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

Lloyd and Shirley Lee

Lloyd and Shirley Lee, longtime Crookston Central High School educators, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Amira Choice in Plymouth. They had moved to Plymouth a year ago to be near their daughter, Sondi, and her family. Shirley passed away in the early morning hours and Lloyd in the evening. They shared their lives together for over 63 years and will now share eternity.

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Elizabeth Mary Bruggeman

Elizabeth Mary Bruggeman, 68, of Erskine passed away at her home on Lake Sarah, Saturday morning, March 26, 2022, with family at her side. The Memorial Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Beth’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2022, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mentor. Visitation with the family will be from 10-11 a.m. A family graveside service will take place at St. Lawrence Cemetery.

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Betty Ann Johnson

Betty Ann Johnson, 94, a longtime resident of Crookston passed away April 6, 2022 with her loving family at her side. Betty Ann was born September 12, 1927 in Aneta, N.D., one of three children from the marriage of Melvin “Mike” Tangen and Paula (Thorson) Tangen.

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Crookston sends sandbag machine north to assist with their flood fight

The Rainy River Basin, which includes parts of northern Minnesota and Ontario, and covers a large portion of Lake of the Woods, have been experiencing historic flooding much like Crookston did earlier this spring. Recognizing the need for help Crookston sent their sandbag machine north to assist with the flood fight, Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Tim Froeber confirmed to the Times.

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