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.

April 2022

Minnesota Crookston Women’s Basketball Adds Transfer Post Hernandez to Roster

The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team announced the signing of transfer Nicole Hernandez (F/C, 6-2, Oak Creek, Wis./ Lindenwood University) Hernandez gives the Golden Eagles eight signees for the 2022-23 class, joining Emma Dudycha (G, 5-5, Austin, Minn./Austin H.S.), Hope Dudycha (G, 5-5, Austin, Minn./Austin H.S.), Taryn Frazer (G, 5-4, Cass Lake, Minn./Cass Lake-Bena H.S.), Dana Melby (G, 5-10, Gonvick, Minn./Clearbrook-Gonvick H.S.), Emma Miller (G, 5-1, Albertville, Minn./ St. Michael-Albertville H.S.), Natalie Mikrot (G, 5-6, Willow River, Minn./ Moose Lake-Willow River H.S.), and Janie Tormanen (F/C, 6-0, Menahga, Minn/Menahga H.S.).

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CHS students view sand mandala, learn from Buddhist Monk

Crookston High School students work on their own sand mandala in the International Lounge at UMC April 19. (Photos by Savannah Lorntson) See more online at www.crookstontimes.com Crookston High School students watch as Buddhist Monk Wongdue Sangbo Gurung continues to work on the sand mandala in the UMN Crookston International Lounge of the Sargeant Student Center April 19.

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