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.

Beef Quality Assurance Trainings to be offered Online

By Melissa Runck, Extension Educator-Ag Production Systems, University of MinnesotaExtension University of Minnesota Extension will host Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) trainings in the fall of 2024 and spring of 2025.

Boyd Meets Girl to perform in Crookston

The upcoming concert in Crookston Civic Music League’s 2024-2025 Entertainment Series features the musical stylings of classical guitar and cello.

Roosting

​There exists an interesting bird behavior that is worth thinking about, understanding, and observing.

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Question: Every once in a while, I notice some vehicles stop in the road at the railroad tracks when nothing is coming.