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.

Student athletes visit Benedictine nursing home

Area student athletes visited the Benedictine Living Community - Villa St. Vincent during Skilled Nursing Care Week to share about their experiences. KK Volker performed a gymnastics routine and other students spoke to residents about their experiences as a student-athlete.

Warroad Sweeps Crookston

The Crookston Pirate baseball team dropped two games to Warroad on Tuesday, May 10. After a come-from-behind win from the Warriors in game one, the Pirates couldn’t shift the momen tum back in their favor.

NW Minnesota Pollinator Garden project seeks volunteers for Garden Work Day June 11

What: Agassiz Audubon is recruiting volunteers (adults and kids accompanied by adults) to help with spring maintenance of the NW Minnesota Pollinator Garden. Volunteers will be weeding, moving plants, edging the garden paths and monitoring bird nest boxes (kestrels, martins and bluebirds). No experience necessary. Register for lunch: 218-745-5663 or AgassizAudubon@gmail. com. Bring garden gloves and your favorite garden hand tool (pruner, cultivator, clipper, hoe.) Agassiz will also provide some tools. Please wear closed toeshoes hats and sunglasses. It may be cloudy, muddy and wet - or hot and sunny.