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.

MFBF Wins New Horizon Award

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) was one of six states to receive the New Horizon Award, presented during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 104th Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Janet Olson

 Janet Olson, 70, of Clearbrook died on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at…

Moon of the Popping Trees

On a recent cold night, I left the warmth of my house for a brisk walk outdoors. I’ve always enjoyed the feeling of fresh, crisp winter air in my lungs and on my face, the sound of squeaky snow underneath my boots, and the supreme quiet of woodlands in the wintertime.

BLC-C Senior Athlete Award

Betty Johnson is Benedictine Living Community Crookston's January Senior Athlete of the Month. She was awarded the January Senior Athlete of the Month by the BLC - Crookston therapy team.

Minnesota Crookston Takes Down Winona State on the Road 63-58 for Fourth-Consecutive Win

WINONA, Minn. – The University of Minnesota and 10 rebounds. Fox has Crookston women’s basketball team extended their winning streak to four games with a 63-58 victory over Winona State University Friday, January 6 at McCown Gymnasium in Winona, Minn. Emma Miller (Fr., G, Albertville, Minn.) secured her seventh-straight double- digit scoring game with a team-high 22 points.

A TIME AND A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING

Ecclesiastes 3: 1-4 “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.”

Kim Steven Christopherson

Kim Steven Christopherson, 67, of Crookston passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 4, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family. He’d been diagnosed with cancer in October.

LINDA C.BLACK HOROSCOPES

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (01/09/23). Good fortune blesses your house this year. Reap bounteous harvests with disciplined, consistent efforts. Adapt around winter romantic or creative changes, before your springtime garden blossoms. Forging and renewing social connections despite summer challenges opens exciting autumn career possibilities. Enjoy home with family and friends.

Crookston High School students nominated Triple ‘A’ Award

The Triple ‘A’ Award - sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League, honors high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, in fine arts and on the athletic field. Students who are nominated must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better, participate in MSHSL sponsored fine arts and athletic activities, and comply with the MSHSL’s Student Code of Conduct.