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

Sister Lorraine Kraft

Sister Lorraine Kraft died on July 22, 2022, at Villa Saint Vincent, Crookston. Sister Lorraine was born on May 10, 1933, near Fisher, the third of 15 children and the oldest daughter of Elizabeth (Wald) and Joseph Kraft.

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Orland Thoreson

Orland Thoreson, 92, went to be with his heavenly Father after passing away peacefully at his daughter’s home on Monday, July 11, 2022. Orland was a believer in Jesus and the gift of everlasting life so we have assurance of where he’s spending eternity.

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Trivia at Scobey’s

Trivia participants answered three rounds of questions, such as "what is the snack that smiles back?". (Natalie Dillon) The "Out of Towners" Jayne Anderson, Stacy Montalvo and John Anderson were the winners of a $25 gift certificate to Scobey's for taking first in trivia.

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