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CRAIG BUNESS SWORN IN ON CHEDA BOARD, BOARD HOLDS ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) Board held a special meeting on Tuesday morning during which Craig Buness was sworn in as a board member. Buness is filling the unexpired term through 2021 of Craig Morgan, who resigned in October. Buness, a former board member, City Councilman, and County Commissioner, said he’s anxious […]

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WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE APPROVES B3 PROGRAM EXTENSION, DISCUSSES WATER FOR POOLS AND ICE RINKS

The Ways & Means Committee on Monday approved adding $50,000 to the Building Better Business (B3) program. The program, which the Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) administers, was started in 2019 and offers grants to Crookston businesses between $3,000-5,000 depending on qualifications. The committee discussed both the program’s existing guidelines and whether it

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KROX TO REBROADCAST THE 1980 STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME NOVEMBER 27

KROX is going to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Crookston Pirate Football winning the 1980 Class A State Football Championship by carrying the game vs Pipestone on Friday, November 27 at 6:00 p.m.  You can listen on KROX Radio 1260 AM and 105.7 FM in the Crookston area and 92.1 in Grand Forks/East Grand Forks. 

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CITY OFFICIALS VISIT CROOKSTON MANUFACTURERS FOR MANUFACTORERS WEEK

Over the past week, Crookston City Administrator Amy Finch and Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority Executive Director Craig Hoiseth took tours of Crookston’s largest manufacturers – Eickhof Columbaria, American Crystal Sugar Company, SunOpta, DEE, Inc., and New Flyer of America – in recognition of manufacturers week. Due to COVID-19, the traditional tours open to

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GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW AG INNOVATION CAMPUS HELD WEDNESDAY

[yotuwp type=”videos” id=”NbYRN1vLsP4″ ] Another major milestone for the Ag Innovation Campus was reached on Wednesday when the facility’s groundbreaking ceremony was held. The ceremony was attended by local and state leaders, including the Crookston City Council members, Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority Board, Senator Mark Johnson, Representative Deb Kiel, and Governor Tim Walz.

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HEROES RISE COFFEE COMPANY COMING TO CROOKSTON

Crookston is getting a new coffee shop. Heroes Rise Coffee Company will move into the former Cofé Bistro and Chickadee Coffee Roasters location at 1504 University Ave. On Tuesday, the Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority (CHEDA) Board authorized its Executive Director Craig Hoiseth to reach a deal for the sale of Cofé’s physical assets

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