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.

September 2022

Hwy 2 Crookston Study Update

Minnesota Department of Transportation Submitted Where is the study now? The study team held a final meeting with the Community Review Panel on July 12 to gather consensus on a preferred corridor alternative. The panel recommended Alternative A as the preferred option for Main Street and Broadway which includes: • two one-way travel lanes • parking lanes on both sides • boulevard spacing with sidewalks on both sides • bike trail on one side This option reduces the width of the roadway from 56 feet to 40 feet and reallocates that space to non-motorized users.

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Sponsors Needed for Blue Jackets Bright Futures Program

With school in full swing, thousands of young people are joining FFA in Minnesota. To support the development of these young people, future leaders for agriculture and their local communities, the Minnesota FFA Foundation is again offering the Blue Jackets Bright Futures program which provides official FFA jackets to members who have completed an application indicating their desire to be involved with FFA programs.

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