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.

LOCAL

Carlson Group: Minnesota Mining Permit Laws are Archaic

In a letter sent this morning to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, former Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson has requested a “full temporary moratorium on all (mining) projects that threaten human health.” The Carlson letter comes on the day court proceedings continue on whether a design put forth by PolyMet Mining to hold residue from copper- nickel mining near Minnesota’s Coundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Area can be safely constructed. Carlson charged that any permit for such construction is based on “archaic laws that totally neglect the impact on health or the economies and quality of life of nearby communities.” In his letter to the governor’s office, Carlson noted that Governor Walz had also expressed his concern in 2019 when he suggested the need to modernize permit laws, adding that the state’s own experts could not vouch for the safety of the PolyMet project.

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Dee Manufacturing IDEA Winner

Sam Dubuque was recently selected as the Improve Dee Excellence Award (IDEA) winner for the 4th quarter, 2022. Dubuque works on the finishing robot at Dee Manufacturing and won the award for his suggestion to improve heat treat quench operations. Dubuque has been an employee at Dee Manufacturing for 1 1/2 years.

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American Crystal Sugar awards robotics grant

American Crystal Sugar is proud to award Fisher Robotics a check for $2,500 to help support this program. Fisher Robotics is a stem Based program that introduces students to Project Development, Building, Programing, and troubleshooting electronic/ mechanical devices. The teams must document the process and are interviewed at the event. During these interviews they answer questions about the processes used in the development of their design and program.

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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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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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