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.

Minnesota Crookston Women’s Basketball Adds Transfer Post Hernandez to Roster

The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team announced the signing of transfer Nicole Hernandez (F/C, 6-2, Oak Creek, Wis./ Lindenwood University) Hernandez gives the Golden Eagles eight signees for the 2022-23 class, joining Emma Dudycha (G, 5-5, Austin, Minn./Austin H.S.), Hope Dudycha (G, 5-5, Austin, Minn./Austin H.S.), Taryn Frazer (G, 5-4, Cass Lake, Minn./Cass Lake-Bena H.S.), Dana Melby (G, 5-10, Gonvick, Minn./Clearbrook-Gonvick H.S.), Emma Miller (G, 5-1, Albertville, Minn./ St. Michael-Albertville H.S.), Natalie Mikrot (G, 5-6, Willow River, Minn./ Moose Lake-Willow River H.S.), and Janie Tormanen (F/C, 6-0, Menahga, Minn/Menahga H.S.).

Hospice nurse explains the surge of energy often seen at end of life

Navigating end-of-life transitions is one of the most challenging journeys we will all face some day. You may have heard of terminally ill people experiencing an unpredictable, mysterious flash of life and vitality before their passing. You might have witnessed this surge of life yourself while attending to a loved one.

CHS students view sand mandala, learn from Buddhist Monk

Crookston High School students work on their own sand mandala in the International Lounge at UMC April 19. (Photos by Savannah Lorntson) See more online at www.crookstontimes.com Crookston High School students watch as Buddhist Monk Wongdue Sangbo Gurung continues to work on the sand mandala in the UMN Crookston International Lounge of the Sargeant Student Center April 19.

Northland Community & Technical College to host community open house April 27

Northland will open its doors to the community for an expansive open house on Wednesday, April 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. on the East Grand Forks campus. This oneof-a-kind event will allow community members to explore the magnitude of what Northland offers in educational opportunities, workforce development, and industry partnerships.

Polk County Social Services, Victim’s Services team up for Child Abuse Awareness Month

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and the staff from Polk County’s Child Protection Services and Polk County Attorney’s Office Victim’s Services teamed up to help bring awareness to the volume of children experiencing maltreatment in the community. Shown, left to right, front to back, at the Polk County Government Center are: Anisa Holwerda, Amy Solie, Paige Curran, Sheila Razmyslowski (Supervisor), Anna Colter, Miranda Casetta, Lindsey Henning, Angie Zak, Ashley Glass, Daniel Strandquist and Taylor Huss. (Photo by Jess Bengtson)

Volunteer Water Monitors needed to help state track water quality in Crookston area

As spring arrives in Minnesota, it’s time for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to kick off its popular program that relies on Minnesota residents to help monitor the state’s 12,000+ lakes and 92,000+ miles of streams. The MPCA is now recruiting volunteers to measure water clarity in numerous lakes and streams – including several high-priority sites in the Crookston area – and then report back to the agency. This is the perfect opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts and those interested in helping protect our state’s natural resources.

Minnesota Crookston Tennis signs Cortes Astudillo from Mexico

The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s tennis team announced the signing of Valeria Cortes Astudillo (Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico/Andes Tuxtla S.C.) to a National Letter of Intent. Cortes Astudillo is the first signee for the Golden Eagles for the 2022 signing class.