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.

Golden Eagles earn third conference win

The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball team split the weekend, earning its third conference win against Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) 70-67. The Golden Eagles’ loss on the weekend came to Sioux Falls 47-73.

Brooks Butt continues family tradition by signing with Jimmies

Senior lineman Brooks Butt committed to play for the Jimmies football program on Saturday, January 15 at Jamestown University. Butt—whose accolades include Cospecialist of the Year in 2020, two time All-District and All-Section 8AA team, Most Inspirational and Hardest Worker— continues in the family tradition of playing football at Jamestown.

Girls’ hockey puts on offensive display against International Falls

The Crookston Pirates girls’ hockey team stunned International Falls 15-0 for the season sweep on Saturday, January 22 at Crookston Sports Center. Just as she did in their first match up, head coach Emily Meyer mixed up her lines to get everyone more experience and playing time.

Girls’ basketball extends winning streak to 9

The Crookston Pirates girls’ basketball team extended its winning streak to nine games with wins over East Grand Forks (EGF) and Badger Greenbush Middle River (BGMR) on Thursday, January 20 and Saturday, January 22.

UMN CROOKSTON FALL 2021 CHANCELLOR’S, DEAN’S LISTS

The University of Minnesota Crookston's Office of the Registrar recently announced students named to the fall semester 2021 Chancellor's List. Students named to the Chancellor's List include the following:

NDSCS announces Fall 2021 President’s Honor list

The North Dakota State College of Science has named 413 students to its fall semester 2021 President’s Honor List including Ellie Schmitz of Fisher who is majoring in Business Management. The Honor List recognizes students who have achieved grade point averages of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 12 credits with letter grades.

Mother-in-law’s rant calls for an apology

Dear Amy: In 2019, after a five-year-long process to make up his mind, my son married a young woman who is the only child of an Indian couple whose own marriage was arranged. Our daughter-in-law has not embraced our family and doesn’t seem interested in interacting with us.

PIRATE HAPPENINGS

Monday, January 24 7/8 Girls Basketball vs. Bagley – 4:30/5:30 p.m.

Whitney Place appointed Farm Service Agency Executive Director

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Assistant Commissioner Whitney Place has been appointed to serve as the Executive Director of the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) Minnesota office. Place has been with the MDA since 2012, serving in multiple capacities. In her new post she will oversee operations and agriculture policy implementation in Minnesota.