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.

Phoebes

Earlier this spring during a brief period when Old Man Winter was losing the annual tug-o-war with Lady Spring, I heard an eastern phoebe singing near my house. I remember thinking, oh, good; the phoebes are back! A few days later, however, winter came back with a vengeance, followed quickly by massive reverse migrations of songbirds and waterfowl alike. Now, weeks later, the phoebes appear to be back for good.

Hjelle Named NSIC Player of the Week

BURNSVILLE, Minn. - University of Minnesota Crookston baseball player Jake Hjelle (RJr., OF/1B, East Grand Forks, Minn.) was named NSIC Player of the Week. Hjelle earned NSIC Player of the Week accolades for the second time this season. During the 2023 season, three players have earned six NSIC Player or Pitcher of the Week honors.

YMCA Offers Free Safety Around Water Classes

The Altru Family YMCA is offering Safety Around Water classes for children ages 3-12 Classes will meet Monday through Thursday, May 8-11 at the Altru Family YMCA, downtown Grand Forks. Class times are 5:00 and 5:40 pm and run 30 minutes.

IN THE BEGINNING THERE WERE MOTHERS

Luke 1: 26-27 “And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.”

Prom Season

As the seasons change, birds sing and the sun shines. Thus, we must consider Prom.

The County Line

The roofs on Polk County buildings have been a big a problem in recent years… especially those flat roofs that don’t do well in our north country. Here’s some of the ongoing roof story: In fall of 2019, the county sold a $2.5 million bond to replace the elevator in Government Center in Crookston and to remodel County’s Human Center in East Grand Forks. The work in East Grand Forks included replacing the roof along with the installation of a new heating and cooling system and a redesign of the floor space.

BJARNIE R. ANDERSON

1947-2023 Bjarnie R. Anderson, 76, of Eden Prairie died April 28 at his home from ALS disease.

JULIAN JOSEPH TRUDEAU

Julian Joseph Trudeau, 84, of Mentor passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Riverview Health in Crookston on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Gentilly with

MARY “CASHIE” KATHLEEN GREEN

Mary “Cashie” Kathleen Green, 77, of Center City passed away on the morning of April 25, 2023, surrounded by family and a dear friend at her home on the lake. Cashie was born on December 29, 1945, to Alice and Harley Case in Saint Paul.