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

Ask a Trooper: Speeding on Highways

July 27, 2022

Question: I see so many vehicles driving too fast on the highways. Are you guys doing anything about it? Answer: You are correct and yes we are.

July 27, 2022

Budgeting takes more than a little work. While it doesn’t seem like it should already be the time to start developing next year’s operating budget that effort is already in play.

July 27, 2022

Leadership Crookston is a 16-week program that teaches participants about the Crookston community while helping them develop their leadership skills and knowledge. The program is broken into nine half-day sessions that will run on Wednesday mornings from 8 am to 12 pm.

RiverView Offers One-Stop Shop for Well-Child Exams/ Sports Physicals

July 27, 2022

Crookston - If you have children, chances are, you started getting backto-school store offers and emails the minute the 4th of July was in the books. There’s no denying it, summer’s flying by, and soon families will be preparing for the start of the school year. That means it’s time to schedule your child’s well-child exam/ sports physical at River- View Health.

RiverView Offers Aug. 4 First Aid Class

July 27, 2022

Crookston, MN – RiverView Health will offer a first aid class on Thursday, Aug. 4. The class is open to the public. It will cover first aid for acute injuries and sudden illnesses such as burns, bites, poisoning, and seizures.

MnDOT announces name of U.S. Bike Route 20

July 27, 2022

Minnesota’s new 188-mile bike route connecting St. Cloud to Moorhead now has a name.

Department of Revenue establishes new Office of Public Engagement to create pathways toward equity

July 27, 2022

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Revenue today announced the establishment of an Office of Public Engagement. The new office will focus on building relationships with community leaders with an emphasis on reaching underrepresented populations. Led by new Public Engagement Director Audel Shokohzadeh, the office will enhance the department’s ability and capacity to listen, learn from, and demonstrate responsiveness to communities most impacted and rarely engaged around tax policy.

First MSUM BSN cohort to hold pinning ceremony Thursday, July 28

July 27, 2022

Minnesota State University Moorhead’s (MSUM) School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership is hosting a pinning ceremony for the university’s first Bachelor of Science in Nursing cohort on Thursday, July 28 at 3 p.m. in the Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom.

July 27, 2022

Central High School's class of 1962 will celebrate its 60th reunion during Ox Cart Days. The Crookston Inn will host dinner at 7 p.m.

Child Care Economic Development Grants Now Open for Applications

July 27, 2022

Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) launched the latest round of Child Care Economic Development Grants. These grants authorize $4.85 million over two fiscal years for grants to community partners to increase quality child care providers to support economic development across Minnesota. A total of $2.425 million will be available in this second round of funding; $2.425 million was awarded previously to 14 projects.