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U.S. Sen. Tina Smith visits with local farmers, hears their concerns
By Margie Holmgren U.S. Sen. Tina Smith visited with area farmers last Tuesday at Far North Spirts. “What can I do to be helpful?” Smith asked the group assembled. Local farmer Kelly Erickson answered, “I think one of the things we need as farmers is we need to trade our way out of this. Everybody…
Read MoreBox Tops changing format, introduces digital app
By Anna Jauhola For more than 20 years, Box Tops for Education has benefited schools across the nation, including right here in Kittson County. Now, over the remaining half of 2019, those who clip Box Tops will begin to see fewer of them. General Mills, which sponsors the Box Tops for Education program, released a…
Read MoreNWRL requests 3 percent funding increase from counties, cities
By Anna Jauhola As counties and cities begin the 2020 budgeting process, various entities are also preparing their requests for funding. Last week, Jim Trojanowski of the Northwest Regional Library presented the organization’s request for an increase in funding from the county and the cities of Hallock and Karlstad. “Last year we did not ask…
Read MoreBlown water filter closes Hallock pool early for the season
By Anna Jauhola A loud bang startled campers in Gilbert Olson Park Thursday evening in Hallock, prompting a call to the authorities. “Some Canadian campers had called the sheriff’s department about a quarter after 10 and said they heard a loud bang and saw water spraying out of an open area, a vent, at the…
Read MoreBakken requests city to fund street
By Anna Jauhola A local contractor looking to develop the former Hallock Elementary School lot is asking the city to finance and construct a new public road, including utilities. This road will be at the expense of the taxpayers, should the city council approve it, but over time as lots or homes are sold the…
Read MoreCharges pending in Kuznia death
By Enterprise Staff The man involved in the shooting death of a Karlstad Marine on New Year’s Day 2019 has been officially charged with murder, among other accusations. Lance Cpl. Andrew M. Johnson was on duty with Lance Cpl. Riley Kuznia, of Karlstad, in the early morning hours of Jan. 1, 2019, at Marine Barracks…
Read MoreCounty hires Bruley as assessor, set to start in September
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Commission approved hiring a new county assessor during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Heather Bruley, who currently works for the Polk County assessor’s office, is “highly qualified” and interviewed for the position recently with Eric Christensen, county administrator, and Tim Swenson, assistant assessor. After the meeting, Christensen…
Read MoreCaNDak Bike Tour will stop in Hallock Tuesday, Aug. 6
By Enterprise Staff On Tuesday, Aug. 6, cyclists from around the country will begin to arrive in Hallock as they reach the halfway mark of the CaNDak Bike Tour. Volunteers from Hallock and the area are working to provide not only a fun stay for the cyclists, but a fun-filled event for residents. Cyclists are…
Read MoreBears active in Kittson County, take precautions to avoid interaction
BEARS HAVE BEEN SEEN ABOUT THE COUNTY in recent weeks. This picture was captured in the yard of TODD AND BONI FOSSELL, who live along Highway 11 outside Karlstad. (Photo submitted) By Anna Jauhola Black bears are roaming Kittson County. Although this isn’t unusual, some animals have been taking people…
Read MoreLong-time pharmacist retires after 60-year career in the valley
Harold Anderson discusses changes, hopes for community By Anna Jauhola Harold Anderson’s signature sense of humor has been a trademark customers have come to rely on when visiting Anderson Pharmacy and Country Collectibles in Hallock. As of late June, Anderson announced his retirement as a pharmacist after serving Hallock and surrounding communities for 54 years.…
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