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.

Transystems turns 80 ‘sweet’ years

Transystems turns 80 this year after decades of hauling sugar beets in East Grand Forks, Hillsboro, Moorhead, Crookston, and Drayton. Here's a little about their history: From ice road trucking in the far reaches of Canada’s Northwest Territory to hauling sugar beets through devastating floods in the Red River Valley and driving through forest fires in Wyoming, Transystems has seen it all since it was founded 80 years ago.

Fertile Library Book Club to Discuss “Blood Grove” on July 20

The Fertile Public Library's Resolute Readers Book Club will meet this month to discuss Blood Grove by Walter Mosley, which is part of the Easy Rawlins saga in which an iconic detective's loyalties are tested on the sun-soaked streets of Southern California.

Safe Kids Car Seat Checkup remaining events for 2022

Four out of five car seats are used incorrectly. Could one of them be yours? Is your child’s car seat on a recall list? Did you know that children up to 4’9” should be riding in a booster seat for the safest ride? Safe Kids will make sure your children have a safe ride.

MNDOT: Private signs not permitted on public highway rights of way

The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds the public that state law prohibits placement of private signs of any kind (i.e., political, lost pet, garage sale and other advertising signage) on highway right-of-way in Minnesota. Highway rights of way include driving lanes, inside and outside shoulders, ditches, sight corners at intersections, and boulevards in urban areas.

Altru earns CARF accreditation through 2025

Altru Health System has been issued accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) based on a recent survey. The three-year accreditation applies to inpatient rehabilitation programs at the hospital for adult, child and adolescent patients.

University of North Dakota posts spring semester 2022 Dean’s List, President’s Roll of Honor and spring commencement graduates

The University of North Dakota’s Office of the Registrar recently issued its Spring Semester 2022 Deans List, President’s Roll of Honor and names of spring commencement graduates. Crookston students on the Dean's List and President's Roll of Honor: - Michelle Pahlen - Emily Funk Fisher student on the Dean's List and President's Roll of Honor: - Hayden J.

Crookston Classic Cruisers upcoming appearances

Crookston Classic Cruisers car club members and their rides are out in full force for the summer with Thursday Cruise Nights leaving weekly at 6 p.m. from "Freddie's Garage" next to Golf Terrace Motel plus club and board meetings to fill the gap. July's schedule includes appearances at car shows around the region and cruise nights planned close to home.

Sharon Rae Sims (Tollerud)

Sharon Rae Sims (Tollerud) was born on January 19th, 1941 in Jamestown, North Dakota to parents Vernon and Dagny Tollerud (Johnson). Sharon passed away peacefully in Crookston, MN on July 6th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Peggy Ann Gustoff,

Peggy Ann Gustoff, 65, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away early Sunday morning, June 19, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Peggy was born in San Francisco, CA on October 27, 1956, to Merrill Gustoff and Joanne (Wynne) Gustoff.