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 Finishes Busy Week 4-1

September 12, 2022

After a loss to Thief River Falls on Tuesday, the Crookston Pirate girls’ tennis team rebounded for four wins over a span of three days. Crookston 2 East Grand Forks 0 Paige Abrahamson and the No.

September 12, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston volleyball team opened up NSIC play with two road losses on Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10. MSUM 3 Crookston 1 Minnesota Crookston traveled down Highway-75 to open up NSIC Volleyball play with rival Minnesota State University, Moorhead.

September 12, 2022

WINONA, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s golf team had a great day as they moved up four spots to finish in a tie for sixth place out of 14 teams at the Super Regional Preview at The Bridges in Winona, Minn. The Golden Eagles came into the day placed 10th, but they shot a 296 to move up the leaderboard. The 296 matches the program’s second-best score in the last 12 years. The Golden Eagles shot a 296 at the Holiday Inn Express Classic in October 2021. The program’s best round in the last 12 years came with a 287 at The Mule in April 2022.

Girls’ Soccer Faces a Setback

September 12, 2022

The Crookston Pirate girls' soccer team lost to Detroit Lakes 1-3 followed by a 2-2 tie against Walker- Hackensack-Akeley to end their third week of play. Detroit Lakes 3 Crookston 1 The Lakers took a 2-0 lead going into the half with goals from Swiers and Larson.

Golden Eagle Soccer 0-2 at Home

September 12, 2022

The University of Minnesota Crookston women's soccer team suffered two more losses at home this weekend, being shut out for the fourth straight game. MSUM 1 Crookston 0 Callyn Johnson scored a penalty kick goal in the 32nd minute to send Minnesota State University Moorhead to a 1-0 victory over the University of Minnesota Crookston soccer team.

Pirate Volleyball Swept by Sacred Heart

September 12, 2022

The Crookston Pirate volleyball team hosted the Sacred Heart Eagles on Thursday, Septmeber 8, resulting in a three-set loss. Sacred Heart won by scores of 25-16, 2517 and 25-12.

September 12, 2022

The Fosston-Bagley- Crookston Seals swimming co-op dropped its home dual to Perham on Thursday, September 8 28-66. Chloe Boll led Crookston's varsity with 11 points.

Girls’ Soccer Continues to Climb Ladder in 3-0 Win over Pelican Rapids

September 7, 2022

After a full week off from competition, the Crookston Pirate girls’ soccer team picked up right where they left off with a 3-0 win against Pelican Rapids on Tuesday, September 8. Crookston scored two of their goals from corner kicks.

Trudeau Scores Twice for Boys’ Soccer in Loss to Detroit Lakes

September 7, 2022

The Crookston Pirate boys’ soccer team lost its fourth game of the year 2-7 to the Detroit Lake Lakers on Tuesday, September 6. The Lakers scored four goals in the first half, three of which came from Avery Young for a hat trick. Young scored one of Detroit Lakes’ penalty kicks, the other came from Noah Meyer.

Layne Whaley Named to Hampton Inn All-Tournament Team

September 7, 2022

KENOSHA, Wis. – University of Minnesota Crookston volleyball player Layne Whaley (So., Lib., Ashland, Neb.) was named to the Hampton Inn All-Tournament Team following four matches at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Kenosha, Wis., last weekend.