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.

January 2022

Dry January

January 31, 2022

So, January is many things, but I think the word most people use to describe it is “long”. Yes, technically it’s tied for the longest month of the year with others but I’d like to see any other month look hard and long into the cold, grey eyes of January and see who blinks first.

Gary Jackie

January 31, 2022

Gary and Jackie Abrams of Crookston, MN celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on January 29th, 2022. Congratulations and all our Love.

Health care worker encounters sharps

January 31, 2022

Dear Amy: My husband and I are health care professionals currently working in patient care. I have spent hours educating my friends on how to keep healthy and safe during the pandemic.

Crookston Area Chamber elects new officers, selects new board members

January 31, 2022

The Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has elected new officers and welcomes three new board members for 2022. Carrie Bergquist (River- View Health) has been selected as Chair, Ryan Wall (American Crystal Sugar) has been selected as Vice Chair, and Dana Jonsson (First Community Credit Union) has been selected as Treasurer. Lance Norman (River- View Health) moves into the immediate Past Chair position for 2022.

January 31, 2022

The Crookston Public Library will host its first Spanish Storytime on February 1 at 6 p.m. at the library. Spanish Storytime is a new monthly event offering non-Spanish speaking children and their caregivers the opportunity to gain exposure to a new language and a space for Spanish-speaking children to have an early literacy experience in language they speak at home.

January 31, 2022

A Crookston woman was transported to the hospital after a rollover on Highway 2 near East Grand Forks on January 27. Kristian Danielle Renee Ternes, 25, was traveling east bound on Highway 2 in a 2004 Mercury Sable when her vehicle entered the median near mile marker 2 and rolled.

January 31, 2022

RiverView Healthcare Association held its 124th annual meeting virtually on January 24 and, according to Chief Financial Officer Betty Arvidson, financially, RiverView Health saw a healthy operating margin of 6.2% in Fiscal Year 2021, on the heels of a positive 3.6% in 2020.

Fitness Fever kicks off Feb. 6

January 31, 2022

Fitness Fever is back for the month of February featuring outdoor activity locations across Polk County. Polk County Public Health (PCPH), the Polk County Wellness Coalition, and many community partners and volunteers are excited to highlight this year’s outdoor family activities and the variety of active living choices available.

CHS Knowledge Bowl teams place 4th, 9th

January 31, 2022

The Crookston High School Knowledge Bowl teams placed 4th and 9th at their recent meet that included 26 teams. Coach Katelyn Stegman said, "We did well!" .

Climax receives federal grants, loans for water & environmental programs

January 31, 2022

The City of Climax will receive $674,000 in federal grants and $1,621,000 in federal loans for their water and environmental programs as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) awards recently announced by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN.) The USDA awarded $115 million in loans and $15 million in grants to build and improve rural infrastructure in Minnesota.