The Crookston Public Schools is holding community meetings to educate and answer questions regarding a referendum to construct a multi-use facility for the school district and community. The next meeting will be Wednesday, July 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Crookston High School Auditorium. 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 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 build and its community impact and will serve as a space for questions and concerns about the project. The school district is moving to seek voter approval of the project on the August 9 ballot. If passed, the district will have access to up to $3,915,000 in bonds for construction. The final upcoming community meetings are Wednesday, July 20, and Wednesday, August 3. All meetings are at 5:30 p.m. at the Crookston High School Auditorium.
