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.

State’s new Assisted Living Report Card goes live

Minnesotans shopping for assisted living can now turn to a valuable new resource for help.The state’s new Assisted Living Report Card allows consumers to look up assisted living residences and find comparative ratings based on resident and family surveys, as well as ratings based on state inspections.Modeled after Minnesota’s longstanding and successful Nursing Home Report Card, the Assisted Living Report Card is designed to deliver useful information to help consumers make decisions about assisted living.

Celebrating National Lutheran School Week

Students at Our Savior’s Lutheran School, observed National Lutheran Schools Week January 21 – 26.This year’s theme “Connected”, celebrated all of the ways that the students are connected to others.Students and staff participated in scavenger hunts, educational sessions, games, service projects, and special meals together.