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.

John Franklin Honea

 John Franklin Honea, born on February 13, 1963, passed away in his room at St. Anthony Residence in St. Paul on August 21, 2022.
 John is preceded in death by his mother, Marvine (Lakedon) Honea; father, Franklin Honea; sister, Mary Robinson; and brother, Luke Honea. John is survived by his siblings: Rose Honea, Paul Honea, Jane Honea, Luci Honea, Joan Delaney, Rita Aigner, Love Vieira; nine nieces and nephews; many friends; and his St. Anthony Residence “Family”.
 A private celebration of life will occur at a later date. Known as “Moose”, John lived at St. Anthony Residence for the past 15 years. Donations in honor of “Moose” preferred to St. Anthony Residence: https://www.cctwincities.org/locations/st-anthony-residence/.

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