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

Olivia Huck named Crookston Firefighters Association Memorial scholarship recipient

July 11, 2022

Crookston High School graduate Olivia Huck has been named the 2022 Crookston Firefighters Association Memorial Scholarship recipient. Huck will be attending Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) in the fall majoring in health care.

Crookston Rotary Club blood drive held July 7 at Wesley United Methodist Church

July 11, 2022

Crookston Rotary Club held a blood drive July 7 at Wesley United Methodist Church with dozens of volunteers donating including Chris Wahlin who is shown here in the chair being checked over by a Vitalant employee. (Photo by Jess Bengtson)

July 11, 2022

After deliberation that carried over from a regular board meeting to a special meeting, the Crookston School Board decided to move forward with the remodels for Highland Elementary and the high school using $4 million in federal funds and looking into the district's other unassigned funds or borrowing to offset the additional costs. The board approved a $4.49 million bid from Bradbury Stamm Construction of St. Cloud for the remodels which was greater than a previous bid of $3.4 million due to inflation.

July 11, 2022

On the June 29, 2022 Strategic Farming: Field Notes episode, Bruce Potter, Extension Integrated Pest Management Specialist, Andy Nesseth, part owner, agronomist and crop consultant from Extended Ag Services of Lakefield, MN and Dean Malvick, Extension corn and soybean plant pathologist joined moderators and Extension educators David Nicolai and Ryan Miller to discuss corn rootworms and crop diseases.

Crookston Public Library to Host Summer Concert July 21

July 11, 2022

The Crookston Public Library is pleased to invite the community to enjoy a free outdoor concert at the Crookston Public Library on Thursday, July 21 from 6:30-8 p.m. The outdoor concert will feature "The Moving Parts" band.

MSU Mankato announces spring semester Dean’s List

July 11, 2022

The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean's lists) for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato were announced by interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Brian Martensen.

2022 Polk County Fair fun

July 10, 2022

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Longoria Named to All-Section, Legion Prospects All-Star Tournament

July 10, 2022

Times Report Although the Crookston Pirate baseball team didn’t make a deep post-season run, junior Alex Longoria collected individual honors. Longoria led the high school… Login to continue reading Login…

Just for Kix Performs at Polk County Fair

July 9, 2022

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July 6, 2022

Clyde E. Carter, 61, of Crookston passed away unexpectedly in his home Thursday evening, May 26, 2022. Clyde was born September 21, 1960, in St. Paul to Lenora Henderson Jones. He…