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.

Obituaries

Ella Marie (Hanson) Peterson

July 11, 2022

Ella Marie (Hanson) Peterson, 90, of Watkins, MN and formerly of Crookston, MN, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2022, surrounded by family at the Hilltop Health Care Center in…

Curtis Ray Hoppe

July 11, 2022

Curtis Ray Hoppe, age 76 of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away on May 24, 2022, surrounded by family in his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years,…

Rosalie Simmons

July 11, 2022

Rosalie LaRae “Rose” Simmons, 63, of Crookston, MN, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Sanford on Broadway Hospital in Fargo, ND with family members at her side. Rose was born…

Robert L. “Bob” Mjoen

July 11, 2022

Robert L. “Bob” Mjoen, 78, of Donna, TX, passed aw ay at the Valley Grand Care Center in nearby Weslaco, TX, on September 18, 2020.Bob was born in Fosston, MN…

July 11, 2022

Celebration of Life for:Fred Harris7/7/1927-2/27/2022 August 13th 2022,Sat. at 3:00pm Oakdale CemeteryMemorial DriveCrookston, MN 56716 Pastor Bernstrom Presiding Please join the family after the ceremony for refreshments at:Cobblestone Inn & Suites2304 Sahlstrom DrCrookston, MN…

Sharon Rae Sims (Tollerud)

July 11, 2022

Sharon Rae Sims (Tollerud) was born on January 19th, 1941 in Jamestown, North Dakota to parents Vernon and Dagny Tollerud (Johnson). Sharon passed away peacefully in Crookston, MN on July…

July 11, 2022

Peggy Ann Gustoff, 65, of Crookston, Minnesota, passed away early Sunday morning, June 19, 2022 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Peggy was born in San Francisco, CA on…

July 11, 2022

Mary Jane Doak, age 67, of Moorhead, MN, formerly Crookston, MN, died Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday,…

Curtis Ray Hoppe

July 11, 2022

Curtis Ray Hoppe, 76, of Crookston, MN, passed away at his home Tuesday morning, May 24, 2022, with his loving family at his side and while under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. The memorial service for Curt will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Crookston with The Rev. Steve Bohler, officiating. Visitation with the family will be at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5-7 pm, with a prayer service and the sharing of memories at 7 pm, and will continue at the Church for one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday. Both services will be livestreamed by going to Curt’s obituary page at www.stenshoelhouske. com and clicking on the prompt to view. Burial will be at the Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston.

July 11, 2022

Mary Jane Doak, age 67, of Moorhead, MN, formerly Crookston, MN, died Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m.