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

Hennepin Theatre Trust, Douglas Flanders & Associates Gallery and the 50th & France Business Association display iconic, vintage figurines from Dayton’s Holiday Show

Display kicks off a fundraising effort to fully refurbish all 34 Dayton’s Holiday Show figurines in Hennepin Theatre Trust’s collection This holiday season, Hennepin Theatre Trust, Douglas Flanders & Associates Gallery and the 50th & France Business Association present a display of five vintage figurines from historic Dayton’s Holiday Show events. The five figurines will be on display throughout the holiday shopping season in the windows of Douglas Flanders & Associates Gallery at 5025 France Ave.

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Three Awards Support Agricultural Mental Health

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Greater Minnesota watching for confirmation of the “One Minnesota”message

With the dust from the recent election beginning to settle, members of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) gathered in Alexandria last week to evaluate the results and their potential impact on Greater Minnesota priorities at the legislature in 2023. Much of the discussion revolved around the DFL securing a “trifecta,” winning both chambers of the legislature and the Governor’s office, and what it could mean given the predominance of metro-based legislators amongst their ranks.

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Minnesota Commerce Department announces Michelle Gransee as new Deputy Commissioner for Energy Resources

Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Grace Arnold is announcing new leadership for the Commerce Division of Energy Resources and appointing Michelle Gransee as Deputy Commissioner. Gransee brings over a decade of experience working at Commerce, most recently as director of the State Energy Office.

Read MoreMinnesota Commerce Department announces Michelle Gransee as new Deputy Commissioner for Energy Resources