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.

Attorney General Ellison moves to protect interstate travel to seek abortion

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today joined a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief to protect the rights of individuals to travel out of Texas to obtain an abortion. The multistate amicus brief, submitted in Fund Texas Choice v. Paxton, supports a motion for preliminary injunction by reproductive rights advocates seeking to halt enforcement of several Texas anti- abortion laws. In the amicus brief, Attorney General Ellison and the coalition argue that Texas residents, as well as Minnesotans temporarily in Texas for school, work, or vacation, have the constitutional right to travel to states like Minnesota, where the right to legal abortion is constitutionally protected under the Minnesota Supreme Court’s 1995 Doe v. Gomez opinion, to access legal abortions.

Homecoming Paint the Town October 3-9

The University will be celebrating Homecoming October 2-9 and they invite the public to participate in all things Maroon and Gold all week. This year, the Homecoming celebrations theme is “Go Maroon.

UMN Crookston is bananas about their campus tree

The University of Minnesota Crookston campus offers many beautiful things for students and staff to admire. Did you know one of those things is a banana tree? The root stock of the campus tree is around 116 years old; that’s older than sliced bread! Inside the campus greenhouse is where the banana tree lives, a place where students can watch it grow and learn about its habits. The first UMN Crookston class to ever get to eat bananas from the tree was in 1929.

Chamber Ambassadors stop at Canna Corners to congratulate and celebrate with John Reitmeier

To say that John Reitmeier has made his mark on the world is an understatement. You may have heard of John playing his part at the Reitmeier Farm. You may have heard him on local radio going back to 1976. He built and was one of the original owners of what is now KYCK and was heard for many years on KRAD in East Grand Forks, and KCNN & KNOX in Grand Forks. Now, he regularly appears on podcasts in both the U.S. and Europe that involve travel, Hemp Production, and food. Fast forward a few years, and today the Crookston Area Chamber caught up with John to catch a glimpse of his next new venture. It was very clear that John has a new passion, and it’s called Canna Corners.

Altru Hosts Ask-A-Surgeon Seminar in Grand Forks

Dr. Reed Lambert, Orthopedic Surgeon,Offers Information to Help You Get Moving Grand Forks, N.D. –Reed Lambert, DO, MS,an orthopedic surgeon at Altru Health System, is offering a series of free seminars in Grand Forks where individuals can ask himquestions. “I’d like to invite anyone in Grand Forks, or the surrounding areas, to a seminar where we will discuss how orthopedic surgery can address your hip or knee pain and improve your quality of life,” said Dr. Lambert. “We will discuss surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for common causes of knee and hip pain, as well as how to decide if a hip or knee replacement is right for you. Our team looks forward to helping you get back on track and moving in the right direction.”Topics covered include arthritis, maintaining healthy hips and knees, surgical and non-surgical options, what to expect before and after surgery and the surgical technology available at Altru. The seminars are open to anyone, regardless of their status as a patient of Altru. The seminars are on Thursdays on the following dates: September 29, October 13 and 27 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Altru Professional Center in the second-floor conference room, located at 4440 S. Washington Street in Grand Forks. To register, call 701.732.7700 or visit altru.org/seminar

LINDA C.BLACKHOROSCOPES

Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/26/22). Luck blesses your partnership this year.

Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics – Pfizer Primary and Bivalent Vaccine

Polk County Public Health is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Health to provide Community COVID-19 Vaccines Clinics. Pfizer primary and (bivalent) booster vaccines will be offered to individuals 12 years of age and older. Insurance information is collected, but there is no cost for the vaccine.

Grand Forks Talent Attraction Initiative Awarded International Acclaim

GRAND FORKS, N.D. –The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation’s( EDC)Greater Grand Forks: Way Cooler Than You Think!website( GFiscooler.com)won an international awardand was featured as a best practice in economic development.GFiscooler. comtook home the gold awardfor Special PurposeWebsitesforthe 2022 Excellence in Economic Development Awardsfrom the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was presented at the 2022 IEDC Annual Conference in Oklahoma City, OK. IEDC's Excellence and Leadership inEconomic Development Awards recognize the world's best economic development programs, partnerships, marketing materials, and influential leaders. These 25 awards honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in urban, suburban, and rural communities.Awards are judged by a diverse panel of economic and community developers from around the world. IEDC received over 500 submissions from the United States and four additional countries around the world. Submissions for the Special Purpose Website Award were evaluated based on goal/mission, quantifiableresults related to the goal, data type and quality, effectiveness of the message, interactivity, timeliness/relevance of information, quality of content, organization, visual appeal and navigability, accessibility, and overall value for economic development efforts. “This year’s awards selection process was especially competitive. We are honored to recognize the more than 100 communities whose marketing submissions, projects, and partnerships have improved regional quality of life,” saidIEDC Awards Advisory Committee Chair Christina Winn.“The EDC is exceptionally honored that the ‘Way Cooler Thank You Think’website has received this international recognition,” saidKeith Lund, EDC President & CEO. “The success of the website and ‘Cooler’ initiative is due to the region’s leadership investment in creating the critical workforce attraction pl