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.

April 2022

Creation of sand mandala happening at UMN Crookston

Wongdue Sangbo Gurung, a Buddhist monk from Nepal, arrived at the University of Minnesota Crookston and has begun the creation of a sand mandala in the International Lounge of the Sargeant Student Center. Special tours will be offered to the public on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The closing ceremony for the sand mandala will be held Wednesday, April 20 at 4 p.m. in the lounge. Wongdue Sangbo Gurung will destroy the mandala and release it into the Red Lake River. After returning from the river there will be light refreshments and an opportunity to visit with the artist. (Photo by Garett Bengtson)

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