Jeanne Theodora Backstrom, 98
Jeanne Theodora (Lundberg) Backstrom, age 98, died Nov. 24, 2018 in Northfield, Minn. Jeanne was born during a snowstorm on Jan. 12, 1920 in the family farmhouse near Kennedy, Minn. The doctor and liveryman were able to get the horse and sleigh out of the ditch, but arrived after the birth. She was the sixth…
Read MoreWalz visits Kittson County during his One Minnesota tour
GOVERNOR-ELECT TIM WALZ made a stop in Kittson County on Saturday, Dec. 1. Pictured above, he visited with several of the approximately 50 attendees during the event, held at Far North Spirits south of Hallock. (Enterprise photo by Anna Jauhola) By Anna Jauhola Approximately 50 people gathered Saturday, Dec. 1 at Far North Spirits outside…
Read MoreMoris Webster, 90
Moris Webster, 90, St. Vincent, Minn., passed away at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. Moris W. Webster was born April 4, 1928, in Hallock, Minn., to William and Clara Webster. Brother Rodney joined the family in 1931 and sister, Virginia in 1935. The family resided on a farm at St.…
Read MoreDennis Collins, 83
Dennis Irving Collins passed away on Nov. 23, 2018, after suffering complications from a stroke. He was born in St. Paul, Minn., on Dec. 8, 1934. After graduating from Lake Bronson High School in 1953, he served in Korea with the Army from 1954-56. Upon returning to the States, Dennis attended the Minnesota School of…
Read MoreAuldon Eugene Johnson, 86
Auldon Eugene Johnson, 86, Oak Park Heights, Minn., passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Nov. 22, 2018. Auldon was born on May 1, 1932, in Minneapolis, Minn. Auldon was raised on a farm in Hallock, Minn. He graduated from Hallock High School where he participated in football, basketball, track, baseball, choir, and band.…
Read MoreDr. ElRay Fertig, 83
Dr. ElRay Fertig (Ray) died peacefully at the Homestead Care Center on Nov. 16, 2018, in Anoka, Minn., at the age of 83. Ray’s loving spirit lives on in his wife and lifelong partner, VerDell; children, Andrea (Scott) McMillan; Jeffrey (Melissa) Fertig; Matthew (Michele) Fertig; grandchildren Tayler, Lauren and Dante; sister Audrey (Tony) Roettger; sisters-in-law,…
Read MoreLancaster School Board Proceedings
LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the district office. The following members were present: Diamond, Hanson, Jerome, Nelson and Nordin. Also present were Supt. Hunstad, Teacher Rep. Krystal Peterson and Mendy Coffield. Chairperson Diamond called the meeting to order and…
Read MoreKathy R. Levenhagen, 61
Kathy R. Levenhagen, 61, of Lancaster, Minn., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Nov. 9, 2018. Kathy was the daughter of the late Alvin and Hazel (Steedley) Anderson. She grew up and attended school in Lancaster and after graduation went on to Northland in Thief River Falls, Minn., for early childhood education. Kathy was…
Read MoreHallock City Council Minutes October 1, 2018
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HALLOCK CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dave Treumer called the Regular Meeting of the Hallock City Council to order at 5:30 pm on September 4, 2018. Those Present: Mayor Dave Treumer, Jennifer Peterson, Kevin Waller and Mike Totleben. Naomi Larson Also Present: City…
Read MoreTwo River Church gets new roof
THE TWO RIVER CHURCH at the Kittson County History Center/Museum in Lake Bronson has new cedar shingles. Alan Olson Roofing, Baudette, finished placing the shingles on Oct. 30. Cindy Adams, museum curator, said the full project cost was $24,000. The museum raised $8,000 toward the project and covered the rest of the cost with donations…
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