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.

July 2022

Update from Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach

I am coming off a week well spent with folks across the 7th District. During one of my visits, I talked with wheat growers about several issues including how the crop insurance program has been helpful as they recover from extreme weather, but that they are worried about new requirements being proposed by my colleagues on the left. For example, this administration wants to focus on climate priorities, and those kinds of additional regulations and requirements are going to impact farmers’ ability to do their jobs. These regulatory burdens are simply not necessary. Some of these family farms have been here for over 100 years and do everything in their power to make sure they will have workable land for generations to come. They do not need Washington breathing down their necks. I will be working with my colleagues in D.C. to make sure we do not put any unnecessary requirements into farm programs.

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Lunchtime Learning series resumes Tuesday

The Crookston Chamber will be presenting a series of presentations over the lunch hour to discuss topics of interest to the business community. The presentations will be held approximately 5 times per year. Future topics will include HR topics such as recruitment, choosing the best legal structure for your business, and basic tips for more effective use of social media.

Read MoreLunchtime Learning series resumes Tuesday