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

University of North Dakota posts spring semester 2022 Dean’s List, President’s Roll of Honor and spring commencement graduates

The University of North Dakota’s Office of the Registrar recently issued its Spring Semester 2022 Deans List, President’s Roll of Honor and names of spring commencement graduates. Crookston students on the Dean's List and President's Roll of Honor: - Michelle Pahlen - Emily Funk Fisher student on the Dean's List and President's Roll of Honor: - Hayden J.

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MNDOT: Private signs not permitted on public highway rights of way

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds the public that state law prohibits placement of private signs of any kind (i.e., political, lost pet, garage sale and other advertising signage) on highway right-of-way in Minnesota. Highway rights of way include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches, sight corners at intersections, and boulevards in urban areas.

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‘Common Ground’ youth summer event to be held July 28 at Trinity Point

Area churches including First Presbyterian, Harvest, Trinity, St. Paul's, Cathedral and Our Savior's will be hosting their "Common Ground" summer event for youth in grades 7-12 on Thursday, July 28 at Trinity Point on Maple Lake. There will be time for fellowship and eating (dinner/snacks provided), group games and activities, free time to swim and lounge on the beach, and they'll end the day with worship and music around a campfire.

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The workshop: “This is What Heals Me”

“Participants will be working on ‘This is What Heals Me’ Creations. After learning about the ‘Three Secret Teachings of Creativity,’ participants will create 2-D or 3-D pieces of art that reflect what is healing to them. Participants can choose from a variety of materials that will be supplied from paint, canvas, paper, wire, buttons, wire, magazines, markers, clay, colored pencils, objects found in nature, etc. This workshop is fun, non-judgmental, and inspiring. Participants don’t have to consider themselves an artist to participate.”

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