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

UMC Teambackers events coming up this spring and summer

April 5, 2023

University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC) Teambackers are proud to present a plethora of events coming up in the future months. These events are open to the public, and participation is encouraged. UMC Teambackers fundraisers help support student athlete scholarships.

Gala for Girls returns to Polk County

April 5, 2023

After a two-year hiatus, the Gala for Girls will return on Friday, May 5th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Crookston High School Commons.

April 5, 2023

Marlene Miller, director of people resources at Altru, has been named to the Greater North Dakota Chamber’s (GNDC) 15 Women You Need to Know in North Dakota business list. This list celebrates the accomplishments of these trailblazers and leaders as they further the progress of their organizations and industries.

EDC Awards Molmen With 2023 Impact Award

April 5, 2023

The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) board of directors announces Dave Molmen as the 2023 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award recipient. The award was presented to Molmen at the EDC annual meeting held at the Alerus Center on Thursday, March 30.

Knowledge Bowl team finishes season

April 5, 2023

RiverView Health Offers Many Options, Providers for Colorectal Cancer Screening

March 29, 2023

If you think only older people get colorectal (which includes colon and rectal cancer) cancer, you may want to think again. In truth, colorectal cancer is affecting more and more young adults. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer rates for people under age 50 have increased by 1 to 2% each year since 1990. Therefore, the recommended age for screening was lowered to 45 from 50 in 2021.

Speech team finishes season

March 29, 2023

Crookston Speech competed at their last invitational of the season this past weekend at Detroit Lakes, with several students bringing home awards. Awards earned by students included: Samantha Rezac - 1st place in Storytelling Zara Baig and Samantha Rezac - 1st place in Duo Jack Anderson and Thor Harbott - 2nd place in Duo Zara Baig - 3rd place in Humor The following students received ribbons as honorable mentions: Brandon Wandrie Original Oratory Shayla Azure - Humor and Drama Meliyah Moore - Extemporaneous Reading Zac Plante - Humor Ivan Luckow - Creative Expression Also competing included Mareile Meyer in Poetry, and John Lisov in Humor.

Knowledge Bowl team wraps up season

March 29, 2023

T-Mobile awards Hometown Grant to Crookston

March 22, 2023

T-Mobile announces Crookston as one of its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients. The $50,000 grant will go toward rebuilding the steps of the 100-year-old historical Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception now used to hold community events and gatherings, including the annual Ox Cart Days. The project was submitted by the Prairie Skyline Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring historic Crookston buildings for the community.

March 22, 2023

Apple Valley, Minn. – Students from the Polk County Paws & Pals 4-H Club were recognized last week for their STEM skills as winners of the 2022-23 ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge. The Minnesota Zoo’s award-winning program, presented by Flint Hills Resources, is a yearlong project that challenges elementary, middle and high school students from across Minnesota to develop solutions for real zoo-based scenarios. Students broaden their creativity, math, science, and engineering skills throughout the program and share their ideas in a final presentation. This 9th annual program experienced record-breaking participation numbers this year – including more than 120 teachers and 5,000 students from five states and two continents.