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.

Minnesota Crookston Women's Basketball Announces Two Signees

The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball program announced the signings of Emma Pierson (G, 5-9, Cherry Valley, Ill./Belvidere H.S.), and Anna Westby (F, 5-11,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management. Explore the outdoors this winter by hunting Minnesota small game Hunting pheasants, ruffed… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Sweet Friend

Sophia is a blogger—a beautiful young woman whose body is in the midst of recovery, while her soul is in the midst of transformation. Her gentle words fall softly, shedding light and hope upon the topic of addiction. May her words be an encouragement.

Inaugural Bergland Lecture Series event commences December 5 at U of M Crookston

An inaugural lecture series in tribute to former United States Secretary of Agriculture and Minnesota House of Representatives member Robert ‘Bob’ Bergland commences with an event at the University of Minnesota Crookston on December 5, 2024 encouraging co-creation of new ideas to advance agriculture and rural communities. The first session called, “The Changing Geopolitical Landscape and Opportunities for Agriculture,” will be held from 9-11:30 a.m.

The Harris Sparrow

​While most species of migratory birds have left or have passed through Minnesota for warmer climes further south, some birds are still migrating, namely waterfowl… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Crookston City Council Votes to hire external legal council

The Crookston City Council voted Monday to hire external legal counsel to clarify the City Administrator’s role, aiming to establish clear boundaries and responsibilities among the City Council, City Administrator, and staff. The decision follows concerns from the City Attorney, who cited potential conflicts of interest in being directly involved due to working relationships with city leaders.

Crookston Police Department logs 551 service calls

The Crookston Police Department reported responding to 551 service calls over the past three weeks, highlighting high activity levels across patrol and investigations. The department hosted multijurisdictional drone training, focusing on scenarios like locating barricaded suspects and active intruder responses.

Lisa Talks to Crookston – Having a Mission

Things don’t always end up as you plan, but when you have a mission there is always a path to move forward. Trying to create something new for the Crookston Times was a little bit difficult than I anticipated.