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.

Hjelle Named NSIC Player of the Week

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – Jake Hjelle (R-Jr., OF/1B, East Grand Forks, Minn.) was named NSIC Player of the Week after an outstanding performance in the University of Minnesota Crookston’s NSIC opening weekend against Wayne State College.

Tri-Valley Administrative Office to Move to the Fournet Building on Tuesday, April 4

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. plans to move its Administrative Office (AO) to the Fournet Building in Crookston on Tuesday, April 4. Tri-Valley AO is currently at 102. N. Broadway. As of April 4, the new address of Tri-Valley AO will be 107 N. Broadway, Suite 200. Tri-Valley will occupy the second floor of the Fournet Building which will be accessible by stairs or by elevator.

Backtrack Vocals coming to Crookston

The Crookston Civic Music League proudly presents the fourth concert offered for the 2022-2023 Entertainment Series. Backtrack Vocals will be coming to Crookston Friday, March 31.

Dee Manufacturing IDEA Winner

Sam Dubuque was recently selected as the Improve Dee Excellence Award (IDEA) winner for the 4th quarter, 2022. Dubuque works on the finishing robot at Dee Manufacturing and won the award for his suggestion to improve heat treat quench operations. Dubuque has been an employee at Dee Manufacturing for 1 1/2 years.

SHIRLEY ANDERSEN

Shirley Andersen, 99, Fertile, formerly of Beltrami, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile. Funeral: 11 a.m.

GRANDMA’S HENHOUSE

Ecclesiastes 12: 1 “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them.” In our morning “over the coffee” conversations, a variety of subjects mostly always involve a reflection to some very old and precious memories. Recently I asked Margie if she realized women on average speak 21,000 words per day and men speak 7,000.

Jabbing with Julius

At a local Mediterranean restaurant, Rob enters and sees Julius Caesar, sporting a white toga, sipping wine at a booth in the back. Rob crosses to him.

“America and Renewed Challenges to Democracy”

Part VI: “Greatest Threats to Democracy Are At Home!” Greetings, dear readers, and Happy Spring! While we wait for warmer weather and worry about the possibility of flooding and late crop plantings, that is nothing compared to the nation- wide destruction winter has already bestowed. Yet, as tragic as all that is, it really pales in the face of the political and financial issues that threaten our democracy.