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Pool, library open with restrictions
By Enterprise Staff Since the state began loosening restrictions put in place due to COVID-19, towns have been opening up much-anticipated locations. On Saturday, June 20, the Hallock Swimming Pool opened up for the season. The state came to inspect the pool after the city maintenance crew got it ready and filled the middle of…
Read MoreKittson County Museum: Preserving our history through your stories
Editor’s Note: These stories are provided to inspire you to write your family, business and town history for an upcoming Kittson County history book. Watch for more information about the book and how you can volunteer to help in upcoming issues of the Kittson County Enterprise. Casey Jones By Gloria Swanson “Our Northwest Corner” – 1976…
Read MoreSeveral seats up for election in August
By Enterprise Staff The primary election in Kittson County is set for Tuesday, Aug. 11. Several terms for county, city and school district political seats are up. Although the filing deadline for the county seats was June 2, anyone can still run a write-in campaign for the primary. Commissioners Theresia Gillie, District 2, and Leon…
Read More‘We need them to come to work’
Commissioners enforce policy, all employees must return By Anna Jauhola As the Kittson County Courthouse opened for the first time in two months on Tuesday, May 26, the county board of commissioners agreed all employees should return to work. “A week ago, we made safety precautions so we feel we have a safe work environment,”…
Read MoreKC Board approves class trip funds disbursement
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson Central Class of 2020 made an informed and difficult decision regarding their funds raised for the class trip and the board of education approved that decision 6-1, but not without much discussion. During its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 27, the Kittson Central School Board met in person, socially distanced…
Read MoreWell-child visits are still important during pandemic
By Anna Jauhola Over the last couple of months, well-child visits and immunization numbers have dropped throughout the state of Minnesota, and it’s no different at Kittson Healthcare clinics. Providers have noted the drop after not seeing regular patients. Healthcare officials are urging parents to continue bringing their children for well-child checkups throughout the COVID-19…
Read MoreChristensen resigns top county job
By Anna Jauhola The search for a new county administrator began this week after Eric Christensen tendered his resignation at the Tuesday, May 19 commission meeting. “There’s no easy way to do this, so I’ll just read it out,” Christensen said to the board before reading his resignation letter. “It is with some sadness that…
Read MoreKittson County Museum preserving our history through stories: “Baseball”
League All Stars – Mid 1950’s game played at Karlstad. Karlstad was #1 in League and played the League All Stars. Sitting on ground: Jerry Szczepanski, Bat Boy Kneeling left to right: ??, Florian, ?? Florian, ?? Florian, ??Kennedy, Earl Clow, Lancaster, Bobby Holm, Lake Bronson, Scotty Matthew, Kennedy Standing left to right: ???, Hallock,…
Read MoreLancaster class trip change of plans
By Anna Jauhola The Lancaster School Board approved doubling the per diem set for seniors to use on their class trip. During the May 20 board meeting, held virtually over Zoom, Superintendent Shannon Hunstad said he met with senior parents on May 19 and discussed the class trip situation. “The state has given us freedom…
Read MoreMnDNR implementing phased campsite openings
By Anna Jauhola A limited number of developed state park campgrounds are set to open on June 1. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is working with state park managers to create a reopening plan. “It really depends on how much staff we can get back, because we’ve had to recall seasonal staff,” said Kim…
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