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Earlier this afternoon, Crookston High School celebrated their annual Homecoming Pepfest inside the High School gymnasium. After a brief introduction from Health Teacher Josh Hardy, the Crookston Cheer team was introduced to lead the Crookston Rouser. There was then a recreation of The Miss Crookston opening number from Ox Cart Days, followed by the
The annual pancake breakfast at the Crookston Fire Department’s main station had a different feel as people picked up their pancakes and sausage to go Friday morning. Even with the changes, firefighter Garrett Bengston said it was pretty steady all morning. “I feel it was a very big success for being the inaugural year of
The third week of August will still be special in Crookston with a handful of “socially-distanced” events planned August 17-22, including fireworks, a cruise night, and food truck fest. Ox Cart Days chair, Jess Bengtson, has been working with separate organizers who wanted to offer a safe alternative version of their events in August despite
The Miss Crookston Pageant Committee met Thursday and decided to move forward with hosting the pageant this summer. Committee Chair Jean Ann Bienek said Miss Crookston may end up looking different but will happen. “We met as a committee last night and decided, yes, we are going to go forward with the pageant,” said Bienek.
The contestants for this year’s Miss Crookston, Junior Miss Crookston, and Little Miss Crookston pageants were announced Wednesday. There are seven contestants for Miss Crookston. Kathryn Halos – Parents: Mary Jo and Brian – Talent: Piano Sponsor – Drafts Sports Bar & Grill Elizabeth Erdman – Parents: Dan and Christine – Talent: Monologue Sponsor –
Ox Cart Days 2019 begins Monday, August 12 and continues through Sunday, August 18. This year is the 30th anniversary of Ox Cart Days which began in 1989 and Ox Cart Days Committee Chair Jess Bengston said they have a full week of activities. “This is our 30th anniversary year,” said Bengston. “Ox Cart Days
