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 Public Schools narrows Activities Director search down to four

March 9, 2022

The search for a new Activities Director for Crookston Public Schools is down to four candidates, Superintendent Jeremy Olson shared with the Times. Individuals who will be interviewed include Cody Brekken, Nathan Lubarski, Aaron La Deaux and Kyle Hanson.

Northwest Regional Corrections Center Arrest Report

March 9, 2022

Daniel (no middle name provided) Reyes, 69, Crookston, was arrested March 1 by the Crookston Police Department for felony engaging in electronic communication relating or describing sexual conduct with a child. He remains incarcerated.

Polk County Public Health: Breastfeeding made easier for families at Crookston Sports Center

March 9, 2022

The Crookston Sports Center (CSC) has recently upgraded an empty room into an inviting space for breastfeeding families. The designated lactation room is a private, comfortable space that has a rocking chair, table, electrical outlets, changing table and is located nearby the bathrooms.

Crookston native named Top 25 national coach winner

March 7, 2022

Crookston High School graduate Jordan Wilkens was recently named one of the top 25 national winners in the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Double-Goal Coach Award presented by TeamSnap because of the impact he's had on student-athletes. Wilkens, who now lives in Milwaukee, told the Times he believes he's the only coach that does adaptive sports on the top 25 list and he's the only coach on the list that is a wheelchair user.

West Polk SWCD represented at national annual meeting

March 7, 2022

West Polk County Soil & Water Conservation District was represented at the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Annual Meeting which was held in Orlando, Florida February 12-16, 2022.

March 7, 2022

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is hosting two upcoming free events in Crookston with the goal of hearing from its neighbors throughout the region. Events are scheduled to be held: * Thursday, April 7 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Crookston Rotary Club

March 7, 2022

Crookston Rotary Club teamed up with the Crookston Masonic Lodge to host a breakfast fundraiser Sunday, March 6 with proceeds going towards their Student of the Month scholarships for students at the high school and the university. Pictured at the lodge during the morning shift are Rotarians, left to right, Blake Carlson, Mary Cavalier, Mary Holz-Clause, Jeremy Olson, Krista Proulx and Jess Bengtson. (Photo by Rotarian Rae French)

March 7, 2022

Heavy snowfall across parts of Minnesota prompted many anglers to haul their fish houses off the ice in late February. People who haven’t yet removed their shelters should keep in mind upcoming removal deadlines and make plans to meet them.

$20K gift secures lean-to construction, enhances equine at UMC

March 7, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston Equine Program and the Equestrian Team reached its $35,000 fundraising goal last month which will allow for the construction of a new lean-to that will be built in May. In late October, the UMN Crookston Equestrian teams kicked off their fundraising for team travel, equipment and a new lean-to.

March 7, 2022

As COVID-19 cases decline, RiverView Health will ease visitor restrictions effective March 7. The revised visitor policy includes the following: Screening and Masking • Visitors will be screened prior to visiting following current guidelines.