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.

Minnesota State Patrol: Wind causes semi rollover on Hwy 75

An accident occurred on May 18 at approximately 2:31 p.m. at Highway 75, Vineland Township Polk County when a strong gust of wind sent a semi into the ditch. The 2019 Volvo semi, driven by Roger Dale Opdahl, 63, of Brooks, was southbound on Highway 75 when it left the roadway and rolled across northbound Hwy 75 and into the west ditch.

Crookston Police Department accident report

An accident was reported on May 17 at 3:17 p.m. on North Main Street and West 2nd Street when a 2016 Chrysler 300C, driven by Lourdes Holmes of Fertile, was stopped at the southbound stop light on North Main and 2nd St. when a 2011 Ford Edge, driven by Frances Waters of Crookston, struck their vehicle.

Benedictine Crookston donates to Care and Share

Cassie Rudie, Foundation Development Director at Benedictine Living Community Crookston, presents Brian Halos, Care and Share Director, with a gift from Benedictine Crookston's annual food and cash drive. "Community Partnership at its finest!" said Benedictine in a media release. (Submitted photo)

Wilmer Sevigny

Wilmer Sevigny, 89, of Crookston passed away on May 16, 2022, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. Wilmer was born on August 1, 1932, to Leon and Clara (Dumas) Sevigny in Oakwood, N.D. Wilmer grew up near Oakwood and graduated from St. Aloysius Academy. He later moved to Erskine to farm with his parents.

Sister Agatha Hermann

Sister Agatha Hermann (93) died May 18, 2022, at Villa Saint Vincent in Crookston. She was the fourth child in a family of five. She was born July 1, 1928, on a farm near Georgetown, MN, and was baptized Angela. Angela was the third person in her family to pursue religious life since two of her sisters entered Mount Saint Benedict in Crookston before she did.

Donna Jean Kuhn

Donna Jean Kuhn of Eden Prairie, affectionately known by her four generations of nieces and nephews as “Aunt Jeannie”, passed from this earth to be with her Lord on the evening of Thursday, March 17, 2022. Jean died peacefully with the caring staff of Rushseba Senior Living of Rush City and St. Croix Hospice at her bedside. Jean was surrounded by prayer and song and the presence of family throughout the day.

Harley O. Bruun

Harley, 90, died February 22, 2022 at his home in N. St. Paul. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 28 at Sand Hill Lutheran Church in rural Climax. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. with the service at 11 a.m. A light lunch will be served following the burial. Please make memorials to the Sand Hill Lutheran Church cemetery fund.