Crookston Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Morgan
Hibma
Morgan Hibma is running for mayor of Crookston in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Erik Ellingson, Trista Halland, Bishop Jensen, Kristie Jerde and David Rendon.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Erik Ellingson
- 02Trista Halland
- 03Morgan HibmaYou’re reading
- 04Bishop Jensen
- 05Kristie Jerde
- 06David Rendon
Background
- About
- Morgan Hibma is the marketing director for Rydell and serves on the Crookston City Council.
- Campaign website
- www.morganforcrookstonmayor.com
Morgan Hibma currently holds an at-large council seat and is running for mayor. KROX · Jul 14, 2026
On the record: Morgan Hibma
11 sourced01Tri-Valley building1 sourced position
Voted yes 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 yes 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 yes 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 yes 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
032027 tax levy1 sourced position
Made the motion to adopt the proposed 2027 tax levy and preliminary 2027 budget, which carried (Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Crookston · Sep 28, 2026Link
04Animal impound contract1 sourced position
Voted yes on the 2026 impound shelter agreement with Scruffy Tails Humane Society (passed 6-1, Oct. 2026).
Council voteKROX · Oct 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Marketing 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
06Downtown development1 sourced position
Says she would explore creating a downtown tax increment financing (TIF) district and pursue grants to encourage redevelopment.
Own statementMorgan Hibma for Crookston Mayor (campaign site)Link
07Housing1 sourced position
Says she would explore using TIF districts, grants and city- and CHEDA-owned vacant lots to encourage new housing.
Own statementMorgan Hibma for Crookston Mayor (campaign site)Link
08Transparency1 sourced position
Wants agendas and minutes posted online for all city boards and commissions, not just the City Council and Ways and Means Committee.
Own statementMorgan Hibma for Crookston Mayor (campaign site)Link
09City and schools1 sourced position
Says one of her first priorities as mayor would be establishing a working relationship between the School Board and City Council.
Own statementMorgan Hibma for Crookston Mayor (campaign site)Link
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