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.

Klemek Outdoors: Gray Catbird in the Backyard

Few things are as pleasing as waking up on spring mornings to the beautiful song of a male catbird. The song, one of the most soothing birdsongs anywhere, is musically rich and varied.

Polk County: Fire in rural Climax caused by lightning strike

Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a possible fire on May 29 at approximately 4:55 a.m. at 38026 330th Ave SW in Climax. As a deputy arrived on scene they located multiple fuel tanks near an outbuilding on the property and one of the fuel tanks was on fire.

Builder’s Club receives donation from breakfast fundraiser proceeds

Crookston High School Kiwanis Builders Club received a donation check from the Crookston Masonic Lodge #141 from their recent breakfast fundraiser in which they earned a match from the organization. Builders Club students and Kiwanis members Rae French and George French are pictured here. (Photo by Jess Bengtson)

Crookston Public Library to host summer concert June 16

Crookston Public Library invites the community to enjoy a free outdoor concert at the library on Thursday, June 16 from 6:30-8 p.m. The outdoor concert will feature Uptown! - a regional band that promises a fun time for everyone with a repertoire of country, rock, and pop hits from the 1950’s through today, said Lake Agassiz Regional Library in a media release.

NWMAC ‘Nature’s Offerings’ art exhibit open through August 1

Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) has announced their exhibit, "Nature’s Offerings: An Art Exhibit Featuring Works by Debbie Dahl Aune and Other NW Minnesota Artists" which will be open through August 1 at the NWMAC Gallery at Northland Community and Technical College in Thief River Falls.

MN VA: ‘Support Our Troops’ License Plate Fund Awards Grants

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) recently announced the recipients of the competitive Support Our Troops (SOT) license plate fund grant program. - Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe: $93,767 - LegalCorps: $70,000 - American Heroes Outdoors: $60,000 - Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc.: $80,000 - Mandatory Fun Outdoors: $30,000 - Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa: $75,000 The MDVA SOT grant program offers a competitive grant process which allows organizations to apply for funding.

City makes proclamations for National Skilled Nursing Care Week and Community Action Month

The City of Crookston recently proclaimed May 2022 as Community Action Month and recognized Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. for their dedication. They noted in the proclamation that Tri-Valley "served over 2,000 families and over 9,000 individuals including over 3,500 children and seniors in 2021 while utilizing over 650 volunteers." Pictured are Mayor Dale Stainbrook, left, and Tri-Valley CEO Jason Carlson. (Screenshot by Jess Bengtson)

Planned Parenthood to step in if North Dakota clinic closes

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Planned Parenthood said Monday it will offer abortion services at its clinic in Moorhead, Minnesota, if North Dakota's only abortion clinic does not quickly relocate from Fargo should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade.