Crookston Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kristie
Jerde
Kristie Jerde is running for mayor of Crookston in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Erik Ellingson, Trista Halland, Morgan Hibma, Bishop Jensen and David Rendon.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Erik Ellingson
- 02Trista Halland
- 03Morgan Hibma
- 04Bishop Jensen
- 05Kristie JerdeYou’re reading
- 06David Rendon
Background
- About
- Kristie Jerde is a business development lead at Grand Forks Grain and a former Crookston City Council member.
On the record: Kristie Jerde
5 sourced01Data centers1 sourced position
Said she neither supports nor opposes a data center and would support one only if the return on investment and long-term impact benefit Crookston.
At this point, I neither support nor oppose a data center.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
02Infrastructure1 sourced position
Called aging infrastructure one of Crookston's biggest challenges and said she would look at responsible bonding for major projects.
For major infrastructure projects, I would look at responsible bonding options when appropriate.”
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
03City priorities1 sourced position
Named the Highway 2 corridor project, a plan for aging infrastructure and the future of the public pool as her priorities.
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
04Budget1 sourced position
Said she would look for efficiencies and unnecessary spending before reducing essential services.
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
05Accountability1 sourced position
Said the mayor should help hold the city administrator accountable for carrying out the council's policies and priorities.
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
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