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 Drops Game Saturday; Come Back Late on Sunday to Earn tie Against Minnesota Duluth

Duluth, Minn. – This past weekend, the University of Minnesota Crookston hockey team traveled to Duluth for a two-game series against Minnesota Duluth. On Saturday, the Bulldogs scored two goals late for a 6-4 win, while the Golden Eagles returned the favor, scoring a goal with less than five minutes to go, skating to a 4-4 tie.

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Minnesota Crookston Baseball Picked Ninth in NSIC Preseason Coaches’ Poll

BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston baseball program was picked to finish ninth in the 2023 NSIC Preseason Baseball Coaches’ Poll released Wednesday, January 18 by the conference office. The Golden Eagles received 98 points, one ahead of Wayne State College. They were picked 10 points behind the University of Sioux Falls.

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Aamold with Strong Performance against UMary, but Golden Eagles Fall 1-0 to Nation’s Top-Ranked Team

MANDAN, N.D. – The University of Minnesota Crookston hockey team, ranked 19th in the nation, went toe-to-toe with two-time defending National Champion University of Mary, ranked first in the nation, but they fell 1-0. The lone goal in the game came off a power play in the 13th minute of the first period when Caleb Petrie scored off assists from Alex Flicek and Isaiah Thomas.

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Minnesota Crookston Women’s Basketball Loses at Home to Concordia-St. Paul

The University of Minnesota Crookston women's basketball team fell 84-69 to Concordia University- St. Paul Saturday, January 14 at Gary Senske Court at Lysaker Gymnasium. The Golden Bears outscored the Golden Eagles 29-13 in the third quarter. Minnesota Crookston made up ground in the fourth quarter, but it would be too little too late.

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