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

Crookston Area Community Fund seeks donations for disaster recovery fund

May 3, 2022

The Crookston Area Community Fund (CACF) has opened up a special disaster recovery and resiliency fund to seek donations to help flood recovery efforts in the community. Donations will provide funding for the immediate and long-term needs of residents and organizations recovering from the recent flooding of the Red Lake River.

May 3, 2022

Crookston School Board accepted the resignation letter of Superintendent Jeremy Olson during a special meeting Monday, May 2 and decided to advertise for an interim superintendent that may serve for up to one year. Olson has accepted the superintendent's position for Bemidji Area Schools and will begin his new job in July.

Red Lake River slowly receding, volunteers needed in Ward 5

May 2, 2022

City of Crookston At 12:00 midnight on 05-01-22, the Red Lake River at Crookston crested at 24.52 feet. As of 11:30 am today, the Red Lake River level at… Login to continue reading Login…

Public Notice: Ward 4 levee walkers needed Monday, May 2 starting at 12 p.m.

May 2, 2022

City of Crookston The city is looking for volunteers to help walk the levees in Ward 4 (Wood’s Addition) starting at 12:00 pm TODAY. Volunteers… Login to continue reading Login…

Crookston High School 2022 Prom Grand March

May 2, 2022

Crookston High School held their Grand March, Prom and After Prom Party Saturday, April 30 and almost 70 couples posed onstage for a full crowd in the gymnasium. Check out the photo gallery of all the couples at www.crookstontimes.com

CHS Speech and Theater hand out awards at banquet

May 2, 2022

The 2022 Speech and Theater Banquet took place on Wednesday, April 27 at Crookston High School and awarded students in these activities for their dedication to the arts at CHS. For the first Jr.

Red Lake River crests in major flood stage for second time in a week

May 2, 2022

The Red Lake River in Crookston crested in the major flood stage category for the second time in a week after rainy weather and incoming water from other areas elevated river levels to 25 feet Sunday, May 1 into Monday, May 2. The city's Emergency Operation Center was opened and certain ward posts were manned as well as volunteers recruited to walk and monitor the river levees in those wards.

UMN Extension to offer Tractor and Farm Safety Certification for Youth in 2022

May 2, 2022

University of Minnesota Extension will be offering Youth Tractor and Farm Safety Certification at six locations across the state in 2022. The youth tractor and farm safety certification program provides youth 14 years and older the opportunity to learn about safe equipment operation and general farm safety.

Klemek Outdoors: Firebird Sharp-Tailed Grouse

May 2, 2022

If ever you’ve had the pleasure of observing dancing sharp-tailed grouse, then surely you’ve enjoyed one of Nature’s finest shows. Indeed, each spring across parts of northern Minnesota an avian dance is performed by a very special, native species of bird.

Jared Davidson named new market president of United Valley Bank in Grand Forks

May 2, 2022

Jared Davidson has joined United Valley Bank in Grand Forks, North Dakota, as its Market President. Davidson will be responsible for overseeing all daily procedures and practices regarding financial services offered to customers in the Grand Forks market and surrounding area. He brings more than 25 years of banking and finance experience, including Retail Banking, Residential Real Estate Lending, Treasury Management, and Commercial and Agribusiness lending.