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.

EVENTS

Class of 1972 Reunion at Crookston Inn

July 27, 2022

The class of 1972 enjoys a meal at Scobey's Pub and Grub while celebrating their Reunion at the Crookston Inn. (Submitted) .

July 27, 2022

Central High School's class of 1962 will celebrate its 60th reunion during Ox Cart Days. The Crookston Inn will host dinner at 7 p.m.

Polk County Fair will be held July 6-10 at fairgrounds in Fertile

July 6, 2022

Minnesota's Polk County Fair is celebrating 121 years of family fun July 6-10 at the fairgrounds in Fertile. "Five big days of action, excitement, entertainment and celebration" include exhibitions, rodeo, chocolate contest, midway carnival rides, talent contest, kid's pedal pull, baja racing, Dock Dogs, 5K walk/run, parade, demo derby, fireworks and much more.

Night to Unite returning August 2 to UMN Crookston

July 6, 2022

Crookston's annual Night to Unite event "neighbors joining together" will return Tuesday, August 2 to the University of Minnesota Crookston. The festivities will be held from 4:30-7 p.m. on the campus mall with a wide variety of booths and activities.

Northwest School of Agriculture held their 2022 reunion June 24 at UMN Crookston

June 29, 2022

Northwest School of Agriculture classmates and friends gathered to reminisce, reconnect and celebrate during their 2022 reunion held June 24 on the University of Minnesota Crookston campus. A highlight of the event was the recognition of this year’s Top Aggies - Eloise Wold Sobtzak (Class of 1957), Keith Miller (Class of 1958) and Gary Pedersen (Class of 1964.)

‘Downtown Tuesday Tunes’ summer concert series launches June 28

June 22, 2022

Downtown Crookston Development Partnership is launching a summer concert series "Downtown Tuesday Tunes" for June, July and August and their first set is Tuesday, June 28 with music by A Touch of Brass and headliner The Jensen Sisters. The events will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on 2nd St. in the old Wayne Hotel parking lot with food, beverages, music and kids games.

Polk County Fair Chocolate Contest July 6

June 22, 2022

It’s CHOCOLATE time! Milk, white, dark, semi – sweet, or bitter – sweet! Take your pick! Hot, cold, soft, hard, creamy or chunky. Cooked, baked, or melted…Chocolate possibilities are endless! If you not only enjoy eating chocolate, but making and/ or baking with chocolate as well, we invite you to prepare your most incredible chocolate masterpiece and enter the Polk County Fair Chocolate Contest.

June 20, 2022

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) sponsors an annual Traveling Art Exhibit which visits northwest Minnesota communities throughout the year. The exhibit includes 17 original pieces of art by regional adult and student artists, chosen from works submitted for our annual juried exhibit.

Crookston Public Library to host summer concert June 16

June 1, 2022

Crookston Public Library invites the community to enjoy a free outdoor concert at the library on Thursday, June 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. The outdoor concert will feature Uptown! - a regional band that promises a fun time for everyone with a repertoire of country, rock, and pop hits from the 1950’s through today, said Lake Agassiz Regional Library in a media release.

Washington School PTO Picnic back after two years

May 23, 2022

After a two-year pause, Washington Elementary School's PTO resumed hosting a picnic for Early Childhood Family Education, School Readiness, and Kindergarten families. "The absence of the annual picnic, along with a sunny spring evening, drew a crowd of over 200 people to the school's playground where Washington teachers and staff helped serve food," said Washington School in a media release.