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

Betty Ann Johnson

Betty Ann Johnson, 94, longtime Crookston resident and business instructor at Crookston Central High School, passed away at the Benedictine Living Community Crookston, with her loving family by her side.

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Harlan C. Johnson

Harlan Johnson, 91, of Fergus Falls, died Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the MN Veteran’s Home in Fergus Falls. Harlan Charles was born October 11, 1930, in Crookston to Godfrey and Agnes (Nelson) Johnson.

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Marlene Yvonne Tommerdahl

Marlene Yvonne Tommerdahl, 75, of Hendrum passed away under hospice care on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, N.D. Marlene was born on March 26, 1947, to Earl and Vivian (Berg) Nelson in Mentor. She grew up and attended school in Mentor.

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David Clifford Longtin

David Clifford Longtin, 67, of Bemidji, and formerly of Crookston, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Wednesday morning, March 30, 2022 at his residence in Bemidji. Dave was born at Red Lake Falls on October 20, 1954, the 2nd of 3 sons of the union of Willis and Theresa (Prudhomme) Longtin.

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Wendy Jean Stone

Wendy Jean Stone (Bakken), 64, returned to God on Friday, March 25, 2022, after a courageous journey with cancer. She passed with her loving husband Roger by her side.

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Linda Marie Isaacson

Linda Marie Isaacson, 60, of Crookston passed away at her home Sunday afternoon, March 27, 2022, with members of her family at her side. The Mass of Christian Burial for Linda will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. The funeral will be livestreamed by logging on to www. crookstoncathedral.com and clicking on the Funerals prompt to view the Mass. The Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements.

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Loren David Wilken

Loren David Wilken, 69, lifelong Fisher resident died unexpectedly of natural causes Thursday morning, January 27, 2022. Loren was born in Crookston on November 25, 1952, the son of Ferdinand and Victoria (Ross) Wilken.

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Ruth Rand

Ruth Rand of Thief River Falls passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at her home at the age of 83. A Memorial Service to honor Ruth’s life will take place at 2 p.m.

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