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

Early Childhood Family Education events for April

April 4, 2022

Crookston Early Childhood Family Education's featured events for April 2022 include "Just Toddling" and "ECFE Swimming." Just Toddling will be held Monday, April 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Washington School for children ages 12-24 months and their caregivers.

UMN Crookston staff member Pogatshnik also hosts podcast on Minnesota Vikings

April 4, 2022

On the University of Minnesota Crookston campus people know James Pogatshnik as a member of the Media Services team who is able to fix issues with projectors in classrooms, or help record audio in the sound booth. What a person may not know, is James has a whole life outside of the walls of UMN Crookston. Yes he is a bit of a minor celebrity who gets recognized by his voice on occasion while sitting at a bar or restaurant in Grand Forks. This is because of a podcast he hosts, along with friend Arif Hasan entitled “Norse Code.” The podcast is 420 episodes into an over eight-year run and it is an opportunity for Vikings fans to gather, listen, not take themselves too seriously, and share in community.

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.

Let’s Talk Crops: Strategic Farming talked biological pest control in soybean

April 4, 2022

Sometimes organisms in our crop fields are already helping us with pest control. Growers can take advantage of the benefits these predators and parasites provide.

Ukraine teen looking to come to Crookston

April 3, 2022

Jess Bengtson – Managing Editor It all started with the 1989 4-H cultural exchange program when Connie Hannesson’s son, Darby Miller, went to Russia. There,… Login to continue reading Login…

City Council passes expenditure plan for ARPA funds

March 30, 2022

Jess Bengtson – Managing Editor After a marathon conversation and presentations by several department heads, Crookston City Council passed a resolution authorizing expenditure of American… Login to continue reading Login…

March 30, 2022

Savannah Lorntson and Jess Bengtson A Crookston High School student’s mother, Mildred Roosevelt, took the mic for the second time in two months at the… Login to continue reading Login…

UMN Crookston to host “In The Spirit of Cinco De Mayo” event April 22

March 30, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston is proud to bring back one of their most treasured spring events “In the Spirit of Cinco de Mayo” on April 22, 2022. They're hosting the event in honor of the beautiful history of Cinco de Mayo across multiple locations throughout the campus.

March 30, 2022

The Crookston Lions Club will host a two-day Community Blood Drive on April 11 and 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Monday, April 11's event is from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 12's event is from 7:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

March 30, 2022

A Crookston High School student's mother, Mildred Roosevelt, took the mic for the second time in two months at the School Board's open forum saying her family continues to have the same issues with racism and bullying, and that nothing has changed. On January 31, Roosevelt plead with the board to allow her children to do online learning through the end of the school year but Superintendent Jeremy Olson, who was absent from the January 31 meeting, told the Times on March 28 that he told Roosevelt that would not be an option at this time.