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 Outdoors: Northern Saw-whet Owl

Blane Klemek I recently wrote about my late winter Boundary Waters camping and fishing trip. It was cold and windy, and the fishing wasn’t very good.

Superintendent Olson: Community Communications

Greetings from Crookston Public Schools! As we are now well into April and May is around the corner, I wanted to update you on some of the tremendous things happening at Crookston Public Schools as we continue to move forward together.

Letter: Thanks to all those who worked to save our community and Trinity Lutheran Church

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you.” Isaiah 43:2 On behalf of the faith community of Trinity Lutheran, I want to convey our deepest thanks to everyone who helped in any way to secure our City of Crookston from the threats of flooding. Our city leaders and city staff spent many hours in disaster response.

Letter of Gratitude from UMN Crookston Cinco Committee

On behalf of the University of Minnesota Crookston, with support of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging, the planning committee offers thanks for celebrating in community with us at The Fiesta in the Spirit of Cinco de Mayo celebration this past Friday, April 22, 2022. It was wonderful to affirm the presence of our growing Hispanic community in Northwest Minnesota through celebration of Mexican culture, traditions, and heritage.

City administrator interview process delayed to May 26 and 27

Times Report The city administrator interview process pre The city administrator interview process previously scheduled for May 2 and 3 has been rescheduled to May 26 and 27. Three candidates, Nickalas Blackwell, Willie Morales and Carrie Smith, will be interviewed, go on a tour of the city and participate in a community meet and greet.