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

Streifel, Klecker and Bair advance to IHSA Semifinals

February 28, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston western equestrian team had nine riders qualify for the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) Regional meet on Sunday, February 27 with three of them advancing to the Semifinals in March.

Softball opens trip to Kansas with split

February 28, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston softball team split results against Newman and Washburn universities on its first day in Topeka, Kansas. In Crookston’s second game of the day, host Washburn defeated the Golden Eagles 8-2.

Pirates celebrate Senior Night with fourth win

February 28, 2022

The Crookston Pirates boys’ basketball split results on Thursday and Friday, including a thrilling 73-70 win on Senior Night. Despite the win the night before, the Pirates were unable to ride the momentum into their game against Wadena-Deer Creek the next day, as they lost 50-76.

Isaac Erdman advances to State Free Throw Contest

February 28, 2022

Isaac Erdman and Makenna Weisse traveled to Kelliher for the Regional Free Throw Contest hosted by the Knights of Columbus on Sunday, February 27. Erdman won the 10-year-old boys' division with 21 total free throws.

Patricia Lee Johannson

February 28, 2022

CROOKSTON - Patricia“Pat” Lee Johannson, 85, longtime Crookston, Minnesota resident, passed away January 14, 2022, at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND while being held in love and comfort by her children.

MoonPies and Merry Widows: Carnival hits Mobile, Alabama

February 28, 2022

MOBILE, Ala. – Alabama’s port city danced and squealed to the prime event of its Carnival season on Sunday, a quirky bash honoring the man credited with helping make the nation’s first Mardi Gras celebration what it is – a smaller, toned-down version of New Orleans’ mega-party.

CHS Knowledge Bowl competes at sub-regions

February 28, 2022

Crookston High School competed at the recent sub-regional meet in Thief River Falls and ended with 5th and 13th place out of 25. Crookston Blue’s fifth place scored them a spot at the regional meet on Wednesday, March 9.

CHS Math Counts places at competition

February 28, 2022

Crookston Pirates recently participated in MathCounts in-person and online competitions on February 16 and 17, and both meets were successful. Advancing to state for individuals were Sam Widseth and Leah Johanneck, and advancing to state as a team were Sam Widseth, Ashton Hoffman, Peter Wiersma and Jace Bruggeman.

Reader feels worried about son’s future

February 28, 2022

Dear Amy: My 40-year-old son, “James” has had many bright, beautiful, and intelligent girlfriends. He has been engaged and ended various relationships throughout his adult years. James is currently in an on/off relationship (for the past five years) with no marriage plans in sight. His father and I have been amicably divorced for decades. My overall concern is that my son will never marry or find someone even for companionship.

Fisher robotics team advances to state competition

February 28, 2022

The Fisher School Robotics Team is coming off what has become the norm for the program, another successful season. After a first-place score in the “skills” portion of a recent competition in Valley City, North Dakota, the Arctic Knights recently learned that they have once again advanced to the state robotics competition. The state event will begin in St. Cloud on Thursday, March 3. The Polar Knights, Fisher School’s elementary robotics team, has also earned a trip to the state competition.