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.

Local 4-H Extension Educator Receives National Honor

Katie Becker, Fertile, was honored at the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (NAE4-HYDP) conference in Madison, Wisconsin, held in October. Becker along with 29 4-H staff from Minnesota participated in this conference.

Polk County to receive Opioid Settlement Dollars

Polk County Public Health now seeking Advisory Council applications Over the last year, Polk County Public Health Director Sarah Reese has served on the Minnesota Attorney General’s Advisory Panel for the Opioid Settlement and Distribution. This summer, Governor Tim Walz signed a bill that will direct how the state will spend its more than $300 million opioid lawsuit settlement aimed at funding the fight against opioid addiction and overdose deaths.

Teddy Bear Clinic back at RiverView Health

The Teddy Bear Clinic was back in person at RiverView Health In collaboration, ECFE and RiverView Health invited children ages birth to 5 to bring their teddy bears and their parents to come tour the new building and explore the therapy department, the ambulance, radiology department and an inpatient room. Children were given a book about going to the doctor as they left. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible.

CONCORDIA CHRISTMAS CONCERT TICKETS GO ON SALE NOV. 8

Ticket sales for the 96th annual Concordia College Christmas Concert begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, and may be purchased online at ConcordiaChristmas. com. You may also purchase tickets during box office hours 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Thursday by calling 888.477.0277 or in person at the Memorial Auditorium box office starting Nov. 8.

Hunting safety begins with personal responsibility

With many hunting seasons underway, and about 400,000 hunters set to converge on the state’s fields and woods for the Nov. 5 firearms deer opener, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters there’s no such thing as a successful hunt if it isn’t safe.

Temporary off-highway vehicle trail closures for deer season begin Nov. 5

Recreational use of off-highway vehicles will be restricted on some state forest trails and access routes during the upcoming firearms deer hunting season, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Vehicles affected by the restrictions include all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles and registered off-road vehicles, such as four-wheel drive trucks. At certain times of day (listed below), these restrictions do not apply to vehicles being used by a licensed deer hunter in conjunction with deer hunting.

USDA Provides $16.1 Million to Bring High Speed Internet to Rural Communities Across Minnesota

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Colleen Landkamer today announced that the Department is provides $16.1 million to bring high-speed internet access to people living and working across rural Minnesota. Today’s investments provides a historic $65 billion to expand reliable, affordable, highspeed internet to all communities across the U.S.

Minnesota Crookston Competes in Western Meets at Home

The University of Minnesota Crookston equestrian team hosted a pair of IHSA meets Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23 at Charles H. Casey Equine Arena at the University Teaching and Outreach Center in Crookston, Minn.