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.

May 2022

Minnesota Crookston announces faculty/staff award recipients for 2021-22

The University of Minnesota Crookston held their Faculty and Staff Awards Banquet May 10 in Bede Ballroom and the recipients of the distinguished awards are as follows: - Retirements: Lynne Michelson, Krista Proulx, Twyla Treanor, Mike Hanson and Linda Kingery - Distinguished Staff Service Award: Kolby Castillo - Athletic Department - Distinguished P&A: Steven Krouse - Athletic Department - Distinguished Teaching Award: Dani Johannesen - Humanities, Social Sciences and Education Department - Distinguished Faculty Service Award: Kristie Walker - Agriculture and Natural Resources Department - 2022 Outstanding Service to Students: Rae French - International Programs - 2022 Outstanding Educator: Dani Johannesen - Humanities, Social Sciences and Education Department - 2022 Most Supportive of Students: Kelsey Torgerson - Student Success Center standing Service: Josh Parrill - Student Success Center - 2022 President’s Award for Outstanding Service: Kelsey Torgerson - Student Success Center - 2020-21 Horace T. Morse Award: Tim Dudley - Math, Science and Technology Department - 2021-22 Horace T.

Read MoreMinnesota Crookston announces faculty/staff award recipients for 2021-22

NMF: Neen’s Future in Space scholarship seeking applicants

The Neen’s Future in Space Scholarship, a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, is seeking qualified applicants for its 2022 scholarship round. The annual scholarship is dedicated to qualified students who have graduated from high schools within the NMF service area; who are pursuing their junior or senior year in post-secondary education or post-graduate study through a college, university, or other accredited non-profit technical or vocational education/training institution or program; and are majoring in the study of science, math, technology or engineering with the preference for students entering a career in astrophysics, aeronautical engineering, or aerospace.

Read MoreNMF: Neen’s Future in Space scholarship seeking applicants

MNDOT: Highway 2 Crookston corridor study open house on May 24

The City of Crookston, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn- DOT), is conducting a corridor study to evaluate existing conditions and potential improvements that could be made along Highway 2 (Broad- way and Main Street) in downtown Crookston. The open house will be held on Tuesday, May 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Crookston City Hall - 124 N Broadway. The meeting was previously scheduled for April 28 and was delayed due to flooding.

Read MoreMNDOT: Highway 2 Crookston corridor study open house on May 24

Crookston Area Community Fund accepting donations for disaster relief program

Crookston Area Community Fund (CACF), which falls under the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, continues to seek donations for the special disaster recovery and resiliency fund to help flood recovery efforts in the community. Donations will provide funding for the immediate and long-term needs of residents and organizations recovering from the recent flooding of the Red Lake River.

Read MoreCrookston Area Community Fund accepting donations for disaster relief program