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.

Daniel “Danny” James Gramer

Daniel “Danny” James Gramer, 74, of Land O’ Lakes, FL, and a Crookston, MN native, passed away early Friday morning, April 29th in the Hospice unit of the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa Bay. Danny was comforted by his wife, Patricia, and many loved ones who were at his side. The Family will host a Funeral Mass celebrating Danny’s life at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston, MN with Msgr. David Baumgartner, presiding. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service. To view a livestream go to www.crookstoncathedral.com and click on the prompt to view. Burial will take place in the Calvary Cemetery, Crookston, where military honors will be provided by the US Navy Funeral Honors Team and the Crookston Veterans Council. In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to the family c/o Patricia Gramer, 21738 Ocean Pines Drive, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639-4585

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