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.

November 2024

Canada Lynx

​I observed my first Canada lynx in the wild earlier this fall while working at Red Lake Wildlife Management Area north of Upper Red Lake.

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Minnesota DEED grant allows U of M Crookston and Veden Center to partner with regional businesses on summer internships

The University of Minnesota Crookston, Veden Center for Rural Development, and regional businesses partnered over the summer to host internships for students based on a grant received from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). More than 3,000 paid internship hours were recorded.

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