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.

Kathleen Ann Sherman

Kathleen Ann Sherman, 101, of Bloomington, Ill. passed away at 10 a.m.

Jeremy Olson selected for Bemidji Superintendent position

Times Report Crookston Superintendent Jeremy Olson has been selected for the superintendent position for Bemidji Area Schools, the Bemidji Pioneer and Bemidji School Board confirmed. Olson will reportedly begin his position in Bemidji July 1 taking over for Tim Lutz who announced his retirement in January.