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.

News

Polk County to launch Operation Green Light in support of local veterans

Polk County – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Polk County announced that the county buildings would be illuminating their flag poles green November 7th through the 13th as part of Operation Green Light, a new national collaborative initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist veterans and their families.

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Longtin agency donates for wellness

It’s that time of year again, when Longtin Agency proudly begins their monthly $100 wellness donations! For the month of September, Miss Bobbie Jo’s Pre-school class received the donation. Miss Bobbie Jo’s class intends to use their donation for movement CD’s and balance boards. We hope they enjoy them!

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Walleye regulation change would provide clarification for anglers upstream from Island Lake Reservoir

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing a walleye fishing regulation change for sections of the Otter and Cloquet rivers (which flow into Island Lake Reservoir in St. Louis County) that would make the walleye regulation the same for the reservoir and adjacent river segments.

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Crookston students attends Minnesota FFA Region 1 Fall Rally

On Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, Crookston High School FFA went to Ada, Minn. for the Minnesota FFA Region 1 Fall Rally. Crookston FFA had 25 members in attendance. Members went to sessions that explored careers, colleges, and life skills. They learned how to change a tire, fly a drone, and the basics of CPR. 10 members competed in the Best Informed Greenhand contest. MyKayla Garcia placed 10th overall out of 160 participants in the Best Informed Greenhand contest. The Crookston FFA Officer team competed in the Officer Demonstration Contest and are waiting for their scores. Overall it was a good leadership building and life skill learning experience.

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Attorney General Ellison secures conviction for 2nd-degree murder of mother

Eric Reinbold convicted in Pennington County for stabbing wife to death after being released from federal prison on weapons charge; Reinhold evaded capture for 3 weeks Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today secured the conviction in Pennington County of Eric Reinbold on two counts of murder in the second degree. On July 9, 2021, Reinbold stabbed his wife Lissette to death after arguing with her the day before. One of Lissette's children found her dead on the ground next to her vehicle. Reinbold, who had previously been convicted of a federal weapons charge, was released early from federal prison in March 2021. Following the murder, Reinbold fled into the woods and evaded U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement for over three weeks before he was captured on August 4, 2021. After less than a week of testimony, a Pennington County jury deliberated for about four hours before convicting Reinbold on both counts today. The jury also found the aggravating factor of particular cruelty, which authorizes the judge to impose an upward departure from the sentencing guidelines. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled on a future date.

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