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 Women’s Cross Country Finishes 26th at Roy Griak Invitational

September 26, 2022

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s cross country team took 26 of 30 teams at the Roy Griak Invitational Women’s Maroon 6K. The Golden Eagles beat NSIC schools Upper Iowa University and Concordia University-St. Paul. Madison Hilliard (Fr., Jacksonville, N.C.) led the Golden Eagles with a time of 24:50.4, placing 96 of 382 runners. Anna Grabowski (So., Waterdown, Ontario) returned after missing the St. Olaf Invitational. She finished in 25:17.5. Madison Elijah (So., Hebron, Ind.) clocked in at 28:40.9. Brooke Benson (Sr., Monroe, Wash.) posted a time of 30:03.5. Alex Christen (R-So., Sauk Centre, Minn.) set her season best with a time of 30:44.9. Rena Sakai (Sr., Chiba, Japan) also set her season best with a time of 32:21.1. Katie Orth (Sr., Randall, Minn.) posted a time of 32:24.5. Brianna Shaw (Sr., Bemidji, Minn.) improved her time, finishing in 35:37.3.

BACKTRACK VOCAL

September 26, 2022

Friday, March 31, 2023 7:00 p.m. BACKTRACK VOCALS is a five-person professional a cappella singing group that transforms familiar pop, funk, Motown, standards, and Broadway songs with all-new vocal (and beatbox) arrangements.

FRISSON

September 26, 2022

Monday, February 27, 2023 7:00 p.m. FRISSON ENSEMBLE is America’s hottest new classical group from New York City.

JEEYOON KIM

September 26, 2022

Monday, November 14, 2022 7:00 p.m. Classical pianist JEEYOON KIM delights audiences with a sparkling combination of sensitive artistry, broad emotional range, and impeccable technique.

JEREMY STOLLE

September 26, 2022

Friday, October 21, 2022 7:00 p.m. JEREMY STOLLE is a recording artist and concert singer and is currently one of the Phantoms on Broadway.

September 26, 2022

WAYNE, Neb. – The University of Minnesota Crookston soccer team fell 3-0 to Wayne State College (Neb.). The Wildcats scored two in the first half and added two goals in the second to secure the victory.

September 26, 2022

Kadynn Melquist of East Grand Forks has been playing basketball for as long as she can remember. She grew up playing on teams as part of EGF’s Youth Basketball Association and volunteered as a coach for the program in high school. So when she injured her ACL her freshman year playing for Mayville State University, she had a tough decision to make.

Overcoming Hate Speaking Truth

September 26, 2022

Hate. This is an often-used word in our culture. Hate speech. Acts of hate. Hate crimes. Why do people hate? Sometimes it is aimed at others who are not like them and those who do not conform to their set of beliefs, values or convictions. They are not part of their political party, their religion, or maybe they are a different race or speak a different language. There is something within us as humans that seems to stiffen up or flat out reject those who are not like us. As a result, because of hate, there are always people in society that are rejected, condemned or seemingly pushed to the side.

Coyotes of North America

September 26, 2022

The coyote, sometimes referred to as “brush wolf” here in Minnesota, is a much-maligned creature that, in my opinion, is unwarranted. Few species of wildlife are as successful, resilient, resourceful, and intelligent as coyotes. Moreover, coyotes help control small rodent populations of mice and voles. Indeed, their predatory role in Nature is vital to maintain healthy and functioning ecosystems.

Donna Jean Jensen

September 26, 2022

Donna Jean Jensen, 99, long time resident of Crookston, and the last year in Litchfield, passed away September 9, 2022, at Bethany Assisted Living in Litchfield. Donna was born in Crookston on March 8, 1923, to Joseph and Myrtle (Droppo) Brule.