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.

Polk County Highway Department announces 2022 construction projects

The Polk County Highway Department has announced its 2022 construction season with the following county roads that will be under construction: - County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 1 - Bituminous overlay located from Beltrami, MN to Trunk Highway (TH) 32 in Fertile, MN - CSAH 15 - PCC Box Culvert and County Ditch (CD) 26 grading located in Fisher, MN - CSAH 34 - Bituminous overlay located from TH 2 in Erskine to TH 59 - CSAH 35 - Bituminous overlay located from TH 59 to CSAH 8 - CSAH 44 - Bituminous overlay located from south county line to CSAH 1 - CSAH 46 - Grading and aggregate surfacing located from TH 102 to TH 2 - CSAH 72 - Bituminous overlay located from East Grand Forks, MN to TH 220 - CSAH 73 - Bituminous overlay located from TH 2 to CSAH 19 - CSAH 76 - Bituminous overlay located from TH 2 to CSAH 17 - CSAH 34 - Stabilized aggregate base located from CSAH 1 to CSAH 36 - County Road (CR) 206 - Stabilized aggregate base located form TH 59 to CSAH 41 - CR 211 - Stabilized aggregate base located from TH 102 to CSAH 12 The public is asked to avoid these constructions projects by utilizing alternate routes of travel if at all possible. The traveling public's cooperation during this construction will be appreciated.

Harlan C. Johnson

Harlan Johnson, 91, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the MN Veteran’s Home in Fergus Falls. Harlan Charles was born October 11, 1930, in Crookston to Godfrey and Agnes (Nelson) Johnson.

Betty Ann Johnson

Betty Ann Johnson, 94, longtime Crookston resident and business instructor at Crookston Central High School, passed away at the Benedictine Living Community Crookston, with her loving family by her side.

CHS Senior Brunch event returns

Seniors of all kinds gathered in the Crookston High School Commons for the return of the annual Senior Brunch event April 8. Senior citizens were treated to brunch by CHS seniors and then they watched this spring's musical "Godspell" in the auditorium. (Photo by Jess Bengtson)

CHS Woods students upscale school entrance table

One of the first things you see when you walk through the doors of Crookston High School is the folding table that volunteers sit at to take tickets, welcome guests, offer hand sanitizer or house fliers about events that are happening that day. What was once something basic has now been beautified by CHS Woods students Erik Coauette and Mason Owens, and a few others.

City administrator finalists named

Four finalists have been named in the search for a new city administrator for the City of Crookston. Interviews will be held the first week in May and a public meet and greet is planned.