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Greenhouse dream comes true
By Anna Jauhola LAKE BRONSON, Minn. — Paul and Eden Johnson didn’t imagine opening their greenhouse in the middle of a national pandemic. But, with support from all over the county, and beyond, the couple forged ahead and officially started the rural Lake Bronson business May 1. The Garden of Eden has not officially opened…
Read MoreMail-in voting encouraged amid pandemic
By Anna Jauhola While mail-in voting has been the norm for most of Kittson County for many years, the coronavirus pandemic may push this rural area toward all absentee ballots. The county commissioners discussed voting in this social distancing age during their meeting on Tuesday, May 12 and how it will affect people going to…
Read MoreGraduation ceremonies set for outside this weekend
By Anna Jauhola Graduation ceremony plans are beginning to solidify, but the situation is still a bit fluid even though seniors are set to graduate this weekend. Lancaster School and Kittson Central held emergency school board meetings, virtually over Zoom, last week to discuss options for ceremonies. Although each board decided on one of two…
Read MoreNo traditional services are organized for Memorial Day
By Margie Holmgren This coming weekend is known for its ceremonies planned to honor those who sacrificed their lives in service to their country. But for the first time in many, many years there will be no formal services in any of our area communities Lancaster American Legion Post, along with their fellow Legion members…
Read MoreKittson County Fair canceled
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Fair Board decided last week to cancel this year’s fair, due to issues regarding COVID-19, the virus caused by the novel coronavirus. “The decision to cancel this year’s fair was not made lightly as it impacts so many inviduals and businesses in the county,” said Taylor Lindegard, board president,…
Read MoreCounty has Top 4 Red River flood, will only receive state aid
By Anna Jauhola The Red River presented a Top 4 flood this year in Kittson County as the river crested at Drayton at 43.35 feet, according to the National Weather Service. The Board of County Commissioners heard more about the flood at its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21. The river crested at 50.2 feet at Pembina.…
Read MoreFood pantries have more clients and great community support
By Anna Jauhola Kittson County food pantries have seen increased client numbers and less contact since COVID-19 began impacting the state. But, that has not deterred organizers from operating and it has not diminished supply. The Cornerstone Food Pantry in Hallock and the Care and Share Pantry in Lake Bronson have both suspended clients the…
Read MoreLancaster approves city’s 2019 audit
By Anna Jauhola The city of Lancaster is averaging a good increase in revenue each year, according to its 2019 audit. The Lancaster City Council met virtually over GoToMeeting for its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 15. The group heard from Gordon Dale, CPA, who completed the town’s audit. “The total receipts are $1.3 million.…
Read MoreCommission declares flooding emergency
By Anna Jauhola As spring flooding was nearing its peak on Tuesday, April 14, the Kittson County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency. “Interestingly enough, Drayton recorded 43.2 feet this morning,” said Scot Olson, emergency manager for Kittson County, of the Red River. “That’s significant in the fact it eclipsed last year’s number…
Read MoreHands-on classes not stifled by required distance learning
By Anna Jauhola Shop teachers and students at Kittson Central and Lancaster have not been deterred by the lack of classroom time. Since schools closed in Minnesota due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hands-on classroom teachers have had to get creative. Some students were able to bring projects home and finish because they had room and…
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