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.

Polk County Prescription Drug Take Back Events

Saturday, April 22, is DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day The East Grand Forks Police Department and the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications. Participating agencies will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.

RiverView Health Offers Torticollis Relief for All Ages

Leo Meyer was just a few months old when his parents, Evan and Courtney Meyer, began noticing him struggling to turn his head to the left. “He rarely turned that direction (left) on his own and was extremely resistant when we tried to manually make him look that way,” said the Crookston mom.

Benedictine Living Community names April Athlete of the month

Congratulations to Duane Anderson who is the Benedictine Living Community - Crookston’s April Athlete of the month. Duane is recognized for his commitment to recovery during his short term stay and community outpatient admissions.

Agassiz ELC Bluebird Program at Fertile Community Center

The first bluebird sighting of the year provides hope that spring is here to stay. Learn all about bluebirds on Sunday, April 23rd at 2 p.m. at a program provided by the Agassiz ELC at the Fertile Community Center auditorium. Discover bluebird’s migration patterns, their life history, and placement and maintenance of boxes to provide nesting habitat for these beautiful birds.

Deer Survival and Feeding

If ever there is a winter survivor, it’s the white-tailed deer. Yet despite the species adaptability, winters like this year’s prolonged deep snow and cold temperatures combined with a lack of accessible food can put even this resilient species over the edge.

LINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES

Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (04/12/23). Chalk up personal victories this year.

It is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week!

Please join Sheriff Jim Tadman and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in saying THANK YOU to the FIRST of the FIRST RESPONDERS! Our telecommunicators (aka 9-1-1 operators) are a diverse group of professionals who provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to our citizens, law enforcement, and emergency services professionals.