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.

March 2022

CHS Speech team competes in last invitational of the season

March 30, 2022

Crookston High School's Speech team competed at its last invitational of the season in East Grand Forks Saturday, March 26 with many members of the team bringing home awards. In the category of Duo Interpretation, Samantha Rezac and Zara Baig brought home 1st place, plus Baig double entered in Humorous Interpretation and won 1st place in that category as well.

Diocese of Crookston making move to Mount Saint Benedict campus

March 30, 2022

During a video for their "Perfect Fit Campaign", the Diocese of Crookston announced they're moving their diocesan operations to the Mount Saint Benedict campus in the summer of 2022. Bishop of Crookston Most Reverend Andrew H. Cozzens said the Diocese was entering a "new era" and he was privileged and grateful to be the Diocese's new shepherd in this time.

RiverView Health: Get screened for colorectal cancer

March 30, 2022

Did you know the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force changed its colorectal (colon and rectum) cancer screening recommendations in 2021? It is now recommended that adults at average risk of getting colorectal cancer begin screening at 45 instead of the previously recommended age of 50.

CHS Prom Breakfast Fundraiser April 9 at Crookston Masonic Lodge

March 30, 2022

Crookston High School's Prom Committee will be hosting a Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

March 30, 2022

Michelle Danae Hayes, 54, unknown address, was arrested March 21 by the East Grand Forks Police Department for fourth-degree DUI. She was released on her own personal recognizance.

March 30, 2022

A fire call came in March 24 at 3:15 a.m. to 320th St. SW in Climax Roome Township for a house fire. The fire was fully involved upon arrival and investigation is continuing for cause. They were assisted by Climax and Fisher fire departments.

Ruth Rand

March 30, 2022

Ruth Rand of Thief River Falls passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at her home at the age of 83. A Memorial Service to honor Ruth’s life will take place at 2 p.m.

Loren David Wilken

March 30, 2022

Loren David Wilken, 69, lifelong Fisher resident died unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday morning, January 27, 2022. Loren was born in Crookston on November 25, 1952, the son of Ferdinand and Victoria (Ross) Wilken.

March 30, 2022

Linda Marie Isaacson, 60, of Crookston passed away at her home Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2022, with members of her family at her side. The Mass of Christian Burial for Linda will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. The funeral will be livestreamed by logging on to www. crookstoncathedral.com and clicking on the Funerals prompt to view the Mass. The Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.

Eris Angela Super (Bruggeman)

March 30, 2022

Eris Angela Super (Bruggeman), age 94, of Mentor, MN, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, surrounded by family at The Glenn Minnetonka, in Minnetonka, MN, where she had lived since September of 2021.