The Crookston Public Schools will hold the last of three community meetings to educate and answer questions regarding a referendum to construct a multi-use facility for the school district and community. The meeting will be tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Crookston High School Choir/Orchestra Room. All are welcome and encouraged to participate.
In 2021, the district partnered with Zerr Berg Architects and drafted a plan for the facility to solve the current issues associated with leasing facilities from the University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC). Putting the ownership of the facility directly in the hands of the school district will increase their ability to host events and offer the space to student and community groups who could make use of it.
The proposed facility will include:
- Artificial turf field
- 8 lane track
- Pressbox
- Seating for 750+
- Concessions & Bathroom
This build will significantly impact the Crookston School District and the community by allowing adequate and safe space for students and community members to gather and compete. The facility will expand the school district’s available space for sports, extra-curricular activities, and outdoor events. This will also allow the high school to host competitions and the MSHSL playoffs. These events were previously impossible due to the state of the facilities at UMC. The school district will have the opportunity to partner with the parks district for recreational leagues in the spring, summer, and fall.
The meeting will provide community members with information about the building and its community impact and will serve as a space for questions and concerns about the project. This is the last meeting before the vote on Tuesday, February 14, which will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1214 University Ave., Crookston, MN.
