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

Klemek Outdoors: Blue Jay Wonders

January 24, 2022

My feeder is full of blue jays this winter. If memory serves me, I don’t recall ever observing this many blue jays gorging themselves on black-oil sunflower seeds day in and day out. A few days ago I counted 14!

January 24, 2022

When you can’t see where you are going, don’t keep going. And, if you hear the sound of the rumble strips at the side of the roadway, it’s time to stop.

Are YOU coachable?

January 24, 2022

Pat Riley, president of the Miami Heat and a longtime highly successful NBA coach, used to ask his players “Are you F.A.T.?” F.A.T. was an acronym he created that was short for “faithful, available and teachable.”

Trudeau scores in OT for Pirates’ second win

January 24, 2022

The Crookston Pirate boys’ hockey team split results this week, as they picked up their second win against Bagley 5-4 but lost to Little Falls 0-10. On Saturday, the Flyers got off to a quick start, scoring 25 seconds into the game.

Boys’ basketball unable to put together complete game

January 24, 2022

The Crookston Pirates boys’ basketball team put up 10 strong, opening minutes against Red Lake County (RLC) but fell by a final score of 53-85. “We are going to have to look at the game and see if we can figure it out,” head coach Greg Garmen said of Crookston’s unfortunate pattern as of late.

Women’s basketball falls in two road contests

January 24, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team dropped a pair of road conference games against Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) and Sioux Falls. The Golden Eagles fell by 10 to the Cougars on Saturday, 60-70.

Golden Eagles earn third conference win

January 24, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball team split the weekend, earning its third conference win against Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) 70-67. The Golden Eagles’ loss on the weekend came to Sioux Falls 47-73.

Brooks Butt continues family tradition by signing with Jimmies

January 24, 2022

Senior lineman Brooks Butt committed to play for the Jimmies football program on Saturday, January 15 at Jamestown University. Butt—whose accolades include Cospecialist of the Year in 2020, two time All-District and All-Section 8AA team, Most Inspirational and Hardest Worker— continues in the family tradition of playing football at Jamestown.

Girls’ hockey puts on offensive display against International Falls

January 24, 2022

The Crookston Pirates girls’ hockey team stunned International Falls 15-0 for the season sweep on Saturday, January 22 at Crookston Sports Center. Just as she did in their first match up, head coach Emily Meyer mixed up her lines to get everyone more experience and playing time.

Girls’ basketball extends winning streak to 9

January 24, 2022

The Crookston Pirates girls’ basketball team extended its winning streak to nine games with wins over East Grand Forks (EGF) and Badger Greenbush Middle River (BGMR) on Thursday, January 20 and Saturday, January 22.