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.

Carrot Cake Muffins put your fat worries at ease

Have you ever longed to eat cake for breakfast? Or joked about carrot cake being good for you because, hey, it’s got carrots in it? Well, these muffins may be just what you’ve been looking for. Traditional carrot cake gets about half of its calories from fat – and about one-third of that fat is artery-clogging saturated fat.

Willhite named Lake Agassiz Regional Library board president

Crookston resident and Polk County Commissioner Gary Willhite was recently named the President of the Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) board and will conduct his first meeting on January 20. Crookston's Clayton Briggs, who is also Ward 3's City Council member, was named Vice President of the LARL board.

Catholic Schools Week January 30-February 4

Catholic Schools Week is January 30-February 4 and Crookston's Cathedral School will be celebrating with different activities and events. To kick off the week, there will be a pancake breakfast Sunday, January 30 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Cathedral that's open to the public.

UMN Crookston hosts well acclaimed Ag Arama

The University of Minnesota Crookston will host the 46th annual Ag Arama event on the last Saturday of January, as they do every year. An important school tradition since 1975, back when UMN Crookston was a two-year institution, the idea of Ag Arama was to get students to come back to campus for a second semester instead of staying home to work on their respectable farms. Animal Science instructor and Ag Arama coordinator Terrill Giannonatti-Bradford says “We often refer to it as ‘homecoming’ for the Agriculture students.” Gionnonatti-Bradford is accompanied by a committee of students involved in agriculture and natural resources to help plan and operate Ag Arama weekend.

Crookston Public Library to host author Anders Morley on January 25

The Crookston Public Library has scheduled a hybrid in-person and virtual presentation featuring author Anders Morley on Tuesday, January 25 at 6 p.m. Attendees are invited to visit the library to view a virtual presentation by the author who in his book This Land of Snow spent a winter living outdoors and traveling cross-country on skis across northwestern Canada.

A Lasting Legacy: Former UMN Crookston baseball player Buttermore’s legacy lives on

A young man strides to the mound, winds up and delivers the ball to home plate, with his tongue peeking out of his mouth in a manner reminiscent of Michael Jordan, he locates the ball and methodically strikes out his opponent. The young man is Trevor Buttermore. He was a lot of things to a lot of different people. A brother, a son, a teammate, a student-athlete, a father, a partner. But through all those titles everything points to one common thread. Buttermore was an amazing man who made an impact on anyone he came into contact with during his young life. He was a goal-driven young man, mature beyond his years, and in many ways unshakeable.

Youth Wrestling Travels to Roseau, Lake Park

The Crookston Pirate youth wrestling team had a busy weekend with meets in both Roseau and Lake Park this weekend. On Saturday, January 15, five wrestlers placed at Roseau.

Dance Team Places at Pelican Rapids

The Crookston Pirates dance team traveled to Pelican Rapids for its first competition in the new year. The varsity finished tied for fourth, while the junior varsity took home sixth in their first competition.

Local students graduate from UMN Crookston

The Office of the Registrar at the University of Minnesota Crookston recently announced its list of 2021 graduates who completed their degree requirements during the fall semester. Fall 2021 graduates from Crookston included: • Ashley Susan Helgeson, Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education • Hunter M Hulst, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy • Douglas Allyn Larson, Bachelor of Science in Finance • Timothy P Lubke, Bachelor of Science in Sport & Recreation Mgmt • Darian Renetta Pancirov, Bachelor of Science in Communication • Brian Rystad, Bachelor of Science in Management About UMN CrookstonOne of five campuses in the University of Minnesota System, the University of Minnesota Crookston cultivates curiosity by engaging students in hands-on learning connecting theory to practice.