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.

May 2023

NICHOLAS ADRIAN “NICK” ANDERSON

Nicholas Adrian “Nick” Anderson, 28, of Duluth, and a rural East Grand Forks-Fisher native, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at Essentia St. Mary’s Medical Center in Duluth early Monday morning, May 15, 2023. Nick’s life was honored at a funeral service held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2023, in Trinity Lutheran Church, Fisher, with Pastor Douglas Thompson officiating. Visitation with the family was for one hour prior to the service and burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery, Fisher. Nick’s memory will also be celebrated at a gathering to be held in Duluth at a later date and will be announced when more information becomes available.

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Art students win state awards

The Pirate Fine Arts Booster’s met recently and honored six arts students who placed in Minnesota State Competition. Backrow, from left, David Threatt, All-State Band, French horn. Accepted for a second year, Xander Kuchen, All State Choir, Tenor 1. Front Row, Zara Baig, 4th in State Speech, Humor category, Samantha Rezak, 2nd in State Speech, Storytelling category, Frankie Torvinen, Photo to be hung at the State Capitol Office Building one year, Emily Shea, Ceramic piece placed in the Minnesota State Art Exhibition.

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