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.

Sports

Minnesota Crookston Women’s Basketball Picks Up Dominant 88-52 Win Over North Central

The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team picked up their first win of the 2023-24 season, as they dominated North Central University 88-52 Wednesday, November 15 at Gary Senske Court at Lysaker Gymnasium.The win is the first in the collegiate head coaching career of Natalie Moynihan.

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Election Day at Washington School

Washington School combined two on-going programs to provide an opportunity for School Readiness and Kindergarten students to learn about citizenship through the voting process, using the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) and the Citizenship Pillar of the Respect Counts Program.Mrs.

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Minnesota Crookston Volleyball Falls on Senior Day

Augustana was able to spoil senior day for Minnesota Crookston, sweeping the Golden Eagles in straight sets (10-25, 20-25, 25-27).Minnesota Crookston falls to 3-21 (1-15 NSIC) and will end the season next weekend on the road at the University of Mary and Minot State.Set OneSet one would be all Vikings, who would jump out to an early 8-0 lead, before Bailey Schaefer (Fr., DS, Brandon, Minn.) would collect a kill.The Vikings would lead 10-3, but Maya Jones (Fr., OH, New Braunfels, Texas) would collect a kill.

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