Lancaster approves city’s 2019 audit
By Anna Jauhola The city of Lancaster is averaging a good increase in revenue each year, according to its 2019 audit. The Lancaster City Council met virtually over GoToMeeting for its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 15. The group heard from Gordon Dale, CPA, who completed the town’s audit. “The total receipts are $1.3 million.…
Read MoreCommission declares flooding emergency
By Anna Jauhola As spring flooding was nearing its peak on Tuesday, April 14, the Kittson County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency. “Interestingly enough, Drayton recorded 43.2 feet this morning,” said Scot Olson, emergency manager for Kittson County, of the Red River. “That’s significant in the fact it eclipsed last year’s number…
Read MoreCommission declares flooding emergency
By Anna Jauhola As spring flooding was nearing its peak on Tuesday, April 14, the Kittson County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency. “Interestingly enough, Drayton recorded 43.2 feet this morning,” said Scot Olson, emergency manager for Kittson County, of the Red River. “That’s significant in the fact it eclipsed last year’s number…
Read MoreKittson County Board Proceedings April 7 and 14, 2020
KITTSON COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS April 7, 2020 The Kittson County Board of Commissioners met, pursuant to adjournment on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. All members were present via GoToMeeting. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gillie. The pledge to the flag was given. A motion was made by Commissioner Olson, seconded…
Read MoreCity of Hallock minutes from the March 2, 2020 council meeting
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HALLOCK CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dave Treumer called the regular meeting of the Hallock City Council to order at 5:31 pm on March 2, 2020. Those Present: Mayor Dave Treumer, Naomi Larson, Kevin Waller and Mike Totleben. Members absent: Jennifer Peterson Also…
Read MoreLancaser School Board Proceedings April 15 & 22, 2020
LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 8:00p.m. in the math room and via Zoom. The following members were physically present: Diamond, Homstad, Langerud, and Lupien. Those joining via Zoom: Nordin, Peterson. Also present were Supt. Shannon Hunstad, Teacher Rep. Kristi Steen, Cory Waling,…
Read MoreHands-on classes not stifled by required distance learning
By Anna Jauhola Shop teachers and students at Kittson Central and Lancaster have not been deterred by the lack of classroom time. Since schools closed in Minnesota due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hands-on classroom teachers have had to get creative. Some students were able to bring projects home and finish because they had room and…
Read MoreCounty has Top 4 Red River flood, will only receive state aid
By Anna Jauhola The Red River presented a Top 4 flood this year in Kittson County as the river crested at Drayton at 47.3 feet, said Scot Olson, county emergency manager, at a county board meeting on Tuesday, April 21. The river crested at 50.2 feet at Pembina. In 2019, the river crested at 46.6…
Read MoreHallock Council sets public hearings for abatement, TIF
By Anna Jauhola The Hallock City Council has set two public hearing dates regarding tax relief for building housing within city limits. During the council’s regular meeting on Monday, April 6, the council set Monday, May 4 for a public hearing regarding the tax abatement requested by Robert Carr, of Carr Construction. Carr is building…
Read MoreKittson County Local Board of Appeals and Equalization
Kittson County Local Board Of Appeals and Equalization OPEN Book Meetings Monday, April 27 • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Deerwood, Granville and Hallock Townships Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/939944045 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (786) 535-3211 Access Code: 939-944-045 Tuesday, April 28 • 9 a.m.…
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