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.

January 2023

January Community Letter: Happy New Year and Happy Lunar New Year from UMN Crookston

January 25, 2023

Happy New Year from the University of Minnesota Crookston! We welcomed back students last week for the spring semester and the campus has been looking beautiful with all the glistening snow and frost-filled trees.

Minnesota Crookston Women’s Basketball Fends Off Wayne State 74-72 Despite Late Defensive Pressure

January 25, 2023

WAYNE, Neb. – The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team held off a late charge from Wayne State College (Neb.) to earn a key road victory 74-72. The Wildcats caused six turnovers in the final five minutes using a full-court press to put pressure on the Golden Eagles, who had a 12-point lead with over eight minutes left in the game. Minnesota Crookston made key shots and plays down the stretch to earn Saturday’s win.

Crookston High School nominates two for ExCEL Award

January 25, 2023

The ExCEL Award - Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership – is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, who show leadership qualities, and who work voluntarily in their community.

The Osprey

January 25, 2023

The osprey is a fascinating bird of prey. Often called “fish hawk” or “fish eagle,” these latter names are aptly assigned. Indeed, the osprey’s principal prey is fish. It is no wonder that this elegant raptor makes its home throughout the Land of 10,000 Lakes and its many wetlands and waterways.

January 25, 2023

Genesis 1:1-3 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Many of us cannot relate to size and dimensions or begin to fathom the vast distances in outer space. Think of the room or building you are in as the Milky Way Galaxy. Now, look at your thumb nail. Within the galaxy, we are living in a bubble the size of your thumb nail.

Gerald A. Jacobson

January 25, 2023

Gerald A. Jacobson, 80, Fertile, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Riverview Health in Crookston.

January 25, 2023

Pr. David Lysaker, 74, changed his address from Pelican Rapids to heaven on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Minnesota Crookston Volleyball Announces Signings of Muth and Schoenfelder for 2023

January 25, 2023

The University of Minnesota Crookston volleyball program announced the signings of Megan Schoenfelder (MH/RS, 5-11, Zumbrota, Minn./Zumbrota-Mazeppa H.S.) and Carizma Muth (OH, 5-11, Randolph, Wis./Randolph H.S.) to join their 2023 signing class. Schoenfelder and Muth join previous signees Kailee Waasdorp (OH/DS, 5-9, West Fargo, N.D./ Sheyenne H.S.), Maya Jones (RS/ OH, 6-1, New Braunfels, Texas/ Canyon H.S.), and Ryan Canter (S, 5-11, Phoenix, Ariz./Saguaro H.S.).

Minnesota Crookston Baseball Picked Ninth in NSIC Preseason Coaches’ Poll

January 25, 2023

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston baseball program was picked to finish ninth in the 2023 NSIC Preseason Baseball Coaches’ Poll released Wednesday, January 18 by the conference office. The Golden Eagles received 98 points, one ahead of Wayne State College. They were picked 10 points behind the University of Sioux Falls.

January 25, 2023

Duluth, Minn. – This past weekend, the University of Minnesota Crookston hockey team traveled to Duluth for a two-game series against Minnesota Duluth. On Saturday, the Bulldogs scored two goals late for a 6-4 win, while the Golden Eagles returned the favor, scoring a goal with less than five minutes to go, skating to a 4-4 tie.