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.

Wanda Stroot

Wanda Stroot, 88, of Crookston passed away peacefully on September 27 at the Benedictine Livi ng Community in Crookston. Wanda Mae Wallace was born on September 16, 1934, in Grand Forks, N.D., to Earl and Florence (Allen) Wallace.

BACKTRACK VOCAL

Friday, March 31, 2023 7:00 p.m. BACKTRACK VOCALS is a five-person professional a cappella singing group that transforms familiar pop, funk, Motown, standards, and Broadway songs with all-new vocal (and beatbox) arrangements.

JEREMY STOLLE

Friday, October 21, 2022 7:00 p.m. JEREMY STOLLE is a recording artist and concert singer and is currently one of the Phantoms on Broadway.

JEEYOON KIM

Monday, November 14, 2022 7:00 p.m. Classical pianist JEEYOON KIM delights audiences with a sparkling combination of sensitive artistry, broad emotional range, and impeccable technique.

FRISSON

Monday, February 27, 2023 7:00 p.m. FRISSON ENSEMBLE is America’s hottest new classical group from New York City.

COPPER STREET BRASS

Sunday, May 14, 2023 7:00 p.m. COPPER STREET BRASS is a Minneapolis-based sextet composed of two trumpets, trombone, tuba, French horn, and percussion with several members doubling on keyboard, percussion, guitars, and electric instruments.

MSU Moorhead Celebrates “Forged by Flames” at Homecoming Oct. 4-9

Minnesota State University Moorhead will celebrate “Forged by Flames” during its annual homecoming celebration Oct. 4-9 with a wide variety of student and community events. Homecoming kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. with Dragons Got Talent and homecoming court reveal in the Comstock Memorial Union (CMU) Ballroom.

Attorney General Ellison sues pesticides manufacturers for increasing costs for farmers

Files federal lawsuit with FTC and bipartisan coalition of 10 AGs against Syngenta and Corteva for anticompetitive ‘loyalty programs’ that reduce competition, increase prices Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison hasjoined the Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan coalition of 10 attorneys general in filing a federal lawsuit against pesticide makers Syngenta and Corteva, alleging anti-competitive practices that have harmed farmers.

Veteran Suicide Prevention Event to Draw Attention to Tragic Losses

Minnesota loses more than 100 Veterans per year to suicide. Minnesota Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day was enacted by the Minnesota Legislature in 2019 to recognize this tragedy and bring the community together to address this challenge. Participants will learn how to identify Veterans at risk and receive resources to help combat the tragedy of Veteran suicide.