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.

T-wolves’ Edwards fined $40K by NBA for homophobic remark

NEW YORK (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $40,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for homophobic comments he made on social media. The league announced the punishment for Edwards' use of 'offensive and derogatory language' in a since-deleted Instagram video he later apologized for.

Education and American Democracy

On August 22, 1862, The New York Tribune published a letter President Abraham Lin-coln had written to editor Horace Greeley; notable in that letter was this quote: “If I could save the Union without freeing any slaves, I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would also do that.”

Time after Time

The funny thing about time is it’s always something I wish I had more of but the moment I have some actual free time on my hands, I have no idea what to do with it. I mean, where do I start? I could use my time to learn a new language.

Girls’ Soccer“

Joslyn “Jojo” Wallace Jojo a returning Defender has played consistently well for us all season. Last weekend at Melrose she had stellar games against Melrose and Rocori. She played all 80 minutes in both games. She was communicating with her peers, making great runs to provide help defense, commanding the center and made great distributions to transition the ball out of our defensive third.

Swimming

Chloe has really stepped in to the role of the 50 Freestyle and 100 Freestyle swimmer. Chloe is a hard worker always looking to be challenged, pushed and never backs away form a hard practice.

Edwards – Junior Boys Soccer

Kaden played a great game on Tuesday at Pelican Rapids. Aside from playing great defense, Kaden had an outstanding assist to Caden Boike for the team's only score in the Pirates 1-0 win! Kaden has been having an exceptional season and has really improved his game!

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION BRINGS SPECIALIZED SUPPORT FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED TO DULUTH

MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Minnesota Chapter is set to host a free twopart special educational program for northern Minnesota residents newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Education and support at this key stage empowers people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to make the best choices possible for their treatment moving forward. The APDA Parkinson’s Good Start Program is taking place on Wednesday, October 12, and Wednesday, October 19, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Individuals are encouraged to participate on both dates to benefit from the entire program. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required.

Incremental Conditioning Revisited

2 Timothy 3:2-5 “For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! Have you noticed how our society has changed over the last thirty or so years? Assuming one is old enough to remember from 1990 and before, this question may create a curiosity within us and cause us to ask why and how.

Court affirms fines against bars who violated mask mandate

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota appeals court panel has sided with the state health department over fines against bars that violated emergency safety orders during the coronavirus pandemic. The three judges, in a ruling issued Monday, affirmed the health department's authority to suspend the bars' license and levy fines.