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.

DNR shares tips to start ice fishing this season

Winter is here and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has tips for anyone who wants to try ice fishing. The DNR’s learn to ice fish page (mndnr.gov/GoFishing/ Learn-Ice-Fish.html) has information about how to search for fishing lakes online with DNR LakeFinder, how to dress, thrifty ways to get fishing equipment, and how to catch fish through the ice.

The Year in Review: 2022

Just what was 2022? Like many years that came before it, 2022 was also a year. But 2022 was different in that it was new. Many experts say 2022 was the newest year thus far. The years that came before 2022 – and this goes for all of the years – were old. They came and went. But 2022 seems to really be hanging around, here and now. It’s almost like 2022 is happening right-thissecond. Whereas, other, older years seem to be a thing of the past. On the other hand, 2022 seems really au courant.

Weather Affects Golf Rounds in Minnesota in 2022

On behalf of its allied golf associations and its member golf clubs across the state, the Minnesota Golf Association has completed an annual facility rounds study to more accurately track golf participation in the state.

Libraries Offering Winter Reading Challenge Jan. 1 Through Feb. 28

Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) is welcoming 2023 by bringing back Book Blizzard, a reading contest that challenges adults to keep their reading resolutions. To enter the contest, simply read or listen to four books – you can enter as many times as you wish.

Review Your Broadband Map to Improve Border-to-Border Access

Executive Director Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s Office of Broadband Development Recently, Governor Tim Walz announced that internet providers will receive nearly $100 million in funding to expand broadband coverage to more Minnesotans. This largest- ever grant round is estimated to extend new high-speed internet connections to more than 33,000 Minnesota homes and businesses in 48 counties.

Barbara E Ramey

Barbara E Ramey died from natural causes December 21, 2022, after a three year battle with Alzheimer’s. Barb was born June 29, 1937, to June (Betty) Kienitz and Roy Thompson and spent her early years on a farm outside St.

Heat hold off Timberwolves 113-110, get back to .500 mark

MIAMI (AP) — Close games are becoming the norm for the Miami Heat. Max Strus scored 19 points, Kyle Lowry added 18 points and nine assists, and the Heat got back to .500 by holding off the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-110 on Monday night.

Minnesota environmental reviews now include climate impact

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota environmental regulators are now requiring developers to calculate projects' effects on the climate. The state's environmental review process requires regulators to consider a project's potential impact on the land, air, water and animals.

RiverView Therapist’s Personal Goals Lead to Best Care for Patients

“Patients with lung issues after COVID need to be proactive in their treatment. Working on breathing exercises to help with inflation of the lungs and muscle strengthening can be helpful. Taking the edications prescribed by your provider and staying up to date on your COVID vaccinations and flu shot is also important as your lungs may have lasting damage from COVID that would make it hard to heal from another respiratory illness.’’