Joseph Shostell (Council Member, Ward 1) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Crookston City Council after the election.
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- Joseph Shostell is the Ward 1 member of the Crookston City Council.
Joseph Shostell filed for mayor and withdrew on July 30, 2026; six candidates remain on the ballot for mayor. KROX · Jul 30, 2026
On the record: Joseph Shostell
6 sourced01Tri-Valley building1 sourced position
Voted no on applying for a state redevelopment grant for the Tri-Valley building, with the city donating the land to a future developer (passed 6-1, Jan. 2026).
Council voteCity of Crookston · Jan 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Hemp edible licenses3 sourced positions
Voted no on a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license for Two Captains Inc. (passed 5-2, Jan. 2026).
Council voteCity of Crookston · Jan 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on a lower-potency hemp edible retailer license for Best Buy Liquors (failed 2-3; five votes were needed, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Crookston · May 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on reconsidering and approving the hemp edible retailer license for Best Buy Liquors (passed 7-1, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Crookston · May 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Animal impound contract1 sourced position
Voted no on the 2026 impound shelter agreement with Scruffy Tails Humane Society (passed 6-1, Oct. 2026).
Council voteKROX · Oct 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Marketing coordinator job1 sourced position
as reported by KROX; not a direct quote
Suggested hiring a part-time employee for tourism and University of Minnesota Crookston interns for marketing after the marketing coordinator resigned.
Own statementKROX · Oct 20, 2026Link
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