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.

Sharptails

​ I spent the last weekend of Minnesota’s muzzleloader deer hunting season hunting deer on a state wildlife management area (WMA) in Kittson County, the northwestern-most county in Minnesota bordering both North Dakota and Manitoba.

Our Savior’s Lutheran School students celebrate Christmas

Students at Our Savior’s Lutheran School presented their Christmas program “Now Sing We, Now Rejoice” on Wednesday, December 13.The history of Christmas carols and the connection to Jesus’s birth was shared through song and recitation.