Jerry Coffield, 86
Jerry LeRoy Coffield, 86, Lake Bronson, Minn., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at the Villa St. Vincent Nursing Home in Crookston, Minn., with his grandson, Brady, by his side. Jerry was born on Nov. 25, 1939, in Hallock, Minn., to George and Sara “Sadie” (Coburn) Coffield. Jerry grew up in Cannon Township…
Read MoreJames D. Erickson, 80
James Dale Erickson, 80, of Lake Bronson, Minn., passed away at the Kittson Memorial Nursing Home on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. James “Jimmy Dale” “Jim” “Red” was born on Aug. 8, 1945, at the Kittson War Veterans Memorial Hospital in Hallock, Minn., to Elmer and Myrtle (Martinson) Erickson. He grew up in rural Halma, Minn.,…
Read MoreKennedy VFW building gets facelift
THE KENNEDY VFW BUILDING is getting a facelift. The building also houses the Kennedy Cafe and KODA Bank. This entire complex was originally built about 50 years ago and the exterior definitely needed an update, said Danny Lundberg, VFW gambling manager. The windows were in very poor condition and many have said “only slowed the wind down…
Read MoreCounty approves 2026 budget, 4.4% above 2025
By Anna Jauhola During their final meeting of 2025, the Kittson County Commissioners approved the final 2026 budget with a 4.4% increase over the previous budget. This is a decrease from the preliminary budget the board set in September. “If you recall, we started at a 6.2% increase,” said Aimee Sugden, county administrator. “Through some work…
Read MoreHallock Council changes gas meter, usage rates
By Enterprise Staff The Hallock City Council approved raises for a city employee, the administrator and deputy clerk during a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The council approved 4-1 increasing gas rates by 10%. The base rate meter charge will go from $4.25 for residential and $4 for commercial, to $6 for each meter.…
Read MoreTNT meeting explained through AI presentation
By Enterprise Staff Kittson Central Board members learned more about how AI (artificial intelligence) can positively assist teachers, students and administration during the regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Tina Turn, a high school English teacher, talked about a recent class she took on AI and its benefits in the classroom. “It opened up the…
Read MoreUplifting the community
Group of business people building a new Karlstad Chamber of Commerce By Anna Jauhola Over the last several months, a wayward and ambitious group of businesspeople in Karlstad has gathered to form a group to better support local entities. As of the beginning of January, the Karlstad Chamber of Commerce will be an official chamber through…
Read MoreCouncil follows through with citizens’ concerns
By Anna Jauhola Lake Bronson City Council followed up on citizens’ concerns from November during the regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, starting with a bill from a drainage project. Ron Austad told the council last month that he had larger rock placed in the city-owned drainage ditch by his home on River Street. This…
Read MoreLancaster Board approves higher levy, budget deficit
By Anna Jauhola Lancaster Superintendent Nicole Thompson presented the district’s Truth in Taxation meeting during the regular school board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17. No one from the public attended. Thompson explained that several components go into setting the school tax levy, including a state funding formula and voter-approved referendums. She touched on the fact…
Read MoreConcrete done, bridge girders in place at Lake Bronson Dam
By Anna Jauhola On Wednesday, Dec. 11, three semis were escorted south on Highway 59 carrying huge girders bound for the Lake Bronson Dam project at Lake Bronson State Park. Three more followed them on Thursday, Dec. 12. The project is on hold for the winter. Ames Construction is still on track for late 2026…
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