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 Volleyball announces signing of Williston State College transfer Labatte

The University of Minnesota Crookston volleyball team announced the signing of Sydney Labatte (OH/RS, 5-9, Froid, Mont./Williston State College (N.D.) to a National Letter of Intent. Labatte is the third signee for the Golden Eagles for the 2022 class joining Audrey Cariveau (OH, 5-9, Kevil, Ky./Graves County H.S.) and Makenna Frazier (OH, 5-8, Nevis, Minn./Nevis H.S.) as incoming student-athletes for Minnesota Crookston volleyball.

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Minnesota Crookston Men’s Basketball adds Division II transfer Allman

The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball team recently announced the signing of Matthew Allman (G/F, 6-6 190, London, England/Glenville State College). Allman is the sixth Golden Eagle signee joining Isaiah Bundy-Smith (F, 6-6 210, Rugby, N.D./ Golden State Prep (Calif.), Xzavier Jones (G/F, 6-4 190, Milwaukee, Wis./Iowa Lakes C.C.), Chandler Meeks (G, 6-1 185, Omaha, Neb./Omaha Westside H.S.), C.J. Ray (G/F, 6-4 205, Four Oaks, N.C./Frank Phillips College(Texas), and Blaize Sagna (G, 6-3 190, London, England/Howard College (Texas).

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Minnesota Crookston Men’s Basketball announces signing of North Dakota prep Bundy-Smith

The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball program recently announced the signing of Isaiah Bundy-Smith (F, 6-6 210, Rugby, N.D./Golden State Prep (Calif.). Bundy-Smith is the fifth Golden Eagle signee joining Xzavier Jones (G/F, 6-4 190, Milwaukee, Wis./Iowa Lakes C.C.), Chandler Meeks (G, 6-1 185, Omaha, Neb./Omaha Westside H.S.), C.J. Ray (G/F, 6-4 205, Four Oaks, N.C./Frank Phillips College (Texas), and Blaize Sagna (G, 6-3 190, London, England/Howard College (Texas).

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Pirates Blank Spuds

The Crookston Pirate boys’ tennis team improved upon their 6-1 victory over Moorhead from a week previous, as they won 7-0 on Tuesday, May 10. There was only one lineup change from their last meeting: George French replaced Sam Widseth at No.

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