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The University of Minnesota Crookston is tracking toward its highest enrollment year in history following the start of the Fall 2025 semester. The Crookston campus’ growth has followed a multi-year upward trend with steady increases in degree-seeking students. UMN Crookston’s enrollment over the past 25 years peaked at just under 1,880 students during the 2014-2015 […]
More than 1,400 service workers at the University of Minnesota are on strike across all system campuses, including Crookston. The striking employees include custodial staff, food service workers, maintenance personnel, and sanitation teams, all members of the Teamsters Local 320 union. According to the union, members voted by 82 percent to reject the University’s last
Angie St. Michel and Grove Mechanical have been strong champions of needs at Highland School. Most recently, she made a large donation of backpacks and school supplies, which largely supported the school’s packing of over 100 backpacks from grades K through 12. Crookston High School Soccer Coach Sarah Reese and the Pirate girls soccer team packed
The University of Minnesota Extension’s Growing Local Leadership program is now accepting applicants for the 2025-26 cohort. As Minnesotans age, they are seeking new leaders to step in and lead. As civic organizations change, they need different kinds of leaders to face the future. Meanwhile, many community members aren’t aware of existing leadership opportunities or
On Thursday, August 7, 13 community lemonade stands will be located throughout the Crookston community to raise money for the Crookston Community Pool. Proceeds from these lemonade stands will go directly to Fin & Fit, the non-profit organization working to save the Crookston Community Pool. Fin & Fit is a group that has been raising
Crookston High School has announced that Evan Pederson will be the new Activities Director starting this year. Pederson brings a wealth of experience to the school district, as well as some local ties. “I have my undergrad degree from UND,” Pederson says, “I taught at an elementary school for 5 years in Grand Forks, then
