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

Minnesota Catholic Daughters meet for Biennial Convention

The Minnesota Catholic Daughters of the Americas 50th Biennial Minnesota State Convention was recently held in Detroit Lakes. Court St Cecilia Court #2025 had six local members in attendance: Regent Bev Philion, Shirley Johnson, Melanie LaCrosse, Donna Rystad, State Treasurer Vera Hannig and Past State Regent Margee Keller. Also, District Deputy Alana Kuznia from Argyle.

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“ASK ATROOPER”

Question: I have a small utility trailer and I keep having to replace my license plate because it gets wrecked or torn off when I am traveling. Can I put it sideways on the wheel fender? Answer: If the trailer is 3,000 pounds or less gross vehicle weight (GVW) with lifetime registration, the numbered plate or sticker must be adhered to the side of the trailer frame tongue near the hitch.

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THE WORLD IS CHOOSING SIDES

Proverbs 12: 15 “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkens unto counsel is wise.” Growing up in a small Western Kentucky town in the 1950’s and 60’s was much different from today. I now live in a county with a population of 150,000.

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Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds return

One of our most beloved seasonal avian residents has arrived, and right on time. Here where I live in the Northland, ruby-throated hummingbirds show up each year around Mother’s Day weekend. So, on the morning of May 11 outside my house, it didn’t surprise me when I observed my first hummingbird— a male—zipping by the windows undoubtedly looking for a feeder that wasn’t there. “Darn”, I thought, “I should’ve had a feeder out for you. Sorry! I’ll get on it.”

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The True Distinction

Fans and critics alike have called Beyond Reason many names but one thing they have never called Beyond Reason is: a Pulitzer Prize winning column. Yes, this week the winners for the Pulitzer’s were announced and I’m happy to report that Beyond Reason remains neither a finalist nor the winner of this year’s Pulitzer Prize in Commentary! Not winning a Pulitzer in Commentary evokes many feelings but mostly it makes me relieved.

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WILLIAM JOSEPH VAUDRIN

William Joseph Vaudrin, 76, of Crookston passed away Friday morning May 12, 2023, in RiverView Health, Crookston. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023, in Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Crookston. Visitation with the family will be for one hour prior to the service. The Mass will be livestreamed by logging on to www. crookstoncathedral.com and clicking on the prompt to view. Inurnment will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Crookston, with Military Honors provided by the US Navy Funeral Honors Team from Minneapolis and the

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RITA HENRIETTE (DESROSIER) PLANTE

Rita Henriette (Desrosier) Plante died on November 7, 2022, in Fort Myers, Fla. at the age of 85. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Rita Plante will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023, in St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Gentilly, with Msgr. David Baumgartner presiding. Visitation with the family will be for one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

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JAMES NOEL PROULX

James Noel Proulx, 78, of Mentor passed away on Tuesday, December 20 at the Veteran’s Home in Fergus Falls. A memorial service and military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m.

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