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 announces hiring of Nick Stone as Fitness and Wellness Center Coordinator/Strength and Conditioning Coach

The University of Minnesota Crookston athletic department announced the hiring of Nick Stone as fitness and wellness center coordinator/strength and conditioning coach. Stone is the first full-time strength and conditioning coach for the Minnesota Crookston athletic programs. It is a pivotal position for the department, as they look to increase their competitiveness on the field, and help with injury prevention in conjunction with the UMN Crookston sports medicine staff led by Steven Krouse. Stone has a focus on competing, providing support, building a team mentality, focusing on the intent behind everything, an attention to the process, providing a positive environment, and not fearing failure. In addition to serving as the strength and conditioning coach for the athletic programs, Stone will also oversee general student wellness and fitness programming for the wellness center.

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