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.

School board seeks input on next superintendent

The Crookston School Board is conducting a search for the district's next superintendent and is looking for input from district stakeholders. The board is asking district stakeholders to complete an online survey to help find the right candidate.

Altru Nurse Earns DAISY Award Recognition for Compassionate Care

Brady Meyer, RN, a nurse at Altru Health System in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), is being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care nurses provide patients and families every day.

Scholarships applications available

The following American Legion Auxiliary scholarship applications are now available at the Crookston High School Guidance Office or Margee Keller, local Scholarship Chairperson. Area school students eligible for some also. See deadlines below: Local Auxiliary Scholarship Dept of MN Scholarships Scholarship for Non-Traditional Student Children of Warriors National President Scholarship Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Juniors All scholarships are due by March 1st so we can obtain the necessary local signatures needed to meet the deadlines for department and national.

American Legion Auxiliary to sponsor two for Girls State

The Crookston American Legion Auxiliary Unit 20 will again sponsor two girls to attend the 77th Annual Minnesota Girls State Session from June 1117,2023 at Bethel College. Girls who are currently high school juniors are eligible to be a candidate to attend. All fees are paid. No cost to you personally.

DNR webinars cover camp cooking, ice fishing for lake trout

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in fishing and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that will discuss camp cooking and ice fishing for lake trout. The first webinar is at noon Wednesday, Jan.

State Representatives sworn into office, 2023 session begins

Saint Paul, Minn. – Today members of the Minnesota House of Representatives took their oath of office and will serve as state representatives for the next two years. The Minnesota House has 134 members in all, with a Democratic- Farmer-Labor Party majority of 70 seats.