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.

IDENTIFY YOUR POISON

Deuteronomy 32:32 “For their vine is of the vine of Sodom, And of the fields of Gomorrah: Their grapes are grapes of poison, bitter are their clusters.” We are told without doubt in Romans 3: 23, “All have sinned.” The scripture continually reminds us of how weak and susceptible we are. And, of course, other humans never fail to remind us of our short comings and forget their own.

Crookston Library’s Books & Brews Book Club to Meet October 25

The Crookston Public Library will host a meeting of the Books & Brews Book Club on Tuesday, October 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, 925 Fisher Ave. The group will discuss Everything you Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid To Ask by Anton Treuer. The book club meets the fourth Tuesday of every other month to discuss books and enjoy beverages.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Community Health Service (CHSI) welcomes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One in four women will be the victim of domestic violence at some point in her lifetime, and, on average, three women are killed every day at the hands of a current or former intimate partner. Anyone, regardless of gender, race, sexual identity, or orientation. Or socio-economic status can become a victim of domestic violence.

UMN Crookston 2022 Career and Internship Fair relaunch deemed a success

University of Minnesota Crookston’s 2022 Career and Internship Fair was relaunched September 15, 2022 with over 40 employers present, close to 200 students registered, five panels of experts, a career champion luncheon, and a new location, inside the Sargeant Student Center, to top it off. Known as the marquis event for the career services program, and being the first one held on campus since 2019, the 2022 fair was said to have exceeded everyone’s expectations.

LINDA C.BLACK HOROSCOPES

Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (10/10/22). Good things flow through partnership this year.

Ways people with disabilities can search hunting opportunities

Hunters with disabilities can learn more about hunting opportunities by visiting the DNR website — information about accessible hunting, fishing, camping and more is available on the Accessible Outdoors page (mndnr. gov/Accessible_Outdoors).

Mental illnesses, discrimination and support in Minnesota

Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is October 3-8. It’s a time to raise awareness of mental illnesses, fight discrimination, and provide support to people whose lives have been impacted. This year it takes on significant importance because so many people are experiencing poor mental health due to the impact of the pandemic. Anxiety and depression have increased dramatically. We can see the angst in our community - people with short tempers or who are easily frustrated.