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.

Philip Brekken

Phil was born January 22, 1952, in Crookston to Albert and Wanda (Pester) Brekken. He grew up on his family’s farm as one of 12 children.

James Harold O’Neil

James Harold O’Neil passed away on Sunday, July 10 at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas after a long battle with Govers Disease. He married Carol O’Neil (Langerman) on July 5, 1969 and they had two children, Tiffany Ann O’Neil (who preceded him in death). His father, Harold O’Neil and his mother Theresa O’Neil also preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Adrian James O’Neil (Carlena) and (Molly O’Neil, his granddaughter) and his loving wife Carol Jean O’Neil and his brother Tom O’Neil and sister Patricia Willette. He was born April 9, 1943. In 2013, he and his wife sold their home on Island Lake, Lengby and moved to Laguna Vista, Texas, where his wife currently resides. Jim served one tour in Vietnam and rose to the rank of E5. He is sorely missed by his family and friends.

Herbert Elmer Swift

Herbert Elmer Swift, 96, of Crookston passed away at the Benedictine Living Community Crookston early Wednesday morning, November 2, 2022, with his family by his side. Herb and his mirror image twin brother, Hubert, were born at DeLand, Fla.

Dorothy Ann Juhl

Dorothy Ann Juhl Dorothy Ann Juhl passed away peacefully with her children at her side October 22, 2022. Dorothy, the youngest of four children, was born on July 12, 1930, to Florence (Huot) St.

James Harold O’Neil

 James Harold O’Neil passed away on Sunday, July 10 at Harlingen Medical…

Philip Brekken

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Sister Adeline Karels

 Sister Adeline Karels, 92, died on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Villa…

Herbert Elmer Swift

 Herbert Elmer Swift, 96, of Crookston passed away at the Benedictine Living…

Concert planned at North Dakota Museum of Art

Cellist Yi Qun Xu and pianist Yoon Lee will perform a concert of chamberworks by Janacek, Prokofiev, Beethoven and Yitong Liu on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 2pm in the gallery of the North Dakota Museum of Art. The concert is the second in a series of classical concerts sponsored by the Myra Foundation and bringing artists of national and international stature to local audiences.