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.

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RiverView awards scholarship

Traditionally, the RiverView Auxiliary Board of Directors awards a $500 scholarship to a RiverView Employee who is interested in furthering his or her education and commitment to healthcare. The recipient of this scholarship has been chosen by a committee of Auxilians based on essay answers, and has announced, Clarissa Simonsen, LSW as this year’s winner.

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Empire Arts Center hires new Development and Marketing Director

The Empire Arts Center is excited to announce Matthew (Matt) Ternus as their new Development & Marketing Director. Matt Ternus comes to the Empire Arts Center from the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC), where he worked as a Prevention & Education Specialist. He graduated from the University of North Dakota (UND) with a BA in Political Science. “The Empire is a hub for art and entertainment in Grand Forks. I’m incredibly honored to be joining a team dedicated to providing our community with unique and exciting experiences,” he says. Ternus is no stranger to the arts. He has served as an assistant coach for the East Grand Senior High Speech Team for five seasons, and is a former Varsity Bard at UND.As the new Development & Marketing Director, Ternus will foster and maintain relationships with supporters, donors, and other stakeholders. He will additionally implement the marketing strategies for all Empire programming, among other duties. “Matt's ongoing involvement in the Grand Forks community andthe University of North Dakota make him an ideal addition to theEmpire's team,” Empire Arts Center Executive Director Debra Pflughoeft-Hassett says.“As Development & Marketing Director, he will keep the community informed of events at the Empire and help the Empire continue to be an integral part of our community.”Ternus will officially begin in his role on Monday, October 17th

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Avian influenza confirmed in Ransom County; events suspended

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey and chicken flock in Ransom County, North Dakota. The detection extends the suspension of poultry/ bird events in Ransom and the adjoining counties of Barnes, Cass and Richland, which were currently under suspension from a late August finding in Cass County. Adjoining counties newly under suspension due to the Ransom County finding are Sargent, Dickey and LaMoure. Additional counties still under suspension from earlier findings include Traill, Steele, Mc-Lean, McHenry, Ward, Mountrail, Renville and Burke.

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Crookston Chamber Candidate Forum Scheduled

The Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Candidate Forum for local offices in preparation for the upcoming general election. The event will be held in the Crookston High School Auditorium on Tuesday, October 18th starting at 6 pm. Candidates for the following offices have been invited: Crookston School Board, Crookston City Council, Crookston Mayor, Polk County Commissioner. Minnesota State House of Representatives District 1B, and Minnesota State Senate District 1.

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