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.

May 2023

CAROL A. LADDUSAW

May 3, 2023

Carol A. Laddusaw, 82, of Hawley passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, N.D.

HOWARD C. LYSNE

May 3, 2023

February 22, 1936 - April 17, 2023 Howard C. Lysne, aka “The Great Lizard”, passed away on April 17, 2023, at the age of 87.

May 3, 2023

On Senior Day, Minnesota Crookston did the best thing possible; sweep their opponent. The Golden Eagles closed out their 2023 campaign by walking off on Southwest Minnesota State in game one, 6-5 on a Whitnee Curry (So., IF/ OF, Lincoln, Neb.) single and mercy-ruling the Mustangs in game two, 12-4, in five innings.

Three selected for Girls State

May 3, 2023

Nashalie Tellez, Ny Nguyen, and Emily Soberon have been selected to attend the 2023 American Legion Auxiliary Girls State from June 11-17th at Bethel University. Girls State is a weeklong experience of learning about Minnesota government at the local, county and state levels by their participation in the process.

Crookston FFA competes at state

May 3, 2023

Crookston FFA sent 32 members to the 94th Minnesota FFA State Convention. Crookston FFA competed in various Career Development Events (CDE’s) and Leadership DEvelopment Events (LDE’s) from Sunday, April 23, 2023 to Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

May 3, 2023

Two Crookston High School students received special awards from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council. Juried by the Northwest Arts Council Regional Art Show, and by the Office of Senator Mark Johnson, Frankie’s Torvinen ‘s photograph titled, Replaced by Positive Energy, has been chosen to appear for a year at the State Capitol Office Building.

May 3, 2023

Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (05/03/23). Imagine and plan for perfection this year.

2023 Student Awards Ceremony held at UMN Crookston

May 3, 2023

The University of Minnesota Crookston held its 2023 Student Awards Ceremony April 20 in Bede Ballroom and students were honored at the formal event for their work over the school year. Among those recognized were UMC Students of the Year Bren Fox, Laney Swiers, and Ben Olander.

Highland Elementary students compete Math Masters of Minnesota Challenge

May 3, 2023

Fifth and Sixth-grade students from Highland Elementary competed in the regional Math Masters of Minnesota Challenge in Bemidji. The students competed individually and as teams on eight sets of mathematical problems in this competition for a total of 325 problems.

May 3, 2023

Nordic Fest is an annual event in Thief River Falls put on by Snorre Lodge of the Sons of Norway. Flags from Scandinavian countries, including the Sami, will be flying throughout downtown Thief River Falls from May 12 through May 22.

May 2023

CAROL A. LADDUSAW

HOWARD C. LYSNE

Minnesota Crookston Softball Sends Out Seniors with Sweep of SMSU

Three selected for Girls State

Crookston FFA competes at state

Students receive art awards

LINDA C. BLACK HOROSCOPES

2023 Student Awards Ceremony held at UMN Crookston

Highland Elementary students compete Math Masters of Minnesota Challenge

Thief River Falls to host Nordic Fest