Kittson Living At Home Program seeking volunteers
By Anna Jauhola A group working to better assist seniors in Kittson County officially has a name and sponsor to move forward with a grant and more grant applications. The Kittson Living At Home (LAH) Program will be officially housed at and sponsored by The Station Senior Center in Hallock, which is a 501C3 nonprofit.…
Read MoreKCC Bearcats win double-header hockey against Ely Timberwolves
By Dylan Johnson To start off the varsity Bearcats Hockey season, the team traveled to Ely for an overnight trip, with the first game on Friday, Nov. 25, and the second game on Saturday, Nov. 26. The Bearcats started off the game on Friday night with a goal by Hayden Olsonawski, assisted by Ethan Hanson…
Read MoreLancaster School holds board receives donations, grant
By Enterprise staff The Lancaster School Board met on Wednesday, Nov. 9. In regular business, the board: • Approved calling for bids on an SUV the district already owns, and plans to replace that vehicle. • Approved a TC Energy Foundation grant for $2,500. This money will be used to buy handheld radios and a…
Read MoreMuseum annual meeting gives good report for 2022
By Enterprise Staff The Kittson County Historical Society held its annual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17, one week after previously scheduled due to poor weather. Three board members were re-elected to serve – Anna Jauhola, Paul Johnson and David Lindegard. Museum Director Cindy Adams presented a written 2022 progress report, which showed an overall good…
Read MoreKennedy City Council talks trash at monthly meeting
By Margie Holmgren The Kennedy City Council voted to switch garbage providers at its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 14. Scott Winge, Northern Sanitation Service Inc., Stephen, Minn., attended the meeting to see if the council had additional questions about his contract. Shortly after Winge left, Brian and Tressa Anderson, Anderson Sanitation, Hallock, attended the meeting.…
Read MoreLancaster to make bid for extended border hours at local port of entry
By Anna Jauhola The Lancaster City Council is working with state and federal officials to get extended hours at the Lancaster Port of Entry starting summer of 2023. According to COVID emergency rules, councilors Luke Nordin and John Stenquist attended virtually and appeared on video during the regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 14. The council…
Read MoreBronson Market reopens under new ownership, includes liquor store
By Anna Jauhola Last spring, a family from Thief River Falls bought the apartments in Lake Bronson. As they began fixing up the structure, another building caught their eye. “We kept watching this really cool historic building. We saw a for sale sign pop up in the window and I saw an opportunity,” said Mindy…
Read MoreCounty has 70% voter turnout for election
By Enterprise Staff The general election across Minnesota kept Democrats in power, despite many rural areas voting heavily Republican – including Kittson County. There was a 70 percent voter turnout for the election within Kittson County, compared to a 60 percent voter turnout across the state – approximately 2.51 million people voted in the state,…
Read MoreTheron R. Pearson, 62
Theron R. Pearson, 62, of Roseau, Minn., and formerly of Hallock, Minn., passed away in Grygla, Minn., on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Theron Reed was born in Karlstad, Minn., to Willard and Bonnie (Dexter) Pearson on Oct. 4, 1960. He grew up in Hallock and graduated from Hallock High School in 1979. Theron worked briefly…
Read MoreJerry L. Hennum, 68
Jerry Lee Hennum, 68, Baudette, Minn., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 14, 2022, at his home on one of his favorite places on earth, the Rainy River. Jerry was born in Grand Forks, N.D., on Jan. 15, 1954, to Gerald and Lila (Lundquist) Hennum. He was baptized and confirmed at Maria Lutheran…
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