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The sun was shining down on an assembled crowd at Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston on Monday morning, as they remembered and celebrated the lives of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during the Crookston Veterans Council’s annual Memorial Day services. Crookston High School social studies teacher Brandon Lee was the featured speaker at the […]
The Crookston Veterans’ Day Service was held last week at the Golden Link Senior Center in downtown Crookston. Program presenters were Dennis Boucher (DAV), Jean LaJesse (DAV Auxiliary), Paul Dubuque (American Legion), Sharon Lanctot (American Legion Auxiliary), Frank Lindgren (VFW), Jamie Cassavant (VFW Auxiliary), Laurie Anderson and Michelle Christopherson (Beyond the Yellow Ribbon), and Mercedes
The following American Legion Auxiliary scholarship applications are now available at the Crookston High School Guidance Office, Google Minnesota American Legion Auxiliary Education programs, or Margee Keller, Local Scholarship Chairperson. Area school students are eligible for some as well. See deadlines below:Application at the Crookston High School Guidance office:Crookston Legion Auxiliary Scholarship – Deadline Mar
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Minnesota, held its 105th State Convention at the Wilmar Convention Center, July 10-12, 2025. Auxiliary members from Crookston representing Nels T Wold Unit #20 were Margee Keller and Sharon Lanctot. Judy Ackerman of Northrop Unit 522, State President, presided. The Honorable Mayor Doug Reese of Wilmar and Northwestern Division,
Two students from Crookston Cathedral Elementary School won in the state education contest. Knox Holzer won First Place for his essay, which was then submitted for the National competition. Wyatt Ness finished in second place for his entry in Computer Art. Knox and Wyatt were presented with certificates and a monetary stipend. From Left: Knox
The Catholic Daughters 2025 education contest winners were awarded on Thursday, February 20. All education contest entrants were given certificates and candy. Those placing for awards received money stipends. First-place winners go on to the State Education Contest in April. Wyatt Ness placed first in Computer Art Layla Genereux placed first in Art Knox Holzer
