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.

February 2023

Wise Old Owl

One late night recently when returning home from a business trip and driving across a remote stretch of highway near Grand Rapids, a large bird flew across the highway. The headlights of the vehicle illuminated the bird and obscured its plumage coloration, but based on its size, it looked to be a great horned owl. Such a magnificent creature, owls are truly special birds.

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Benedictine Living Community names February Senior Athlete of the Month

Congratulations to Kerry Mcfarlin who is He was awarded the February Senior Athlete of the Month by the BLC - Crookston therapy team. Kerry has shown commitment to his skilled admission at BLC-Crookston and has successfully “graduated” from physical and occupational therapy. He continues to work with our skilled nurses in order to transition back to his home, when able. Since being discharged from skilled therapy, he is frequently seen ambulating the hallways and independently exercising on the Nu step in our wellness room. We applaud his dedication to maintaining his mobility and strength. Congratulations, Kerry!!

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Minnesota Crookston Wins Third-Place Game 4-0 Against Wisconsin-Eau Claire

BLAINE, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Crookston took down the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire 4-0 to take third place at the WCCHA Tournament at the NSC Super Rink in Blaine, Minn. The 17th-ranked Golden Eagles picked up the win to earn their best finish at the WCCHA Tournament. UMN Crookston made it to the WCCHA Consolation Championship last season, but lost to the University of Minnesota.

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THOU SHALT BUILD A BOAT!

Genesis 6: 15 KJV “And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits.” (A cubit is the distance from the inside of the elbow to the tip of the fingers, usually thought of to be 18 inches).

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The Light Is In

Sometimes in life, the weight of the world and past experiences leaves us feeling hopeless and alone. But, that light is still burning within, all you need is a little help to find the right balance. Alluma is here, to give you a hand, find that light and move forward in life through medication management, individualized treatment plans, and therapies.

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Rule Cleaning Up Soot Pollution Could Save Thousands of Lives

Soot is a very fine, air-borne particulate matter that causes numerous adverse health effects when inhaled. Once inside our bodies, soot burrows into our lungs, causing inflammation, heart problems, lung disease and asthma attacks. A recent study found that soot causes anywhere between 85,000 to 200,000 deaths each year, with communities of color being hit the hardest.

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