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.

ASK A TROOPER

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.

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.

siles and rockets of China

siles and rockets of China, Russia, and North Korea, are cause for sincere caution and marshalling of our own investigatory technology, defense systems, and collaborative assistance from friendly nations.

Baseball 2.0

It’s time for Spring Training. It’s like baseball season.

Education and American Democracy

President Biden speaks of ‘total’ support for Ukraine against Russia. China and North Korea offer missiles and rockets to Russia.

MARIA ALBERTA GARCIA

Maria A. Garcia, 69, of Crookston passed away Saturday evening February 25, 2023, peacefully at home with loving family by her side.

RANDY DAVID GOOSEN

Randy David Goosen, 62, of Fisher passed away early Thursday morning, February 2, 2023, in Benedictine Living Community Crookston. A memorial service for Randy will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2023, in Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home, Crookston, with The Rev. Steve Bohler officiating. Visitation with family will be for one hour prior to the service. To view the livestream go to Randy’s obituary page at www.stenshoelhouske.com and click on the prompt to view.

Strategic Farming: Let’s talk crops! session talks cover crops frequently asked questions

On Feb. 22, Anna Cates, Ph.D., UMN Extension soil health specialist, Monica Schauer, Univ. of Wisconsin researcher and Eric Yu, UMN graduate student, joined UMN Extension crops educator Liz Stahl for a conversation about frequently asked questions regarding cover crops. This was an episode in the 2023 Strategic Farming: Let’s talk crops! series of webinars.