Resolution No. 02-20
Resolution No. 02-20 A RESOLUTION to designate a polling place for 2020 pursuant to Minnesota Statue 204B.16. WHEREAS changes in Minnesota Statutes 204B.16 require cities to adopt a resolution prior to December 31st of each year to designate their polling place. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.…
Read MoreKay Turn, 83
Kay Turn, 83, of Kennedy, Minn., passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center in Hallock, Minn., on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. Kay Genevieve Dagen was born June 20, 1937, the daughter of Leonard and Pearl (Stark) Dagen. Kay grew up near Donaldson, Minn., and graduated from Kennedy High School. On Sept., 15, 1956, she was…
Read MoreMargaret Swenson, 91
Margaret Swenson, 91, of Lancaster, Minn., passed away at Kittson Memorial Nursing Home on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. Margaret Ann Murray was born Aug. 11, 1929, to Elmer and Ester (Vilen) Murray of Orleans, Minn. She attended Northstar Country School through the eighth grade and graduated from Lancaster High School. Margaret married Oscar Swenson on…
Read MoreMarie Erlandson, 102
Marie Erlandson, 102, of Stephen, Minn., passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center in Hallock, Minn., on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. Marie Sandberg was born Jan. 9, 1918, on the family farm near Kennedy, Minn., the daughter of Victor and Emma (Anderson) Sandberg. Marie grew up near Kennedy and graduated from Kennedy High School in…
Read MoreArden Christopherson, 86
Arden Merle Christopherson, 86, of Lancaster, Minn., passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center in Hallock, Minn., on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. Arden Merle Christopherson was born Sept. 6, 1934, in Hallock to Carl and Frida (Nordberg) Christopherson. He attended school in Lancaster, graduating in 1952. Arden and Lois (Dexter) were married Oct. 2, 1952.…
Read MoreBundle up, help out, ring a bell
In spite of COVID-19, one of the classic sounds of Christmas will still be heard this season. But you won’t hear it at your local school. In place of Salvation Army bell ringing at high school sports and holiday events, for 2020 the only bell ringing you’ll hear in Kittson County will be outside of…
Read MoreDam project changes landscape
By Anna Jauhola Even though winter changes the landscape by removing leaves and making things look barren, the construction at Hallock’s dam has drastically altered the well-known recreation area. Houston Engineering is in charge of the $2 million project, which began earlier this fall. Spruce Valley Corporation of Middle River is the main contractor. So…
Read MoreNew nonprofit looks to provide boost for Kittson County youth
By Anna Jauhola Giving back to children of Kittson County has long been on Jacob Hook’s mind. Growing up, he and his family struggled. “We didn’t have a whole lot. We were on welfare,” Hook said, frankly. “But we just always had people in the area to help out if I was in need.” Over…
Read MoreKCC volleyball finishes shortened season as Northern Lights Conference Champs
By Coach Tina Turn The Kittson County Central volleyball team played in their final match of the season on Thursday, Nov. 19 at home in Lancaster where they took on the Gators of BGMR. The team didn’t know it would be their last game until Wednesday when a new executive order went into place.…
Read MoreKCC football team ends year with back-to-back losses to BGMR
By Assistant Coach Mark Bernstrom Usually with this article, I break down the games and give a recap on how the game went. Instead I am going to recap this year as the season has come to a close, and to show the growth this team has shown. This year has been one for the…
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