of $162,500 in Workforce Development Scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year.

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Fertile Library to Host Wellness in the Woods Presentation on September 20

Lake Agassiz Regional Library Submitted MOORHEAD,MINNESOTA - The Fertile Public Library will host an informational program hosted by Renee Cardarelle of Wellness in the Woods on Tuesday, September 20 at 10 a.m. Cardarelle will share information about Peer Specialists which support people who have lived mental health and substance use experiences.

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The County Line

Warren Strandell Polk County Commissioner, District 2 Thoughts in this column don’t have anything to do with Polk County business or issues. Instead, they only report that I have passed the screen test and why the result of that development might have some meaning.

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