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.

January 2023

DNR webinars cover camp cooking, ice fishing for lake trout

January 9, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in fishing and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that will discuss camp cooking and ice fishing for lake trout. The first webinar is at noon Wednesday, Jan.

January 9, 2023

The Crookston Public Library will host a meeting of the Books & Brews Book Club on Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, 925 Fisher Ave. The group will read and discuss 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The book club meets the fourth Tuesday of every other month to discuss books and enjoy beverages.

January 9, 2023

Saint Paul, Minn. – Today members of the Minnesota House of Representatives took their oath of office and will serve as state representatives for the next two years. The Minnesota House has 134 members in all, with a Democratic- Farmer-Labor Party majority of 70 seats.

January 9, 2023

NAMI Minnesota is launching a new initiative. Hearts+Minds is a free wellness program designed to educate and empower individuals to manage their mental and physical health.

Sheriff Jim Tadman Sworn In For Second Term

January 9, 2023

Sheriff Jim Tadman, surrounded by family and colleagues, was sworn in by The Honorable Jeffrey Remick for his second term as the Polk County Sheriff on January 3rd, 2023. The sheriff is the highest- ranking law enforcement officer in the county.

Kim Steven Christopherson

January 6, 2023

Kim Steven Christopherson, 67, of Crookston passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 4, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family. He’d been diagnosed with cancer in October. A family graveside service will…

Minnesota Crookston Goes on Late Run, But Falls to UMary by Four in NSIC Play

January 4, 2023

Minnesota Crookston trailed by 11 with less than five minutes to go in the game and got the game to just one with under a minute left, but the University of Mary was able to escape with a 80-76 victory over Minnesota Crookston in NSIC men’s basketball action.

Resolve for the New Year

January 4, 2023

This time of year, everyone’s talking about one thing: how much collective weight we put on in December. (I know I did my part.) On a related note, they’re also talking about New Year’s Resolutions or NYRs as no one calls them.

Crookston American Legion Auxiliary Nels T Wold Unit 20 presents scholarship

January 4, 2023

Five Players Score in Double-Digits as Minnesota Crookston Defeats UMary 78-64

January 4, 2023

The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team ended 2022 with a 78-64 victory over the University of Mary at Gary Senske Court at Lysaker Gymnasium. The Golden Eagles picked up the weekend sweep after defeating Minot State University Friday.