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.

ECFE ‘Going to the Movies’ event a big hit

Early Childhood Family Education's "Going to the Movies" event at the Grand Theatre was called a huge hit by organizers. About 30 children and their parents, and some grandparents, enjoyed watching "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" and dancing from Elmo at Sesame Street.

Minnesota DNR deadlines for removing ice house shelters

Heavy snowfall across parts of Minnesota prompted many anglers to haul their fish houses off the ice in late February. People who haven’t yet removed their shelters should keep in mind upcoming removal deadlines and make plans to meet them.

Crookston Rotary Club

Crookston Rotary Club teamed up with the Crookston Masonic Lodge to host a breakfast fundraiser Sunday, March 6 with proceeds going towards their Student of the Month scholarships for students at the high school and the university. Pictured at the lodge during the morning shift are Rotarians, left to right, Blake Carlson, Mary Cavalier, Mary Holz-Clause, Jeremy Olson, Krista Proulx and Jess Bengtson. (Photo by Rotarian Rae French)

Bergeron named spring law scholarship winner

Brink Lawyers PA recently announced that Brooke Bergeron of Crookston is the winner of the Spring 2022 Brink Laywers University of North Dakota Law Scholarship. Bergeron is a second-year law student at the UND School of Law and currently serves as President of the Rural Practice Association, Treasurer of the Law Women’s Caucus, and is a member of the Criminal Law Association and Phi Delta Phi (International Legal Honor Society.)

Northwest Minnesota Foundation

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is hosting two upcoming free events in Crookston with the goal of hearing from its neighbors throughout the region. Events are scheduled to be held: * Thursday, April 7 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Polk County East couple named Emerging Leaders

Robby and Sammi Davy, Fertile are Polk (East) County’s representatives in the 2022 Red River Valley Emerging Leadership Program. They, along with individuals from 16 other counties in northwestern and west central Minnesota, are being honored on March 26 for their participation in the leadership program and for their commitment to leadership in their community.

West Polk SWCD represented at national annual meeting

West Polk County Soil & Water Conservation District was represented at the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Annual Meeting which was held in Orlando, Florida February 12-16, 2022.

Polk County responds to bombardier fire

On March 3, Polk County Sheriff’s Office observed a bombardier on fire located on section 14 in Brandsvold Township. Upon arrival the driver, 48-year-old Jamey Gunderson, reported no injuries.

UMN Crookston to host NACTA Carwash Fundraiser every Thursday and Friday through March 25

It’s that time of year again at the University of Minnesota Crookston for the annual North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Carwash Fundraiser where students, faculty, and anyone else involved in local agriculture join forces to turn filthy, salt-crusted cars that have been through the darkest of winters into shining vehicles of opportunity for the upcoming summer months. Not to mention, it is all for a good cause - the NACTA trip this spring.

Crookston Chamber debuts new membership perk

The Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce's "Be Seen, Show Your Stuff" membership perk has launched and is now available for all Chamber members. Here’s how it works: All Chamber members, in good standing defined by current paid memberships, have their choice of which month they would like to “Show Their Stuff” in the Chamber office store front windows.