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

Curtis Ray Hoppe

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.

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Mary Jane Doak

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.

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Clyde E. Carter

 Clyde E. Carter, 61, of Crookston passed away unexpectedly in his home Thursday evening, May 26, 2022. Clyde was born September 21, 1960, in St. Paul to Lenora Henderson Jones. He…

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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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Clark McGlynn

 Clark McGlynn, 84, of Mentor passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be…

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Alice Normandin

 Alice Normandin, 92, of Detroit Lakes, formerly of Crookston, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Essential Health- Oak Crossing Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. A Mass of Christian…

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Viola Ricard

 Viola Ricard, 92, of Crookston passed away on June 22, 2022, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston with her children at her side. Viola Marie Ricard was born on November 23,…

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Marie Heinitz

 Marie Heinitz, 97, of Crookston, formerly of Mountain Lake, passed away on June 25, 2022, at Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. A visitation will be on Friday, July 8, 2022 from…

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