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.

February 2023

Diana Padilla Named Employee of the Year at RiverView Health

February 15, 2023

Diana Padilla is on a roll at RiverView Health. Not only was she recently promoted to Purchasing/ Inventory Agent Coordinator in the Supply Chain Department, but she was also named the 2022 Employee of the Year.

February 15, 2023

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a few good men and women. The PCSO recently sent deputies to a job fair in Alexandria to recruit new team members.

Crookston Fire Department names third Hydrant Heroes

February 15, 2023

The Crookston Fire Department would like to congratulate Derek Martin on being the thrid Hydrant Hero of the season. To show our appreciation we presented him with $25 in Chamber Bucks to be used at a local business in town. If there is hydrant on your block and you would like to adopt it and keep it clear, you could be a Hydrant Hero and be in our next drawing. Please call the fire dept at 218-281-4584 or you can email CFD@crookston.mn.us if you have any questions.

February 15, 2023

Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (02/15/23). Communication is your superpower this year.

Mrs. Cymbaluk’s Kindergarten Class at Cathedral School invited their mom’s to a special Valentine Tea. They sang songs of love and had tea and cookies to celebrate.

February 15, 2023

One-Act play earns award

February 15, 2023

The Crookston high-school One Act play #CENSORED was awarded 2nd place in the Sections at LOW school on Saturday. Bagley placed first and will advance the state festival this weekend.

Free skating, pickleball among Fitness Fever events

February 15, 2023

Polk County Public Health continues to host its February Fitness Fever events. On Sunday, Feb.

John Finney Receives the 2023 Red River Basin Leadership Award

February 15, 2023

John Finney, Humbolt, MN, was the recipient of the 2023 Red River Basin Leadership Award presented by the Red River Basin Commission (RRBC). The award recognizes an individual that has shown exemplary leadership and service in working toward basin- wide solutions on water management issues.

February 14, 2023

Gene “Geno” Alan Whitehead, 61, of rural Red Lake Falls passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. Geno’s life will be celebrated at a 1 p.m. memorial service to be…

Sister Norma Jean Edie

February 11, 2023

Sister Norma Jean Edie died on February 10, 2023, at Villa Saint Vincent, Crookston. Sister Norma Jean was born on September 10, 1933, in Saint Michael’s Hospital, Grand Forks, N.D., the…