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.

Crookston Summer Library Experience kicks off with underwater art

Photos by Jess Bengtson Jazmine Staehnke and her little one paint rocks during the Summer Library Experience kick-off event Underwater-themed art can be found all around the Crookston Library Levi Kresl and other others paint underwater creatures during the Summer Library Experience kick-off event .

Mackay Column: Find Your Value

As he lay dying, a father gave a watch to his son. “Here is a watch your grandfather gave me,” he said.

Uncle Tony

In the cooler months, Uncle Tony is a staple around the house. Uncle Tony’s usually up at dawn, sipping coffee, enjoying the sunrise, reading the paper. Then you might not see Uncle Tony until the evening. More often than not, Uncle Tony skips happy hour and dinner altogether, emerging to read to the kids, helping with bath time. On the weekend Uncle Tony might cozy up for a movie. But Uncle Tony is not a fan of the warmer weather. One of the first unofficial signs of summer are when it heats up outside and Uncle Tony goes to the basement until fall.

Letter: Thanks from the CHS After Prom Party Committee

The Blast to Bede / After Prom Party Parent Committee for 2022 would like to express our thanks and appreciation to all of the local business and citizens of Crookston and the surrounding area for their continued support in helping us provide a safe and entertaining event for the Juniors and Seniors of CHS.

DNR introduces all-terrain track chairs to Minnesota state parks

Beginning June 2, visitors with mobility disabilities can use an all-terrain track chair or an adaptive beach chair at six state parks throughout the state. The all-terrain track chairs enable visitors with mobility disabilities to explore non-accessible trails and other areas within state parks.