May 2022

School Board selects Dave Kuehn as interim superintendent

May 18, 2022

After a review of a number of applications for the interim superintendent position for Crookston School District, the school board selected Dave Kuehn to fill the spot during a special meeting at the district office. Kuehn was most recently the superintendent for Underwood, worked as assistant principal at Waconia High School and taught in Crookston for 20+ years.

Crookston Takes Home Five First-Place Finishes at TRF Quentin Jones Invitational

May 18, 2022

The Crookston Pirates boys’ and girls’ track teams had a great turnout at the Thief River Falls Quentin Jones Invitational on Tuesday, May 17, as they took home first in five different events. Girls’ Track and Field The girls’ team finished fourth with 97 points behind West Marshall (118), Thief River Falls (113.5) and East Grand Forks (111).

Pirates Outscored 45-8 in Three Games

May 18, 2022

The Crookston Pirates baseball team suffered a major setback in their three games on Monday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 17. Fergus Falls 14 Crookston 2 The Otters scored eight runs in the bottom of the first and never looked back, scoring two runs each in the next three innings.

May 18, 2022

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Deb Haaland is pushing the U.S. government to reckon with its role in Native American boarding schools like no other Cabinet secretary could — backed by personal experience, a struggle with losing her own Native language and a broader community that has felt the devastating impacts.

May 18, 2022

The Fertile Public Library has teamed up with the Agassiz Environmental Learning Center to offer a Story Stroll this summer! Enjoy "The Hiking Viking" by Laura Gehl while exploring the prairie area at the AELC from May 20-June 5.

May 18, 2022

Minnesota’s relief program for homeowners, HomeHelpMN, who have fallen behind on their mortgages or other housing-related expenses because of the COVID-19 pandemic is now open. The application period is open until June 17, but homeowners who need help are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

MSU Moorhead Scrubs Camp enrollment now open

May 18, 2022

Scrubs Camp will return to Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) this summer with sessions for students entering grades 10-12 interested in exploring healthcare careers. The camp begins Friday, June 27 and runs through Monday, June 30 from 9 a.m.

U of M Extension names new regional leader Shannon Stassen

May 18, 2022

The University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) are pleased to welcome Shannon Stassen as the new Executive Director of the Northwest RSDP. In his new role, Stassen will lead a regional board of directors and work with local governments, nonprofits, community groups, foundations and a variety of partners across Northwest Minnesota to connect local sustainability projects to research, education and resources at the University of Minnesota.

Spring Cleaning

May 18, 2022

In the Hundred Acre Wood, during the season of spring, you will find Piglet spring cleaning, beating his rugs outside his tree house. Some say spring cleaning comes from Persian New Year (first day of Spring) or the Jewish anticipation of Passover. Others say it’s just the first time you can leave the windows open. Either way, it’s the time to streamline. But how?

Upcoming Referendum – Olson: Public asked to vote August 9

May 18, 2022

On August 9th, Crookston Public Schools will be asking voters to vote on whether or not to build a multiuse facility on district owned land north of Crookston High School. This facility will consist of a 8 lane track; turf field for soccer, football, and softball; pressbox and seating for 750+, and a concession/bathroom building that will be built partially by our CTE students.