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.

Minnesota Crookston Announces Tu Lynn Sommerfeld’s Return as Director of ECDC

University of Minnesota Crookston The University of Minnesota Crookston announced that Tu Lynn Sommerfeld has returned as director of the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC). Sommerfeld previously served as the director for 11 years, before leaving last fall to take a position at Sacred Heart School in East Grand Forks, Minn.

Mackay: The will is as important as the skill

Once a young man asked Socrates about the secret to success, so Socrates invited the young man to meet him at the river the next morning. They walked hand-in-hand into the water up to their necks when the Greek philosopher dunked the young man and held his head under water until he started to struggle.

Ask a Trooper: Feet on the Dashboard

Question: We were driving down the interstate the other day and I was passed by a vehicle and I noticed the front passenger had their feet up on the front dash. This was a newer vehicle so I know there are air bags and this got me wondering if this was legal.

Sora and Virginia Rail

My relationship with two birds that I’m very fond of first began in the summer of 1998, which was the beginning of my graduate research work studying bird diversity on various wetlands in North Dakota. These wetland dependent species of birds—the Virginia rail and sora—are more often heard than seen, though catching sight of them is not impossible.

Wellness Thru Movement Classes at Fertile Nature Center

Looking to reduce stress and improve your physical and mental wellbeing? Welcome to a guided Pilates class aimed to improve your strength, stability, and flexibility. This wellness through movement class will be held outdoors at the Fertile Nature Center at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday in June and July except for July 6th. The first class will be Wednesday, June 1st.

Many questions answered at first referendum public meeting

The first public meeting on the topic of the proposed athletic complex and upcoming referendum was held Wednesday, May 18 at Crookston High School with an attendance of around 20 people. Audience members asked questions about the size of the complex compared to other schools, what other sports could be played on the turf, the budget sheet and more.

Easter event proceeds benefit Shriner’s Children’s Hospital

Crookston Area Shriners Bob Heggs, Chris Boushey and Lester Wilkens accepted a donation check from the NW MN Cancer Crusaders for the Shriner's Children's Hospital in the Twin Cities after a successful Easter event held April 16 at the Crookston Sports Center. Money was raised at the event for the Shriners, Ronald McDonald House in Fargo and Trails to Treatments cancer grant program.