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.

Benefit Fish Fry


Fish Fry Benefit: Save the Crookston Pool was held on Friday, Dec. 20th at the Cathedral Church. The event was hosted by Fin and Fit. Tickets were sold pre-sale for a $20 donation, with limited availability at the door. Funds raised directly support the efforts for the future of the pool, enhance water safety, and a hopeful future partnership with the City of Crookston to address the need for capital improvements. A ticket drawing style silent auction was held throughout the evening, as well as monetary donations being accepted. Fin and Fit notes, that if City does not fund pool operations in 2025, major donors will be contacted with options or returns of donation. To make a donation contact finfitcrookston@gmail.com or call (701)-787-1352.

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