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

COPPER STREET BRASS – “That ‘70s Show”

May 10, 2023

Copper Street Brass is a Minneapolis- based sextet composed of two trumpets, trombone, tuba, French horn and percussion with several members doubling on keyboard, percussion, guitars and electric instruments. Copper Street Brass presents a variety of music in bold innovative ways with a friendly and charming stage presence.

May 10, 2023

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this spring should watch for large farm equipment moving from farm to farm for planting season, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Speech and theater students recognized

May 10, 2023

The annual Speech and Theater Banquet was held last Wednesday. Awards were given to the Jr high one act students, and the competitive One Act and the spring play cast and crew.

May 10, 2023

Planning for the unknown. Preparing the best you can.End-of-life planning. Not easy to talk about, but important to do. What are advance directives? What is palliative care and/or hospice care? How can I decide about organ donation?

Pasque Flower Hike in Fertile Sand Hills

May 3, 2023

Pasque flowers are finally blooming in the Fertile Sand Hills. Come out and enjoy a guided spring hike to view pasque flowers in the Fertile Sand Hills at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6th. It is expected that quite a few pasque will be blooming by May 6th, but two additional guided hikes will occur the following Saturday, May 13th—at 10:30 and at 2:00 p.m. That weekend might be closer to “peak” bloom this year.

May 3, 2023

Nordic Fest is an annual event in Thief River Falls put on by Snorre Lodge of the Sons of Norway. Flags from Scandinavian countries, including the Sami, will be flying throughout downtown Thief River Falls from May 12 through May 22.

Highland Elementary students compete Math Masters of Minnesota Challenge

May 3, 2023

Fifth and Sixth-grade students from Highland Elementary competed in the regional Math Masters of Minnesota Challenge in Bemidji. The students competed individually and as teams on eight sets of mathematical problems in this competition for a total of 325 problems.

2023 Student Awards Ceremony held at UMN Crookston

May 3, 2023

The University of Minnesota Crookston held its 2023 Student Awards Ceremony April 20 in Bede Ballroom and students were honored at the formal event for their work over the school year. Among those recognized were UMC Students of the Year Bren Fox, Laney Swiers, and Ben Olander.

UMN Crookston announces T. Dale Scully as new Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Engagement, and Wellness

April 26, 2023

The University of Minnesota Crookston is pleased to announce T. Dale Scully has been named the next Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Engagement, and Wellness. Scully begins his new role on campus June 19, 2023.

Tri-Valley Senior Programs Holds Foster Grandparent Recognition Luncheon

April 26, 2023

Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. Senior Programs held its annual Foster Grandparent recognition luncheon at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston on Friday, April 14.