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.

MNDOT: Highway 2 Crookston corridor study open house on May 24

The City of Crookston, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn- DOT), is conducting a corridor study to evaluate existing conditions and potential improvements that could be made along Highway 2 (Broad- way and Main Street) in downtown Crookston. The open house will be held on Tuesday, May 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Crookston City Hall - 124 N Broadway. The meeting was previously scheduled for April 28 and was delayed due to flooding.

Memorial Day events happening in Crookston May 30

This Memorial Day, the Crookston Veterans Council, which includes the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, DAV and DAV Auxiliary, VFW Post and VFW Auxiliary members would like to invite Crookston area residents to join us in the remembrance of our nation’s fallen heroes.

Crookston Area Community Fund accepting donations for disaster relief program

Crookston Area Community Fund (CACF), which falls under the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, continues to seek donations for the special disaster recovery and resiliency fund to help flood recovery efforts in the community. Donations will provide funding for the immediate and long-term needs of residents and organizations recovering from the recent flooding of the Red Lake River.

High Winds Fluster Trap Team

The Crookston Pirates trap shooting team faced a setback this week, as they had to deal with high winds on Wednesday, May 11. Last week, in their best week of conference yet, the Pirates had seven shooters with two rounds over 20.

Klemek Outdoors: Feeding Orioles

While we here in the northland rarely see or hear singing northern cardinals (their sharp and loud whistles are unmistakable), we do have one bird that comes close to not only the striking beauty of a cardinal, but they can belt out an aptly competitive tune, too. The handsome and animated Baltimore oriole is back in town.