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.

Thomasson Series: ‘Go West, Young Man’: Reconsidered Part II

“‘Go West, Young Man’ Reconsidered”: Part II, An Educational Preamble to “This Land is My Land” By the time that we are at in our discussion, the dominant assertion has become “this land is my land.” It is not the national implication: “from California to the gulf stream waters”. It is tied to the “land” of me and my people.

A shot across the bow

This time of year, the days are long, and the weather is hot. Ahh, summer.

July Weed of the Month: MDA Report a Pest System & Palmer Amaranth

It’s weed season and with it comes the importance of being aware of invasive plants in the field. For example, Palmer amaranth is a fast-growing annual weed that is detrimental to row crops and can add higher production costs to farmers already dealing with high input costs. Palmer amaranth has developed resistance to multiple classes of herbicides and their different modes of action, making it very difficult and expensive to control.

Ask a Trooper: Driver’s License Classes

Question: How many classes of drivers’ licenses are there and what do they mean? Answer: Minnesota has four different classes of drivers’ licenses. Class D is valid for: • Single vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or less; • Recreational vehicles; • Certain farm vehicles; • Towing vehicles, regardless of weight, provided the GVW of the combination does not exceed 26,000 pounds; • Towing vehicles up to 10,000 pounds GVW when the combination exceeds 26,000 pounds GVW.

AP: Parade shooting suspect bought 5 weapons despite threats

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) — A man charged Tuesday with seven counts of murder after firing off more than 70 rounds at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago legally bought five weapons, including the high-powered rifle used in the shooting, despite authorities being called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide, police said.

Medicare 101 virtual class July 21

There is a lot to do when you become eligible for Medicare and it can seem overwhelming. Minnesota’s Senior LinkAge Line® offers a class giving you answers. The Senior LinkAge Line Medicare 101 class is for people new to Medicare and would like to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Topics include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance and Part D prescription coverage. During class, you will find out how to get the most from your benefits and how to research your Medicare plan options using the Medicare.gov site.

The workshop: “This is What Heals Me”

“Participants will be working on ‘This is What Heals Me’ Creations. After learning about the ‘Three Secret Teachings of Creativity,’ participants will create 2-D or 3-D pieces of art that reflect what is healing to them. Participants can choose from a variety of materials that will be supplied from paint, canvas, paper, wire, buttons, wire, magazines, markers, clay, colored pencils, objects found in nature, etc. This workshop is fun, non-judgmental, and inspiring. Participants don’t have to consider themselves an artist to participate.”

Contemplative Creativity class with Trey Everett held at Sistas Corner

Led by Trey Everett, "Contemplative Creativity: Finding Meaning Through Mandalas" was held June 30 at Sistas Corner on North Main Street where guests enjoyed a workshop to "feed" their creative souls. The two-hour hands-on event focused on creating a mandala about their life.

Minnesota poultry exhibition ban released

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health released its temporary poultry exhibition ban July 1. Animal health officials first enacted the ban in April and extended it twice to reduce the potential risks of spreading Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The ban included all poultry swaps, fairs, exhibitions and other events where live poultry and susceptible birds were brought together and then dispersed.