Gatheridge finds pride teaching in grandmother’s former position
By Anna Jauhola A 65-year difference separates the teaching careers of a Lancaster grandmother and granddaughter, but they both harbor similar goals of fostering strong students through quality education. Vada Gatheridge is beginning her first year as the second grade teacher at Lancaster School in the same classroom in which she was a second grader…
Read MorePeterson sisters excited to begin teaching at Kittson Central School
By Anna Jauhola There was little question of what Kalli and Bailey Peterson would choose for careers. The sisters graduated from Kittson Central in 2010 and 2012, respectively, and have come full circle to teach the next generation of students in Hallock. Kalli was hired as the new kindergarten teacher this year after the district…
Read MoreCounty approves paying 2018, 2019 lost home health revenue
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Commission approved last week to pay lost revenue for the public health nurses who care for elderly and disabled social services clients in their homes. Social Services Director Kathy Johnson proposed using her department’s reserve fund to pay the additional $31,450 per year that Kittson Healthcare public health nurses…
Read MoreFarmers help propel funds for $47,500 matching grant
By Anna Jauhola As farmers swing through harvest, they are also showing their generous nature. When area farmers heard last week that the Hallock Area Community Fund received a $47,500 matching donation, there was no hesitation. Farmers agreed to the idea of “gifts of grain” and donated hundreds of bushels within two days. “We made…
Read MoreIn RE: Estate of Annie Lucille Knutson
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KITTSON IN DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 35-PR-19-123 In Re: Estate of: ) Annie Lucille Knutson, a/k/a ) Lucille Knutson, ) Decedent. ) NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is…
Read MoreKittson Central Board Meeting July 24, 2019
Kittson Central Board Meeting July 24, 2019 The Board of Education of #2171 met in regular session July 24, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. in the Kittson Central High School Library. Members present were Mike Sugden, Mike Olsonawski, Eric Ristad, Matt Kuznia and Mark Johnson. Also present were Superintendent Jaszczak, Margie Holmgren, and Amanda Younggren. The…
Read MoreAdam J. Henry, 33
Adam J. Henry, 33, Fargo, N.D., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at Sanford on Broadway, Fargo. Adam James Henry was born on Dec. 17, 1985 at Lemoore Naval Hospital in California. Adam grew up in the West Fargo area. After graduating from West Fargo High School in 2004, he continued his education by…
Read MoreGloria Maier, 77
Gloria (Iten) Maier passed away on Aug. 25, 2019, from complications due to dementia. Gloria was born in Hallock, Minn., and made homes in Humboldt, Minn., and Pembina, N.D. In 1988, she and Punky moved to the Bismarck, N.D., area where she concluded her 33 years with the United States Postal Service. Gloria is survived…
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Tina Smith visits with local farmers, hears their concerns
By Margie Holmgren U.S. Sen. Tina Smith visited with area farmers last Tuesday at Far North Spirts. “What can I do to be helpful?” Smith asked the group assembled. Local farmer Kelly Erickson answered, “I think one of the things we need as farmers is we need to trade our way out of this. Everybody…
Read MoreNotice of Public Meeting Joe River Watershed District
Notice of Public Meeting The Joe River Watershed District will hold a its annual budget hearing at 9:00 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2019. The meeting will take place at the St. Vincent Township Hall located in Humboldt, MN. Items for consideration: 1) Administrative Budget $0.0 2) Maintenance $4,000.00 3) Red River Watershed Management Board …
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