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.

Girls’ basketball overcomes early deficit to beat Park Rapids 40-31

The Crookston Pirates girls' basketball team pulled off a 40-31 win despite 12 days of rest and missing their leading rebounder Hayden Winjum. The Panthers defense stifled Crookston for the first four minutes of the game before Emma Gunderson scored the Pirates' first points on a free throw.

Boys’ basketball falls 49-84

The Crookston Pirates boys' basketball team fell in another lopsided affair with a 49-84 loss to Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (DGF) on Monday, January 10. The first 12 minutes of the game proved to be competitive as they two teams tied three times with three different lead changes.

Boys’ hockey hangs with Bemidji

The Crookston Pirates boys' hockey team got out to an early lead, but Bemidji scored six unanswered goals for the 6-1 victory. "Bemidji is a very good hockey team, and this was another step in the process of us learning how to compete against top-level teams," head coach Joshua Hardy said.

Knights of Columbus Hosts Local Free Throw Contest

The Knights of Columbus hosted the annual local free throw contest Sunday, January 9 at Crookston high school. There were 10 participants for five different divisions: 9-, 10-, 11- and 12-year-old boys and 10-year-old girls.

Wife can’t mourn until she forgives

Dear Amy: My husband died a few months ago. We were married for over 50 years.About 40 years ago he had been working with a woman who lived in another city. He and other co-workers would travel to her city for work. I went to an award dinner held in their honor.

AgCountry members to receive $76 Million in cash dividends

Member-owners of AgCountry Farm Credit Services will soon discover the cooperative advantage as the farmer-owned lending institution announces a record $76 million cash dividend. For the third consecutive year, AgCountry has achieved its patronage goal of a one percent dividend on all eligible business.

Let’s talk crops! focuses on soil fertility adjustments for 2022

With high fertilizer prices following the 2021 drought, many farmers and agricultural professionals are looking to adjust their nutrient management practices for the 2022 crop. Historically, nitrate concentrations in surface water can spike following a drought, said Brad Carlson, Extension educator in water quality.

FALL DEAN’S LIST FOR MSU MOORHEAD

The following students have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead dean’s list in recognition of academic achievement fall semester 2021: Crookston High School grads: Elysa Christensen - Art Education Merran Dingmann - Speech/Language/ Hearing Science Hannah Emanuel - Elementary Inclusive Education Elizabeth Erdman - Psychology Elise Erdmann - Elementary Inclusive Education Kathryn MacGregor - Graphic Design Bethany Newquist - Film Studies Victoria Proulx - Speech/Language/ Hearing Science Sarah Ryan - Accounting Hannah Thompson - Social Work, Criminal Justice Fisher High School grads: Hellanna Gunstinson - Communication Studies Elizabeth McDonald - Speech/Language/Hearing Science Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor. MSU Moorhead is a comprehensive university offering more than 150 majors, emphases and options, 15 graduate degree programs, 40 certificate programs, and 31 areas of teacher licensure preparation.

47th Annual Ag Arama at UMN Crookston January 29

The 47th annual Ag-Arama will take place Saturday, January 29, 2022 in the University Teaching & Outreach Center (UTOC) on the campus of the University of Minnesota Crookston. This year's theme is "Something To Be Proud Of."

Crookston American Legion Auxiliary to sponsor two for Girls State

The Crookston American Legion Auxiliary Unit 20 will again sponsor two girls to attend the 75th Annual Minnesota Girls State Session from June 12-18, 2022 at Bethel College. Girls who are currently high school juniors are eligible to be a candidate to attend. All fees are paid, no cost to participants.