DNR postpones elk research project in northwest Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is postponing the elk research project in northwest Minnesota due to scheduling delays and unfavorable conditions to safely and successfully capture and collar elk. Capture efforts were planned for January 2025, when temperature and snow conditions are typically optimal for spotting and capturing elk. Scheduling delays by the contracted…
Read MoreKittson Central Mathcounts students take part in regions competition
This year, Mathcounts held a regional in-person competition at Northland Community & Technical College in Thief River Falls on Friday, Feb. 7. The competition is sponsored locally by the Lake Agassiz Chapter of the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers and Nationally by the National Society of Professional Engineers. Mathcounts gives students in grades 6-8 an…
Read MorePublic hearing set to address county bonding
By Anna Jauhola During a special meeting on Friday, Feb. 28, the Kittson County Commissioners set a public hearing for the courthouse improvement project. The three-minute meeting was necessary to pass resolution 2025-05, calling for the public hearing, which they set for Thursday, March 20 at 6 p.m. at the courthouse in Hallock. The hearing…
Read MoreAmes Construction modifies dam structure ahead of spring construction
By Anna Jauhola As winter drones on, some work has been done at the Lake Bronson Dam site on the warmer days. During the week of Feb. 3-7, semi-loads of large chunks of concrete were seen traveling through the town of Lake Bronson, spurring many questions. “The contractor (Ames Construction) modified the existing structure to…
Read MoreCourthouse project moving forward, but needs to be rebid
By Anna Jauhola After water pipes burst in the Kittson County Courthouse boiler room in late January, commissioners have accelerated their work to get repairs started on the HVAC system. The commissioners met with Johnson Controls Inc., the county’s contracted service provider, to further discuss the project originally proposed in 2024. Officials cannot make decisions…
Read MoreLANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Supt. Office. The following members were present: Lacey Lupien, Matt Nordin, Jim Scalese, Brittany Swenson, and Mike Whitlock. Also present were Superintendent Nicole Thompson, Dean of Students/Activities Director Mark Bernstrom, Teacher Rep: Chad…
Read MoreKittson Central Board Meeting January 22nd 2025
Kittson Central Board Meeting January 22nd 2025 The Board of Education of #2171 met in regular session at 8:00 p.m. in the Kittson Central boardroom. Members present were Eric Ristad, Crisa Mortenson, Mike Olsonawski, Amanda Pinnock, Molly Sobolik, Andrew Muir and Mark Johnson. Also present were Superintendent Johnson, Jami Carr, Lindsey Gullickson, Margie Holmgren, Britney…
Read MoreNotice of Public Hearing – City of Lancaster
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Lancaster will be conducting a public hearing to gather citizens input into the development of a Small Cities Grant Application to be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The hearing will be held at 7:15 PM on March 12th, 2025 in the Council Chambers,…
Read MoreTimothy ‘Willie’ Wilson, 68
Timothy Lee “Willie” Wilson, 68, passed away on Feb. 23, 2025, at his home in Grand Forks, N.D., with family gathered by his side. He fought a long courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Tim was born July 17, 1956, to Marvin and Maxine Wilson. He grew up in Joliette, N.D., and went to school in…
Read MoreBearcats ground the Eagles and Falcons
By Coach Mark Johnson KCC 71 – SH 55 KCC and Sacred Heart squared off in Hallock on Monday, Feb. 10 with the top spot in the Northern Galaxy Conference up for grabs. The Bearcats entered the contest undefeated in conference play, while the Eagles had just a single loss in conference action. The Bearcats…
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