County Engineer Bengtson retires, takes new position
By Anna Jauhola Over the last 20-plus years, Kittson County Engineer Kelly Bengtson has credited his employees and office staff for his success in the position. He recently retired from the position he took in 1997 and will be re-entering the private sector. The 1976 Hallock High School graduate didn’t think he’d come home to…
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Farmers Store changes vendors, secondary brand By Anna Jauhola Through the next several weeks, Farmers Store shoppers will notice a few extra people in the building as they prepare for a vendor and brand change. The 116-year-old Hallock business is switching grocery distributors and will now be supplied by Mason Brothers for grocery and Russ…
Read MoreCurling Olympic hopefuls visit Hallock club
New Zealand team training in Manitoba plays exhibition against locals By Anna Jauhola Through old ties from Hallock’s hey days of curling, three young curlers from across the world made their first visit to the United States on Sunday. Brett Sargon, Benjamin Frew and Garion Long are from New Zealand and have been training in…
Read MoreThe dam bill is on the table
By Anna Jauhola Immediately, the first day the Minnesota Legislature was back in session, Rep. Dan Fabian, D-Roseau, introduced a bill solely to fund the reconstruction of the Lake Bronson dam. House File 3191 proposes the sale of bonds for $20 million – as proposed in Gov. Tim Walz’s capital bonding budget – for dam…
Read MoreLancaster to celebrate school building’s 100th anniversary
By Anna Jauhola As Lancaster gears up for its annual Heritage Days summer celebration, the community will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of its school building. Instead of holding its own event, the anniversary committee is planning activities that will add to the fun, which begins on Wednesday, June 24 with a Smorgasbord at Sion…
Read MoreReverend James Tillberry, 87
Reverend James (Jim) Jirak Tillberry, 87, of Hallock, Minn., went home to his Lord Jesus on Feb. 13, 2020. He will be remembered for his quick wit, big heart and commitment to seeking and sharing truth and wisdom. Jim was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on May 30, 1932, to Thomas Jordan and Helen Ann (Jirak)…
Read MoreLora Jean Tillberry, 85
Lora Jean (Jester) Tillberry, of Hallock, Minn., went home to her Lord Jesus on March 1, 2020. She will be remembered for her deep love, sweet smile, unending kindness, gentle spirit, and her devotion to God. Jean was born in Wausau, Wisc., on July 17, 1934, to Carroll Floyd and Lora Wilhemina (Hoffmann) Jester. Jean…
Read MoreEstate of Edythe Cook
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KITTSON IN PROBATE COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 35-PR-20-21 In Re: Estate of ) Edythe Helen Cook, ) Deceased. ) NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The…
Read MoreLancaster School Board February 19, 2020 meetings
LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS The Lancaster School Board met in special session on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.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, and Mendy Coffield. Supt. Hunstad opened the meeting with…
Read MoreKittson Healthcare prepared to handle coronavirus
By Anna Jauhola Although it is called COVID-19, the recent outbreak of coronavirus that started in China is nothing new. Until last Tuesday, Feb. 11, the disease was called the novel coronavirus, meaning a new version. Similar virus outbreaks happened within the coronavirus family in 2012 with the Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and in…
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