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 Equestrian Earns High Point Team at NDSU; Siefkes Earns High-Point Rider

FARGO, N.D. – The University of Minnesota Crookston equestrian team opened the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Season Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 in Fargo, N.D., in a jumping seat show. The Golden Eagles earned High Point Team honors the first day, with Gabriella Siefkes (So., Aberdeen, S.D.) capturing High Point Rider honors. The Golden Eagles had six class winners on day one. Day two, UMN Crookston had five class winners.

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Minnesota Crookston Hockey Mounts Third Period Comeback to Upend Jamestown in Season Opener

The University of Minnesota Crookston hockey team overcame a 4-2 deficit early in the third period to upend the University of Jamestown 6-4 in their season opener Friday, October 14 at the Crookston Sports Center. The Golden Eagles scored four goals in the final 16 minutes, propelled by two Tyler Zahradka (Jr., F, Grand Forks, N.D.) tallies.

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