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

Construction begins on accessibility improvements at William O’Brien State Park

Construction is starting at William O’Brien State Park on a major improvement project focused on increasing accessibility for visitors.“William O’Brien State Park is very popular, with nearly 275,000 visitors in 2023, and this project has been several years in the making,” said Ann Pierce, director of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division.

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Peterson Farms Seed Team Add Two to Marketing Team

Peterson Farms Seed, headquartered near Prosper, ND, announces that Dave Nilles and Jenn Koehler have accepted new positions on their marketing team.In his role as the Marketing Communications and Content Specialist, Dave will create communications materials that connect with farmer customers and dealer-partners in a way that enhances the Peterson Farms Seed brand experience.Dave grew up on a third-generation family farm near Amenia, ND.

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American Crystal Sugar makes donation

American Crystal Sugar is proud to award the Crookston Industrial Technology Department a check for $4,000 to help with the creating more welding and grinding space in the welding lab including the purchase of a TIG welder with AC current especially for Aluminum.Travis Oliver who is an instructor for the Industrial Technology department at the Crookston High School is looking to improve the safety and expand the availability of welding equipment within his class.

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