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.

Epitome Energy Announces Grand Forks, N.D., Will Be New Location for Soybean Processing Plant

Epitome Energy LLC announced today that it has selected Grand Forks to be the location of a $400 million soybean crushing plant that will help create new market opportunities for area farmers who lack access to a nearby processing facility. The Epitome plant will be able to process up to 42 million bushels of soybeans per year into crude degummed soybean oil, meal and hulls, providing economic stability and greater profitability for the region’s farmers.“This project will put more money in the pockets of hardworking farmers in the Red River Valley region by helping them reach more markets to meet the growing demand for soybeans,” said Dennis Egan, Founder and CEO of Epitome Energy.

Mary Louise Amiot

 Mary Louise Amiot, 84, of Crookston, MN, passed away peacefully at her…

Lowell Larson

 Lowell Larson, age 86, died November 10, 2022, in Mesa, Arizona. The…

Pileated Woodpecker

Throughout the seasons, I spend a great deal of time roaming the wilds that Minnesota and elsewhere have to offer. For days on end, often from base camps, I hunt for deer, elk, and other game such as ruffed grouse, during the autumn months, but I also forage for berries, mushrooms, and various wild edibles whenever and wherever available. So, too, I hike the many wooded and prairie trails and tote roads for exercise and peace of mind. Indeed, Nature replenishes, Nature restores.

Rongen Family Scholarship Created for Healthcare Students

The RiverView Foundation is honored to announce the creation of the Rongen Family Healthcare Scholarship, established in memory of Charles and Laverne Rongen. Chuck and Laverne Rongen were both born and raised in Fertile.

IS THERE SATISFACTION IN ANYTHING?

Ecclesiastes 2: 11-12 “Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labor that I had labored to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun. And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? Even that which hath been already done.”

Minnesota Soybean Stepping Up For Homeless Youth In Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS – From farm to frontline, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) has taken another giant leap forward to highlight environmentally friendly investments from the soybean checkoff. In summer 2022, the Council, which directs the state’s soybean checkoff resources, launched the Stepping Up campaign to boost farmer profitability and promote the value-added uses of the “miracle bean” while making community connections.

NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation has announced grant funding to support education and training efforts for nonprofit organizations. The goal is to build leadership knowledge and skills to help nonprofit organizations in the Northwest Minnesota region more effectively fulfill their missions. The grant opportunity also supports local government and tribal organization education and training pursuits that expand leadership capacity.