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.

Minnesota Crookston Soccer Announces Signing of Mantorville Midfielder Bebee

The University of Minnesota Crookston announced the signing of Caitlin Bebee (MF, 5-8, Mantorville, Minn./Kasson-Mantorville H.S.) to a National Letter of Intent. Bebee is the fourth signee for the Golden Eagles. She joins Megan McGraw (F, 5-4, Shakopee, Minn./Shakopee H.S.), Marsia Green (F, 5-10, Waconia, Minn./Mayer Lutheran H.S.), and Madison Lein (D, 5-4, Bismarck, N.D./Legacy H.S.).

Minnesota Crookston Baseball Takes First Game of Doubleheader with 21-13 Win Over Sharks

The University of Minnesota Crookston baseball team scored 21 runs in a slugfest in the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader with the Hawai'i Pacific University Sharks. Minnesota Crookston edged Hawai’i Pacific 21-13. A combined 34 runs were scored in the game. The Golden Eagles have not scored over 20 runs since a 23-6 victory over Bemidji State University March 6, 2021.

Golden Eagle Baseball Edged in Season-Opening Doubleheader in Hawai’i

WAIPAHU, Hawai’i - The University of Minnesota Crookston baseball team opened the season with a pair of losses at Hawai'i Pacific University at Central Oahu Regional Park in Waipahu, Hawai'i. The Golden Eagles posed a ninth inning rally in the first game with four runs, but fell short in a 8-6 loss. In the second game of the doubleheader, the Sharks were trailing 7-2 going into the bottom of the sixth, but scored five runs to force extra innings. Hawai'i Pacific toppled the Golden Eagles in the bottom of the ninth with a walk-off single by Noah Hata to win 9-8.

Lake Agassiz Regional Library to Close February 20 for Presidents’ Day

All Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) branches and LINK sites will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents' Day, with regular hours of operation resuming Tuesday, February 21. LARL’s branch libraries are located in Ada, Bagley, Barnesville, Breckenridge, Climax, Crookston, Detroit Lakes, Fertile, Fosston, Hawley, Mahnomen, McIntosh and Moorhead.

ASK A TROOPER

Question: What is the requirement for displaying front and rear license plates in Minnesota? What is the fine for not displaying both? I notice a lot of vehicles without a front plate, especially on Corvettes and Tesla cars.

Sheriff’s office recruiting

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a few good men and women. The PCSO recently sent deputies to a job fair in Alexandria to recruit new team members.

Crookston Fire Department names third Hydrant Heroes

The Crookston Fire Department would like to congratulate Derek Martin on being the thrid Hydrant Hero of the season. To show our appreciation we presented him with $25 in Chamber Bucks to be used at a local business in town. If there is hydrant on your block and you would like to adopt it and keep it clear, you could be a Hydrant Hero and be in our next drawing. Please call the fire dept at 218-281-4584 or you can email CFD@crookston.mn.us if you have any questions.

LINDA C.BLACK HOROSCOPES

Nancy Black, Tribune Content Agency TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (02/15/23). Communication is your superpower this year.