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.

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UMC Junior Dana Zarn named to All-NSIC second team for Softball, first Golden Eagle since 2018

The Northern Sun Conference recently announced their All-NSIC teams and individual award winners for the softball season which included Dana Zarn (Jr., UT, Winnipeg, Manitoba) - the lone Golden Eagle named to an NSIC team. Zarn becomes the first Golden Eagle since 2018 to be named to an All-NSIC team since Gabriel Antolak was named to the second team.

Read MoreUMC Junior Dana Zarn named to All-NSIC second team for Softball, first Golden Eagle since 2018

Polk County Board talks American Rescue Plan funds, hears from Ag Innovation Campus

During a status update from Polk County Administrator Chuck Whiting on American Rescue Plan funds, county commissioners found out they might need to spend more time discussing the "particulars" of the applications once they get closer to the approval stage. Whiting mentioned that he sent an email out to all of the applicants and tried to explain the terms, but there wasn't necessarily a template to go off of and applications have come in for a variety of projects.

Read MorePolk County Board talks American Rescue Plan funds, hears from Ag Innovation Campus

UMN Crookston hands out distinguished awards at annual banquet

The University of Minnesota Crookston held their annual Student Awards Program, a celebration of student service, leadership, and academic athletic achievement, Thursday, April 28 in Bede Ballroom. Marah Mcdougal, a marketing major from Minneapolis, Minn., and Elaina Knott, an agricultural education major from Thief River Falls, Minn., were named as the UMN Crookston Students of the Year.

Read MoreUMN Crookston hands out distinguished awards at annual banquet