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

Viola Ricard

Viola Ricard, 92, of Crookston passed away on June 22, 2022, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston with her children at her side.

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Wilmer Sevigny

Wilmer Sevigny, 89, of Crookston passed away on May 16, 2022, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. The Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Wilmer Sevigny will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston with The Rev. David Baumgartner officiating. Visitation with the family will be for one hour prior to Mass. The funeral will be livestreamed by going to www.crookstoncathedral.com and clicking on the prompt to view. Burial will take place in St. Peter’s Cemetery at Gentilly. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Jude’s, or another organization of your choice.

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School Board approves breakfast and lunch price increase, 2022-23 preliminary budget

Crookston School Board discussed and approved a number of items at their June 27 meeting including breakfast and lunch price increases for the 2022-23 school year and the coming year's preliminary budget. Food Services Director Anna Brekken explained to the board that the last time students/parents were charged for breakfast and lunch was 2020 due to the pandemic and the price increases will be 10 cents for lunch and five (5) cents for breakfast based on the prices from the 2019-2020 school year.

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Central Park campground open for season, update on construction provided

Crookston Parks and Recreation has opened the Central Park campground for the season and Parks & Rec Director Jake Solberg provided an update to the City Council at their June 27 meeting. The Council also approved a resolution to amend the State of Minnesota grant contract with respects to improving sites along the Red Lake River Corridor including Central Park and named interim City Administrator Corky Reynolds as the fiduciary on behalf of the city.

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Alice Normandin

 Alice Normandin, 92, of Detroit Lakes, formerly of Crookston, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Essential Health- Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. A Mass of Christian…

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Viola Ricard

 Viola Ricard, 92, of Crookston passed away on June 22, 2022, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston with her children at her side. Viola Marie Ricard was born on November 23,…

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Marie Heinitz

 Marie Heinitz, 97, of Crookston, formerly of Mountain Lake, passed away on June 25, 2022, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. A visitation will be on Friday, July 8, 2022 from…

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