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

Girls’ Tennis

“Halle had a great week going 3-1 at the toughest spot on the team in the #1 Singles slot as well as 1-0 at #1 Doubles. Halle's work ethic and competitive spirit has pushed her improvement at a faster pace than the other girls, solidifying her position on the roster.

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Football

“Tanner is a new addition to our football team this year, and we are so glad to have him. He has good football skills and even better leadership skills. We have asked him to learn a lot early in the year at the fullback/tailback positions on offense and linebacker on defense. He continues to get better and more comfortable in those roles every week and will be a solid player for us this year on both sides of the ball.” –Head Coach Nate Lubarski

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Girls’ Soccer“

Keona plays outside defense right now but is frequently seen making tremendous offensive contributions. She has great field vision and is playing with confidence. Keona had great games against Walker (Sat) and Detroit Lakes (Thurs) and scored in Pelican Rapids (Tues). Keona is a naturally gifted soccer player, and I’m so happy to see her sharing her talents.” –Head Coach Sarah Reese

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