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.

Bird ID Tricks and Traits

​While it’s true that I’ve never birded anywhere other than in several states, including Alaska, and a couple of Canada’s provinces, identifying birds to at least the family can be learned with a little practice here at home.

The Trend

Let me say up front - I don’t do trends.

Strategic Farming: Let’s talk crops!

Goehring announces availability of bioscience innovation grants

Proposals are being sought that support biotechnology innovation and commercialization, promote the creation of bioscience jobs in the state, and promote bioscience research and development in North Dakota.“The bioscience innovation grant program supports biotechnology innovation and commercialization in areas including crop genetics, biofuels, biomaterials, biosensors, biotechnology, medical diagnostics, medical therapeutics and farm-based pharmaceuticals,” Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said.

American Legion Auxiliary gives back

The Crookston American Legion Auxiliary Nels T Wold Unit 20 and their guests from the Euclid American Legion Auxiliary made 20 children’s activity bags for the Military Service Center at the Minneapolis/St Paul Airport at their February meeting.

Minnesota Crookston Baseball Drops Season-Opening Doubleheader to Mountain LionsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The University of Minnesota Crookston opened the season with a pair of narrow losses to the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Thursday, February 8 at Mountain Lion Park in Colorado Springs, Colo.

The University of Minnesota Crookston dropped to 0-2 with the losses, while the Mountain Lions improved to 2-3.Game OneThe Mountain Lions overcame a 10-3 deficit in the bottom of the fifth to defeat the Golden Eagles 15-12.