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

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac

January 25, 2023

DNR webinars cover hunting for shed antlers, dog sledding in Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in fishing, wildlife and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that will discuss hunting for shed antlers and dog sledding.

Jon Dilworth Hired as Director of Industry Relations for Minnesota Beef

January 25, 2023

The Minnesota Beef Council (MBC) has hired Jon Dilworth to serve as the new Director of Industry Relations. Jon’s work in this position will include collaborating with beef retail and foodservice partners as well as providing leadership and coordination of the local producer promotion program. He will also serve as a key representative at trade show and retail events.

January 25, 2023

St. Paul, MN: Applications are now open for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) new Soil Health Financial Assistance Pilot Program soil health equipment grants.

January 25, 2023

A select group of child care programs are the newest local programs to earn their Parent Aware Ratings. Parent Aware’s mission is to help families find the quality care and education their children need to succeed in school and life. These child care programs all volunteered to go above and beyond basic health and safety requirements and use best practices to support child development. The experiences children have during their first years of life will shape the adults they become, making it especially important for all children to have access to quality care and early education.

Knowledge Bowl team competes at Thief River Falls

January 25, 2023

Early Childhood Summit shine positive light on Crookston

January 25, 2023

The 17th Early Childhood Summit was took place Tuesday night, Jan. 17 at the UMC Bede Ballroom.

January 25, 2023

The 48th annual Ag Arama will be held Jan. 28 at the University of Minnesota Crookston with traditional events along with some new additions. Specialty classes in 2023 include two new species – rabbit and llama, and this year’s event with theme “Where I Come From” is dedicated to Mandy Langlois Gudvangen 2009.

Altru Welcomes New Board Members

January 25, 2023

Grand Forks, N.D. Altru Health System has appointed Tammy Peterson, Andrew Sorbo and Russel Crary to join the non-profit’s board of directors in January 2023.

American Legion Auxillary members attend conference

January 18, 2023

Margee Keller and Sharon Lanctot, members of the American Legion Auxiliary, Nels T Wold Unit 20 in Crookston attended the 2023 American Legion Family District 9 Mid-Winter Conference on Saturday, January 14th in Bagley, MN. District 9 President Cheryl Grover of Bagley welcomed about 50 Members from the District 9 Auxiliary which stretches south to Moorhead east to Battle Lake north to the Canadian border and west to the North Dakota Border. The District 9 American Legion Band provided entertainment during the lunch break. Erin M. Hagen Volunteer Service Coordinator from the Fergus Falls Veteran’s Home was the Guest Speaker.

Darwin Thue, St. Augusta, Minnesota, Named 2022 Farm Manager of the Year

January 18, 2023

Farmers National Company, the nation’s leading farm and ranch management company, is pleased to announce that Darwin Thue, Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) of St. Augusta, Minnesota, has been named the company’s 2022 Farm Manager of the Year.