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.

Opinion

A CAT NAMED TED

Proverbs 15: 1 and 4 “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” I’m not really sure why we named him Ted.

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Question: Are smoked tail lights illegal in Minnesota? I have not been able to find the statute on it. Answer: Thank you for the question.

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Studying the Sora

I traveled to Kansas City, Kansas recently to attend the Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, an annual event held at various midwestern states, including Minnesota. This year’s host state was Kansas.

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Education and American Democracy

Dear Readers, I don’t mean to be confusing, but you are aware that “warring” is not always with other countries, but can also be between members of our own country, social, class, gender, race, point of origin, financial standing, political sympathies, political/ individual clash or political disregard, just to name a few. One example might illustrate the complexity: some wonder whether racial issues and the blending of “origins” are leading toward a new form of “civil war”.

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HOPE IS ALIVE – ALWAYS EMBRACE

Revelation 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if anyone hears my voice, and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” Do you believe in the effectiveness of prayer? Do you believe God is capable of indwelling His Holy Spirit in the hearts and minds of men and women? Do you believe God can reveal Himself in the young and the old? Do you believe God can save America? If we answered “yes” to those questions, we have to be super-excited about the revival that is taking place at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky and appears to be spreading all across America and very likely to other parts of the world. Christians have been praying for revival in America for years.

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Question: Is it illegal for a vehicle pulling a trailer to have a ladder or ramp hanging from the side of the trailer? Answer: You are able to have ladders or ramps secured to the side of an enclosed trailer as long as you do not exceed the width of 8 feet 6 inches. This is the maximum dimension that may be operated on Minnesota roadways without a special permit.

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Wise Old Owl

One late night recently when returning home from a business trip and driving across a remote stretch of highway near Grand Rapids, a large bird flew across the highway. The headlights of the vehicle illuminated the bird and obscured its plumage coloration, but based on its size, it looked to be a great horned owl. Such a magnificent creature, owls are truly special birds.

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Question: What is the requirement for displaying front and rear license plates in Minnesota? What is the fine for not displaying both? I notice a lot of vehicles without a front plate, especially on Corvettes and Tesla cars.

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