Facilities And Operations Department News

UMN Crookston students planting trees on campus
The University of Minnesota advances climate resilience through tree and shrub planting initiatives in Crookston
The prevailing north and west winds create harsh conditions for people, landscapes and animals in northwest Minnesota. That’s why the University of Minnesota planted over 1200 trees and shrubs on the Crookston campus and Northwest Research and Outreach Center this spring.
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Larry Dooley named Director of Facilities and Operations at UMN Crookston
Dooley began his new role on campus in July 2025.
Headliner Ali (Rude) Hormann and feature act Steve Windels, both Crookston High School alumni peforming for a student audience in Evergreen Grill
Comedians with ties to UMN Crookston perform for students and the community
A public comedy show for the community was also held the next night at the Grand.
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Campus carpenter turns craft into works of art
University of Minnesota Crookston’s maintenance carpenter, Vern Shafer, has a knack for repurposing things and after seven years on campus, he’s still turning heads with his projects. Among his most popular pieces of art are wood tables he created using the former bleachers of Lysaker Gymnasium. The tables can be seen in the Leadership Room on the