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

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.

Crookston High School Pirates Press April 2022

April 6, 2022

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Northwest Minnesota Arts Council announces ‘Of the Year’ award winners

April 6, 2022

Three awards are given each year to recognize artists and arts advocates within the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council's seven-county region who stand out in terms of artistry or volunteerism in the arts. The "Of the Year" award winners are nominated by area residents.

Crookston ECI ‘Little House of Books’ free for the community

April 6, 2022

The Early Childhood Initiative (ECI) is proud to share the Little House of Books with the community. These free, public libraries focus on the importance of literacy for young children and build community using the concept of ‘take a book, leave a book”.

Superintendent Jeremy Olson finalist for Bemidji position

April 5, 2022

Times Report Crookston School District Superintendent Jeremy Olson has been listed as one of four finalists for a superintendent position with Bemidji Area Schools, the… Login to continue reading Login…

Ukraine teen looking to come to Crookston

April 4, 2022

It all started with the 1989 4-H cultural exchange program when Connie Hannesson's son, Darby Miller, went to Russia. There, Darby met Eugene Vorobiev and shortly after Eugene became part of their Crookston family. Fast forward to March 25, 2022 when Connie received a call from her "Russian son" Eugene asking if she would take in a 14-year-old Ukraine boy so he could continue his education in a safe, peaceful location. As a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a Christian, "no" was never an option. Now, Connie is looking for a host family in Crookston for the 2022-2023 school year with Connie serving as the home base or anchor.

PCSO lifts water access closure on Red River in Polk County

April 4, 2022

Polk County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the closure on the Red River throughout the boundaries of Polk County. Please use caution at water access points… Login to continue reading Login…

Turkeys come to Crookston

April 4, 2022

A young turkey sits in the fresh snow south of the Crookston Fire Department March 30. A turkey trots south of the Crookston Fire Department March 30.