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.

THOMAS EVANS HUNT

Thomas Evans Hunt, 74, of Crookston passed away at his rural home Monday evening, February 13, 2023. The funeral service for Tom Hunt was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Crookston. Visitation was at Stenshoel- Houske Funeral Home on Monday from 5-7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. prayer service, and visitation continued at the church for one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will take place in Oakdale Cemetery in the spring. Both the prayer and funeral services were livestreamed by going to Tom’s obituary page at www.stenshoelhouske.com.

JOHN STEER

John Steer, 70, of Brandon, and long-time resident of Euclid and Crookston, died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. In lieu of gifts, the family asks you to make a charitable donation in John’s name to an organization of your choice.

Neen’s future in space scholarship seeking applicants

February 20, 2023 (Bemidji, MN) – The Neen’s Future in Space Scholarship, a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the 2023 scholarship round.

USDA Invests $10 Million in High-Speed Internet for People in Rural Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 16, 2023 -- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Minnesota State Director Colleen Landkamer today announced an investment of $10 million to bring highspeed internet access to people living and working in rural Minnesota. Today’s investments include funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provides a historic $65 billion to expand reliable, affordable, high-speed internet to all communities across the U.S.

UMN Crookston professor Dani Johannesen announced as 2022-2023 recipient of Horace T. Morse award

University of Minnesota Crookston associate professor Danielle “Dani” Johannesen, Ph.D. has been announced as a 2022-2023 recipient of the Horace T. Morse University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education. Those who receive the award become members of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers (ADT) and the title “Distinguished University Teaching Professor” or “Distinguished University Teacher” is conferred upon recipients, plus new members will be invited to participate in ADT events and activities.

Tram Keeps RiverView Memory Care Residents Moving

Residents of RiverView Memory Care are finding ways to increase mobility thanks to a Rifton tram purchased with a grant through the RiverView Foundation. “The tram is a wonderful piece of equipment that is used for residents in need of assistance with lifts, transfers, and ambulation,’’ shared Peggy Wangen, director of Nursing.

Donors Surpass RiverView Foundation’s Giving Hearts Day Goal

Giving Hearts Day (GHD) donors went above and beyond last week to fund state-of-theart lab analyzers and a variety of other projects for RiverView Health. The RiverView Foundation received 242 gifts during the 24-hour fundraiser totaling more than $193,000.

UMN Crookston faculty to host research expertise showcase March 2

The University of Minnesota Crookston will host its second faculty research expertise showcase March 2, 2023 from 12-2 p.m. in the Sargeant Student Center and invite educational institutions, industry partners, community stakeholders, and the general public to attend. Faculty from all four departments on campus will present posters in their respective fields of expertise and share more information about their published abstracts.

LINDA C.BLACK HOROSCOPES

Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (02/22/23). Rake in a healthy bundle this year.

5th Annual Candlelight Ski / Owl Prowl at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

On the evening of Saturday, March 4th the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association will host the 5th Annual Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl event at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine, MN. The timing of this event will coincide with the breeding season of several local owl species, and hopefully good snow conditions, clear skies, and moderate temperatures! The Rydell Visitor Center will be open throughout the event, which will run from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. The Refuge’s Golden Pond and Church Lake trails will be groomed and lighted for this event.