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

RiverView’s Dr. Lauren Rose Shares Osteoporosis Prevention, Treatment Tips

May 30, 2022

Did you know you could have osteoporosis and not even realize it until you break a bone? Osteoporosis affects almost 20 percent of women aged 50 and over and nearly 5 percent of men. May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.

Area Students Invited to RiverView’s Free Scrubs Camp Aug. 9-11

May 30, 2022

Are you going to be a junior or senior in high school in 2022-23 and thinking about a healthcare career? If so, sign up today to participate in RiverView Health’s free Scrubs Camp to learn more about the medical field.

2022 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award nominations sought

May 30, 2022

The Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc’s Senior Programs department is excited to be partnering with the Polk County Fair Board in planning the special Senior Citizen Day at the Polk County Fair. Senior Citizen Day will be held on Friday July 8, 2022 starting at 9:30 a.m. with all the normal music, entertainment, awards, Bingo, and most importantly laughter.

CHS music students performed at Valley Fair May 21

May 30, 2022

Crookston High School Music Department took around 70 students from band, choir and orchestra, plus several 8th grade band students to Valleyfair in Shakopee, MN for a performance at the park and some end of the year fun May 21.

64 CHS seniors enjoy skip day at Northern Air

May 30, 2022

64 Crookston High School seniors gathered at Northern Air during "Senior Skip Day" May 25. (Photo by Linda Morgan) .

Longtin Agency Wellness Donation goes to Highland fifth grade class

May 30, 2022

Longtin Agency is pleased to announce their May Wellness Donation has been awarded to Highland School teacher Mrs. Kristi Griffin. Ann Longtin (pictured far left) caught up with the 5th grade class as they utilized their well-deserved award for a field trip. (Submitted)

May 30, 2022

Crookston's Grand Theatre has debuted movie membership cards just in time for summer break and for every four movie tickets you purchase you'll receive a free movie ticket. The theater started handing out the new cards with the opening of "Top Gun: Maverick" which earned over $150 million in its first weekend - a record box office debut for actor Tom Cruise.

Hospice of the Red River Valley Celebrates Groundbreaking of Heather’s House

May 30, 2022

Hospice of the Red River Valley has begun construction on Heather’s House, a free-standing hospice house that will serve patients and families around the region. Hospice of the Red River Valley is an independent, community-based nonprofit organization that has served patients and families in our region for 40 years.

City of Crookston sandbags reminder

May 30, 2022

This is a REMINDER NOTICE that the public is welcome to and encouraged to take sandbags and plastic free of charge. Sandbags and plastic from the following locations were not in contact with river water:

Curtis Ray Hoppe

May 30, 2022

Curtis Ray Hoppe, age 76 of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on May 24, 2022, surrounded by family in his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Norma Jean (Ricard); siblings: Loren (Blas Valero), David (Ida), and Linda (Jim) Erickson; brother-in-law, Wayne Schenck; children: Laura (Dan) Haack, Jennifer (Ryan) McLean, and Matthew (Erin) Hoppe; and grandchildren: Jordan Haack, Gabrielle Haack, Lydia Haack, Carson Haack, Tristan Hoppe and Logan Hoppe, and Conor (Rebecca) McLean and Makenna McLean. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Hoppe, mother, Jean (Johnson) Hoppe, and sister, Carolyn Schenck.