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.

Boys’ Soccer Unable to Score against Hillcrest

The Crookston Pirate boys' soccer team suffered a 0-6 to Hillcrest on Thursday, September 8. The Comets got out to a 4-0 lead after the first half with goals from Emil Boe, Abram Ness and Nathan Aanes.

Polk County Historical Society Pioneer Day

Pioneer Day has been making and serving fry bread for over 30 years. (Natalie Dillon) The Polk County Museum offered another tasty treat, Norwegian lefse.

Girls’ Tennis Finishes Busy Week 4-1

After a loss to Thief River Falls on Tuesday, the Crookston Pirate girls’ tennis team rebounded for four wins over a span of three days. Crookston 2 East Grand Forks 0 Paige Abrahamson and the No.

Pirates Lose Battle to Talented Trojan Team

The Crookston Pirate football team knew it would be facing a tough opponent in Barnesville on Friday, September 9. Despite their best efforts, Crookston fell 0-28.

Seals Drop Dual to Perham 28-66

The Fosston-Bagley- Crookston Seals swimming co-op dropped its home dual to Perham on Thursday, September 8 28-66. Chloe Boll led Crookston's varsity with 11 points.

Pirate Volleyball Swept by Sacred Heart

The Crookston Pirate volleyball team hosted the Sacred Heart Eagles on Thursday, Septmeber 8, resulting in a three-set loss. Sacred Heart won by scores of 25-16, 2517 and 25-12.

Golden Eagle Soccer 0-2 at Home

The University of Minnesota Crookston women's soccer team suffered two more losses at home this weekend, being shut out for the fourth straight game. MSUM 1 Crookston 0 Callyn Johnson scored a penalty kick goal in the 32nd minute to send Minnesota State University Moorhead to a 1-0 victory over the University of Minnesota Crookston soccer team.

Girls’ Soccer Faces a Setback

The Crookston Pirate girls' soccer team lost to Detroit Lakes 1-3 followed by a 2-2 tie against Walker- Hackensack-Akeley to end their third week of play. Detroit Lakes 3 Crookston 1 The Lakers took a 2-0 lead going into the half with goals from Swiers and Larson.

Minnesota Crookston Men’s Golf Ties for Sixth at Super Regional Preview

WINONA, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s golf team had a great day as they moved up four spots to finish in a tie for sixth place out of 14 teams at the Super Regional Preview at The Bridges in Winona, Minn. The Golden Eagles came into the day placed 10th, but they shot a 296 to move up the leaderboard. The 296 matches the program’s second-best score in the last 12 years. The Golden Eagles shot a 296 at the Holiday Inn Express Classic in October 2021. The program’s best round in the last 12 years came with a 287 at The Mule in April 2022.