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.

September 2022

Minnesota Crookston Men’s Golf Ties for Sixth at Super Regional Preview

WINONA, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s golf team had a great day as they moved up four spots to finish in a tie for sixth place out of 14 teams at the Super Regional Preview at The Bridges in Winona, Minn. The Golden Eagles came into the day placed 10th, but they shot a 296 to move up the leaderboard. The 296 matches the program’s second-best score in the last 12 years. The Golden Eagles shot a 296 at the Holiday Inn Express Classic in October 2021. The program’s best round in the last 12 years came with a 287 at The Mule in April 2022.

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The Death of a Queen

Revelation 19: 16 “And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.” In the Tower Castle in London, there is a theater in which there is a continuous film loop shown of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In 1999, my son and I were in that theater and I will never forget the expressions on the faces of the British people as they watched.

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Three UMN Crookston students earn Masonic Lodge scholarship

Crookston Masonic Lodge recently awarded three University of Minnesota Crookston students with scholarships from proceeds of their annual vidalia onion sales event. Sophomore Christopher Robert Carlson, freshman Alex Kozitka and freshman Jack Garmen each received $1,000 from the scholarship that's exclusive to UMN Crookston. Lodge member Lester Wilkens said their group sold 5,000 pounds of onions in approximately two-and-ahalf days.

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City of Crookston Ward 4 Meeting

Submitted The City of Crookston Ward 4 Board of Directors and the Downtown Crookston Development Partnership (DCDP) will host an important listening and input session to discuss the results of the two surveys for all residents of Ward 4, the downtown business owners, downtown residents and the Crookston community. All are invited to participate and comment on concers, challenges, obstacles and future optimism of Ward 4.

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