Overview
Crookston is a small town in Northwestern Minnesota, home to the world's largest ox-cart, and the original Happy Joe's Pizzeria.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 1°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Fargo)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TVF Thief River Falls Regional Airport, Thief River Falls — 28 mi away. Directions
- GFK Grand Forks International Airport, Grand Forks — 29 mi away. Directions
- MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis — 257 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
At China Moon - Owned by Harry Pang
What to ask about, for your diet
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See
The Grand Theater, Crookston Museum, Willhite Residence, The Red Lake River, and the High School.
Buy
Lynn Willhite watercolor apparel. A local artists work on clothing.
Eat
At China Moon - Owned by Harry Pang
Drink
The Grant - mix of goat pee and vodka
Nearby
East Grand Forks
City / town · 6 listings · 22 mi away
Grand Forks
City / town · 22 listings · 22 mi away
Erskine
City / town · 29 mi away
Thief River Falls
City / town · 4 listings · 31 mi away
Hillsboro
City / town · 17 listings · 33 mi away
Blanchard
City / town · 1 listings · 41 mi away
Arvilla
City / town · 2 listings · 42 mi away
Ardoch
City / town · 45 mi away
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