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.

Crookston Crime Brief

Recent Polk County Arrests  Charge: Traffic-DUI – Refusal to Submit to Chemical…

Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol

Question: Winter is here. Can talk about tire safety and how a person can tell if their tires are still good? Answer: Winter season is a good time to remind motorists about the importance of installing and maintaining good tires.

Crookston Pool Closure

The Crookston Community Swimming Pool is set to close permanently on December 27, 2024. The City has stated that the pool’s financial burden and increasing maintenance costs have made it too expensive to keep open.