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.

Pre-Prom ‘Arrive Alive’ event held for high school students at the Armory

RiverView Health in partnership with the Crookston High School, Polk County Toward Zero Death Committee and local law enforcement hosted a Pre-Prom "Arrive Alive" event for CHS sophomores, juniors and seniors April 22 at the Crookston National Guard Armory. The event included a speaker who spoke on how bad choices have lasting effects plus four stations were set up for hands-on participation from the students.

City looks to reschedule corridor study public meeting, administrator candidate interviews due to recent high water event

Due to recent flooding of the Red Lake River in Crookston and the high water emergency, the City Council is considering rescheduling both the Highway 2 Corridor Study public meeting previously set for April 28 and the city administrator candidate in-person interviews previously set for May 2 and 3. Interim City Administrator Corky Reynolds told the Council he would direct city staff to select a better date for the corridor open house and that he would contact David Drown & Associates’ consultant to see what might best work for the candidates.

Emily Harrington

Emily Harrington, 72, of Crookston passed away on April 18, 2022. Emily Diane (Meyer) Harrington passed away in the comfort of her home after a courageous fight against cancer.

Lee Nielson

Lee Nielson, 91, of Erskine passed away on Thursday, April 21 at Essentia Health Living Center in Fosston. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at Grace Lutheran Church in Erskine with Pastor Mike Sletto and Pastor Randy Reimer officiating. Interment will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Mentor. Family will greet friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the church. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Erskine and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com.

Fisher fights flood with help of area volunteers

Rising waters of the Red Lake River posed a threat to the city of Fisher late Sunday, April 24 to early Monday, April 25 and area volunteers rose to the occasion to help sandbag. Minnesota National Guard, who were activated by Governor Tim Walz for flood response, assisted with building up their levee and multiple pumps helped to protect homes near the areas in risk of flooding.

Flood Fight 2022: Red Lake River in Crookston slowly receding, EOC remains open

As of 11 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, the Red Lake River in Crookston was at 22.5 feet and trending down after hitting a peak crest of 27.07 feet early Monday, April 25. The community battled high waters for 72 hours and temporary clay embankments and sandbagged areas will stay put until the threat of flooding recedes.