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.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac

Hunters can check the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website (mndnr.gov/CWDCheck) for chronic wasting disease test results on the deer they’ve harvested. The site also shows statewide CWD test results, including locations of deer that tested positive, and statistics.

Minnesota’s updated wolf plan strengthens wolf conservation

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized an updated wolf management plan that incorporates the diverse views of Minnesotans and will guide the state’s approach to wolf conservation for the next 10 years. “We’re proud we brought people together to update Minnesota’s wolf plan,” said DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen.

Janet Eleanor Armstrong

 Janet Eleanor Armstrong, 78, of Crookston passed away Thursday morning, December 15,…

Greater Roadrunner

Two of my favorite cartoon characters are the Looney Tune characters Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner. Created by Chuck Jones and Michael Maltese who worked for Warner Brothers, the adversarial cartoon coyote and roadrunner debuted in 1949 and have been making people laugh ever since.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, We purchased a gas-powered water pump from a GF hardware store. The store only had one pump left but had damage to the box.

THE BIRTH OF A WAY OF LIFE

Isaiah 7: 14 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” The birth of our Savior is one of the two most significant days in the Christian faith (the other being Easter).

Josephine Ann “Jo” Erdman

Josephine Ann “Jo” Erdman, 91, of Crookston, MN, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 15, 2022, in the Benedictine Living Community Crookston with family at her side. The Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements which are pending.