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.

July 2022

Ossuarium installed at Oakdale Cemetery

An ossuarium built by Eickhof Columbaria was installed at Oakdale Cemetery Thursday, June 30 after a fundraising campaign made the project possible. According to Eickhof, the ossuary vault is above ground and provides urn spaces and niches into the memorial as a resting space for cremated remains. Oakdale Cemetery has operated as a nonprofit since its inception in the late 1800s and, due to lack of space, the ossuarium project has been a focus. Spaces are available to purchase and donations are accepted. To learn more, call the Oakdale office at 218-281-3991 or Lester Wilkens at 218-289-1956. (Photo by Jess Bengtson)

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Gary Todd Sylvester

 Gary Todd Sylvester, 59 of Crookston passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, June 25, 2022. Gary was born in Crookston on June 1, 1963 to loving parents Charles and Audrey…

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