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.

Exploring the Benefits of Project Based Learning

In a traditional classroom setting, learners are often told what they need to know. They are taught or shown to memorize subject material or the steps of a process. This information later culminates in an assessment (test or report) illustrating how to use what was learned. While this methodology will always have some merit and use in acquiring certain skills, the pedagogy of project-based learning has truly upped the game in creating a dynamic classroom.

The Crookston Times will continue its commitment to local news

With the recent departure of our editor, The Crookston Times is in a time of transition, but we remain committed to local journalism. CherryRoad Media has started searching for a new editor/reporter to lead our newsroom but during this time of transition, I will be coordinating our coverage.

Tri-Valley Head Start, Child & Family Programs Recognized as a Program of Excellence by the National Head Start Association

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. announced that Tri-Valley Head Start, Child & Family Programs has earned the National Head Start Association’s (NHSA) Program of Excellence Accreditation. The NHSA Program of Excellence recognizes and supports innovative and outstanding Head Start and Early Head Start programs across the nation. This achievement is earned by early childhood programs that consistently demonstrate excellence in program management, service performance, and child and family support.

Your Voice Matters: Public Health Seeks Responses on

Polk County Public Health (PCPH) and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health (NMPH) invite adults living in Polk, Norman, and Mahnomen County to complete the 2022 Community Health Assessment (CHA) survey. “Your local voice mat-ters, and we need your input to be successful.

Update from Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach

I am coming off a week well spent with folks across the 7th District. During one of my visits, I talked with wheat growers about several issues including how the crop insurance program has been helpful as they recover from extreme weather, but that they are worried about new requirements being proposed by my colleagues on the left. For example, this administration wants to focus on climate priorities, and those kinds of additional regulations and requirements are going to impact farmers’ ability to do their jobs. These regulatory burdens are simply not necessary. Some of these family farms have been here for over 100 years and do everything in their power to make sure they will have workable land for generations to come. They do not need Washington breathing down their necks. I will be working with my colleagues in D.C. to make sure we do not put any unnecessary requirements into farm programs.

Lunchtime Learning series resumes Tuesday

The Crookston Chamber will be presenting a series of presentations over the lunch hour to discuss topics of interest to the business community. The presentations will be held approximately 5 times per year. Future topics will include HR topics such as recruitment, choosing the best legal structure for your business, and basic tips for more effective use of social media.