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

City administrator finalists named

April 6, 2022

Times Report Four finalists have been named in the search for a new city administrator for the City of Crookston. Interviews will be held the… Login to continue reading Login…

Music for the Soul: Hospice volunteer makes impact through song

April 6, 2022

Music is a big part of Gene Okerlund’s life. He performed at his alma mater Concordia College, spent most of his career teaching music and in arts administration, and performs in big bands, master chorale, church choir, brass quintet and others.

CHS Musical ‘Godspell’ a blend of songs and messages of kindness

April 6, 2022

Members of the audience are sure to be enlightened by this youthful cast's portrayal of the musical "Godspell' during the upcoming performances at Crookston High School where messages of kindness are sprinkled throughout the production.

Klemek’s Minnesota Outdoors: Boundary Waters in the Winter

April 6, 2022

Old Man Winter is getting long in the tooth, as some might say. What began in mid-November hasn’t let up much, and it’s already April with plenty of snow on the ground and lower than average temperatures lingering. That said, the forecast does appear to be inching toward more spring-like weather. Finally.

April 6, 2022

“Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself.

UMN Crookston Alumni Relations: A story of two young angels

April 6, 2022

Trista Curry 2012 graduate in applied studies and Bryan Dean 2010 graduate in business management are not strangers to crisis, grief, unfathomable heartache, or honor. Trista and Bryan met at UMN Crookston as students and built their family together.

April 6, 2022

Each spring, columns of smoke can be seen across the landscape in northwest Minnesota. These smoke columns are the result of landowners burning drainage ditches, farmers and ranchers burning agricultural stubble, pastures, and piles of brush and trees. Another originator of these spring “smokes” across the landscape is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The carefully planned prescribed burns that are conducted on state and federal lands are needed to maintain critical habitats for both game and non-game species found in northwest Minnesota.

CHS Jr. High Knowledge Bowl teams place 2nd and 9th at TRF meet

April 6, 2022

The Crookston Junior High Knowledge Bowl teams recently competed in the Region 1 & 2 Knowledge Bowl meet in Thief River Falls and brought home some hardware. "There were 33 teams competing and Crookston had a very successful day with Crookston Blue placing second overall and Crookston Gold placing 9th overall," said CHS English teacher Susan Wagner.

Crookston ECI ‘Little House of Books’ free for the community

April 6, 2022

The Early Childhood Initiative (ECI) is proud to share the Little House of Books with the community. These free, public libraries focus on the importance of literacy for young children and build community using the concept of ‘take a book, leave a book”.

Northwest Minnesota Arts Council announces ‘Of the Year’ award winners

April 6, 2022

Three awards are given each year to recognize artists and arts advocates within the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council's seven-county region who stand out in terms of artistry or volunteerism in the arts. The "Of the Year" award winners are nominated by area residents.