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

Senior Knowledge Bowl competes in first meet

January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

'Brahms’ Lullaby' played through the speaker system at RiverView Health on Jan. 2, 2023, announcing the birth of Davian Douglas Meyer. Davian is the second child born to Aaron and Kamille Meyer, Crookston, and the first baby born at RiverView in 2023.

Hot Shooting Propels Golden Bears to Victory over Golden Eagles on Saturday

January 18, 2023

Heading into halftime, Minnesota Crookston and Concordia-St. Paul would be tied at half, but the Golden Bears would shoot 56 percent from the field in the second half, knocking off the Golden Eagles 8468.

Minnesota Crookston Women’s Basketball Loses at Home to Concordia-St. Paul

January 18, 2023

The University of Minnesota Crookston women's basketball team fell 84-69 to Concordia University- St. Paul Saturday, January 14 at Gary Senske Court at Lysaker Gymnasium. The Golden Bears outscored the Golden Eagles 29-13 in the third quarter. Minnesota Crookston made up ground in the fourth quarter, but it would be too little too late.

January 18, 2023

St. Paul, Minn. – The State Fair’s board of managers approved $9.4 million in maintenance projects and capital work that had been suspended since 2019, reported State Fair CEO Jerry Hammer during the 164th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society. The Society is the governing body of the State Fair, and its annual meeting was held Jan. 13-15 at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Bloomington.

January 18, 2023

St. Paul, MN: Applications are now open for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) new Soil Health Financial Assistance Pilot Program soil health equipment grants.

Darwin Thue, St. Augusta, Minnesota, Named 2022 Farm Manager of the Year

January 18, 2023

Farmers National Company, the nation’s leading farm and ranch management company, is pleased to announce that Darwin Thue, Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) of St. Augusta, Minnesota, has been named the company’s 2022 Farm Manager of the Year.

Karen Kay Raymond

January 16, 2023

Karen Kay Raymond, 66, of Crookston passed away late Friday morning, January 13, 2023, in Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, N.D., with family at her side. Karen was born in Wichita, Kan.…

Big Plays Down the Stretch Help Mavericks Overcome Nine-Point Halftime Deficit for Win over Golden Eagles

January 16, 2023

Minnesota Crookston led the Minnesota State Mavericks by nine at half, but proceeded to shoot just 22 percent in the second half, falling to Minnesota State by five on Friday night, 71-66. The Golden Eagles fall to 1-16 (0-11 NSIC) on the season.

Hydrant Hero announced

January 16, 2023