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

Our Savior’s third and fourth grade students gather donations for Ukraine

The third and fourth grade classes at Our Savior’s Lutheran School spear-headed a gathering of items for Ukrainian refugees last month. They found that The Orphan Grain Train was taking a collection in mid-April so they advertised within the school and church and then worked with the organization to pack everything and send it to Wisconsin.

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Rotary Wine & Beer Fundraiser held April 22 at the Inn

Annette Thompson celebrates her win during the game of musical chairs against Mary Holz-Clause at the Rotary Wine & Beer Fundraiser event. (Photo by Megan Benoit) A table full of happy guests at the event (Photo by Megan Benoit) Bobbie Torkelson enters the wine raffle at the Rotary event with assistance from Tracy Buker (Photo by Megan Benoit) The Torgersons were one of the wine raffle winners at the Rotary event (Photo by Megan Benoit) Rick Thompson was one of the beer raffle winners at the Rotary event.

Read MoreRotary Wine & Beer Fundraiser held April 22 at the Inn