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

Men’s basketball splits for third straight weekend

February 8, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball team split with Minot State and the University of Mary this weekend for its third split in a row. After holding out for a 71-67 win over UMary on Friday, the Golden Eagles couldn’t muster up enough energy to earn the weekend sweep against Minot.

Dance finishes 10 points away from state

February 8, 2022

The Crookston Pirate dance team finished its season just 10 points away from advancing to State on Saturday, February 5 in Wadena. Last year, the Pirates finished second to last in Kick, whereas this year, they placed fifth.

Rylee Solheim and Reese Swanson record hat tricks in win over Devils Lake

February 8, 2022

The Crookston Pirates girls’ hockey team earned the weekend split with a comeback win over Devils Lake on Saturday after losing 2-3 to Roseau on Thursday. After falling behind to the Firebirds 4-2, the Pirates put on a show as Rylee Solheim and Reese Swanson scored hat tricks for the 8-4 win.

Pirates’ Offense Improves In Loss to Warroad

February 8, 2022

The Crookston Pirates boys' basketball team showed some improvement in their 42-84 loss to Warroad on Friday, February 4. In their last match up, the Pirates scored just 29 points against the Warriors with Jacob Hesby scoring just under half of them.

Greenway scores four unanswered goals to defeat Crookston

February 8, 2022

The Crookston Pirates boys’ hockey team made a huge stride in the right direction despite a 3-5 loss to Greenway on Friday, February 4. Greenway, a member of the Iron Range conference, entered the game 8-9.

Pirates have four champions in Northwest Tournament

February 8, 2022

The Crookston Pirate wrestling team had four champions in the Northwest wrestling tournament held in Fertile on Saturday, February 6. Evin Trudeau, Ethan Bowman and Ethan Boll won their varsity brackets, while Lucas Perala won his JV bracket.

February 8, 2022

The following editorial appears in The Washington Post: No sooner had Washington’s football franchise officially revealed the team’s new name than the secondguessing and criticism started. “Pretty disappointing.” “Meh.” “Ewww.” Those were just a few of the reactions to the team’s rebrand as the Washington Commanders.

Minne-ventures in Rochester

February 8, 2022

Minnesota. It’s a great place to live, but an even better place to explore. We’ve got 10,000 lakes, 66 state parks, 87 counties, 853 cities, thousands of fantastic eateries, many known attractions and even more hidden gems and quirky places to visit. This new column will take its readers on a “Minne-venture” through the state on trips that can be done solo, in an hour, over a weekend, on a spontaneous whim or on a planned adventure with friends or family. Watch for this series to pop up at random times, cover random places and possibly only cover a portion of a city or area at a time. Hope you enjoy.

February 8, 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.

Universal traits define great leaders

February 8, 2022

A young prince, deposed when an enemy overran his kingdom, fled to a neighboring realm where a friend ruled as king. He hoped his friend would grant him a new kingdom. Instead the king gave him 100 sheep.