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.

January 2023

Local businesses join parent aware

A select group of child care programs are the newest local programs to earn their Parent Aware Ratings. Parent Aware’s mission is to help families find the quality care and education their children need to succeed in school and life. These child care programs all volunteered to go above and beyond basic health and safety requirements and use best practices to support child development. The experiences children have during their first years of life will shape the adults they become, making it especially important for all children to have access to quality care and early education.

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Jon Dilworth Hired as Director of Industry Relations for Minnesota Beef

The Minnesota Beef Council (MBC) has hired Jon Dilworth to serve as the new Director of Industry Relations. Jon’s work in this position will include collaborating with beef retail and foodservice partners as well as providing leadership and coordination of the local producer promotion program. He will also serve as a key representative at trade show and retail events.

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DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac

DNR webinars cover hunting for shed antlers, dog sledding in Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in fishing, wildlife and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that will discuss hunting for shed antlers and dog sledding.

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Updated Minnesota Groundwater Protection Rule Map Now Available

St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has issued an updated map that will help farmers across the state comply with the Groundwater Protection Rule. The rule restricts fall application of nitrogen fertilizer in areas vulnerable to contamination, and it outlines steps to reduce the severity of contamination in areas where nitrate is already elevated in public water supply wells.

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