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.

American Legion holding clothes drive

The American Legion Auxiliary Nels T Wold Unit 20 is collecting new clothing for the Clothing Room at the St Cloud VA Health Care System. Items needed are sweats large and x-large, shirts and pants, yoga pants, polo shirts 3x to 5x, T-shirts for men medium and bigger and zipper hoodies size large and bigger.

MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO NOMINATED FOR TWO UPPER MIDWEST EMMY® AWARDS

Winners will be announced by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Upper Midwest Chapter on Oct. 15 The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Upper Midwest Chapter has announced that Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) has been nominated for two Upper Midwest Emmy awards for The Current’s “Minnesota Sessions” video series. The winners will be announced at the 23rd annual NATAS Upper Midwest Chapter Emmy awards gala on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Radisson Blu Mall of America.

Staying safe on cold water is everyone’s responsibility

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone whose autumn plans include spending time on or around the water to keep safety in mind. While more boating-related accidents happen during the summer, boating fatalities are higher during the cold-water season. As water temperatures drop, water- based activities become riskier. A fall into a cold lake, pond or river can result in even a strong swimmer becoming incapacitated quickly. Further, cries for help can go unheard and rescues can take longer than in the warm-weather months when more people are on or near the water.

Elizabeth Overgaard

Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Overgaard, 71, of Fargo, ND, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 5, 2022, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo with family at her side. Betty was born in Crookston, MN on November 20, 1950.

Delores Smith Kurpius

Delores Smith Kurpius, 93, of Crookston, MN, passed away Saturday morning, October 1, 2022, at the Benedictine Living Community Crookston with family at her side. Delores Mina Gullekson was born at Fertile, MN on June 23, 1929, 1 of 8 children of the union of Gordon and Mina (Kiltie) Gullekson.

Elk or Omashkoozoog or Prairie Moose

This fall in the rugged Rocky Mountains of northwest Colorado while hunting elk with my recurve bow, I spotted a young spike bull elk downslope about 100 feet below me. The sleek looking animal with a dark mane, black legs, and a velvet rack, was beautiful and impressive.

Voting in the North Country

Once again, it’s election season across the country. The general election will be held on Nov. 8, 2022. Here in northwest Minnesota, we have a lot to consider before we go vote. You have questions like: How do I register to vote? When do I vote? and What am I going to see on the ballot? Wherever you are in the state of Minnesota, the go-to place for the most accurate information is (ahem) not Facebook or TikTok. It is the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website (www.sos. state.mn.us/elections-voting/ ).