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.

CHS Speech team begins season

The Crookston Speech team kicked off their tournament season this past Saturday at Fergus Falls, with three students taking home medals!

Believing in fairy tales . . .

There is a detective story by Lemony Snicket called, “Who Could That Be at This Hour?” and in the book is a character called Dashiell Qwerty who is quoted as saying, “They say in every library there is a book that can answer the question that burns like a fire in the mind." My immediate thought, “But what if that book is banned from your library?”Americans should be trusted to make their own decisions about what they and their children read.

Yu & I performing in Crookston

The Crookston Civic Music League Entertainment Series presents Yu & I in concert featuring violin and classical guitar on Sunday, Feb.

American Legion Auxiliary offering scholarships

The following American Legion Auxiliary scholarship applications are now available at the Crookston High School Guidance Office or Margee Keller, local Scholarship Chairperson.

Altru Reveals New Mission, Vision and Values

Altru revealed a new mission, vision and values to the community this week.“With less than one year left until we move into our new hospital, now is the time for Altru to redefine our mission, vision and values” said Todd Forkel, Altru’s CEO.