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.

March 2022

Warren Strandell’s The County Line

March 9, 2022

Have you ever wanted to do a ride-along with county deputies? That is something that I had long thought about wanting to do, but would Sheriff Jim Tadman agree? When posed to the sheriff as he concluded his monthly report to the County Board a couple of weeks ago his answer was quickly turned into another question. “When would you like to do it?” he responded.

March 9, 2022

Years ago I was on a flight from Minneapolis to New York when a business man sitting next to me reached in his briefcase and pulled out my first book, “Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive.”

Golden Eagles baseball win and loss in early week games

March 9, 2022

A Tyler Jochen (R-Sr., 2B/SS, San Jose, Calif.) two-run home run led a four-run fifth as the University of Minnesota Crookston baseball team took down Lewis University 7-3 on March 7. Jochen’s blast paired with the strong pitching of Jake Dykhoff (R-Jr., RHP, Wadena, Minn.).

Hanson Leads Women’s Golf to 10th

March 9, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston women's golf team finished 10th in the Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) Spring Invitational held Monday, March 7 to Tuesday, March 8 in Litchfield Park, AZ.

Spring Sports Season Quickly Approaching

March 9, 2022

Although the mountain of snow outside would say otherwise, the spring sports season is just around the corner. All sports—softball, baseball, track and field, golf, clay target and boys’ tennis— met either Monday, March 7 or Tuesday, March 8 met during their respective PAC meetings.

Polk County Public Health: Breastfeeding made easier for families at Crookston Sports Center

March 9, 2022

The Crookston Sports Center (CSC) has recently upgraded an empty room into an inviting space for breastfeeding families. The designated lactation room is a private, comfortable space that has a rocking chair, table, electrical outlets, changing table and is located nearby the bathrooms.

State 4-H ambassadors recognize Polk County 4-H project

March 9, 2022

Over 60 groups and individuals involved in 4-H across Minnesota performed service projects in their communities in 2021 and state ambassadors recently selected Polk County 4-H for special recognition on one of their projects. Polk County 4-H participated in a statewide "Head, Hands & Toes" winter gear drive which provided Minnesota youth a service learning opportunity under the guidance of 4-H screened volunteers.

Senior LinkAge Line: Medicare 101 virtual class March 17

March 9, 2022

Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line There is a lot to do when you become eligible for Medicare and it can seem overwhelming. Minnesota’s Senior LinkAge Line® offers a class giving you answers.

Northwest Regional Corrections Center Arrest Report

March 9, 2022

Daniel (no middle name provided) Reyes, 69, Crookston, was arrested March 1 by the Crookston Police Department for felony engaging in electronic communication relating or describing sexual conduct with a child. He remains incarcerated.

Crookston High School Speech team competes in Walker

March 9, 2022

Crookston High School's Speech team competed at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School on March 5 and four Pirates placed. George French took third place in Humorous Interpretation, Zara Baig and Samantha Rezac took fifth place in Duo Interpretation, and Emily Balboa won a red ribbon.