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.

School Board adopts policy that requires vaccination or weekly testing

Crookston School Board adopted a federal and state regulated policy at a special meeting this week that requires district employees to either be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or wear a mask and test weekly. Employees must provide proof of vaccination by January 10, the date the policy goes into effect, or be subject to regular testing and face covering requirements. Starting February 9, employees who report to the workplace at least once every seven days will be required to be tested for COVID-19 at least once every seven days.