Vernon Fischer, 87
Mundwiler and Larson Funeral Home announces the death of Vernon Fischer, age 87, of Graceville, Minn., formerly of Chokio, Minn. Vernon James Fischer, the youngest child of Fred and Minnie (Fuhrman) Fischer, was born at the home farm, northwest of Chokio, on March 27, 1933. He always liked to joke that “he was worth about…
Read MoreThomas Hughes, 94
Thomas Woodrow Hughes, 94, of Hallock, Minn., passed away at the Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center in Hallock on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. Thomas Hughes was born on Sept. 11, 1926, at Virginia, Minn., the son of Thomas and Clara (Johnson) Hughes. He lived with his parents in Detroit, Mich., and Badger, Minn., before moving with…
Read MoreDavid Kaul, 67
David Robert Kaul, 67, of Hallock, Minn., passed from this life to his eternal home with Jesus on Monday, April 6, 2020, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. He was born March, 24, 1953, to Robert and Audrey (Miller) Kaul in Minneapolis, Minn. He grew up and went to high school in Burnsville, Minn.…
Read MoreFirst week of school goes well, despite climb in COVID cases
By Anna Jauhola Students at Kittson Central and Lancaster schools have adapted well to the strange new start of the academic year. Superintendents Bob Jaszczak and Shannon Hunstad said everyone has been compliant with wearing masks and making sure to follow the guidance put in place. “It’s helped tremendously that it’s been pretty nice outside,”…
Read More‘Music is where my heart lies’
Karlstad’s Dariann Leigh climbing the country music ladder By Anna Jauhola KARLSTAD — True to country music, much of Dariann Leigh’s inspiration is drawn from her rural Minnesota life – good friends, back road cruising and family. Leigh grew up in Karlstad, Minn., and now the 20-year-old splits her time between her hometown and Nashville,…
Read MoreLANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS August 19, 2020
LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 8:00p.m. in the computer lab. The following members were present: Diamond, Homstad, Langerud, Lupien, Nordin, and Peterson. Also present were Supt. Shannon Hunstad, Teacher Rep. Nicole Thompson, Mendy Coffield, and Kittson County Enterprise Anna Jauhola. Chairperson Diamond…
Read MoreFog doesn’t deter elk hunter
Grygla man bags 7-by-7 bull north of Lake Bronson By Anna Jauhola After 19 years of applying for an elk tag, a Grygla man finally experienced the hunt of a lifetime in Kittson County. Gavin Nordby shot a 7-by-7 bull elk north of Lake Bronson during the state’s annual hunt on Sunday, Aug. 23. Until…
Read MoreNOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Kittson County Board of Commissioners will make one appointment to the Board of Managers of the Two Rivers Watershed District on October 6, 2020. The position is for a three year term(s). Persons interested in the appointment may submit their name to the County Board of…
Read MoreMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HALLOCK CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HALLOCK CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dave Treumer called the regular meeting of the Hallock City Council to order at 5:36 pm on August 3, 2020. Those Present: Mayor Dave Treumer, Kevin Waller, Jennifer Peterson and Mike Totleben. Also present: City Clerk-Administrator Aimee…
Read MoreDarrell Amos Benson, 79,
Darrell Amos Benson, 79, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. Darrell was born to Amos and Astrid (Erickson) Benson on June 29, 1941 in Drayton, N.D. He graduated from Drayton High School in 1959 and went on to attend the University of North Dakota. On Oct. 22,…
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