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.

May 2022

Pirates Blank Spuds

The Crookston Pirate boys’ tennis team improved upon their 6-1 victory over Moorhead from a week previous, as they won 7-0 on Tuesday, May 10. There was only one lineup change from their last meeting: George French replaced Sam Widseth at No.

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Thomasson Series: Education and American Democracy – ‘Once You Are Free, You Can Go West Young Man’

When last we spoke this young, not yet formed, “nation” was still under the strict control and harsh management of British legislators and military. The regulations by which they were managed were determined by Parliament and enforced (literally “forced”) by local authorities , by their own interpretations.

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UMC Junior Dana Zarn named to All-NSIC second team for Softball, first Golden Eagle since 2018

The Northern Sun Conference recently announced their All-NSIC teams and individual award winners for the softball season which included Dana Zarn (Jr., UT, Winnipeg, Manitoba) - the lone Golden Eagle named to an NSIC team. Zarn becomes the first Golden Eagle since 2018 to be named to an All-NSIC team since Gabriel Antolak was named to the second team.

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Deadline to sign up for Parent Aware by June 10

Are you a licensed family child care educator, serving at least one child? Is your license active and in good standing? Are you interested in receiving up to $6,000 in grants for items in your child care? Are you wanting free coaching? Or would you like resources and support from early child care professionals? Are you interested in being able to accept early learning scholarships up to $8,500 per year, per child to help offset the cost of child care for families?

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