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Commission approves construction project bids
By Anna Jauhola Bids on upcoming county highway projects came in mostly under estimated costs. Despite higher prices for precast concrete box culverts increasing the final bid on a project in St. Vincent Township, the Kittson County Board of Commissioners approved all the bids. The big project to begin this year is the reconstruction of…
Read MoreNursing home residents making best of lockdown
By Anna Jauhola A good sense of humor coupled with creative entertainment has kept nursing home residents in Hallock in high spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic. “They really need the face-to-face time, though,” said Jimann Cozzen, activities director at Kittson Healthcare Nursing Home, lower level. “We’ve been using Facetime, Skype, and they find this fascinating.”…
Read MoreSewing experts busy creating cloth masks, donations needed
By Anna Jauhola Distance learning has turned into volunteerism for one Kittson Central junior. Rylee Bergeron finished her quilt top for Family and Consumer Science class last week and quickly turned to sewing reusable masks from her leftover material. “I saw there was a need for them and just wanted to help out any way…
Read MoreGovernor Walz expands outdoor recreation opportunities
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today issued Executive Order 20-38, which expands allowable outdoor recreational activities. The changes will allow Minnesotans to continue to enjoy the outdoors close to home while following social distancing guidelines. Executive Order 20-38 allows Minnesotans to engage in a range of activities, including golfing, boating, fishing, hunting,…
Read MoreGovernor Walz Signs COVID-19 Relief Package
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today signed HF 4556, the fourth legislative package passed and signed this month to help Minnesotans weather the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation will increase access to affordable health care during the pandemic and provide greater flexibility for Minnesotans as the state combats the spread of COVID-19. “Our…
Read MoreKeeping kids connected
By Anna Jauhola In mid-March, Wikstrom Telephone Company promised to keep people connected throughout the coronavirus emergency. This has been vital as schools have switched to a distance learning platform at least through May 4 and businesses have set up employees to work from home as COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, has spread.…
Read MoreKittson Healthcare confirms first positive COVID-19 case
By Anna Jauhola Kittson County documented its first case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, on Thursday, April 16. Rumors of a second case circulated over the weekend, but as of Monday, that was false. Cindy Urbaniak, county public health director, said Monday morning there are no more positive cases in the…
Read MoreDistillery donates sanitizer to essential businesses, organizations
By Anna Jauhola Minnesota’s furthest north distillery has transformed its business to include the production of hand sanitizer. Through emergency changes in federal regulations, Far North Spirits is able to help essential businesses and organizations by manufacturing and donating 5-gallon jugs in Kittson County. “Distilleries in Minnesota started doing this when we realized it’s something…
Read MoreKittson County Museum preserving our history through your stories
It was 41 years ago that the Kittson County Historical Society last published a history book, “Our Northwest Corner” – the one that is often referred to as the “tan one.” The first history book (the “red one”) was published in 1976. The residents of Kittson County are fortunate that there were a group of…
Read MoreHealthcare community: Stop with social mixing
By Anna Jauhola The COVID-19 pandemic is slowly making its way toward Kittson County. Neighboring Roseau County confirmed its first presumptive case of the disease on Monday, April 6. This means the case has not officially been declared positive by the state testing lab. Polk County, of which Crookston is the county seat, also confirmed…
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