Kittson County Board Proceedings February 28, 2023
Kittson County Board Proceedings February 28, 2023 The Kittson County Board of Commissioners met, pursuant to adjournment on February 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Younggren. The pledge to the flag was given. A motion was made by Commissioner Gillie, seconded by Commissioner Olson and unanimously carried to…
Read MoreGoldie Johnson, 86
Goldie L. Johnson, 86, of Kennedy, Minn. passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023. Goldie was born in Walsh County, N.D. on Sept. 1, 1936, the daughter of Clifford and Blanche (Switzer) Nicholson. She grew up on the family farm near Bowesmont, N.D. and attended Bowesmont Public School graduating May 28, 1954. She attended Aakers…
Read MorePhyllis (Hunter) Nelson, 80,
Phyllis (Hunter) Nelson, 80, of Surprise, Ariz., passed away March 25, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born May 9, 1942, to the late William Hunter and Doris (Hunter) Swenson and grew up in Lancaster, Minn. She graduated high school there and obtained her LPN degree from the Wahpeton School of Science in Wahpeton,…
Read MoreRodney Lee Bockwitz, 87
Rodney Lee Bockwitz, 87, of Humboldt, Minn. passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minne-apolis. Rodney was born in Hallock, Minn., on Dec. 21, 1935, the son of Virgil and Elvera (Paulson) Bockwitz. Rodney grew up and attended school in Humboldt and later in Hallock. He married Jeanette Vilen in 1952 and…
Read MoreBetty Lindberg, 92
Betty Lindberg, 92, of Kennedy, Minn., passed away peacefully at Kittson Memorial Nursing Home in Hallock, Minn., on March 29, 2023, with family by her side. Betty (Rudisill) Lindberg was born on March 28, 1931, to Alvin and Marian Rudisill from Backoo, N.D. She was born upstairs in the home of her grandmother, Bernice Junkins…
Read MoreFranklin Carlson, 88
Franklin Carlson, 88, entered Jesus’ loving arms on March 23, 2023. Leonard Franklin Carlson was born on May 24, 1934, in Kittson County Minn., the ninth child of Ellen and Andrew Carlson. Franklin was baptized at Maria Lutheran Church, Kennedy, Minn. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1952. He joined the Air Force and…
Read MoreDAV provides van in Kittson County for veteran transportation needs
By Anna Jauhola Kittson County veterans who need rides to medical appointments now have a free, local option. The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 41, which is based in Middle River, Minn., has purchased and based a van in Hallock to provide this service in the county. It’s been a work in progress, but the group…
Read MoreFinney receives high honor for dedicated flood reduction work
By Anna Jauhola John Finney believes in public service. While many people serve on civic, church or nonprofit boards, Finney found his own niche in flood reduction management. For 40 years, Finney has served on several water management boards, including Minnesota Joe River Watershed District, chair of the Red River Watershed Management Board and co-chair…
Read MoreCity writes off $22K in delinquent utility bills
By Anna Jauhola The Hallock City Council approved a resolution to write-off delinquent utility accounts due to the statute of limitations. According to state law, delinquent utility accounts cannot be collected if they are older than six years and those responsible have not affirmed the debt. City Attorney Jeff Hane attended the regular meeting on…
Read MorePhyllis Vivian Bostad, 94
Phyllis Vivian Bostad was born on June 17, 1928 in Stokes Township, Roseau County, Minn. She was the daughter of Ted and Hilda (Sander) Bagstad. She was baptized at Opdahl Lutheran Church and confirmed on June 11, 1944 at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church, Badger, Minn. Phyllis attended Fox School District #46 and graduated as senior…
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