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

UMN Crookston faculty to host research expertise showcase March 2

The University of Minnesota Crookston will host its second faculty research expertise showcase March 2, 2023 from 12-2 p.m. in the Sargeant Student Center and invite educational institutions, industry partners, community stakeholders, and the general public to attend. Faculty from all four departments on campus will present posters in their respective fields of expertise and share more information about their published abstracts.

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5th Annual Candlelight Ski / Owl Prowl at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

On the evening of Saturday, March 4th the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association will host the 5th Annual Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl event at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine, MN. The timing of this event will coincide with the breeding season of several local owl species, and hopefully good snow conditions, clear skies, and moderate temperatures! The Rydell Visitor Center will be open throughout the event, which will run from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. The Refuge’s Golden Pond and Church Lake trails will be groomed and lighted for this event.

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 John Steer, 70, of Brandon, and long-time resident of Euclid and Crookston, died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. In lieu of gifts, the family asks you to make a charitable…

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 “Polly” Olga Reppien Marshall, 92, passed away surrounded by family on February 11, 2023, at The Pillars of Mankato. Services will be at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Mankato, on Tuesday, February…

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Thomas Evans Hunt

 Thomas Evans Hunt, 74, of Crookston passed away at his rural home Monday evening, February 13, 2023. The funeral service for Tom Hunt will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday,…

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Crookston youth wrestlers compete in Barnesville

On Saturday, Feb 4th,nine youth wrestlers competed in Barnesville, MN in three duals. Our wrestlers got anywhere from four to five matches at this event. The first dual was against Frazee, Crookston won 21-18; second dual was against Barnesville, Crookston came out on top 13-12; and the third and final dual was against UCB, this was either a 1010 tie or 11-10 loss for Crookston.

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