Kittson County Board Proceedings
KITTSON COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS July 7, 2020 The Kittson County Board of Commissioners met, pursuant to adjournment on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. All members were present. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gillie. The pledge to the flag was given. A motion was made by Commissioner Wikstrom, seconded by Commissioner…
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PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST There will be a public accuracy test on the ES&S Model DS 200 Optical Scan Precinct Counter, the ES&S Model DS450 Central Tabulator, and the ES&S AutoMark Assist Terminal that will be used to mark and count ballots in Kittson County during the August 11, 2020 Primary Election. The test will be…
Read MoreCity, township officials work to fix sinkhole near Lancaster
By Anna Jauhola A sinkhole on River Road west of Lancaster had residents and council members concerned last week and discussing the issue at the monthly council meeting on Tuesday, July 14. Roy Stenmark brought his concern to the council. “Every time I come around that corner, I hope I don’t find somebody laying there…
Read MoreHallock City Council approves TIF district
By Anna Jauhola The Hallock City Council approved a plan establishing a residential tax increment financing, or TIF, district at its Monday, July 6 meeting. The TIF district encompasses the more than 100 parcels in the residential addition on the south edge of town, plus parcels scattered throughout town, including the former elementary school lot.…
Read MoreSusan Weaver, 69
Susan Weaver, 69, a lifelong Lancaster, Minn., resident, passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Susan Renae Lyberg was born Sept. 17, 1950, in Hallock, Minn., the daughter of Gordon and Delores (Peterson) Lyberg. She grew up near Lancaster and attended Lancaster High School, graduating in 1968. On July…
Read MoreBryce Christopherson, 64
Bryce Christopherson, 64, of Lancaster, Minn., died on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at home, due to kidney failure. Bryce was born on June 22, 1956, in Hallock Minn., to Arden and Lois (Dexter) Christopherson. He graduated from Lancaster school in 1974. Following graduation, Bryce attended University of Minnesota-Crookston. On Oct. 17, 1981, Bryce married Cindy…
Read MoreHunters to have more opportunities to harvest deer
Hunters can start planning ahead for the deer season with the release of the 2020 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping regulations handbook, now available on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources deer hunting page at mndnr.gov/hunting/deer. Hunting licenses go on sale Saturday, Aug. 1, and are available at any DNR license agent, by telephone at 888-665-4236,…
Read MoreAdministrator hiring process moving smoothly, position posted
By Anna Jauhola The county administrator position for Kittson County is officially posted. Gary Weiers, of DDA Human Resources, appeared at the Tuesday, July 7 meeting of the Kittson County Commissioners via phone. The commission hired DDA to conduct a search for a new administrator after Eric Christensen resigned earlier this summer. He needed the…
Read MoreGrants fund Hallock’s siren control box replacements
By Anna Jauhola Residents of Hallock may have noticed over the last several months three of the fire sirens do not all sound. Last year, the sirens experienced a malfunction and would not shut off when signaled. Since then, Police Chief Mike Docken said the three sirens on the north, east and south ends of…
Read MoreNOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION
NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That a Primary Election will be held in Kittson County, Minnesota on Tuesday the 11th day of August, 2020 in the State of Minnesota, the County of KITTSON. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TOWNSHIP/CITY POLLING LOCATION HOURS Hallock Hallock City Hall, Downstairs 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. Karlstad Karlstad Community Center …
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