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

Swanson, Bowman earn Agassiz Valley All Conference softball honors

The following players have been selected to the Agassiz Valley All Conference Team and Honorable Mention Team. Agassiz Valley Coach of the Year: Samantha Bales, Sacred Heart Agassiz Valley Player of the Year: Gabby Casavan, Red Lake Falls The All-Conference Team: Payton Remick Roseau Rebecca Wensloff Roseau Brooklyn Hulst Roseau Haley Vonasek Sacred Heart Jillian Pulkrabek Sacred Heart Reese Swanson Crookston Annika Magnusson West Marshall Karlee Walsh East Grand Forks Rylie Fredrickson Northern Freeze Liza Bjerklie Thief River Falls Natalie Novak Thief River Falls Sophia Kraemer Thief River Falls Abbey Reule Warroad Abby Chamernick Warroad Kinsley Hanson BGMR Cassie Dahl BGMR Jaci Hanson BGMR Gabby Casavan Red Lake Falls Jayden Breiland Red Lake Falls Quinnlyn Kenfield Red Lake Falls The Honorable Mention Team: McKenzie Dahl BGMR Emily Bowman Crookston Emma Marcott East Grand Forks Kaydence Augustine Northern Freeze Alexis Swendra Red Lake Falls Kayla Moser Roseau Izzy Cwikla Sacred Heart Carlie Rogalla Thief River Falls Britni Kroll West Marshall Tayanna Cole Warroad .

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Minnesota Crookston Soccer Set for New Era in 2023; Welcome In Seven Newcomers

The University of Minnesota Crookston soccer program is opening a new era of soccer in the fall of 2023 with new Head Coach Neil Mancktelow. Mancktelow was on the sidelines last season as an assistant coach, but 2023 will be his first leading the ship for the Golden Eagles. He will be joined by Assistant Coach Morgan Philliber, who arrives after a stint as assistant coach at Buena Vista University, and a decorated career as goalkeeper at the University of Wisconsin- Superior.

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Minnesota Crookston Baseball Season Closes with 6-5 Loss to Augustana at NSIC Tournament

MANDAN, N.D. - The University of Minnesota Crookston baseball team saw their season come to a close to a 6-5 loss to Augustana University in an elimination game at the 2023 NSIC Tournament at Veterans Memorial Ballpark in Mandan, N.D. The Golden Eagles had their opportunities to overcome the top-seed Vikings, but stranded 15 runners on the base path despite a valiant effort.

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Hjelle Named NSIC Player of the Week

BURNSVILLE, Minn. - University of Minnesota Crookston baseball player Jake Hjelle (RJr., OF/1B, East Grand Forks, Minn.) was named NSIC Player of the Week. Hjelle earned NSIC Player of the Week accolades for the second time this season. During the 2023 season, three players have earned six NSIC Player or Pitcher of the Week honors.

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