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.

David Clifford Longtin

David Clifford Longtin, 67, of Bemidji, and formerly of Crookston, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday morning, March 30, 2022 at his residence in Bemidji. Dave was born at Red Lake Falls on October 20, 1954, the 2nd of 3 sons of the union of Willis and Theresa (Prudhomme) Longtin.

Superintendent Jeremy Olson finalist for Bemidji position

Crookston School District Superintendent Jeremy Olson has been listed as one of four finalists for a superintendent position with Bemidji Area Schools, the Bemidji Pioneer reported April 5. Bemidji’s Board of Education will conduct their first round of interviews April 11 and 12, and plan to select a lone finalist April 21.

Rotary Club Wine & Beer Tasting fundraiser April 22

Crookston Rotary Club will host a Wine & Beer Tasting charity fundraising event on April 22 from 6-9 p.m. at the Crookston Inn. Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased from a Rotary member or $15 at the door.

City Council talk roles, responsibilities during League of Minnesota Cities training

League of Minnesota Cities Staff Attorney and Assistant Research Manager Kyle Hartnett made a trip to Crookston to speak with the City Council, Mayor, Interim City Administrator and City Clerk during a special meeting Monday, April 4 at City Hall where he gave a presentation and offered resource handouts such as "A Good Start to Good Governance - Guidance for Newly Elected City Officials from the League of Minnesota Cities" and "What's my role as an elected official." In return, the Council asked for guidance on a number of topics and even posed hypothetical situations that could occur with the roles of the city administrator and staff.