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.

October 2022

Minnesota Crookston Equestrian Earns High Point Team at NDSU; Siefkes Earns High-Point Rider

FARGO, N.D. – The University of Minnesota Crookston equestrian team opened the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Season Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 in Fargo, N.D., in a jumping seat show. The Golden Eagles earned High Point Team honors the first day, with Gabriella Siefkes (So., Aberdeen, S.D.) capturing High Point Rider honors. The Golden Eagles had six class winners on day one. Day two, UMN Crookston had five class winners.

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IDENTIFY YOUR POISON

Deuteronomy 32:32 “For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, And of the fields of Gomorrah: Their grapes are grapes of poison, bitter are their clusters.” We are told without doubt in Romans 3: 23, “All have sinned.” The scripture continually reminds us of how weak and susceptible we are. And, of course, other humans never fail to remind us of our short comings and forget their own.

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Altru Selects New Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations/ Chief Nursing Officer

Altru Health System announced today that Cory Geffre, MSMSL, RN, BSN, has been selected as the organization’s new executive vice president of hospital operations and chief nursing officer beginning December 2022. Geffre will take over from Janice Hamscher, who recently announced her plans to retire.

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Red-Breasted Nuthatch

Still barely awake while pouring myself a cup of coffee on Thursday morning Oct. 13, I glanced through the kitchen window. Snow! The deck and its chairs, the birdfeeder, and lawn was thinly veiled by a coating of unwelcome snow. Struck by the juxtaposition of sparce white snow and beautiful gold-yellow leaves clinging to aspen, the snow and autumn colors seemed to clash.

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LINDA C.BLACK HOROSCOPES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (10/17/22). Work together and win this year. Disciplined coordination raises the fun level of your game. Write, broadcast or illustrate your story to great autumn acclaim, perhaps motivating changes in winter adventures. Shared accounts grow fatter this spring, before summer creative challenges require adaptation. Entwine hearts. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

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RiverView awards scholarship

Traditionally, the RiverView Auxiliary Board of Directors awards a $500 scholarship to a RiverView Employee who is interested in furthering his or her education and commitment to healthcare. The recipient of this scholarship has been chosen by a committee of Auxilians based on essay answers, and has announced, Clarissa Simonsen, LSW as this year’s winner.

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Crookston, MN Lee-Rokala Elected to National Board of Directors

Jami Lee-Rokala has been elected to serve on the National CACFP Sponsors Association (NCA) Board of Directors, beginning October 1, 2022 for a three-year term. She brings years of experience working with CACFP as the Child Nutrition Services Manager at Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Under her directive, Tri-Valley sponsors 16 sites that participate in the CACFP and/or Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). In her role as a Child Nutrition Manager, Jami has worked to unite efforts to meet the needs of her community by building and strengthening partnerships and collaborating towards common goals.

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Minnesota Crookston Hockey Mounts Third Period Comeback to Upend Jamestown in Season Opener

The University of Minnesota Crookston hockey team overcame a 4-2 deficit early in the third period to upend the University of Jamestown 6-4 in their season opener Friday, October 14 at the Crookston Sports Center. The Golden Eagles scored four goals in the final 16 minutes, propelled by two Tyler Zahradka (Jr., F, Grand Forks, N.D.) tallies.

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