Daniel R. Magnuson, 76
Daniel R. Magnuson, 76, of rural Roanoke, Ill., passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 4, 1942, in Hallock, Minn., to George and Pearl (Hallett) Magnuson. He met Judy Blunier on a blind date in 1966, and they were married on May 1,…
Read MoreCarroll Ray Nicholson, 92
Carroll Ray Nicholson, 92, Apache Junction, Ariz., passed away on Feb. 21, 2019. Born to Roy and Nora Marie Weberg Nicholson on Christmas Eve in 1926 in Kittson County, Hallock Village, Minn. Ray grew up on the family farm near Lancaster, Minn., together with his brother, Richard (Dick) Nicholson. He answered the call to service…
Read MoreRonald Bernstrom, 80
Ronald Alden Bernstrom, born Aug. 1, 1938 in Lake Bronson Minn., entered into rest on May 11, 2019. He passed peacefully after his long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. Ron is survived by loving wife, Connie of 58 years; father of Tammy (Don) Wells, Jeff (Lynn) Bernstrom and Mary (Scott) Robichaud. Ron cherished his grandchildren, Chantel…
Read MoreAudrey J. Bockwitz, 85
Audrey J. Bockwitz, 85, of Hallock, passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks on Monday, May 6, 2019. Audrey Jayne Rice was born to Olaf and Ida Rice Aug. 29, 1933, in Crookston, Minn. Audrey moved around in her early years following her dad and mom as her dad worked odd jobs. The family…
Read MoreVirtual trips bring huge smiles
By Anna Jauhola Seeing different countries, feeding chickens or riding roller coasters are all activities the Kittson Healthcare Nursing Home has added to its roster for residents. And they don’t even have to travel to do so. Through a generous donation, the activities department was able to purchase two virtual reality devices earlier this year.…
Read MoreHallock City Council debates staff hours
By Margie Holmgren The Hallock City Council met Monday, May 8 for three hours to discuss a variety of city business. Tabled from last month was the discussion on all city staff’s lunch breaks and hours. All staff wanted to drop from a one-hour lunch break to a half hour. City office staff was requesting…
Read MoreGreenhouse will add to science curriculum
By Anna Jauhola Lancaster gained another scientific tool this spring through grant funding and a generous donation. Science teacher Laura Reese, her students and other staff overcame the elements and succeeded in setting up a 9×14-foot greenhouse. “Mr. Hunstad saw grant opportunities and saw other schools that had greenhouses,” she said. “Unfortunately for us, you…
Read MoreBernstrom joins 5100 Club
By Anna Jauhola The giants are in the ground. Pumpkins, that is. Charlie Bernstrom hardened off two giant pumpkin seedlings last week and planted them in his 30×60 greenhouse outside Lancaster. His talent for growing these monsters has garnered him international recognition within the giant pumpkin-growing circle. He was recently inducted into the 5100 Pound…
Read MoreKittson County Highway Department
KITTSON COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT S.A.P. 035-610-015 Bids Close June 5, 2019, 11:00 A.M. Hallock, Minnesota 56728 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners, Kittson County at the office of the County Administrator, Hallock, Minnesota until 11:00 A.M. on June 5, 2019 for the purpose of letting the contract for…
Read MoreEstate of Allen Clow
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KITTSON IN DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 35-PR-19-66 In Re: Estate of: ) Allen R. Clow, ) a/k/a Allan O. Clow, ) a/k/a Alen R. Clow, ) a/k/a Alan O. Clow, ) Decedent. ) NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE…
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