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

Lunchtime Learning series resumes Tuesday

The Crookston Chamber will be presenting a series of presentations over the lunch hour to discuss topics of interest to the business community. The presentations will be held approximately 5 times per year. Future topics will include HR topics such as recruitment, choosing the best legal structure for your business, and basic tips for more effective use of social media.

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Tri-Valley Head Start, Child & Family Programs Recognized as a Program of Excellence by the National Head Start Association

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. announced that Tri-Valley Head Start, Child & Family Programs has earned the National Head Start Association’s (NHSA) Program of Excellence Accreditation. The NHSA Program of Excellence recognizes and supports innovative and outstanding Head Start and Early Head Start programs across the nation. This achievement is earned by early childhood programs that consistently demonstrate excellence in program management, service performance, and child and family support.

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