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.

January 2022

Pirate wrestling bounces back

January 10, 2022

After a rough start in their Triangular on Thursday, January 6, the Crookston Pirate wrestling team bounced back to win all three matches at Mahnomen on Friday, January 7. In the Quadrangular at Mahnomen, Crookston picked up wins against Mahnomen-Waubun (48-30), Wadena-Deer Creek (51-18) and Pelican Rapids (58-15).

Winona State uses run at the end of first quarter to upend Golden Eagles 71-59

January 10, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team fell 71-59 to Winona State University Saturday, January 8 at Gary Senske Court at Lysaker Gymnasium. Winona State ended the first quarter on an 11-0 run to help lead to Saturday’s victory.

Doda scores hat trick in Pirates’ first win

January 10, 2022

The Crookston Pirates boys’ hockey team is showing major improvement, as they picked up their first win against Park Rapids Area and lost a close game to Thief River Falls (TRF). Two players were key to the Pirates’ success: Jack Doda and Alexander Longoria.

Men’s basketball adjusts without Channel

January 10, 2022

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team challenged two Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) teams this weekend but came up short, falling to Upper Iowa 63-74 and Winona State 65-70.

Hesby rains threes in Pirates’ loss to East Grand Forks

January 10, 2022

The Crookston Pirates boys’ basketball team played evenly with East Grand Forks (EGF) up until the final minutes of the first half where the Green Wave went on an 8-0 run, leading to a 96-72 win. The Pirates were short two players, as Ryan Abeld left the game early with a knee injury, and Reggie Winjum was home sick.

January 10, 2022

David “Dave” Anthony Benson died peacefully at Villa St. Vincent on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the age of 82. A memorial service will be planned in the spring of 2022. The Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Online registry and messages of condolence may be made at www. stenshoelhouske.com

Christmas brings on competing traditions

January 10, 2022

Dear Amy: My late first wife has a sister who hosts a Christmas Eve dinner. I remarried after my wife’s death, and three of the five boys in our blended family, ages 18 to 27, attend their aunt’s dinner.

January 10, 2022

This January, Minnesota is taking a major step toward addressing significant and longstanding gaps in dental care by raising state payment rates for dentists. The rate increase is part of a $61 million dental package aimed at removing barriers that keep dentists from taking patients covered by Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare.

January 10, 2022

Minnesota State Community and Technical College has named 555 students to its President's List and 539 students to its Dean's List for the 2021 Fall Semester. Local student Nicholas Schulz of Euclid was named to the Dean's List.

Libraries offering Winter Reading Challenge through Feb. 28

January 10, 2022

Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) is welcoming 2022 by bringing back Book Blizzard, a reading contest that challenges adults to keep their reading resolutions. To enter the contest, simply read or listen to four books – you can enter as many times as you wish.