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.

December 2023

2024 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year Winners Announced

Seven Minnesota grocers who promote locally grown and produced products have been named a 2024 Retailer of the Year by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Minnesota Grown program, in partnership with the Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA).This year’s winners include:Northwest: Hugo’s Family Marketplace, East Grand ForksNortheast: Chris’ Food Center, SandstoneWest Central: Elden’s Fresh Foods, AlexandriaSouthwest: Mackenthun’s Fine Foods, WaconiaSoutheast: Nilssen’s Foods, ZumbrotaTwin Cities: Kowalski’s Markets, Grand AvenuePeople’s Choice: Festival Foods, Hugo“We commend these seven grocers for their creative efforts to promote fresh, local foods from Minnesota Grown members,” said MDA Commissioner Thom Petersen.

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