County to consider becoming Second Amendment Sanctuary
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Board of Commissioners has appointed a committee to discuss the possibility of the county becoming a Second Amendment Sanctuary. During the board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan., 21, Amanda Hughes, chair of the Kittson County Republicans, asked the board to consider a resolution. “Two things spurred me to this…
Read MoreU.S. Census Bureau looking for workers for 2020 collection
By Anna Jauhola The census is coming and the U.S. Census Bureau is looking for local people to be census workers. The bureau hopes this decade’s census collection will be the most convenient and complete. Sheila Lacher, partnership specialist with the Census Bureau, has been stationed at the Hallock Public Library every Thursday in January…
Read MoreCommission to revisit request for working condition reclassification
By Anna Jauhola For the last 10 years, Keith Klegstad has been the assistant county engineer. As the position’s duties have changed due to the loss of personnel, Klegstad’s position has become increasingly hands-on. At the Kittson County Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 21, Klegstad again requested to be classified under working…
Read More‘This is a step forward for us’
Trade Deal touts positive U.S. agricultural impact By Anna Jauhola The last few years have been tough for farmers amid trade disputes between the U.S. and China. After President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed the first phase of a large trade deal, farmers all over the state of Minnesota can probably…
Read MoreFrontier
Frontier provides basic residential services for rates from $10.72-$24.01 for flat rate service. Frontier also provides basic business services for rates from $11.51-$45.03. Other taxes, fees, and surcharges may apply. Frontier offers single party service, touch tone, toll blocking, access to long distance, emergency services, operator assistance, and directory assistance. Use of these services may…
Read MoreKittson County Board Proceedings January 7, 2020
KITTSON COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 7, 2020 The Kittson County Board of Commissioners met, pursuant to adjournment on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. All members were present. The meeting was called to order by County Administrator Christensen. The pledge to the flag was given. The County Administrator opened the floor to nominations for…
Read MoreKittson Central Board Meeting – Dec. 18, 2019
Kittson Central Board Meeting December 18, 2019 The Board of Education of #2171 met in regular session Dec. 18, 2019 at 5:15 p.m. in the Kittson Central High School Library. Members present were Mike Sugden, Crisa Mortenson, MIke Olsonawski, Eric Ristad, Matt Kuznia and Mark Johnson. Also present were Superintendent Jaszczak, Jami Carr, Kayla Hanson,…
Read MoreNotice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 8/30/2017 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE:…
Read MoreFunding in sight for Lake Bronson Dam?
By Anna Jauhola Gov. Tim Walz has recommended $20 million toward dam safety repair, reconstruction and removal for the state’s 2020 budget. Top of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ priority list for this funding is the dam at Lake Bronson State Park. The governor’s budget was released late last week with funding recommendations for…
Read MoreMarwood Hunstad, 79
Marwood “Woody” Laurence Hunstad died peacefully at home in rural Pillager, Minn., on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. Woody was born Aug. 11, 1940, in Thief River Falls, Minn., to Jens and Agnes (Stanghelle) Hunstad. He graduated from Agricultural College in Crookston, Minn., and spent a year at the University of Minnesota. He married his wife,…
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