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

Attorneys General warn NFL to improve treatment of women

April 11, 2022

NEW YORK (AP) — The attorneys general of six states have written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell , expressing concern over the league’s treatment of female employees and admonishing him for a lack of improvement to the league’s workplace culture.

Mary Ann Knotek 22 musicals

April 11, 2022

“Accompanist MaryAnn Knotek was celebrated at Crookston High School’s final performance of “Godspell” Sunday, April 10 after 22 shows. Director Beth Carlson said MaryAnn has been playing because of the kids and cast parent Rae French says MaryAnn is deserving of the recognition for all she has added to the musicals over the years. (Photo submitted by Rae French)”

April 11, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota prosecutors declined to file charges Wednesday against a Minneapolis police SWAT team officer who fatally shot Amir Locke while executing an early morning no-knock search warrant in a downtown apartment in February.

City administrator finalists named

April 6, 2022

Times Report Four finalists have been named in the search for a new city administrator for the City of Crookston. Interviews will be held the… Login to continue reading Login…

CHS Musical ‘Godspell’ a blend of songs and messages of kindness

April 6, 2022

Members of the audience are sure to be enlightened by this youthful cast's portrayal of the musical "Godspell' during the upcoming performances at Crookston High School where messages of kindness are sprinkled throughout the production.

April 6, 2022

League of Minnesota Cities Staff Attorney and Assistant Research Manager Kyle Hartnett made a trip to Crookston to speak with the City Council, Mayor, Interim City Administrator and City Clerk during a special meeting Monday, April 4 at City Hall where he gave a presentation and offered resource handouts such as "A Good Start to Good Governance - Guidance for Newly Elected City Officials from the League of Minnesota Cities" and "What's my role as an elected official." In return, the Council asked for guidance on a number of topics and even posed hypothetical situations that could occur with the roles of the city administrator and staff.

Rotary Club Wine & Beer Tasting fundraiser April 22

April 6, 2022

Crookston Rotary Club will host a Wine & Beer Tasting charity fundraising event on April 22 from 6-9 p.m. at the Crookston Inn. Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased from a Rotary member or $15 at the door.

UMN Crookston to host ‘whodunit’ type of show ‘Who Murdered My Sweetheart’ April 8 and 9

April 6, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston Music-Theater Department will present “Who Murdered My Sweetheart”, written and directed by Paul Warshauer, on Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium. All students get in free and adults are $5 at the door.

Superintendent Jeremy Olson finalist for Bemidji position

April 6, 2022

Crookston School District Superintendent Jeremy Olson has been listed as one of four finalists for a superintendent position with Bemidji Area Schools, the Bemidji Pioneer reported April 5. Bemidji’s Board of Education will conduct their first round of interviews April 11 and 12, and plan to select a lone finalist April 21.

Northland Community & Technical College student April McGee elected to leadership of Phi Theta Kappa’s Minn-Kota Region

April 6, 2022

Northland student, April McGee, has been elected as Vice President of Communications for the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society’s Minn-Kota region. McGee was chosen for this leadership role at the PTA Minn-Kota regional meeting in Rochester, MN, March 18-20.