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

Ukraine teen looking to come to Crookston

It all started with the 1989 4-H cultural exchange program when Connie Hannesson's son, Darby Miller, went to Russia. There, Darby met Eugene Vorobiev and shortly after Eugene became part of their Crookston family. Fast forward to March 25, 2022 when Connie received a call from her "Russian son" Eugene asking if she would take in a 14-year-old Ukraine boy so he could continue his education in a safe, peaceful location. As a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a Christian, "no" was never an option. Now, Connie is looking for a host family in Crookston for the 2022-2023 school year with Connie serving as the home base or anchor.

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