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 Tennis Wraps Up Regular-Season Against Southwest Minnesota State and Minnesota State

The University of Minnesota Crookston tennis program concludes the 2023 regular season Friday, April 14 and Saturday, April 15 against Southwest Minnesota State University and Minnesota State University in Bemidji, Minn. Friday’s match commences at 5:30 p.m., while Saturday begins at 9 a.m.

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Minnesota Crookston Concludes Trip to Norfolk with Dominant 13-0 Win Over Sioux Falls

NORFOLK, Neb. - The University of Minnesota Crookston baseball team concluded their three-game swing with the University of Sioux Falls at Veterans Memorial Field in Norfolk, Neb. The Golden Eagles put together 14 hits and had home runs from Josh Dykhoff (Fr., 1B/RHP, Wadena, Minn.) and Mike Hallquist (Jr., 3B, Fargo, N.D.) in the 13-0 victory.

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Jake Dykhoff Named NCWBA NCAA Division II National Pitcher of the Week

DALLAS, TEXAS - University of Minnesota Crookston baseball pitcher Jake Dykhoff (R-Sr., RHP, Wadena, Minn.) continued to rack up the honors as he was named the National College Baseball Writers Association NCAA Division II National Pitcher of the Week. Dykhoff was also selected as the NSIC Pitcher of the Week and the NCBWA Central Region Pitcher of the Week.

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Golden Eagles Fall 5-2 to Marauders on Senior Day

Minnesota Crookston tennis wrapped-up the home portion of their schedule this morning against the University of Mary. The Golden Eagles got a pair of single wins by Ashley Chomyn (Sr., Winnipeg, Manitoba) and Madeleine Schneider (Jr., Cartringen, Germany), who won her 13th match of the season, but ultimately fell 5-2 to the Marauders at Choice Health and Fitness in Grand Forks.

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Minnesota Crookston Equestrian Has Four Student-Athletes Earn NCEA 2022-23 Academic Awards

WACO, Texas - The University of Minnesota Crookston equestrian team had four student-athletes honored on the 2023 APHA All-Academic Teams and the Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA). The All-Academic teams recognize student-athletes for their success both in the arena and in the classroom during the 2022-23 academic year.

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