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.

News

CHS senior charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct

May 16, 2022

Times Report Logan Matthew Melvie, 18, a senior at Crookston High School, has been charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree after reportedly… Login to continue reading Login…

Superintendent Olson: Crookston Public Schools will ask for vote August 9

May 16, 2022

Superintendent Jeremy Olson On August 9th, Crookston Public Schools will be asking voters to vote on whether or not to build a multiuse facility on… Login to continue reading Login…

Highland fifth and sixth graders compete at regional Math Masters challenge

May 16, 2022

Highland Elementary fifth and sixth grade students recently competed in the regional Math Masters of Minnesota Challenge in Bemidji and the fifth-grade team took home 7th place overall. Students competing were Asher Wieland, Nathan Pahlen, Hamsini Chanda, Eva Gosse, Keziah Mason, Abby Lane, Peyton Demarais, Jayde Uttermark, Sylvia Christensen, and Mackenzie Ness.

Benedictine Living Community recognizes retirees Hulst, Wangen and Hulst

May 16, 2022

Benedictine Living Community in Crookston recently recognized retirees Cindy Hulst, Peggy Wangen and Judy Hulst with a reception in their honor. - Cindy Hulst will be retiring after 34 years of dedication to the Benedictine Facility, said BLC-Crookston.

Dan Weisse’s Contract Not Renewed, Bryan Beamish Named Interim Head Coach

May 16, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball head coach Dan Weisse will not be returning in the 2022-23 season, as his contract was not renewed. The University announced the news Friday, May 13 at 3:00 p.m. following a meeting with Weisse at 9 a.m. the same day.

Student athletes visit Benedictine nursing home

May 16, 2022

Area student athletes visited the Benedictine Living Community - Villa St. Vincent during Skilled Nursing Care Week to share about their experiences. KK Volker performed a gymnastics routine and other students spoke to residents about their experiences as a student-athlete.

Crookston Public Library’s “Reading by the Red” book club to discuss “The Midnight Library” May 24

May 16, 2022

The Crookston Public Library is inviting readers to join its Reading by the Red book club, which invites adults of all ages to meet in the library's beautiful River Room to discuss a variety of widely-read books. The selected title for May will be "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig, with a discussion to be held Tuesday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m.

May 16, 2022

Polk County Environmental Services is pleased to announce the availability of a cost-share grant program that is available to property owners in Polk County that have an existing non-compliant septic system. Funds are intended to fix septic systems that are currently failing codes or functionality. These dollars are made possible through a grant received from the Minnesota Clean Water Legacy Act.

RiverView’s Wound Care Services Enhanced through Education

May 16, 2022

It’s estimated that 6.5 million people suffer from chronic wounds in the United States, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. As the population ages, obesity rates increase, and diabetes cases climb, chronic wound cases are also expected to rise.

Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council looking for contestants for 13th annual contest

May 16, 2022

Aspiring chefs, culinary professionals, or those who simply enjoy cooking and the culinary arts, prepare yourselves for a “wild” spring. If you’ve got the “chops” to match your cooking skills against others from across the country in a highly competitive, national competition of culinary creativity, then it’s sure to be a “wild” (rice) spring.