Commission accepts interim administrator resignation, working to redistribute duties
By Anna Jauhola Kittson County Commissioners accepted the resignation of Shirley Swenson as interim administrator during the Tuesday, July 21 meeting. Swenson submitted her resignation letter late Wednesday, July 15. Swenson was appointed interim administrator in June before Eric Christensen left. As she is no longer in the position, her pay will be reduced to…
Read MoreGlenn Roy Browne, 85
Glenn Roy Browne died Friday, July 31, 2020, at Altru Hospital from cancer. Glenn was born July 3, 1935, in Winnipeg, Man., to Helen and Thomas Browne. In his 85 years, Glenn’s accomplishments varied. He was a former member of the RCMP, serving in Alberta. Then he became an insurance adjuster followed by vice president…
Read MoreLuVerne Kain, 86
LuVerne Kain, 86, of Hallock, Minn., passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center on Sunday, July 26, 2020. LuVerne Patrick Kain was born Sept. 16, 1933, to Walter and Margaret (Houle) Kain. He grew up in Neche, N.D., and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church there. In 1951 he graduated from Neche High…
Read MoreNOTICE OF HEARING – MIDDLE-SNAKE-TAMARAC RIVERS WATERSHED
Notice of hearing Pursuant to Chapter 103D.911 of the Minnesota Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Board of Managers of the Middle-Snake-Tamarac Rivers Watershed will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for 2021 at 10:00 A.M., August 17, 2020, at the District office, 453 North McKinley Street in Warren, Minnesota. The following…
Read MoreMasks now required in county buildings
Walz mandates face coverings inside public places throughout Minn. By Anna Jauhola Kittson County residents wanting to do business at the courthouse in Hallock will need to be prepared to wear a mask. After Gov. Tim Walz announced last week Minnesotans must wear masks in all public indoor spaces starting Saturday, July 25, Kittson County…
Read MoreSoutheast KC hit hard with rain, disasters declared
By Anna Jauhola Since the beginning of June, the southwest corner of Kittson County has experienced anywhere from 15 to 18 inches of rainfall. This prompted Emergency Manager Scot Olson to present two disaster declarations at the Tuesday, July 21 meeting of the County Board of Commissioners. The commission approved the declarations, which cover June…
Read MoreHeavy rains delay some repairs in many townships
By Anna Jauhola Townships officers in Kittson County have their hands full with damages from heavy rains in June, July, the spring flood and flooding from last fall. June’s average rainfall in Kittson County was 8.43 inches, according to stats from the Two Rivers Watershed office. The highest reported rainfall was in Teien Township with…
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ANNUAL DISCLOSURE REPORT City of Hallock, Minnesota Annual Disclosure of Tax Increment Districts of the Year Ended December 31, 2019 TIF District Name/Number TIF 3 Current net tax capacity 4,889 Original net tax capacity 134 Captured net tax capacity 4,755 Principal and interest payments due in 2020 10,570 Tax increment received in 2019 7,587 Tax…
Read MoreEstate of Joe Bouvette
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KITTSON IN DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 35-PR-20-62 In Re: Estate of: ) Joseph E. Bouvette, ) Decedent. ) NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and…
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