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 2024

U of M Crookston hosting month of free applications exclusively for Crookston High School students

The University of Minnesota Crookston is hosting a month of free applications exclusively for Crookston High School students December 4, 2024 through January 8, 2025, and a kickoff event happened at the high school. CHS students are able to receive a special app code from their admissions counselor to apply online.

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Animal Behavior

  The more time I spend in the great outdoors observing wildlife, the more I am convinced that, contrary to many people’s beliefs, intelligence is not exclusive to we humans. Indeed, clues underscoring this contradiction are everywhere for anyone willing to observe while keeping an open and inquisitive mind.

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