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 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.

March 7, 2022

The State of Minnesota is committed to ensuring all children enter kindergarten ready to succeed, no matter their race or ZIP code, by increasing access to high quality early childhood programs. Early education scholarships of up to $8,500 are available for children who are ages three or four and whose family meets income requirements.

UMC Teambackers host pregame social; Men’s Hockey takes on UMary Friday, March 4

March 3, 2022

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Already-huge Minnesota budget surplus grows to $9.25 billion

March 2, 2022

Minnesota's already-huge budget surplus has become even more enormous, growing to a projected $9.25 billion, the Walz administration announced Monday as they cautioned that inflation and Russia's invasion of Ukraine pose some significant risks to the optimistic outlook.

Crookston student advocates for Increase Teachers of Color Act

March 2, 2022

Crookston elementary student Azomali Obisakin along with Crookston Head Start teacher, Regina Zapata, testified February 9 in front of the Minnesota Education Policy Committee in support of the "Increase Teachers of Color Act." Zapata and Obisakin were among the 12 testifiers throughout the State of Minnesota speaking in support of this bill.

March 2, 2022

Crookston City Council members came to a consensus at their February 28 meeting to appoint City Attorney Corky Reynolds as the interim City Administrator following Amy Finch's departure. Reynolds said it would be an honor to serve and mentioned he met with city department heads individually to see if they would be comfortable with the situation to which they agreed.

DEE, Inc. acquired by Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry

March 2, 2022

Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry (WAF), a leader in aluminum and copper–based alloy castings, recently announced they have acquired the assets of castings manufacturer DEE, Inc. in Crookston. Small Business Development Center consultant Christine Anderson and Crookston Housing & Economic Development Authority director Robert Barnes, along with WAF CEO Sachin Shivaram and DEE, Inc. Vice President/ General Manager Paul Cwikla, shared the news with the City Council at their February 28 meeting.

News

Crookston Rotary Club

Minnesota DNR deadlines for removing ice house shelters

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

Visitor Restrictions Eased at RiverView Health Starting March 7

State of Minnesota offers early education scholarships to ensure children enter kindergarten ready to succeed

UMC Teambackers host pregame social; Men’s Hockey takes on UMary Friday, March 4

Already-huge Minnesota budget surplus grows to $9.25 billion

Crookston student advocates for Increase Teachers of Color Act

City Council consensus on city attorney as interim city administrator

DEE, Inc. acquired by Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry