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The University of Minnesota-Crookston is welcoming students and faculty back to campus following the summer break, as the fall semester begins on Tuesday, September 1. Chancellor Mary Holz-Clause sat down with KROX ahead of the new school year to discuss summer activities, campus changes entering the 2026-27 academic year, and her retirement in December. The
The Crookston Visitors Bureau held its monthly meeting on Tuesday at the Eagles Office. The bureau discussed its grants issued in 2025 and 2026. In 2025, the CVB issued grants totaling $18,964.68 to 11 groups and organizations. As of August 18, 2026, they have issued $15,002 in grants to seven groups. CVB President Ellie Fee
The Ox Cart Days Torchlight Parade was held on Saturday evening in Crookston. Candy, American Crystal Sugar, and all kinds of goodies were handed out by participants in the parade. The top three floats were voted on by the Crookston Lions Club, and they were – 1. The DAC2. University of Minnesota Crookston3. United Valley
Over 150 people ran in the 2026 Ox Cart Days 5k Run, sponsored by Biermaier Chiropractic Clinic and RiverView Health. The top two from the male, female, and stroller divisions are listed below. MALE1. William Klawitter2. Zane Klawitter FEMALE1. Sophia Sowander2. Kaylee Nelson STROLLER1. Peter Duane2. Garrett Kollin
One and Only of Euclid won the 2026 Crookston Lions Club Ribfest on Friday, which was held in the Downtown Square as part of Ox Cart Days. It is the second straight year that One and Only has won Ribfest. Ribfest was moved to Friday this year due to the addition of Ox Cart Days
The Crookston Fire Department hosted a pancake breakfast Friday morning as part of Crookston’s Ox Cart Days. Items served during breakfast included pancakes, French toast, sausage, coffee, milk, and orange juice. Attendees sat at tables on the firehouse floor, with turnout gear lining the walls and fire trucks parked outside for everyone to see. Included
