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.

Orland Thoreson

Orland Thoreson, 92, went to be with his heavenly Father after passing away peacefully at his daughter’s home on Monday, July 11, 2022. Orland was a believer in Jesus and the gift of everlasting life so we have assurance of where he’s spending eternity.

Trivia at Scobey’s

Trivia participants answered three rounds of questions, such as "what is the snack that smiles back?". (Natalie Dillon) The "Out of Towners" Jayne Anderson, Stacy Montalvo and John Anderson were the winners of a $25 gift certificate to Scobey's for taking first in trivia.

The Cove Receives Donated Art Supplies

The Cove recently received art supplies from an anonymous source. Here kids can make bracelets with yarn and beads. (L-R): Kacee Oswalt (board member), Emilee Smith (board member), Mykayla Garcia, Gunner Stewart (board member) and Halle Nicholas (board member). (Natalie Dillon)

Sister Lorraine Kraft

 Sister Lorraine Kraft died on July 22, 2022, at Villa Saint Vincent,…

Big Tech is Steamrolling America’s Newspapers

Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free press and plagues our democracy.

Live Music in Crookston

This trio performed at the Golden Link Senior Center on Thursday, July 22. (Natalie Dillon) Moving Parts performed vintage folk, country and neo-folk songs at the Library.

Compassion is passion with a heart

Author and lecturer Leo Buscaglia once talked about a contest he had been asked to judge. The purpose of the contest was to find the most caring child. The winner was a four-year-old child whose next-door neighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recently lost his wife.

Time Well Spent: What is a Genius Hour?

Could you imagine a classroom where students could individually pursue their passion and work on a project that matters to them? Genius Hour is that 60 minutes and is a modern educational trend that allows time to explore creativity and dive deep into a topic that a student is curious to learn more about.

LaPortes Choose RiverView Health for Exceptional Care, Familiarity

There was a bit of a baby boom at RiverView Health the first half of the year. The OB Unit saw an increase of nine babies in the first six months of 2022 compared to the same timeframe in 2021. As of June 30, 54 new lives had entered the world at RiverView. One of those babies is the daughter of Forrest and Morgan LaPorte.