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

Rosemary Erickson Johnsen, Ph.D., Selected to Lead the Division of Business, Arts, and Education at UMN Crookston

Rosemary Erickson Johnsen, Ph.D., was selected to lead the Business, Arts, and Education Division at the University of Minnesota Crookston. She replaces Mark Huglen, Ph.D., who has been serving as acting head of the Division of Business, Arts, and Education since August 2021. Pending faculty and Board approval, Erickson Johnsen joins the Division at the rank of tenured full professor. She will begin her duties July 1, 2022.

Read MoreRosemary Erickson Johnsen, Ph.D., Selected to Lead the Division of Business, Arts, and Education at UMN Crookston

Crookston Police Department accident report

An accident was reported on May 3 at 12:24 p.m. at the intersection of North Main Street and 3rd Street when a 2009 Dodge Journey, driven by Taylor Johnson of Crookston, was driving south on North Main in the middle lane and attempted to turn east onto 3rd Street colliding with a 2000 Jaguar, driven by David Macierzynski of Crookston. As a result, the Dodge Journey spun out and struck a 2017 Dodge Ram, driven by Austin Richter of Fargo, ND, which was stopped at 3rd Street and North Main.

Read MoreCrookston Police Department accident report

Kenneth and Patricia Johannson

A Memorial Service celebrating the lives of Kenneth and Patricia Johannson will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2022, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston with The Rev. Greg Isaacson, officiating. Ken passed away on November 14, 2021 and Pat on January 14, 2022. Visitation with their family will be for one hour prior to the service which will be livestreamed by going to either of their web pages at www.stenshoelhouske.com and clicking on the prompt to view. Inurnments will take place in the Oakdale Cemetery Columbarium.

Read MoreKenneth and Patricia Johannson

Polk County Board talks American Rescue Plan funds, hears from Ag Innovation Campus

During a status update from Polk County Administrator Chuck Whiting on American Rescue Plan funds, county commissioners found out they might need to spend more time discussing the "particulars" of the applications once they get closer to the approval stage. Whiting mentioned that he sent an email out to all of the applicants and tried to explain the terms, but there wasn't necessarily a template to go off of and applications have come in for a variety of projects.

Read MorePolk County Board talks American Rescue Plan funds, hears from Ag Innovation Campus