Kiser Building

Kiser Building's south entrance, near the north entrance of Sargeant Student Center

The Facilities and Operations Department occupies this facility along with vehicle maintenance, carpentry shop, paint shop and offices for custodial staff needs. The other two buildings are garages and workshop/storage areas. 

Kiser Building highlighted in pink on the campus map

Location on Campus
Kiser Building's primary location is on the northeast side of the University of Minnesota Crookston campus, north of Sargeant Student Center and east of the Heating Plant. 

Kiser Building
2900 University Ave, Crookston MN 56716

Points of Interest

  • Staff offices

  • Workshops

Building History
Kise Kiser
Kise Kiser

Kise Kiser, who served the Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA) as a livestock instructor from 1921-1952. Kiser is noted for his work in feeder cattle and swine and sheep breeding. Born in 1884 in Kansas, Kiser became a pioneer agricultural leader in Minnesota in 1908. He is recognized as a visionary leader in vocational agriculture. He served as secretary of the Red River Valley Livestock Association for many years and was active in extension services.