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.

LOCAL

Mrs. Cymbaluk’s Kindergarten Class at Cathedral School invited their mom’s to a special Valentine Tea. They sang songs of love and had tea and cookies to celebrate.

February 15, 2023

John Finney Receives the 2023 Red River Basin Leadership Award

February 15, 2023

John Finney, Humbolt, MN, was the recipient of the 2023 Red River Basin Leadership Award presented by the Red River Basin Commission (RRBC). The award recognizes an individual that has shown exemplary leadership and service in working toward basin- wide solutions on water management issues.

Free skating, pickleball among Fitness Fever events

February 15, 2023

Polk County Public Health continues to host its February Fitness Fever events. On Sunday, Feb.

A Word of Thanks

February 8, 2023

On behalf of the Polk County Salvation Army, we would like once again say thank you to our friends and supporters who have given donations and their time to the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign. The Christmas Kettle Campaign is the county’s Salvation Army’s most vital fundraiser accounting for nearly 75% of its annual fund raising totals. It is vital because we depend on this support to fund yearround programs. Also, we would like to put out a SPECIAL THANKS to our local United Way in Crookston for their financial support assistance. Also, to Walmart, Hugo’s, M and H Gas, Ampride, Crookston LEO Club, Fosston Lions, Fertile Lions, St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Allan and Judy Dragseth, Ray Nelson, Fertile, Sheriff Jim Tadman, Chief Deputy Mike Norland, and Police Chief Darren Selzer, for assisting with our annual Kettle Program. Also, to those who have sent financial contributions via mail.

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Procedure Offered at RiverView

February 8, 2023

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. It is an opportune time to have a routine, comprehensive eye exam to screen for the disease and catch it early if detected. If you already have glaucoma and initial efforts to treat it are not working, your next step might be a minimally invasive procedure with Dr. Anne Keating at River-View Health.

February 8, 2023

The Minnesota School Boards Association has set February as Minnesota School Board Recognition Month to build awareness and understanding of the vital function elected school board members play in our society. The Crookston School District is joining other public school districts from across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Month to honor local board members for their commitment to Crookston and its students.

American Crystal Sugar donates to Scruffy Tails Human Society

February 8, 2023

American Crystal Sugar is proud to award Scruffy Tails Humane Society a check for $5,000 to help with badly needed renovations to give the dogs and cats a safe, secure, and enriching environment. The Humane Society of Polk County, Inc was founded as a 501(c)(3) in January 1982 with a desire to help the animals.

Knowledge Bowl teams compete at Thief River Falls

February 8, 2023

CHS Speech team competes at Fergus Falls

February 1, 2023

The CHS Speech team kicked off their tournament season by competing at Fergus Falls this past Saturday. Crookston was one of seventeen schools competing at the tournament, and three students walked away with medals. Samantha Rezac took first place in Storytelling, Zac Plante advanced to honors finals and took second place in Humorous Interpretation with his script 'How to Succeed In High School Without Really Trying', and Shayla Azure advanced to honors finals and took fifth place in Humorous Interpretation with her script '1-800'.

February 1, 2023

Organizations involved in community projects and charities are encouraged to apply for funds from Operation Round Up at this time. Completed grant applications are due in the Red Lake Electric Cooperative (RLEC) office by Wednesday, February 22, 2023.