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.

St. Cloud State Comes Back in Second Half to Defeat Minnesota Crookston 68-58

ST. CLOUD, Minn. - St. Cloud State University outscored the University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team 45-25 in the second half to pick up the 68-58 victory. The Golden Eagles took a lead back (48-47) with 8:41 remaining but were outscored 21-10 in the final eight minutes.

Minnesota Crookston Tennis Picks Up Fifth Win of 2023 with 6-1 Result Against Upper Iowa

WINONA, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston tennis team continued their historic start to the 2023 season with a 6-1 win over Upper Iowa University at Winona Tennis Center in Winona, Minn. The Golden Eagles picked up their second conference win of 2023, matching their mark from 2014. UMN Crookston surpassed their program-high for wins as they improved to 5-2 (2-1 NSIC). Upper Iowa dropped to 0-3 with the loss.

Minnesota Crookston Hockey to Battle for National Tournament Berth at Central Regional February 24-26

The University of Minnesota Crookston hockey program will make their first-ever appearance at the 2023 ACHA Division II Central Regional February 24-26 at the Maryville University Hockey Center in Chesterfield, Mo. The Golden Eagles are two wins away from their first-ever berth in the 2023 ACHA Division II National Tournament March 17-21 at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough, Mass.

ASK A TROOPER

Question: Is it illegal for a vehicle pulling a trailer to have a ladder or ramp hanging from the side of the trailer? Answer: You are able to have ladders or ramps secured to the side of an enclosed trailer as long as you do not exceed the width of 8 feet 6 inches. This is the maximum dimension that may be operated on Minnesota roadways without a special permit.

HOPE IS ALIVE – ALWAYS EMBRACE

Revelation 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if anyone hears my voice, and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” Do you believe in the effectiveness of prayer? Do you believe God is capable of indwelling His Holy Spirit in the hearts and minds of men and women? Do you believe God can reveal Himself in the young and the old? Do you believe God can save America? If we answered “yes” to those questions, we have to be super-excited about the revival that is taking place at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky and appears to be spreading all across America and very likely to other parts of the world. Christians have been praying for revival in America for years.

A Conversation with Cupid

A bustling two-story restaurant in a city center. On the mezzanine, ROB sees CUPID, 30s, black suit, white shirt, no tie, sitting at table overlooking the floor below.

Education and American Democracy

Dear Readers, I don’t mean to be confusing, but you are aware that “warring” is not always with other countries, but can also be between members of our own country, social, class, gender, race, point of origin, financial standing, political sympathies, political/ individual clash or political disregard, just to name a few. One example might illustrate the complexity: some wonder whether racial issues and the blending of “origins” are leading toward a new form of “civil war”.

OLGA “POLLY” REPPIEN MARSHALL

“Polly” Olga Reppien Marshall, 92, passed away surrounded by family on February 11, 2023, at The Pillars of Mankato. Services were at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Mankato, on Tuesday, February 21 at 11 a.m.