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.

Calling all orchestra alumni: Play in the second annual Pops Concert this summer

Haley Ellis is calling all orchestra alumni interested in playing in the 2nd Annual Orchestra Summer Pops Concert this June: • Do you or a family member play a string instrument? • Do you miss playing in an ensemble? • Do you want to play some fun pieces in a low-key setting? Crookston Orchestra is hosting the 2nd Annual Orchestra Summer Pops Concert this June for all current and former orchestra members. Those that are interested/ would like more information, please contact Ms.

Our Savior’s Lutheran School Musical May 11

Our Savior’s Lutheran School will be having their annual Spring Musical “I Witness News: Live From Jericho” on Wednesday, May 11 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. All are welcome to attend.

Crookston FFA places at state convention

Crookston High School's FFA chapter students competed at the 93rd Minnesota State FFA Convention and placed in multiple categories. FFA Advisor Whitney Rupprecht posted on social media, "As advisor, I am so proud of each and every student!"

Eat United summer food service back in 2022

Eat United Summer Food Service is back at the park for summer 2022. Crookston Public Schools, in partnership with the United Way of Crookston, will be offering free summer meals to all children ages 0-18 at Ray Ecklund Park Complex this summer.

Ralph Mark LeBlanc

Ralph Mark LeBlanc, 87, of Fertile died Saturday, April 23 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home. Ralph was born on the home farm near Erskine on October 31, 1934. He was one of 11 children born to Philip and Clara LeBlanc. He attended country school and Erskine High School before leaving home at 16 and moving to Minneapolis. He eventually landed a job at Honeywell.

Charlene Stromstad

Charlene “Tootsie” Harriet Stromstad, 95, Fertile passed away quietly in the early evening of Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Fair Meadow Nursing Home in Fertile. Tootsie was born in Crookston on July 20, 1926 and was the daughter of Lawrence and Ellen (Moe) Walters.

Robert “Pete” Anderson

Robert “Pete” Anderson, 84, of Grand Forks, formerly of Fisher, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Valley Senior Living, Woodside Village in Grand Forks. Robert Peter Anderson was born June 9, 1937 in Grand Forks, N.D.

Red Lake River crests in major flood stage for second time in a week

The Red Lake River in Crookston crested in the major flood stage category for the second time in a week after rainy weather and incoming water from other areas elevated river levels to 25 feet Sunday, May 1 into Monday, May 2. The city's Emergency Operation Center was opened and certain ward posts were manned as well as volunteers recruited to walk and monitor the river levees in those wards.

CHS Speech and Theater hand out awards at banquet

The 2022 Speech and Theater Banquet took place on Wednesday, April 27 at Crookston High School and awarded students in these activities for their dedication to the arts at CHS. For the first Jr.