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.

United Way announces cancellation of June 23 golf tournament

The United Way of Crookston regretfully announces the cancellation of the golf tournament scheduled for June 23. A variety of unforeseen circumstances has caused us to make this tough decision. After being gone for the past two years, we wanted to come back bigger and better than ever and we were unable to put together the kind of event we wanted. We always want to make sure we are hosting the best events for our cause and for all participants so we will double our efforts and come roaring back next year.

Gonvick to host traveling Vietnam Veterans Wall July 7-10

Clearwater County Veterans Service Office has announced the county will host the Traveling Vietnam Veterans Wall July 7-10 in Gonvick. Veterans Service Officer Logan LeClair told local media the wall will be in Gonvick at the fire hall on the north side of town.

LaVonne Jobe Hinkley

LaVonne Jobe Hinkley, 85, of Batesville, Ark., and an Eldred native, passed away January 7, 2022, at the Woodlawn Heights Nursing Center in Batesville. LaVonne was born on July 29, 1936, in Eldred to Henry and Irene (Wachter) Jobe.

Janice M. Bakken

Janice Medona Bakken, 84, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 5, 2022 surrounded by her family who loved her so much. She was born on May 22, 1938 to Theodore and Eva (Blackstad) Knutson in Crookston.

UpTown! band performs at Crookston Library

UpTown! band performs outside the Crookston Library June 16 A closer look at UpTown! band's performance outside the Crookston Library Photos by Jess Bengtson A nice crowd came out to watch UpTown! perform outside the Crookston Library .

Polk County Sheriff’s Office warns public of reported scam

On June 16, 2022 the Polk County Sheriff’s Office received a reported scam from a citizen of Polk County. The scammer contacted the citizen on the phone and the caller ID showed 218-281-0431 which is the number for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Joe’s Diner in Crookston announces temporary closure

Joe's Diner in Crookston recently announced on social media it will be closed through the summer and will reopen Labor Day due to multiple reasons such as staffing, inflation, food trucks and summer weather drawing people to the lake.