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.

Francis David Devos Jr.

Francis David Devos Jr., 76, of Crookston passed away Monday afternoon, January 9, 2023, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, N.D. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Crookston. Visitation will be that day from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. The funeral will be livestreamed by going to www.crookstoncathedral.com and clicking on the prompt to view.

Elaine Irene Morvig

Elaine Irene Morvig, 91, rural Winger died on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Perham Living Center, Perham with her family around her. Elaine was born on October 12, 1931, in rural Crookston to Arthur and Louise (Demarais) Solie.

Changes coming to The Crookston Times publication dates

Dear Readers and Community Members, Today, we are announcing a reduction in print frequency for the Crookston Times. Currently a two day per week newspaper, as of the week of January 16th, we will be delivering one paper per week on Wednesdays.

Learn how to Save a Life at One of RiverView’s Monthly CPR Classes

Whether you need CPR certification to fulfill a job requirement or simply want the knowledge to know what to do in an emergency, RiverView Health has a class for you. RiverView offers two CPR classes on the second Thursday of each month – one for certification and the other provided free of charge for general knowledge.

Important Lessons

While Martin Luther King Jr. strove to secure equal rights for minorities in America, he taught lessons along the way that are beneficial for everyone’s well-being.

King’s Major Accomplishments

Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership of the American civil rights movement lasted for 13 years, beginning in 1955, according to The King Center. Under his guidance, the organization credits this period as the most significant progress made by African Americans toward equality in America.

DNR to fly elk surveys in northwest Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will conduct aerial elk surveys beginning the second week of January. DNR staff will survey the Kittson County and Grygla elk herds in northwestern Minnesota and the border elk herd in both Minnesota and Manitoba.