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.

Teaching children to give is important

On the quest to raising good humans, I realize that most people tend to use the holidays as a teachable time for kids. We encourage the need to do good for others who might have less than we do as we donate food, toys, money and help in our communities and beyond.

Nothing is wasted in nature

Years ago when I was in high school and driving to football practice one August morning, a large velvet-racked buck tried crossing the road in front of my car. I hit the deer fully broadside as I travelled at highway speed.

Minnesota Crookston Baseball Adds 16 Signees with Emphasis on Local Talent

The University of Minnesota Crookston baseball team announced a signing class of 16 student-athletes highlighted by local talent, which will help continue to elevate the Golden Eagle baseball program to new heights.Minnesota Crookston signed; Asher Blaine (RHP, 6-1 200, Frazee, Minn./Frazee-Vergas H.S.), Alex Blume (SS, 6-1 190, Perham, Minn./Perham H.S.), Cameron Dean (OF/1B, 6-2 210, Maple Grove, Minn./Holy Family Catholic H.S.), Ashton Detloff (LHP, 6-3 210, Perham, Minn./Perham H.S.), Noah Gonzales (C, 5-8 175, Thief River Falls, Minn./Lincoln H.S.), Braylon Hamre (SS/RHP, 5-10 170, McIntosh, Minn./Win-E-Mac H.S.), Jaxon Hams (RHP, 6-2 180, Thief River Falls, Minn./Lincoln H.S.), Jack Hansen (OF, 5-7 160, Mankato, Minn./Mankato East H.S.), Noah Jensen (1B, 6-3 250, Glenwood, Minn./Minnewaska Area H.S.), Elias Leach (OF/1B/LHP, 6-5 210, Plymouth, Minn./Wayzata H.S.), Bodhi Mossestad (RHP/OF, 6-5 175, Thief River Falls, Minn./Lincoln H.S.), Drew Odenbach (RHP, 6-7 210, Thompson, N.D./Thompson H.S.), Thomas Schumacher (IF/OF, 5-8 165, Thompson, N.D./Thompson H.S.), Tori Uhlich (5-11 175, Wahpeton, N.D./North Dakota State College of Science), Eli Wensloff (OF/RHP, 6-2 205, Roseau, Minn./Roseau H.S.), and Gannon Zutz (RHP/SS, 6-3 171, Thief River Falls, Minn./Lincoln H.S.). The Golden Eagles signed 13 from Minnesota, and three from North Dakota.

Preparing Your Finances for the Holiday Season

By McKenna Nease CherryRoad Media As the end of the year and the holiday season approaches, the joy of giving grows even stronger. There’s nothing… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

U of M Crookston signs joint degree program MOU with Mongolian university, explores partnership with another

The University of Minnesota Crookston recently signed a memorandum of understanding with two Mongolian universities including a joint degree program agreement in international business with Global Leadership University (GLU) of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and a partnership with Mongolian University of Life Sciences to explore opportunities in the areas of agriculture and animal science. Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause and Sok Leng Tan, director of global programs, met with the universities and the U.S.

Beyond Reason: Seven Words. . .

Most words come and go. Words are here today, gone tomorrow. But, on the extremely rare occasion, some words find a way to stay.

Ask a Trooper: Following distance…

Question: I can’t help but notice but it seems like a lot of people are following each other too close out on the highways. It’s been many years since I was in driver’s education but what is the recommendation for following distance?