Mark Wilwant captures Sheriff’s race: 88 percent of registered voters cast ballots in Kittson County
By Margie Holmgren The Kittson County Sheriff’s race had Mark Wilwant leading the entire night and capturing the position with 1,482 votes. Steve Porter had 871 votes and there were 16 write-ins. Kittson County had 2,416 of its 2,750 registered voters cast ballots during this election. These election results are not official until they have…
Read MoreLANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 8:00 p.m. in the district office. The following members were present: Diamond, Hanson, Jerome, and Nordin. Also present were Supt. Hunstad, Teacher Rep. Becky Johnson and Mendy Coffield. Absent: Nelson Chairperson Diamond called the meeting to order and took roll call.…
Read MoreDaniel E. Fullerton, 69
Daniel E. Fullerton, 69, of Pomeroy, Iowa, died on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, at the Methodist Medical Center, Omaha, Neb. Daniel Ernest Fullerton was born Sept. 24, 1949, in Swan River, Manitoba, Canada. He was the son of Wilbert Alexander and Hazel Anne (Campbell) Fullerton. Dan graduated from Swan River Collegiate High School in 1967.…
Read MoreRuth Easton, 80
Ruth A. Easton, 80, Hallock, Minn., passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, Hallock, on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. Ruth Ann Kendall was born Aug. 28, 1938, in Medford, Mass., to Wes and Ruth Kendall. She grew up in Medford and graduated from high school there. Ruth went to attend college, receiving a degree as…
Read MoreEileen Lenore Pederson, 102
Eileen Lenore Pederson, 102, Detroit Lakes, Minn., passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 in Ecumen – Emmanuel Nursing Home. Eileen was born Sept. 8, 1916 in Enok, Minn., the daughter of Gunnar and Alice (Johnson) Wass. She married Arthur O. Pederson on Jan. 14, 1943 in Pensacola, Fla. They were married for 55 years until…
Read MoreKittson Central Board Meeting – September 26, 2018
Kittson Central Board Meeting September 26, 2018 The Board of Education of #2171 met in regular session September 26, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. in the Kittson Central boardroom. Members present were Mike Sugden, Crisa Mortenson, Mike Olsonawski, Katie Langen, Eric Ristad, Matt Kuznia and Mark Johnson. Also present were Superintendent Jaszczak, Jami Carr, Janel Dahl,…
Read MoreIn Re Estate of John Nolte
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KITTSON DISTRICT COURT NINTH JUDICIAL COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No: 35-PR-18-156 In Re: Estate of John H. Nolte, Decedent. ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL CO-REPRESENTATIVES IN UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS:…
Read MoreIn Re The Estate of Allen Bengston Jr.
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KITTSON IN DISTRICT COURT NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 35-PR-18-161 In Re the Estate of: Allen William Bengston Jr., Deceased. ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO…
Read MorePublic Accuracy Test
Public Accuracy Test There will be a public accuracy test on the ES & S Model DS200 Optical Scan Precinct Counter, the ES & S Model DS450 Central Tabulator, and the ES & S AutoMark Assist Terminal that will be used to mark and count ballots in Kittson County during the November 6, 2018 General…
Read MoreLilly Smolak, 75
Lilly M. Smolak, 75, Lancaster, Minn., passed away at her home Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. Lilly Margaret Skappel was born July 13, 1943 in Roseau, Minn., to Joel and Olive (Hoyt) Skappel. Lilly attended school in Roseau through the third grade then transferred to Lancaster Public School where she completed her education. On June 27,…
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