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.

Women’s basketball finishes season 4-19

The University of Minnesota Crookston women's basketball team concluded the 2021-22 season with a 4-19 record after two losses to Duluth and St. Cloud State.

Debra Lea Nelson

GRAND FORKS - Debra Lea Nelson, 69, of Grand Forks, N.D., passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, February 12, 2022 after a short illness at Altru Hospital. Deb was born on November 5, 1952 in Grand Forks at Saint Michael’s Hospital, the ninth of ten children of Walter and Mildred (Jeffrey) Myerchin.

Dennis “Denny” Sauve

OSCEOLA,WI - Age 69 of Osceola, WI. Loving Dad, Grandpa, Brother was reunited in Heaven with the love of his life, Linda on February 13, 2022.

Our Savior’s students participate in AHA Kids Heart Challenge

Students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade at Our Savior’s Lutheran School participated in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge in February. To celebrate reaching the fundraising goal of raising at least $1,500 for the American Heart Association, the teachers participated in EGG ROULETTE! Each student got an egg—some were hard-boiled and some were raw. They got to choose a teacher to egg. Teachers pictured: Stacey Lanctot, Lisa Bohler, Emily Luckow and Sandra Trittin. Students pictured: Kaleb Olmstead and Kane Henderson SUBMITTED

Jilted man seeks the definition of ‘love’

Dear Amy: I’ve been dating a married woman for seven months. She told me many times that she and her husband are trying to split amicably, but they have two children, so leaving was not an option. She said she is in an open marriage.

Nancy Capistran Receives RiverView Auxiliary’s Heart and Soul Award

RiverView Auxiliary members do so much to enhance the exceptional care given at RiverView Health. From running the very popular Limited Addition Gift Shop to keeping employees and visitors fed through healthy snacks in the vending machines, Auxiliary members make RiverView Health a better place. One Auxiliary member, in particular, was recently recognized for her volunteerism. That volunteer is Nancy Capistran, awarded the Alta Hermodson Heart and Soul Award for her dedication to the Auxiliary and RiverView.

Chamber Ambassadors visit with Northern Planes, Alicia Berhow Photo

The Crookston Area Chamber Ambassadors recently gathered to recognize and congratulate two very vibrant and exceptional businesses in the Crookston community. Both are recently new members of the Chamber and stopped in for a visit and to share their unique stories of starting up.

Farm pesticide applicator workshop February 25 at UMN Crookston

A farm pesticide applicator workshop will be held February 25 at 1 p.m. in Bede Ballroom on the University of Minnesota Crookston campus for farmers that need to renew their Private Pesticide Applicator certifications (PPA) for the 2022 growing season. The Private Applicators certificate is for farm operators who are applying restricted use pesticide products on their fields which includes different herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and other pest control products labeled “restricted use”.