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.

Washington School’s ‘Feed the Bear’ UW fundraiser through Feb 14

The community is invited to join Washington School students who will be showing kindness during February by collecting money for The United Way of Crookston. Please bring your pennies, dimes, nickels and quarters to Washington School to help Feed the Bear to support the United Way of Crookston through February 14.

Giving Hearts Day participants in Crookston

There are six agencies in Crookston participating in Giving Hearts Day 2022 on February 10 including Benedictine Living Community - Crookston (Villa/ Summit), Care and Share of Crookston, Cathedral Elementary School, Dakota Medical Foundation - Allan & Judy Dragseth Family Fund, Dakota Medical Foundation - Lenertz Family Health Fund and RiverView Foundation. Pregiving is now available or donations can be made on February 10 on the Giving Hearts website https://givingheartsday.org/

Ask a Trooper: Emergency Triangles

Question: Sometimes while I am traveling I’ve noticed a set of reflective triangles out behind a semi? Can I use those on my personal passenger car if it were to break down? Any advice is appreciated.

Investing in LGA: A modest increase will go long way

Minnesota has been hit with so many “unprecedented challenges” over the past 24 months that it may be time to banish the phrase, along with other COVID-era cliches like “the new normal” and “you’re on mute.” But this legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers will face yet another unprecedented challenge: what to do with a massive $7.7 billion budget surplus.

UMN Crookston: Welcome to the second half of this unusual school year

Greetings from the University of Minnesota Crookston, and welcome to the second half of this unusual school year. We have welcomed new students; international and domestic, who arrived on campus in early January and the Golden Eagle athletic events and activities continue to keep many of us entertained and busy.

Boys’ basketball gives up early lead to Thief River Falls

The Crookston Pirates boys’ basketball team fell to section opponent Thief River Falls (TRF) 42-80 on Monday, January 31. Just as they have the past few games, the Pirates took an early lead but gave it up as they hit a scoring draught late in the first half.

Eight different Pirates score in 10-0 win over Detroit Lakes

The Crookston Pirates girls’ hockey team had eight different skaters score en route to a 10-0 win over Detroit Lakes on Monday, January 31. Because the Pirates had beaten the Lakers 15-0 in their last match up, head coach Emily Meyer was able to play around with her lines, giving other girls opportunities to play.

Bruce Lysne

On Sunday January 23, 2022, Bruce Lysne, loving family member and accomplished photographer, passed away from pancreatic cancer at age 67. Bruce was born in Rugby, ND and married Cecilia Charbonneau in Fargo, ND in 1985.