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.

2022 National Skilled Nursing Care Week

Letter to the Editor Benedictine Living Community Crookston Skilled nursing care centers and their staff provide a steadfast commitment to providing high-level of care for their residents. This has never been more evident than the last two years during the pandemic.

CPR classes offered at RiverView Health every month

RiverView Health offers two CPR classes to the public on the second Thursday of each month. One class is for certification, the other is for individuals who do not need certification but want to learn CPR.

Connor Humble Named to All-NSIC First Team for Men’s Golf

University of Minnesota Crookston men’s golfer Connor Humble (R-Sr., Rosemount, Minn.) was named NSIC Men’s Golf All-Conference First Team. Humble is the first Golden Eagle to earn first team accolades since Matt McClure in 2013-14. Humble is the first UMN Crookston men’s golfer to earn placement on an All-Conference squad since McClure was named to the second team in 2014-15. He joins McClure, Jake Sanders, Steven Busho, Branden Schwartz, Matt Hiller, Lance Walvatne, Dan Lenz, Chad Underdal, Nate Dahl, Tommy Mueller, and Mike Paape as Golden Eagle players named NSIC Men’s Golf All-Conference First Team.

NWMAC: Arts Legacy grants due May 1

Northwest Minnesota Arts Council has announced that an additional deadline has been added for Arts Legacy Grants applications which are due May 1. Grants are awarded to nonprofit arts organizations, communities, schools, individuals and other nonprofit organizations. Applications are being accepted from the seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties.

Pasque Flower Hike in Fertile Sand Hills April 23

Enjoy a guided spring hike to view pasque flowers blooming in the Fertile Sand Hills on Saturday, April 23. The lavender pasque flowers, sometimes referred to as prairie crocus, are one of the first prairie flowers to bloom each spring. Hundreds of pasque flowers annually bloom throughout the Fertile Sand Hills with a high concentration in the Death Valley area—the primary destination of Saturday’s hike.

Minnesota DNR: Bear hunting license applications available

Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 6, to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Applications for the 2022 season can be submitted online, at any license agent or via telephone at 888-665-4236.

Child Care Aware Northwest celebrates Provider Appreciation Day on May 6

Child Care Aware Northwest will join community organizations across the country in observing Provider Appreciation Day® on May 6 to celebrate the efforts of local child care providers. “Friday, May 6, as well as any given day really, is a great day to show your appreciation to the early childhood educators in your life,” said Maria Steen, Child Care Aware Northwest District Coordinator.