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.

BACKTRACK VOCAL

Friday, March 31, 2023 7:00 p.m. BACKTRACK VOCALS is a five-person professional a cappella singing group that transforms familiar pop, funk, Motown, standards, and Broadway songs with all-new vocal (and beatbox) arrangements.

FRISSON

Monday, February 27, 2023 7:00 p.m. FRISSON ENSEMBLE is America’s hottest new classical group from New York City.

JEEYOON KIM

Monday, November 14, 2022 7:00 p.m. Classical pianist JEEYOON KIM delights audiences with a sparkling combination of sensitive artistry, broad emotional range, and impeccable technique.

JEREMY STOLLE

Friday, October 21, 2022 7:00 p.m. JEREMY STOLLE is a recording artist and concert singer and is currently one of the Phantoms on Broadway.

Minnesota Crookston Soccer Falls 3-0 to Wayne State

WAYNE, Neb. – The University of Minnesota Crookston soccer team fell 3-0 to Wayne State College (Neb.). The Wildcats scored two in the first half and added two goals in the second to secure the victory.

First youth three-on-three basketball tournament coming to East Grand Forks

Kadynn Melquist of East Grand Forks has been playing basketball for as long as she can remember. She grew up playing on teams as part of EGF’s Youth Basketball Association and volunteered as a coach for the program in high school. So when she injured her ACL her freshman year playing for Mayville State University, she had a tough decision to make.

Overcoming Hate Speaking Truth

Hate. This is an often-used word in our culture. Hate speech. Acts of hate. Hate crimes. Why do people hate? Sometimes it is aimed at others who are not like them and those who do not conform to their set of beliefs, values or convictions. They are not part of their political party, their religion, or maybe they are a different race or speak a different language. There is something within us as humans that seems to stiffen up or flat out reject those who are not like us. As a result, because of hate, there are always people in society that are rejected, condemned or seemingly pushed to the side.

Coyotes of North America

The coyote, sometimes referred to as “brush wolf” here in Minnesota, is a much-maligned creature that, in my opinion, is unwarranted. Few species of wildlife are as successful, resilient, resourceful, and intelligent as coyotes. Moreover, coyotes help control small rodent populations of mice and voles. Indeed, their predatory role in Nature is vital to maintain healthy and functioning ecosystems.

Donna Jean Jensen

Donna Jean Jensen, 99, long time resident of Crookston, and the last year in Litchfield, passed away September 9, 2022, at Bethany Assisted Living in Litchfield. Donna was born in Crookston on March 8, 1923, to Joseph and Myrtle (Droppo) Brule.

John Franklin Honea

John Franklin Honea, born on February 13, 1963, passed away in his room at St. Anthony Residence in St.