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By Anna Jauhola Kittson County Commissioners, acting as the Drainage Authority, approved a quote to remove beaver dams from State Ditch 84 in the northeast corner of the county. During a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, the commissioners met prior to the regular meeting. County Engineer Arthur Kukowski presented the quote and reason for…

By Anna Jauhola In a special meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25, the Lancaster City Council turned over city property to the Lancaster School District. Councilor Kevin Grabow-ska motioned to approve the resolution to sell the city’s sports complex to the school district for $1. Councilor Krista Matthew seconded and all voted in favor. According to…

By Margie Holmgren Kittson Central board members received a positive audit report on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from Amanda Scanson of Brady Martz. Scanson shared key points in the audit with the board. “There weren’t very many changes from last year,” she noted. “Your revenues are up slightly $5.3 million from $5 million last year but…

Assessors fully update county’s land values through teamwork, friendship Editor’s note: This article is part of a series explaining each department that makes up Kittson County govern- ment. One major function of newspapers is to inform the general public of not only its government’s actions, but also how local government functions. By Anna Jauhola Determining…

By Anna Jauhola The streets of Hallock are quiet now. A few days before the extended deadline of Nov. 15, Knife River Materials finished the first lift of pavement on sections of reconstructed street, and nearly in conjunction with that, the concrete crews completed the curb and gutter. “Overall, it was a condensed project –…

By Anna Jauhola Half a dozen people from the public attended the Lake Bronson City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 17. From a ditch issue to water issues to dilapidated property, the council heard complaints and listened to concerns. Resident Cindy Adams, who is also director at the museum in Lake Bronson, presented pictures of…

By Anna Jauhola The Lancaster School Board approved the 2024-25 annual audit, which came with a glowing report for those who worked with the auditor. “Your business office nailed it,” said Sarah Horak of BradyMartz. “ Your revenue budget was within $15,000 of actual. That’s an amazing job.” She said with the ever-changing funding formula…

By Anna Jauhola This summer, the 15th and final Tom Landowski Memorial Motorcycle Ride marked the end of an era, but not its namesake’s continuing legacy. Drayton, N.D., has long benefited from the name Tom Landowski — the man whose parents owned and operated Landowski Furniture for years was instead in the games business. When…

By Margie Holmgren Kennedy City Council voted to change engineering firms again to work on the water storage project. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, the city council was informed the current firm is not responding to calls or emails. City clerk/treasurer Melissa Woinarowicz explained she has tried calling and emailing Dustin Fanfulik…