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

Golden Eagles Cap Season at Sioux Falls

May 3, 2022

Natalie Dillon Sports Editor The University of Minnesota Crookston softball team concluded its 2022 season with a pair of losses to Sioux Falls on Monday,… Login to continue reading Login…

Red Lake River continues to recede, temporary clay levee embankments to be removed in coming days

May 3, 2022

City of Crookston As of 2:00 pm today, May 3, the Red Lake River level at Crookston was at 21.25 feet and is continuing to recede. The Crookston Emergency Operation Center and city staff will… Login to continue reading Login…

May 3, 2022

A Russian poet who was visiting a wealthy American in his home noticed a huge, magnificent moose head mounted on the wall. He asked his host how he could shoot such an impressive animal.

May 3, 2022

A group of senators met last week to try to prevent anyone from stealing the 2024 presidential election or from once again inciting an armed mob to attack the Capitol. The bipartisan band, led by Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.), aims to update the 1887 Electoral Count Act, the archaic law that governs how Congress counts electoral votes that became a focus of Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. The fate of the nation’s democracy might rest on whether these senators strike a deal, and soon: If Republicans take the House after November’s elections, a radicalized House GOP caucus will likely refuse to do anything that could be construed as hostile to Mr. Trump.

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

May 3, 2022

My daughter Emily sent me a text on April 26 to tell me about her experience with a ruby-crowned kinglet. She wrote: “I hung out with a little kinglet at work today after it had taken a gnarly bump to the head.

May 3, 2022

All RiverView Health Orthopaedic patients, past and present, and their family members are invited to RiverView’s Walk and Roll 2K on May 21. Get out and enjoy some fresh air with the following members of RiverView’s Orthopaedics Team:

Minnesota Crookston Women’s Basketball announces signing of Division I transfer Erika Lane

May 3, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team announced the signing of Erika Lane (G, 5-10, Breezy Point, Minn./University of North Dakota) to their signing class. Lane is a Division I transfer from the University of North Dakota, who will have three years to compete.

UMN Crookston: Thoma and Post Named NSIC Honor Student-Athlete Award Winners

May 3, 2022

– University of Minnesota Crookston student-athletes Ben Thoma (R-Sr., Clearbrook, Minn., Baseball) and Kylie Post (Sr., Corcoran, Minn., Women’s Basketball) were named 2021-22 NSIC Honor Student-Athlete Award Winners.

Bemidji native joins Poland humanitarian team to aid Ukraine

May 3, 2022

It's been almost a month since Peter Nordquist bought a plane ticket to Poland and joined a humanitarian team to help aid Ukrainian refugees. Now, he's helping make medical deliveries to Lviv, listening to horror stories and experiencing missile strikes firsthand.

Benedictine Crookston to celebrate Nursing Care Week with events and activites

May 3, 2022

To kick off Nursing Care Week, Benedictine Living Community Crookston will celebrate with themed dressup days, events and activities for its staff and residents. Sunday, May 8 - Mother's Day: Tea and bars; Just for Kix mini dancers Monday, May 9 - Safari Day: Andy Hall Sweetlight Gallery display, free 15-minute sessions with Nancy Wagner Reflexology for staff only, Amanda B.