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 Concludes Trip to Norfolk with Dominant 13-0 Win Over Sioux Falls

NORFOLK, Neb. - The University of Minnesota Crookston baseball team concluded their three-game swing with the University of Sioux Falls at Veterans Memorial Field in Norfolk, Neb. The Golden Eagles put together 14 hits and had home runs from Josh Dykhoff (Fr., 1B/RHP, Wadena, Minn.) and Mike Hallquist (Jr., 3B, Fargo, N.D.) in the 13-0 victory.

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Spoken Word Poetry Programs Scheduled at Libraries in Crookston, Climax & Fertile

Local libraries will host energetic spoken word poetry presentations featuring diverse voices from across Minnesota in April. These dynamic programs will feature artists performing poems which demonstrate the varied experiences of Minnesotans. Admission is free thanks to funding from the Minnesota Art & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Job Fair

Being in one of the tightest labor markets Minnesota has ever witnessed presents many challenges for employers, but many opportunities for people looking for work. Job seekers are invited to an event from 10 to 5 p.m.

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Boundary Waters Northern Lights

My geologist friends and I recently returned from our annual winter camping and lake trout fishing trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness far off the Gunflint Trail north of Grand Marais. Because of the exceptionally deep snow, we were unable to, for the second year in a row, trek to our usual lake. So instead, we chose a new lake with easier access.

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Get to Know Your Local Soil and Water Conservation District

Across the United States, nearly 3,000 Soil and Water Conservation Districts—almost one in every county—are helping people to conserve land, water, forests, wildlife and other natural resources. The West Polk Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is proud to be a part of this locally-led, voluntary movement, serving as a resource for landowners of West Polk County for more than 60 years.

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Jake Dykhoff Named NCWBA NCAA Division II National Pitcher of the Week

DALLAS, TEXAS - University of Minnesota Crookston baseball pitcher Jake Dykhoff (R-Sr., RHP, Wadena, Minn.) continued to rack up the honors as he was named the National College Baseball Writers Association NCAA Division II National Pitcher of the Week. Dykhoff was also selected as the NSIC Pitcher of the Week and the NCBWA Central Region Pitcher of the Week.

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RiverView Health: Shingles Vaccination Now can Save You Pain Down the Road

Benjamin Franklin was on to something back in the 1700s when he coined the phrase, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.’’ Granted, he was not talking about getting the shingles vaccination since the FDA did not approve it until 2006. However, the phrase still rings true when contemplating whether or not the shingles vaccination is worth a shot (make that two).

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