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Jones’s genius once again benefits the world
By Anna Jauhola In the early 20th century, Frederick McKinley Jones was busy making life better for the people of Kittson County. He was busy not only fixing machinery, motor vehicles and other items, he was inventing a portable X-ray machine, the ability to project a movie with sound, creating a powerful radio transmitter and…
Read MoreLeading on and off the ice: Marki Oberg’s Hallock hockey roots tie her to college coach
By Anna Jauhola When Marki Oberg and Tom Palkowski met to discuss her desire to play hockey for the University of St. Thomas, they couldn’t believe how the stars had aligned. Marki – a senior at Alexandria Area High School – along with her mother Dawn Lindegard Oberg, met Coach Palkowski on a campus visit…
Read MoreConstruction on pipeline imminent after final permitting approved
By Anna Jauhola DONALDSON — Enbridge’s Line 3 replacement project is inching closer to construction in Kittson County and throughout northern Minnesota. After the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission voted 4-1 Friday, Dec. 4 to deny a request to stay important project approvals, workers are continuing to gear up for construction. East of Donaldson on Highway…
Read MoreBundle up, help out, ring a bell
In spite of COVID-19, one of the classic sounds of Christmas will still be heard this season. But you won’t hear it at your local school. In place of Salvation Army bell ringing at high school sports and holiday events, for 2020 the only bell ringing you’ll hear in Kittson County will be outside of…
Read MoreDam project changes landscape
By Anna Jauhola Even though winter changes the landscape by removing leaves and making things look barren, the construction at Hallock’s dam has drastically altered the well-known recreation area. Houston Engineering is in charge of the $2 million project, which began earlier this fall. Spruce Valley Corporation of Middle River is the main contractor. So…
Read MoreNew nonprofit looks to provide boost for Kittson County youth
By Anna Jauhola Giving back to children of Kittson County has long been on Jacob Hook’s mind. Growing up, he and his family struggled. “We didn’t have a whole lot. We were on welfare,” Hook said, frankly. “But we just always had people in the area to help out if I was in need.” Over…
Read MoreKCC volleyball finishes shortened season as Northern Lights Conference Champs
By Coach Tina Turn The Kittson County Central volleyball team played in their final match of the season on Thursday, Nov. 19 at home in Lancaster where they took on the Gators of BGMR. The team didn’t know it would be their last game until Wednesday when a new executive order went into place.…
Read MoreKCC football team ends year with back-to-back losses to BGMR
By Assistant Coach Mark Bernstrom Usually with this article, I break down the games and give a recap on how the game went. Instead I am going to recap this year as the season has come to a close, and to show the growth this team has shown. This year has been one for the…
Read MoreHand-painted murals set to be installed along Hwy 75 in Hallock
By Enterprise Staff In the coming week, keep an eye out for a pop of color along Highway 75 on the south side of Hallock. Through a grant and funding from the Hallock Community Fund, 19 murals will be placed along the fenced-in stockyard by the PKM Electric building. Connie Nelson received a $5,000 grant…
Read MoreCOVID procedures, funding dominates regular county board discussion
By Anna Jauhola Updating COVID-19 procedures and spending down CARES money dominated the conversation at the regular Kittson County commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The board approved two annexes for the county COVID Preparedness Plan. Annex B relates to paid leave if employees must care for ill family members, become ill themselves or care…
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