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.

February 2023

Studying the Sora

I traveled to Kansas City, Kansas recently to attend the Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, an annual event held at various midwestern states, including Minnesota. This year’s host state was Kansas.

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Crookston hosts first varsity speech tournament

On Saturday, Feb. 18, Crookston High School hosted its first varsity speech tournament, with nine teams competing. Schools competing at the tournament included; Blackduck, Breckenridge, East Grand Forks, Fosston/Bagley, Red Lake County, Roseau, Thief River Falls, Warroad, and Crookston. In total, 83 students competed in 90 events, with all 13 MSHSL Speech categories represented.

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Minnesota Crookston Tennis Picks Up Fifth Win of 2023 with 6-1 Result Against Upper Iowa

WINONA, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston tennis team continued their historic start to the 2023 season with a 6-1 win over Upper Iowa University at Winona Tennis Center in Winona, Minn. The Golden Eagles picked up their second conference win of 2023, matching their mark from 2014. UMN Crookston surpassed their program-high for wins as they improved to 5-2 (2-1 NSIC). Upper Iowa dropped to 0-3 with the loss.

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Minnesota Crookston Hockey to Battle for National Tournament Berth at Central Regional February 24-26

The University of Minnesota Crookston hockey program will make their first-ever appearance at the 2023 ACHA Division II Central Regional February 24-26 at the Maryville University Hockey Center in Chesterfield, Mo. The Golden Eagles are two wins away from their first-ever berth in the 2023 ACHA Division II National Tournament March 17-21 at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough, Mass.

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ASK A TROOPER

Question: Is it illegal for a vehicle pulling a trailer to have a ladder or ramp hanging from the side of the trailer? Answer: You are able to have ladders or ramps secured to the side of an enclosed trailer as long as you do not exceed the width of 8 feet 6 inches. This is the maximum dimension that may be operated on Minnesota roadways without a special permit.

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