Kittson Central Board Meeting February 19, 2020
Kittson Central Board Meeting February 19, 2020 The Board of Education of #2171 met in regular session February 19, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. in the Kittson Central boardroom. Members present were Mike Sugden, Crisa Mortenson, Amanda Pinnock, Eric Ristad, Matt Kuznia and Mark Johnson. Mike Olsonawski was absent.Also present were Superintendent Jaszczak, Jami Carr, Sonja…
Read MoreLancaster School Board Proceedings
Lancaster School Board Proceedings The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 8:00p.m. in the district office. The following members were present: Diamond, Homstad, Langerud, Lupien, Nordin and Peterson. Also present were Supt. Shannon Hunstad, Teacher Rep. Nicole Thompson, Kristi Steen, Cory Waling, Kittson County Enterprise Anna Jauhola, and…
Read MoreJudy Reese, 74
After a prolonged illness, Judy Reese, 74, of Grand Forks, N.D., died Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at her home, surrounded by her family. Judith Ann Christensen, the daughter of Roy and Verna (Vilen) Christensen, was born on Sept. 6, 1945, at Hallock, Minn. Judy attended school at Lancaster, Minn., and graduated from Lancaster High School…
Read MoreSteven Lee Hatten, 70
Steven Lee Hatten, 70, Plymouth, Minn., passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020. Steve graduated from Hallock High School, Hallock, Minn., in 1968. After graduation he moved to Minneapolis, Minn. Most of his years were spent bartending and managing the Crystal Palace in Crystal, Minn. Preceding Steve in death are his wife, Janice; his parents; his brothers,…
Read MoreCounty closes courthouse, highway department building to public
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency at an emergency meeting on Friday, March 20 in response to the spreading coronavirus, known as COVID-19. The commissioners called into the meeting via a digital service called GoToMeeting, which is allowed for public meetings during a peacetime emergency. Commissioners Theresia…
Read More‘We’ve got to stick together’
Lancaster School Board discusses distance learning By Anna Jauhola The Lancaster School Board discussed last week at length the district’s initial plans while the school is closed due to the coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak. The board held its regular meeting at the school on Thursday, March 19 but changed the venue to the math classroom…
Read MoreSBA offers disaster assistance for impacted small businesses
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Minnesota small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced last week. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Pre-paredness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act…
Read MoreDrones expand possibilities for Lancaster School students
By Anna Jauhola Through a grant, Lancaster School graphic design students are using drones to learn about technology and possible careers they maybe wouldn’t have considered otherwise. The class has been learning how to use drones the school purchased with an Innovation Grant. Math teacher Becky Johnson, who also teaches graphic design and math trades,…
Read MoreCity of Lancaster declares emergency
By Anna Jauhola The City of Lancaster has declared an emergency ahead of any coronavirus diagnoses in Kittson County. During an emergency meeting on Wednesday, March 18, the council gathered in Lancaster City Hall at tables and spread out at least 6 feet from each other. The declaration acknowledges that should the virus break out…
Read MoreHallock Council approves emergency declaration
By Anna Jauhola The City of Hallock declared a state of emergency in an emergency meeting on Friday, March 20. The city council met at the city hall in the basement and spaced more than 6 feet from each other. Councilor Kevin Waller attended and voted by phone, which is allowed in emergency instances. City…
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