A heart to serve others
Turnwall family continues Christmas dinner tradition By Anna Jauhola KARLSTAD – Carolyn and Hollis Turnwall are dedicated to serving others. It has been the foundation of their business, Karlstad Korner, and the reason they have served a Christmas Day dinner for the last 18 years, free of charge. “It always makes my heart happy to…
Read MoreChar Langen, 62
On Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, Char Langen, loving wife, mother of three, and grandma of two passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age of 62. Char was born on Aug. 7, 1957, in Duluth, Minn., to Chuck and Georgian (Paulson) Abele. Shortly after they moved to Mahnomen, Minn., where she graduated…
Read MoreKristin Ann Erickson, 48
Kristin Ann Erickson, 48, passed away on Dec. 29, 2019, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Kristin was born on March 1, 1971, in Crookston, Minn., the daughter of Kendall and Kathleen Hunter. She was raised and graduated from high school in Lancaster, Minn. She attended the University of Minnesota Crookston and Minnesota…
Read MoreTake caution, check ice frequently
By Anna Jauhola The ice houses are out and the fish are biting at Lake Bronson. State Park Manager Jenny Eastvold said last week the ice has reached at least 17 inches thick on parts of the lake. “But we always urge people to check conditions and use caution,” she said. Anyone looking to get…
Read MoreResidents concerned about planned operation in Deerwood Township
By Anna Jauhola Residents and landowners in Deerwood Township in Kittson County are concerned about one man’s plan to break down wind turbine blades for disposal. The Deerwood Township Board held an informational meeting on Monday, Dec. 16 at the town hall just north of Highway 11 and west of Karlstad. Although the meeting concerned…
Read MoreMark Baldwin, 97
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Mark Lehn Baldwin (97 years) of Humboldt, Minn. Mark Baldwin was a farmer, businessman, electrician, repairman, computer buff, board member for the Humboldt Elevator and the Humboldt School. He was born in Emerson, Manitoba to Philip and Rose Baldwin and lived in Saint Vincent,…
Read MoreVerona Karboviak, 89
Verona Karboviak, 89, Lancaster, Minn., passed away on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center. Verona Mary Decker was born Sept. 10, 1930, to Muriel (Milton) and Matthew Decker in Havana, N.D. The family moved to Bemidji, Minn., where Verona attended school and grew to womanhood. Upon graduation she took a job with…
Read MoreEstate of Harris Mortenson
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KITTSON IN DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 35-PR-19-193 In Re: Estate of: ) Harris E.Mortenson, ) Decedent. ) NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of…
Read MoreKittson Central Board Meeting November 27, 2019
Kittson Central Board Meeting November 27, 2019 The Board of Education of #2171 met in regular session November 27, 2019 at 5:15 p.m. in the Kittson Central High School Library. Members present were Mike Sugden, Crisa Mortenson, Amanda Pinnock, Eric Ristad, Matt Kuznia and Mark Johnson. Also present were Superintendent Jaszczak, Jami Carr, Tina Turn, …
Read MoreNotice of Annual Meeting Two Rivers Watershed District
Notice of Annual Meeting Two Rivers Watershed District The Board of Managers of the Two Rivers Watershed District hereby gives notice that pursuant to MN Statute 103D, the Annual Meeting of the Board of Managers of the Two Rivers Watershed District will be held beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in the…
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