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.

April 2023

Minnesota Crookston Tennis Wraps Up Regular-Season Against Southwest Minnesota State and Minnesota State

The University of Minnesota Crookston tennis program concludes the 2023 regular season Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15 against Southwest Minnesota State University and Minnesota State University in Bemidji, Minn. Friday’s match commences at 5:30 p.m., while Saturday begins at 9 a.m.

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Polk County Prescription Drug Take Back Events

Saturday, April 22, is DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day The East Grand Forks Police Department and the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications. Participating agencies will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.

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Agassiz ELC Bluebird Program at Fertile Community Center

The first bluebird sighting of the year provides hope that spring is here to stay. Learn all about bluebirds on Sunday, April 23rd at 2 p.m. at a program provided by the Agassiz ELC at the Fertile Community Center auditorium. Discover bluebird’s migration patterns, their life history, and placement and maintenance of boxes to provide nesting habitat for these beautiful birds.

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Deer Survival and Feeding

If ever there is a winter survivor, it’s the white-tailed deer. Yet despite the species adaptability, winters like this year’s prolonged deep snow and cold temperatures combined with a lack of accessible food can put even this resilient species over the edge.

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