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.

March 2023

UMN Crookston International Dinner event returns March 27

University of Minnesota Crookston’s long standing traditional International Dinner event will return Monday, March 27, 2023. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. in Bede Ballroom and will feature presentations from international students, Madeleine “Maddi” Schneider of Germany, and Norden Bista of Nepal. Food served will include German appetizers and dessert, and a Nepalese main entrée.

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Make Sure Your Child is on Track with a Free Developmental Screening from RiverView Health

Studies show that children are more successful in school and life if given a strong foundation in the earliest years of their lives. RiverView Health’s Rehab Services Team offers free developmental screenings for children from birth to age five to ensure they are establishing that strong foundation.

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The Brown Creeper

I have always been drawn to so-called secretive species of wild birds. This group of birds is characterized as birds more often heard than seen, tending to occur in dense habitats, and are otherwise shy in behavior. A suite of other characteristics can apply, too: cryptic plumage patterns, sometimes small in body size, rare in numbers, and so on. One such bird that fits the bill here in Minnesota’s forests and woodlands is the diminutive brown creeper.

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A season to remember

A 17-win for the Crookston High School girl’s hockey team came to an end in February but excitement is building for a program on the rise. The Pirates set their sights on a state tournament appearance and fell one game short of that goal, but head coach Emily Meyer praised the efforts of her team.

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