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 2024

Post Play Fuels Bemidji State in 80-62 Win Over Minnesota CrookstonBemidji State University closed the final 19 minutes of tilt Thursday, February 8 on a 40-23 run catapulted by a 31-point night from Dalton Abrecht to defeat the University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball team 80-62.

Albrecht and John Sutherland scored 52-of-80 points for the Beavers, accounting for 65.0 percent of their offense.Bemidji State improved to 12-12 (8-10 NSIC) with Thursday’s win, while Minnesota Crookston dropped to 6-17 (3-14 NSIC) with the loss.Minnesota Crookston was lifted by Blaize Sagna (R-Jr., G, London, England), who scored 20 points.

Read MorePost Play Fuels Bemidji State in 80-62 Win Over Minnesota CrookstonBemidji State University closed the final 19 minutes of tilt Thursday, February 8 on a 40-23 run catapulted by a 31-point night from Dalton Abrecht to defeat the University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball team 80-62.

Late Second-Half Run Propels Beavers Past Golden Eagles 87-70Bemidji State University outscored the University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team 32-16 in the final 12 minutes of the game Thursday, February 8 at Lysaker Gymnasium to earn an 87-70 win.

Minnesota Crookston had trailed by just one point with 1:54 remaining in the second quarter before Bemidji State’s run.

Read MoreLate Second-Half Run Propels Beavers Past Golden Eagles 87-70Bemidji State University outscored the University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team 32-16 in the final 12 minutes of the game Thursday, February 8 at Lysaker Gymnasium to earn an 87-70 win.

Big Stone Lake State Park featured on 2024 state park vehicle permit

People might already know that the 2024 state park vehicle permit sticker features Big Stone Lake State Park, but do they know the story about how the park got selected for the permit?When deciding which park to feature, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources considers several factors and looks to highlight parks from across the state as well as a variety of natural features.

Read MoreBig Stone Lake State Park featured on 2024 state park vehicle permit