‘Book Blizzard’ is library’s new adult reading program
By Anna Jauhola Now with the hubbub of the holidays left in 2019, Hallock Public Library is encouraging adults to get back into reading with its annual adult reading program. “Hot Reads for Cold Nights” was the previous program offered statewide. However, they eliminated the program after last year. Instead, the library will now feature…
Read MorePeterson to seek different permit, conditions from zoning board
By Anna Jauhola A Karlstad man plans to apply for a variance on an existing conditional use permit, which would allow him to get a wind turbine blade salvage operation up and running. Troy Peterson visited with the Kittson County Commission on Tuesday, Dec. 31 during its final meeting of the year. He was going…
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Perez relates experience navigating Harvard By Anna Jauhola When Dani Perez made her final decision to attend Harvard University and navigated through her first year, she realized she wasn’t prepared for the nuances of elite campus life. The 2017 Kittson Central graduate discovered Harvard’s First-Year Retreat and Experience program, or FYRE, last spring. Thinking of…
Read MoreCity of Lancaster 2020 Rates, Fees and Appointments
CITY OF LANCASTER On a motion by Hilman, second by Bernstrom and carried the follow rates and fees schedule was adopted at the Lancaster City Council meeting on January 8, 2020. 2020 RATES, FEES & APPOINTMENTS Acting Mayor to act if Mayor absent: Faye Potrament Fire Chief: Casey Faken $1,500.00 annual salary Assistant Fire Chiefs: …
Read MoreNotice of Appointment
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the Kittson County Board of Commissioners will make two appointments to the Board of Managers of the Joe River Watershed District on February 5, 2020. The terms are for three years. Persons interested in the appointment may submit their name to the County Board for consideration. This…
Read MoreKittson County Budget Summary Notice 2020
BUDGET SUMMARY NOTICE 2020 Notice is hereby given that the following is a summary of the operating budget for the 2020 fiscal year for Kittson County. This summary is published in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 375.169. The detail of the County Budget is on file in the County Administrator’s Office at the Kittson County Courthouse,…
Read MoreKittson County Board Proceedings Dec. 17 and Dec. 31, 2019
KITTSON COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS DECEMBER 17, 2019 The Kittson County Board of Commissioners met, pursuant to adjournment on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Wikstrom was absent. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Olson. The pledge to the flag was given. A motion was made by Commissioner Gillie, seconded by Commissioner…
Read MoreRoger Lundstrom, 77
Roger Lundstrom of Thief River Falls, Minn., passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at Sanford Medical Center in Thief River Falls surrounded by his loving family. Roger Dale Lundstrom was born on May 26, 1942, at Strandquist, Minn., son of Clarence and Dagney (Grafstrom) Lundstrom. He was raised in the Strandquist area and attended…
Read MoreJonathan Wade Muir, 57
Jonathan Wade Muir, 57, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, unexpectedly at his home in Fergus Falls. He was born Dec. 7, 1962, to James and Karen (Wilebski) Muir in Karlstad, Minn. He attended Adams Elementary during grade school and graduated from Fergus Falls Senior High School in 1981. Jonathan loved spending time…
Read MoreHours available for respite care in Kittson, Roseau counties
By Anna Jauhola Respite care is a service all caregivers need occasionally. Northwest Community Action provides respite care through its Northwest Live Well at Home Respite program and currently has available hours in Kittson and Roseau counties. Respite Coordinator Bethany Sandwick said the program provides most services, including help with showering, bathroom, housework and summer…
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