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.

Pirates overcome slow start

The Crookston Pirate girls’ basketball team secured its 14th straight win with a 55-30 victory over Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (DGF) on Monday, February 7. The girls got off to a slow start yet again, as the Rebels hung on for a 14-10 game in favor of Crookston.

Dawn Newton

ST. CLOUD - Dawn Newton, 79 of St. Cloud, MN (formerly of Crookston,MN) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Quiet Oaks Hospice House, St. Augusta, MN on December 18, 2021. She was a kind and loving soul, a friend to many--especially those less fortunate or marginalized--a proud mother to two daughters, grand-mother to six beloved grandchildren, an aunt, cousin, neighbor, mentor and revered teacher to a host of others who loved and appreciated her kind, compassionate and generous heart and quiet, gentle spirit.

Mom causes drama in son’s marriage

Dear Amy: I never interfere with our children’s spouses’ business. I have a good relationship with both of our kids’ spouses. Our daughter-in-law decided to go back to school about five years ago.

UMN Extension Strategic Farming: Let’s talk crops! focused on sulfur

Sulfur (S) might be considered a secondary nutrient, but it is essential for crop production. Historically, sulfur fertilizer was recommended on low soil organic matter soils and coarse-textured sandy soils, according to Jeff Vetsch, a soil scientist at the University of Minnesota Southern Research and Outreach Center in Waseca.

NWMAC: Applications open for Arts Project, Legacy grants

The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council has announced that applications are open for Arts Project Grants and Arts Legacy Grants. Grants are awarded to nonprofit arts organizations, communities, schools, individuals and other nonprofit organizations. Applications are being accepted from the seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties.

NMF accepting applications for Laural Murphy scholarship

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is now accepting applications for the Laural Capistran Murphy Scholarship, which was established by the family and friends of Laural to recognize her commitment to Minnesota’s 4-H program and her belief in selfeducation, co-operative volunteering, and helping others through community involvement.

DNR grants help children get outside, begin a lifetime of outdoor

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce another phase of the extremely popular No Child Left Inside grants. These grants help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or simply learn more about nature.

CHS One Act gets second place at sections

Crookston High School's One Act play, "Brian and the Comet" was awarded 2nd place at the section competition held at Hallock on Saturday, February 5. The cast and crew are pictured here.