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

of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: If I am driving down a two lane road and a State Trooper is driving toward me with their flashing lights on, am I supposed to move over? Answer: When approaching any authorized emergency vehicle equipped with emergency lights, the driver of each other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the righthand edge or curb of the highway clear of any intersection, and shall stop and remain in this position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer. A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes.

WHAT’S GROWING ON THE INSIDE?

1 Samuel 16:7 “But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.”

Turkeys

As a boy growing up on my parents’ Otter Tail County dairy farm, I never once observed a wild turkey in the woods or fields, much less imagined them. Wild turkeys were simply not present. At all. Fast forward to today? The county has one of the most robust populations of this emblematic species of upland gamebird in the state.

Minnesota Crookston Women’s Basketball Takes Down Minot State 70-53

The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team used a team effort to take down Minot State University 70-58 Friday, December 30 at Gary Senske Court at Lysaker Gymnasium. UMN Crookston did a great job of moving the ball and finding open shots. The Golden Eagles went 26-of-64 from the field for 40.6 percent. Minnesota Crookston was 8-of-32 from beyond the arc for 25.0 percent. In addition, the Golden Eagles were 10of-13 from the stripe for 76.9 percent.

Crookston Library to Launch ‘Art by the Red’ Art Club

Introducing 'Art by the Red', a monthly art club hosted by the Crookston Public Library! Join us every 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. for a time to get creative! We will offer the opportunity to learn different art mediums, meet local artists, and just have a welcoming space to work on individual art projects! Open to ages mid-teens through senior citizens, with all levels of artistic abilities. No registration is required, but RSVP is appreciated by calling the library. The first meeting will be held Monday, January 9 at 6 p.m.

44th Annual Winter Rendezvous at Deep Portage!Written

Winter is here, and here to stay! That means the 44th Annual Winter Rendezvous Event is just around the corner at Deep Portage Learning Center! This family-friendly event will be held on January 21, 2023, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Deep Portage.There will be an array of fun activities including axe throwing, ice fishing, trap shooting, northwoods curling, bird watching and more! A tasty warm chili will be served for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Earn points for participating in each activity and be sure to stick around for the Awards Ceremony to see thef inal results.

Farm Transition and Estate Planning

University of Minnesota Extension is presenting four webinars on introductory farm transition and estate planning. Webinars will be held on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. starting January 4, 2023. There is no cost to attendees. Attend one or attend all four!

Minnesota State Community and Technical College announces Fall 2022 academic honors

Minnesota State Community and Technical College has named 523 students to its President's List and 546 students to its Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester. Students on the President's List earned a grade point average of 4.0 while completing a minimum of six college-level credits and 75% of the courses in which they enrolled for the semester.