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

218 fish caught during Ice Buster Daze 2022

The fishing was good at Ice Buster Daze 2022 on the Red Lake River in Crookston's Central Park with 218 fish caught during the three-hour annual tournament Saturday, February 12. Following the morning's breakfast at the Masonic Lodge and hardwater fishing on the river, the dinner and prize giveaways were held at the Crookston Inn with dozens of participants mentioned for the first fish caught, biggest fish, most fish caught, last fish caught, smallest fish caught and more.

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NDSU announces fall 2021 graduates

Local Minnesota students were among the students to graduate from North Dakota State University in fall 2021. Crookston area graduates included: • Jessica Danelle Nystad of Crookston, who graduated with honors, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Care • Desiree Kassandra Ramirez of Crookston, who graduated with honors, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Science A student must earn a 3.50 grade point average or higher to graduate with honors.

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