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

Education and American Democracy

While the Germans and Japanese had surrendered and World War II was “thought” to be ended, there were so many hold-over issues of concern that international politicians and citizens dared not conclude that “warring is over”. As we proceed to consider inevitability, dear readers, preface your thoughts with the following quotations from Lucian and James Monroe.

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Minnesotans have until January 15 to sign up for health insurance through MNsure

ST. PAUL, Minn.— Want to get healthy or stay well in 2023? Start the year off right by adding “get covered” to your new year’s resolutions and signing up for comprehensive health insurance through MNsure, where Minnesotans choose medical and dental coverage. January 15, 2023, is the last day of Minnesota’s open enrollment period and the deadline to enroll in health coverage that begins on February 1.

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Get ready to scream and laugh in terror as LOON! takes you on a horror-filled ride!

A northern Minnesota lake seems peaceful until a series of bizarre and violent attacks begin to terrorize its residents. As survivors dig deeper into the mystery, they can’t believe their eyes—the attackers are killer loons! Soon they realize that nothing is as it seems and that the answer may be more horrifying than they could have ever imagined.

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DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac

DNR webinars cover ice fishing for lake trout, hunting for shed antlers The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in fishing, wildlife and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that will discuss ice fishing for lake trout and hunting for shed antlers. The first webinar is at noon Wednesday, Jan.

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AIC production begins in spring 2023

The Ag Innovation Campus (AIC) is excited to announce a major sponsorship to ring in the new year. Farmers Union Enterprises, which comprises Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wisconsin’s Farmers Union organizations, is lending substantial financial support to the future crush and research facility in south Crookston.

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