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.

Klemek Minnesota Outdoors: Purple Martins Return

This month marks year No. 4 that I built my purple martin house from a kit I ordered from an online company that specializes in wild bird supplies. The attractive looking green and white, all-aluminum two-story house has room for 12 pairs of martins, six holes on each side with each nesting apartment neatly separated from the others. Sturdy and likely very long-lasting, I was excited to erect the house outdoors and wait for occupancy.

Crookston Earns Fourth-Straight IHSA Regional Championship

The University of Minnesota Crookston jumping seat equestrian team captured their fourth-straight IHSA Regional Championship after a phenomenal weekend at Charles H. Casey Equine Arena in Crookston, Minn. The Golden Eagles had 10 riders qualify for the IHSA Regional Championship. The team now advances on to the IHSA Zone Championships April 9-10 in Lubbock, Texas, as do six individuals who qualified. Minnesota Crookston also ended the regular-season by winning two home meets Friday and Saturday, claiming High Point Team Honors. In addition, Kaitlyn Fedewa earned Reserve High Point Rider Friday. Individually, Morgan

Girls’ Basketball Advances to Section Semis Against Fergus Falls

The Crookston Pirates girls’ basketball team advanced to the Section 8AA Semifinals with wins over East Grand Forks (EGF) in the first round and Hawley in the Section Quarterfinals. Crookston lost to Hawley earlier in the season, so head coach Darin Zimmerman knew they’d have to play their game in order to come away with the win.

UMC Hockey Drops Final Series to UMary

The University of Minnesota Crookston hockey team concluded the 2021-22 season with 7-0 and 6-2 losses to defending ACHA Division II National Champion University of Mary. UMN Crookston finished the year 15-10-2 (7-3-2 WCCHA).

Crookston Loses a Pair of Non-Conference Games to Minot State

Minnesota Crookston softball travelled out to Minot for the third time this season, this time for a non-conference doubleheader against Minot State. The Beavers were able to take both games from the Golden Eagles by scores of 10-2 and 10-1, respectively, this afternoon.

Visitor Restrictions Eased at RiverView Health Starting March 7

As COVID-19 cases decline, RiverView Health will ease visitor restrictions effective March 7. The revised visitor policy includes the following: Screening and Masking • Visitors will be screened prior to visiting following current guidelines.

$20K gift secures lean-to construction, enhances equine at UMC

The University of Minnesota Crookston Equine Program and the Equestrian Team reached its $35,000 fundraising goal last month which will allow for the construction of a new lean-to that will be built in May. In late October, the UMN Crookston Equestrian teams kicked off their fundraising for team travel, equipment and a new lean-to.