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.

November 2022

Greater Minnesota watching for confirmation of the “One Minnesota”message

With the dust from the recent election beginning to settle, members of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) gathered in Alexandria last week to evaluate the results and their potential impact on Greater Minnesota priorities at the legislature in 2023. Much of the discussion revolved around the DFL securing a “trifecta,” winning both chambers of the legislature and the Governor’s office, and what it could mean given the predominance of metro-based legislators amongst their ranks.

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“ASK A TROOPER”

Question: I heard on TV the State Patrol responded to over 1,300 crashes and 5 fatal crashes the last several days. Do you have any tips for winter driving? Answer: Snow and ice can make driving a bit more challenging, even if you grew up here.

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Education and American Democracy

“What was happening at home, while you were in Panama?” While Congress and the Army Corps of Engineers workforce were tied down in Panama, big things were happening back home. From the formation of workers’ unions, and eventual at-traction of some of them to the Soviet Union, to the founding of the NAACP to the 16th Amendment and the tax on personal income, there were developments back home that were equally negative and positive as the “dig” through the isthmus.

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