Becky Lou Blawat, 60
Becky Lou Blawat, 60, was a selfless and caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world suddenly, with her two children at her side, on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, N.D. Becky Lou Boyum was born Sept. 30, 1960, in Greenbush, Minn., the daughter of Kenneth and…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” A. Norland, 75
Robert “Bob” A. Norland, 75, Fertile, Minn., died Saturday, April 10, 2021, at home surrounded by his family and under the care of Hospice. Bob was born Sept. 10, 1945, in Hallock, Minn., to Orielle and Eleanor (Hunter) Norland. Bob grew up in Lancaster before his family moved to Bagley, Minn., and then Bemidji, Minn.,…
Read MoreNOTICE TO CONTRACTORS KITTSON CO. HWY. DEPT. S.P. 088-070-074
KITTSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT S.P. 088-070-074; Minn. Proj. No. HSIP 8821 (173) Bids Close May 17, 2021, 1:15 P.M. Hallock, Minnesota 56728 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners, Kittson County at the office of the County Administrator, Hallock, Minnesota until 1:15 P.M. on May 17, 2021 for the…
Read MoreNOTICE TO CONTRACTORS KITTSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPT. S.A.P. 035-614-012
KITTSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT S.A.P. 035-614-012 Bids Close May 17th, 2021, 1:00 P.M. Hallock, Minnesota 56728 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners, Kittson County at the office of the County Administrator, Hallock, Minnesota until 1:00 P.M. on May 17th, 2021 for the purpose of letting the contract for…
Read MoreDr. Kristin Atwood to join Valley Vision in Hallock
Valley Vision Clinic in Hallock will welcome a new optometrist starting Wednesday, April 21. Dr. Kristin Atwood is a 2018 graduate of the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry. She is a native of Borup, Minn., and earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. Atwood is a member…
Read MoreOfficials urge caution as COVID cases rise in the county
By Cindy Urbaniak, Kittson County Public Health director Last week, Kittson County is seeing the largest increase in COVID cases since the start of the pandemic. Kittson Healthcare diagnosed 20 new cases of COVID-19 so far in April, with 10 positive cases on Friday, April 9 alone. Symptoms of COVID-19 mimic the average cold symptoms.…
Read MoreVolunteers essential for blood drives
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series featuring area volunteers in April, which is National Volunteer Month. By Anna Jauhola Blood drive volunteers are as vital as those who give and the blood collected. Kittson County is full of volunteers who not only organize drives but also donate blood, which is needed daily…
Read MoreCity of Hallock sponsoring DNR grant for outdoor rink
By Anna Jauhola In an emergency meeting Tuesday, March 30, the Hallock City Council approved a resolution for the city to sponsor a grant to build an outdoor ice rink. Within the last month, Hallock Youth Hockey – a nonprofit organization – began looking for grants to build the rink. Brett Sobolik, vice president of…
Read MoreClassifieds April 14, 2021
Kittson Central is accepting applications for an elementary teacher beginning the 2021-22 school year. A valid MN teaching license or the ability to get one is required. Grade level will be determined by the qualifications of the successful applicant. Please send a letter of interest, transcripts, and letters of recommendation to Supt. Bob Jaszczak. bjaszczak@…
Read MoreASSESSMENT NOTICE
ASSESSMENT NOTICE Important Information Regarding Property Assessments This may affect your 2022 property tax payments. The Board of Appeal and Equalization for the Township of St. Joseph in Kittson County, Minnesota, will meet on Monday, April 26, 2021, 1:30-2:00 p.m. (Joe & Peggy Wilebski Residence – 3988 320th Ave, Lancaster) The purpose of this meeting…
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