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.

Northwest Minnesota Foundation accepting grant applications to end youth homelessness

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) is seeking grant applications from those currently working to prevent and end youth homelessness in Northwest Minnesota. The simple definition of “ending homelessness” means that systems have been developed and put in place to ensure that any youth (aged 16 to 24) experiencing homelessness is given immediate access to low-barrier crisis housing.

Warren Strandell’s The County Line

Have you ever wanted to do a ride-along with county deputies? That is something that I had long thought about wanting to do, but would Sheriff Jim Tadman agree? When posed to the sheriff as he concluded his monthly report to the County Board a couple of weeks ago his answer was quickly turned into another question. “When would you like to do it?” he responded.

Mackay Column: Today a reader, tomorrow a leader

Years ago I was on a flight from Minneapolis to New York when a business man sitting next to me reached in his briefcase and pulled out my first book, “Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive.”

Golden Eagles baseball win and loss in early week games

A Tyler Jochen (R-Sr., 2B/SS, San Jose, Calif.) two-run home run led a four-run fifth as the University of Minnesota Crookston baseball team took down Lewis University 7-3 on March 7. Jochen’s blast paired with the strong pitching of Jake Dykhoff (R-Jr., RHP, Wadena, Minn.).

Hanson Leads Women’s Golf to 10th

The University of Minnesota Crookston women's golf team finished 10th in the Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) Spring Invitational held Monday, March 7 to Tuesday, March 8 in Litchfield Park, AZ.

Spring Sports Season Quickly Approaching

Although the mountain of snow outside would say otherwise, the spring sports season is just around the corner. All sports—softball, baseball, track and field, golf, clay target and boys’ tennis— met either Monday, March 7 or Tuesday, March 8 met during their respective PAC meetings.

State 4-H ambassadors recognize Polk County 4-H project

Over 60 groups and individuals involved in 4-H across Minnesota performed service projects in their communities in 2021 and state ambassadors recently selected Polk County 4-H for special recognition on one of their projects. Polk County 4-H participated in a statewide "Head, Hands & Toes" winter gear drive which provided Minnesota youth a service learning opportunity under the guidance of 4-H screened volunteers.