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University of Minnesota Crookston Golden Eagle Men’s Basketball’s Spencer Swenson, a 6’7 freshman from Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, has been named the Northern Sun Conference North Player of the Week for his outstanding two games last week. The most important stat was that he led his team to victories over Minot State and the University of […]
Carol Mae Marcotte, Red Lake Falls, MN, age 77 passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by family under the care of hospice. Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Father Bob Schreiner presiding.
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following- Shon Platt Jr., 20 of Crookston, for misdemeanor domestic assault Logen Tayler Kurz, 21 of East Grand Forks, for introducing contraband into jail. Hugo Francisco Alfonso Albores, 42 of Crookston, for drivers license violation with driving restrictions alcohol/controlled substances. Crookston Fire Calls
Denise Kaye Hogenson, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Crookston, Minnesota. A service celebrating her life will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, Minnesota. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior.
Roger Ode, age 66, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Crookston, Minnesota. A celebration of life honoring Roger will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, Minnesota. Visitation with the family will be 30 minutes prior.
The Crookston Youth Basketball Association 5th-grade girls basketball team won the championship at the Ada Borup West Booster Club Cougar Classic tournament for the third consecutive season. The Pirates started strong, beating the Grand Forks Sparks 35-15. In the semi-finals, Crookston beat the Fargo Spartans 31-12. In the championship, Crookston beat the Ada-Borup-West Cougars with
