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.

MSU Mankato announces spring semester Dean’s List

The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean's lists) for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato were announced by interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Brian Martensen.

Clyde E. Carter

 Clyde E. Carter, 61, of Crookston passed away unexpectedly in his home…

Klemek Outdoors: Brown Bear

By the time you read these words, I will be paddling a canoe in southwest Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve. Departing from Brooks Lodge along the shore of Naknek Lake, my trip with six other men will involve over 100 miles of paddling and fishing from the North Arm of Naknek Lake’s Bay of Islands, across a portage to lakes Grosvenor and Coville, to American Creek and down the raging Savonoski River to the Iliuk Arm of Naknek Lake and back to Brooks Lodge. And when our trip concludes, some ten days from start to finish, we will have encountered dozens of brown bears.

Northwest Regional Corrections Center arrest report

Lee William Burington, 26, Ada, was arrested June 27 by the Norman County Sheriff's Department for felony bringing stolen goods into the state. He was released on his own personal recognizance.

Polk County Fair will be held July 6-10 at fairgrounds in Fertile

Minnesota's Polk County Fair is celebrating 121 years of family fun July 6-10 at the fairgrounds in Fertile. "Five big days of action, excitement, entertainment and celebration" include exhibitions, rodeo, chocolate contest, midway carnival rides, talent contest, kid's pedal pull, baja racing, Dock Dogs, 5K walk/run, parade, demo derby, fireworks and much more.

‘Common Ground’ youth summer event to be held July 28 at Trinity Point

Area churches including First Presbyterian, Harvest, Trinity, St. Paul's, Cathedral and Our Savior's will be hosting their "Common Ground" summer event for youth in grades 7-12 on Thursday, July 28 at Trinity Point on Maple Lake. There will be time for fellowship and eating (dinner/snacks provided), group games and activities, free time to swim and lounge on the beach, and they'll end the day with worship and music around a campfire.