Appreciate newspapers for what they mean to a community

Appreciate newspapers for what they mean to a community

In February, the Crookston Times closed its doors. The northwest Minnesota newspaper had been in operation since 1885, providing coverage of local news, sports and people. And then silence. Jeremy Gulban, CEO of the Times’ parent company, CherryRoad Media, said at the time that he was disappointed to see the Times close, but he hoped it would prompt communities everywhere to consider a future without newspapers. “It really depends on if people i…