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.

February 2022

The First Amendment

February 9, 2022

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

A Day in the Life of a Sports Editor

February 9, 2022

In my first four months as Sports Editor for the Times, I’ve been on a whirlwind of a journey. I’ve gotten to know so many athletes and their families, who have been nothing but welcoming; traveled to watch our Pirates in action; including a trip to Minneapolis for the tennis team’s run to State; and captured historic moments in Crookston’s sports history like girls’ hockey seasonopening win over Thief River Falls.

Nicholas scores season high 15 in loss to Park Rapids

February 9, 2022

Hunter Nicholas scored a seasonhigh 15 points in the Pirates loss to Park Rapids on Tuesday, February 8 at Crookston high school. As a freshman, Nicholas is learning to keep his control and composure throughout the game, which has led to his success as of late.

Baseball drops series finale 4-8

February 9, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston baseball team dropped the series finale against Northwestern Oklahoma State 4-8 on Monday, February 7. The Golden Eagles scored three runs in the top of first inning to take the lead.

Wrestling splits triangular at DGF

February 9, 2022

The Crookston Pirate wrestling team split its matches at the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (DGF) Triangular on Tuesday, February 9. The Pirates ended the night on a sour note, losing to DGF 48-23.

Girls’ hockey finishes regular season with tie

February 9, 2022

The Crookston Pirates girls’ hockey team ended its regular season with a loss to Moorhead on Monday, February 7 and tie with East Grand Forks (EGF) on Tuesday, February 8. The girls’ game against the Green Wave was their third of the season.

UMC hockey qualifies for WCCHA Tournament

February 9, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston hockey team qualified for the WCCHA Tournament in their first season as a member of the WCCHA. The Golden Eagles earned the sixth seed. They end the WCCHA season with a 7-3-2 conference mark. Minnesota Crookston is currently 12-6-2 on the 2021-22 season.

Four Pirates score first goals in 14-0 victory over Breckenridge

February 9, 2022

The Crookston Pirates boys’ hockey team had many reasons to celebrate these last two days, as they honored their seniors with a game against Mayville-Portland (MayPort) and had four players score their first goals against Breckenridge.

Pirates overcome slow start

February 9, 2022

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

February 9, 2022

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.