Karie Kirschbaum News Today

According to a 2022 study of child care need in northwest Minnesota by First Children’s Finance, Crookston is short 82 child care spots.

Developer Jeff Evers started work on the Fournet building, located at the corner of Robert Street and North Broadway in downtown Crookston, in 2018.

A Grand Forks economic developer says local reactions to the soybean crush plant are positive, despite disappointment in Minnesota.

Epitome Energy had planned to build the plant in Crookston since January 2019. The company was undergoing the permitting process through the state of Minnesota.

When fully operational, the Epitome facility will create 50 to 60 new permanent jobs at the plant, with a payroll — including wages and benefits — of approximately $5 million.

Epitome Energy had planned to build the plant in Crookston since January 2019. The company was undergoing the permitting process through the state of Minnesota.

Out of 16 entrepreneurs selected as finalists for the Initiators Fellowship, four are from the northwest Minnesota region. The fellowship program offers support to entrepreneurs around the state.