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With local families and residents in need at the forefront of their minds this holiday season, the Crookston Area Community Fund (CACF) stepped in to donate nearly $10,000 worth of essential items throughout the community. Through collaboration with Crookston Public Schools, CACF provided winter clothing and necessities for students, including winter coats, snow pants, hats, […]
Frank A. Kaiser, born on May 22, 1967, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the Villa Comfort Care. Born in Washington and then brought back to Minnesota by Ceasar, he and his brother Gene grew up in Crookston. Frank worked at various jobs throughout his life, Dakota Bridge, Northern Rail, American Crystal and New
Donnie LeRoy Olson, 65, of Holt, MN, passed away at his home on December 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Donnie was born on August 30, 1960, in Thief River Falls, MN, to Keith Olson and Vivian Peterson Olson. He was baptized into the Lutheran Church as a child. He attended school in Newfolden
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following. Isaac Manuel Lopez, 42 of Crookston, for bringing stolen goods into the state. Carlos Martinez, 39 of Crookston, for violating a restraining order. Heather Elaine Gray, 36 of Crookston, for terroristic threats, reckless disregard risk. James Matthew Villarreal, 19 of East Grand
Daniel Allen Swenson, 72, of Crookston, MN, passed away on Thursday December 18, 2025 after a battle with AML at his home surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born on May 5, 1953 in Crookston, MN to Donald Swenson and Theresa Perreault Swenson. He attended Crookston Central High School and graduated with the class of
The Crookston Pirate Dance team had its final competition of 2025 on Friday, December 19, at Frazee and finished the calendar year with a big bang! Crookston had two incredible performances and finished in fourth place in Jazz. Members of the team are Hadleigh Bruley, Abigail Bruley, Mady Knutson, Avery Trudeau, and Hayley Leckie. “I
