Diane Lynn Pederson, 73
Diane Lynn Pederson of Detroit Lakes, Minn., passed away on Aug. 22, 2020, in her home of natural causes. She was born Feb. 10, 1947, in Hallock, Minn., daughter of Arthur and Eileen (Wass) Pederson. Diane was raised in the Lutheran faith; was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Hallock. She graduated from…
Read MoreCommission accepts resignation, prepares for future replacement
By Anna Jauhola Kittson County Commissioners accepted the resignation of Deb Costin, the county’s long-time payroll and benefits specialist. Costin submitted her letter to the board for consideration prior to its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11. However, her resignation will not be effective for quite some time. She gave more than a year’s notice.…
Read MorePrimary moves Wikstrom, Kraulik to November ballot
By Anna Jauhola Almost half of Kittson County’s registered voters put in their ballots for the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The only locally contested race was for District 1 Commissioner, held currently by Corey Wikstrom, who was on the ballot. Nathan Kraulik and Brian Anderson filed to run against Wikstrom. Kraulik received the…
Read MoreNorthwest Community Action to administer county’s CARES funds
By Anna Jauhola A committee will recommend to Kittson County commissioners that North-west Community Action (NWCA) administer Corona-virus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds. The committee met a second time on Thursday, Aug. 13 and agreed having NWCA handle the process will be a good idea. Kittson County received $516,463 to recoup losses incurred due…
Read MoreEstate of Susan Weaver
STATE OF MINNESOTA NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF KITTSON PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 35-PR-20-69 In Re: Estate of: ) Susan Renae Weaver, ) Decedent. ) NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given, that an application for informal appointment of personal representative…
Read MoreEstate of Bryce Christopherson
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KITTSON IN DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 35-PR-20-73 In Re: Estate of: ) Bryce M. Christopherson, ) Decedent. ) NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the decedent’s…
Read MoreKITTSON COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS August 4 and August 11, 2020
KITTSON COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS August 4, 2020 The Kittson County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. as a working committee for the purpose of reviewing the County department’s budgets. The following members were present: Commissioners Gillie, Wikstrom, Johnson, Younggren, Financial Officer Shirley Swenson and Administrative Coordinator Marilyn Gustafson. Many…
Read MoreMarlin Don Olson, 81
Marlin Don Olson passed from this life into eternity with Jesus on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, at his home in Apple Valley, Minn., at the age of 81, following a 5½ year battle with cancer. Marlin was born in Karlstad, Minn., to Reynold and Blanche (Anderson) Olson, joining his older brother Merle. Five years later,…
Read MoreKennedy 3-peat Champions of Warren Softball League
By Butch (Coach Gardy) Fossell Two weeks ago Kennedy Pioneer Seed/VFW claimed its first Warren League Championship and prepared to defend its two-time league championship title a week later. Due to a Covid-19 shortened season the league tournament was a winner-take-all among all teams. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, the team loaded onto the team bus…
Read MoreGroup organizes to distribute CARES funds
By Anna Jauhola Entities throughout Kittson County can be looking for possible financial assistance due to business interruption from the COVID-19 pandemic. A group of county leaders gathered on Wednesday, Aug. 5, appointed by the county commission, to begin the process of deciding how to spend money allocated to the county through the Coronavirus Aid,…
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