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KROX continues its 2026 election coverage with an introduction to the candidates running for Crookston Mayor. The candidates include Erik Ellingson, Trista Halland, Morgan Hibma, Bishop Jensen, and Kristie Jerde. David Rendon has dropped out of the race. KROX asked each candidate a series of questions and have included their responses below. Tell us about
KROX TV will be streaming the 2026 Meet the Candidates Forum tonight, with the City of Crookston Mayor and City Council candidates scheduled to appear. The forum starts at 6:00 p.m. and runs until 8:00 p.m. You can watch the forum live or later by clicking the video below or by visiting our YouTube page.
Everyone is invited to attend the 2026 Crookston Meet the Candidate Forum, an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking local and state elected office before the General Election. The forums will take place on Monday, September 14, and Tuesday, September 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Kiehle Auditorium at the University of
UPDATE: Current City Councilmember Joseph Shostell filed to withdraw his candidacy for Crookston Mayor on Thursday. With Shostell’s withdrawal, six candidates remain on the ballot for Crookston Mayor. 15 people filed to run for Crookston Mayor and Crookston City Council, with seven people filing for mayor and eight people filing for the four city council
Incumbents ruled the 2022 election in Crookston and throughout the area while going 13 for 13 in City of Crookston races, Polk County Commissioners, and State Senate, State Representative, and United States Representative. The vote totals and comments from each winner is below. CROOKSTON MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MAYOR – Incumbent Mayor Dale Stainbrook won
The Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Candidate Forum for local offices in preparation for the upcoming general election. The event will be held in the Crookston High School Auditorium on Tuesday, October 18, starting at 6:00 p.m. Candidates for the following offices have been invited: Crookston School Board, Crookston City Council,
