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.

Thomasson Series: ‘Go West, Young Man’Is Divided By ‘North’ and ‘South’

Once again, as we begin to address the “westward movement”, we have to address the cross movement of north and south. As the 13 states with their new “Constitution” began to expand and “new” territories worked toward becoming “states” of the “Union”, we have to acknowledge also that divisions evolved back then that still haunt us to this day, witnessed by January 6 and the assault at Buffalo.

WaPo OpEd: Why nothing will change after Uvalde

Nobody's going to do anything, right? I'm betting you already know, in the wake of the deaths of 19 children at an elementary school in Texas, that nobody is going to do a single thing. Oh, yes, for a while, people will stand behind microphones.

Minnesota Crookston Announces Anne Prudhomme as Head Trap Coach

The University of Minnesota Crookston athletic department announced the hiring of Anne Prudhomme as head trap coach. Prudhomme is the second coach in the program’s history, replacing Andy Gjerswold who resigned after three seasons as head coach.

2022 Outstanding Senior Citizen Award nominations sought

The Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc’s Senior Programs department is excited to be partnering with the Polk County Fair Board in planning the special Senior Citizen Day at the Polk County Fair. Senior Citizen Day will be held on Friday July 8, 2022 starting at 9:30 a.m. with all the normal music, entertainment, awards, Bingo, and most importantly laughter.

CHS music students performed at Valley Fair May 21

Crookston High School Music Department took around 70 students from band, choir and orchestra, plus several 8th grade band students to Valleyfair in Shakopee, MN for a performance at the park and some end of the year fun May 21.

Longtin Agency Wellness Donation goes to Highland fifth grade class

Longtin Agency is pleased to announce their May Wellness Donation has been awarded to Highland School teacher Mrs. Kristi Griffin. Ann Longtin (pictured far left) caught up with the 5th grade class as they utilized their well-deserved award for a field trip. (Submitted)

Grand Theatre debuts movie membership cards

Crookston's Grand Theatre has debuted movie membership cards just in time for summer break and for every four movie tickets you purchase you'll receive a free movie ticket. The theater started handing out the new cards with the opening of "Top Gun: Maverick" which earned over $150 million in its first weekend - a record box office debut for actor Tom Cruise.