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.

Hospice of the Red River Valley Celebrates Groundbreaking of Heather’s House

Hospice of the Red River Valley has begun construction on Heather’s House, a free-standing hospice house that will serve patients and families around the region. Hospice of the Red River Valley is an independent, community-based nonprofit organization that has served patients and families in our region for 40 years.

City of Crookston sandbags reminder

This is a REMINDER NOTICE that the public is welcome to and encouraged to take sandbags and plastic free of charge. Sandbags and plastic from the following locations were not in contact with river water:

Curtis Ray Hoppe

Curtis Ray Hoppe, age 76 of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on May 24, 2022, surrounded by family in his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Norma Jean (Ricard); siblings: Loren (Blas Valero), David (Ida), and Linda (Jim) Erickson; brother-in-law, Wayne Schenck; children: Laura (Dan) Haack, Jennifer (Ryan) McLean, and Matthew (Erin) Hoppe; and grandchildren: Jordan Haack, Gabrielle Haack, Lydia Haack, Carson Haack, Tristan Hoppe and Logan Hoppe, and Conor (Rebecca) McLean and Makenna McLean. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Hoppe, mother, Jean (Johnson) Hoppe, and sister, Carolyn Schenck.

Crookston High School Class of 2022 Graduation

Crookston High School's Class of 2022 was celebrated with a graduation ceremony Friday, May 27 in the high school gym surrounded by friends, family, teachers, staff and their peers. The event consisted of performances by the band and choir, plus speeches by CHS Principal Nicki Martinez and teacher Gary Stegman.

CHS Grad Walks at Highland and Washington

Crookston High School seniors Gunnar Gunderson and Cade Deleon pose for the camera during the Grad Walk at CHS May 27. (Photo by Natalie Dillon) Crookston High School seniors Jonah Williams, Alex Kozitka, Luke Noah, Emily Balboa and others were greeted by Washington Elementary students during their Grad Walk May 27.