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

State Fair Plans for Bright Future at 164th Annual Meeting

St. Paul, Minn. – The State Fair’s board of managers approved $9.4 million in maintenance projects and capital work that had been suspended since 2019, reported State Fair CEO Jerry Hammer during the 164th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society. The Society is the governing body of the State Fair, and its annual meeting was held Jan. 13-15 at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Bloomington.

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King’s Major Accomplishments

Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership of the American civil rights movement lasted for 13 years, beginning in 1955, according to The King Center. Under his guidance, the organization credits this period as the most significant progress made by African Americans toward equality in America.

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Important Lessons

While Martin Luther King Jr. strove to secure equal rights for minorities in America, he taught lessons along the way that are beneficial for everyone’s well-being.

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