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.

Opinion

All things come to the person who goes after them

April 11, 2022

Suppose you have five birds sitting on a wire and three of them decide to fly. How many birds would you have left on the wire? Five birds remain.

April 11, 2022

The search for a new city administrator is on with four potential candidates recently named and in-person interviews scheduled which means Crookston could be welcoming someone new to the community at any time. Looking back at the last time the city conducted a search, which was not that long ago, they chose their person and people lined up to wel come them.

Music for the Soul: Hospice volunteer makes impact through song

April 6, 2022

Music is a big part of Gene Okerlund’s life. He performed at his alma mater Concordia College, spent most of his career teaching music and in arts administration, and performs in big bands, master chorale, church choir, brass quintet and others.

April 6, 2022

“Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself.

Klemek’s Minnesota Outdoors: Boundary Waters in the Winter

April 6, 2022

Old Man Winter is getting long in the tooth, as some might say. What began in mid-November hasn’t let up much, and it’s already April with plenty of snow on the ground and lower than average temperatures lingering. That said, the forecast does appear to be inching toward more spring-like weather. Finally.

Ask a Trooper: Water on Roads

April 4, 2022

Question: With spring being here and the melting snow, can you talk about what a person should do when coming across water on roads? Answer: Flooding can occur when streams and rivers flow over their banks, when dams or levees break, when there is run-off from deep snow or any time there is heavy rainfall. Floodwaters can be found on roads, bridges and low areas.

April 4, 2022

Right now, roughly 10,000 people across the state of Minnesota currently pay for flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). On April 1st, all policyholders are going to be seeing a new rate under FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0.

Alluma Unlabeled: The Courage to Connect About Suicide

April 4, 2022

Unlabeled is a three-part blog series that focuses on removing the stigma associated with people that are contemplating suicide and discusses the impact of human connection. So, it happened.

Klemek’s Minnesota Outdoors: Snow Goose

March 30, 2022

Oh, glorious spring, my favorite time of the year. After a seemingly endless winter, nothing could be more welcome than lots of sun and warmth and melting. It’s time once again for the annual rebirth, renewal, and rejuvenation. Springtime is the best time.

The Madness of March

March 30, 2022

This column takes pride in bringing to light the truest truth. Saint Patrick was no saint.