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.

October 2022

Vikings still winning despite offense’s unfulfilling drives

October 5, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The upside for the Minnesota Vikings is clear: They've finished the first quarter of their first season under new head coach Kevin O'Connell by managing to build a firm foundation with a 3-1 record.

October 5, 2022

Night. In the back alley of a community theater, Rob waits patiently until finally, from within, a skeleton, SCOTT, emerges. Scott is approximately 206 bones. He’s wearing trousers, a sport coat, and a scarf.

October 5, 2022

“The Slaves are Freed; Is the War Over” While the Civil War was still raging and the North and South were bitterly divided, Presi-dent Lincoln had looked for a way to connect East and West. His effort led to the act which led to Westward expansion, the Homestead Act in 1862. It appears he thought sending families to the West and founding new areas, bonded with the remaining states of the North, would ease the reconciliation with the South after the war. Then Lincoln turned back to matters at hand, the Emancipation Proclamation, the 13th Amendment, and sadly, his own assassination, which we discussed last week.

Janis “Jan” Ann Williams

October 5, 2022

Janis “Jan” Ann Williams, 71, of Maple Lake, near Mentor, passed away Wednesday morning, September 28, 2022, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D., with her loving family at her side. Jan was born in Mankato on July 26, 1951, the daughter and only child of Bernard Anthony and Muriel Ann (Earl) Nentl.

Carole Marie Juvrud

October 5, 2022

Carole Marie Juvrud, 77, of Crookston passed away early Friday morning, September 30, 2022, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Carole was born in Crookston on July 6, 1945, the daughter of Oren and Edna (Butenhoff) Seaton.

Girl’s Volleyball

October 5, 2022

Danielle has developed into a great libero for our team. Every day she shows up ready to challenge herself and is always wanting feed back from coaches on how to improve. As a sophomore Dani has a great natural volleyball sense on the court and she always has a positive mindset!

Boys soccer

October 5, 2022

Elliot has also been doing a great job on defense and a team captain. Elliot is also a great role model in school and a team player .

October 5, 2022

must allow members of the public to shoot at reasonable times and for reasonable fees. “We’ve provided grants to eight shooting ranges in the past few months, which is a positive step toward ensuring anyone who wants to participate in shooting sports has the opportunity to do so,” said Chuck Niska, DNR shooting range coordinator.

Walleye regulation change would provide clarification for anglers upstream from Island Lake Reservoir

October 5, 2022

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing a walleye fishing regulation change for sections of the Otter and Cloquet rivers (which flow into Island Lake Reservoir in St. Louis County) that would make the walleye regulation the same for the reservoir and adjacent river segments.

Longtin agency donates for wellness

October 5, 2022

It’s that time of year again, when Longtin Agency proudly begins their monthly $100 wellness donations! For the month of September, Miss Bobbie Jo’s Pre-school class received the donation. Miss Bobbie Jo’s class intends to use their donation for movement CD’s and balance boards. We hope they enjoy them!