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

Common Redpoll

February 21, 2022

I was beginning to wonder if any birds other than the regulars would be bellying up to the feeders this winter. Not that I’m tired of observing blue jays, chickadees, nuthatches, and downy and hairy woodpeckers, but oft is the case that large flocks of other, more irruptive species of birds annually swoop en masse to our feeding stations like busloads of tourists.

Giese ties season high 16 in 56-82 loss to Thief River Falls

February 21, 2022

The Crookston Pirates boys’ basketball team fell to Thief River Falls (TRF) for the second time this season despite scoring 14 more points than their first meeting. The Pirates hung with the Prowlers for the first part of the half.

Kallock and Rajala Combine for 17 Points Against Williston

February 21, 2022

The University of Minnesota men's hockey team swept Williston State College with 8-1 and 7-4 victories on Saturday February, 19 and Sunday, February 20. To earn the sweep, the Golden Eagles scored eight unanswered goals in Sunday's contest.

Chomyn picks up first two wins

February 21, 2022

The University of Minnesota women's tennis team dropped three more matches this weekend to Winona State, Bemidji State and Upper Iowa Universities. In the Golden Eagles' 1-6 loss to the Peacocks, Ashley Chomyn picked up the lone win at No.

Men’s basketball honors Sitzmann, Westphal and Xia in final games

February 21, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston men's basketball team concluded their season with a 8-19 record after two losses to St. Cloud and Duluth.

Equestrian drops two NCEA meets against South Dakota State and Georgia

February 21, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston equestrian team traveled to Brookings, South Dakota for a pair of National Collegiate Equestrian Association meets this weekend. In their match up against South Dakota, Crookston lost 4-11.

Wrestling loses by technicality

February 21, 2022

The Crookston Pirates wrestlers’ team season comes to an end with a loss to Frazee in a tiebreaker. At the end of the match, both teams had 34 points.

Golden Eagles ride arm of Stuck for two more wins

February 21, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston softball team got two complete games from Evie Stuck, as the Golden Eagles went 2-1 in their second weekend in Minot. To cap the weekend, the Golden Eagles held off Montana State University Billings for a 6-4 win.

Women’s basketball finishes season 4-19

February 21, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston women's basketball team concluded the 2021-22 season with a 4-19 record after two losses to Duluth and St. Cloud State.

Debra Lea Nelson

February 21, 2022

GRAND FORKS - Debra Lea Nelson, 69, of Grand Forks, N.D., passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, February 12, 2022 after a short illness at Altru Hospital. Deb was born on November 5, 1952 in Grand Forks at Saint Michael’s Hospital, the ninth of ten children of Walter and Mildred (Jeffrey) Myerchin.