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

Miller Named NSIC Freshman of the Year; Miller and Fox Named to All-NSIC Women’s Basketball Teams

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball players Emma Miller (Fr., G, Albertville, Minn.) and Bren Fox (R-Sr., F/C, Norwood Young America, Minn.) were named to the All-NSIC Teams for women’s basketball released Thursday, February 23 by the conference office. Miller was named NSIC Freshman of the Year after a stellar season in which she scored 524 points, the most by any Golden Eagle freshman in school history and the third-most by any Golden Eagle player in program history.

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Minnesota Crookston Hockey Has Six Players Named to All-WCCHA Squads

The University of Minnesota Crookston hockey team had six student- athletes named to the All-Western Collegiate Club Hockey Association (WCCHA) Teams released Thursday, February 23. Logan Syrup (So., F, Park River, N.D.) and Jake Huska (Jr., D, Snow River, Manitoba) were named All-WCCHA First Team. Tyler Zahradka (Jr., F, Grand Forks, N.D.), Jackson Fuller (So., F, Minneapolis, Minn.), and Casey Kallock (Sr., D, Alvarado, Minn.) were named All-WCCHA Third Team. Jared Aamold (So., G, Breckenridge, Minn.) was selected to the All-WCCHA Honorable Mention squad.

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Minnesota Crookston Hockey to Battle for National Tournament Berth at Central Regional February 24-26

The University of Minnesota Crookston hockey program will make their first-ever appearance at the 2023 ACHA Division II Central Regional February 24-26 at the Maryville University Hockey Center in Chesterfield, Mo. The Golden Eagles are two wins away from their first-ever berth in the 2023 ACHA Division II National Tournament March 17-21 at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough, Mass.

Read MoreMinnesota Crookston Hockey to Battle for National Tournament Berth at Central Regional February 24-26

Minnesota Crookston Tennis Picks Up Fifth Win of 2023 with 6-1 Result Against Upper Iowa

WINONA, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston tennis team continued their historic start to the 2023 season with a 6-1 win over Upper Iowa University at Winona Tennis Center in Winona, Minn. The Golden Eagles picked up their second conference win of 2023, matching their mark from 2014. UMN Crookston surpassed their program-high for wins as they improved to 5-2 (2-1 NSIC). Upper Iowa dropped to 0-3 with the loss.

Read MoreMinnesota Crookston Tennis Picks Up Fifth Win of 2023 with 6-1 Result Against Upper Iowa