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.

RiverView Team Donates To Auxiliary

Submitted Crookston – River-View Health’s Patient Financial Services (PFS) Department recently surprised the RiverView Auxiliary with a $120 donation. Brian Burks, a PFS representative, shared that the Auxiliary is just one of the many local entities – including families, charities, and nonprofit organizations – for which PFS has raised money.

Veterans Honor Flight of ND, MN

Submitted The Veterans Honor Flight of ND, MN will hold its first of two flights on Sunday, September 11. The flight will depart the Grand Forks International Airport on Sunday and return on Tuesday, September 13.

Minnesota ranks 23 in the most puppy loving states

“ We analyzed puppy adoption levels prior to and during the pandemic to discover some very interesting facts about Americans’ favorite pets. Whether it’s to combat feelings of loneliness or just the result of having more free time to invest in caring for a pet, Americans have been turning to puppies for comfort.”

Marvin Merle Magnuson

 Marvin Merle Magnuson, 83, Crookston, passed away on July 21, 2022, at…

Annette Elaine Heiberg

 Annette Elaine Heiberg, 60, of Crookston died July 7, 2022, at Mayo…

Michael “Mike” Liden

 Michael “Mike” Liden, 68, passed away September 4, 2022, at his home…

Girls’ Tennis Falls to Staples-Motley, Ties with Moorhead

The Crookston Pirate girls’ tennis team’s hopes of an undefeated season were dashed on Thursday, September 1, as they fell to Staples-Motley and tied with Moorhead. Availability of daylight played a factor in results.

Education is so much more than just training

By Harvey Mackay A father said to his son, “I’m worried about your being at the bottom of the class.” The son responded, “Don’t worry, dad, they teach the same stuff at both ends.” A wise sage once told me, “Education is what you have left over after you have forgotten everything you’ve learned.” My good friend Nido Qubein, a fellow member of the National Speakers Association and president of High Point University, explained the difference in education vs. training, as he views it: “Training is imitative; education is creative.