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.

June 2022

WaPo OpEd: Thanks to the FDA, Biden’s cancer moonshot could succeed

President Biden’s cancer “moonshot” received a big boost from the Food and Drug Administration, thanks to its aggressive actions aimed at curtailing smoking. Three recent proposals — reducing nicotine in cigarettes, ordering e-cigarette maker Juul to take its products off the market and banning menthol-flavored cigarettes — have the potential to save many lives.

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Local Students Graduate from Bemidji State University

Local students earned degrees from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn., during the 2021-2022 school year including: - Katelyn Wagner of Crookston, bachelor of science degree in nursing Susan Wilkens of Crookston, bachelor of science degree in nursing "Bemidji State University educates people to lead inspired lives," said BSU in a media release. "From a serene campus located among the lakes and forests of northern Minnesota, BSU offers world-class education in arts, sciences and select pre-professional programs.

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Wildlife in Crookston

A deer joined frolfers (frisbee golf players) at Castle Park Monday, June 27 during their league time (Photo by Natalie Dillon) At least two raccoons found a temporary home inside a tree knot near the University of Minnesota Crookston the week of June 20 (Photo by Jess Bengtson) A robin laid eggs on the deck of former longtime Times employee Lynn Oakes and she's been following their growth posting updates on Facebook (Submitted) The robins on the deck of Lynn Oakes are growing rapidly (Submitted) .

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Douglas “Carl” Mark Melbye

Douglas “Carl” Mark Melbye, 65, of Crookston died Thursday afternoon, June 23, 2022, in the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo with his family by his side, listening to his favorite song. Carl had been battling poor health for the past several months but was known for always having a smile, joke, or encouraging word for anyone he met.

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