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Hoarfrost a unique phenomenon
ABOVE, the population sign south of Hallock on Highway 75 was outlined in hoarfrost on Wednesday, Dec. 12 while a thick fog hid the town from view. BELOW LEFT, frost covered the Christmas decorations in Hallock, while in the country near Kennedy the trees shown brilliantly white in the morning light. BELOW RIGHT, frost formations…
Read MoreNonprofits appreciate generosity during the holidays
At this time of year, many receive and give gifts to one another to share in the holiday cheer. But some readers have asked that we list local nonprofit organizations to which they can donate money as well. There are several from which to choose throughout the county. This list is compiled from the IRS…
Read MoreWalz visits Kittson County during his One Minnesota tour
GOVERNOR-ELECT TIM WALZ made a stop in Kittson County on Saturday, Dec. 1. Pictured above, he visited with several of the approximately 50 attendees during the event, held at Far North Spirits south of Hallock. (Enterprise photo by Anna Jauhola) By Anna Jauhola Approximately 50 people gathered Saturday, Dec. 1 at Far North Spirits outside…
Read MoreTwo River Church gets new roof
THE TWO RIVER CHURCH at the Kittson County History Center/Museum in Lake Bronson has new cedar shingles. Alan Olson Roofing, Baudette, finished placing the shingles on Oct. 30. Cindy Adams, museum curator, said the full project cost was $24,000. The museum raised $8,000 toward the project and covered the rest of the cost with donations…
Read MoreMark Wilwant captures Sheriff’s race: 88 percent of registered voters cast ballots in Kittson County
By Margie Holmgren The Kittson County Sheriff’s race had Mark Wilwant leading the entire night and capturing the position with 1,482 votes. Steve Porter had 871 votes and there were 16 write-ins. Kittson County had 2,416 of its 2,750 registered voters cast ballots during this election. These election results are not official until they have…
Read MoreKittson named a Purple Heart County
Kittson County commissioners pose for a photo with Purple Heart veterans to officially designate the county as a Purple Heart county. Back, l-r, Joe Bouvette and Corey Wikstrom; Middle, Leon Olson, Betty Younggren and Theresia Gillie; Front, are veterans Randy Krantz, Doug Thompson and Everett Englund. …
Read MoreA peek at the Kittson Memorial Activities Department
Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center Activities Director Jimann Cozzen (right) and her husband, Eddie, enjoy working with the residents at Kittson Memorial’s nursing home. (Photo by Linda Andersen) According to Jimann Cozzen, activities director at the Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center, “Activities are the most important part of the…
Read MoreGary Johnson, enthusiastic and dedicated firearms safety volunteer and hunter recognized for 50 years of service
Gary Johnson (center) received recognition for 50 years of service as a volunteer Minnesota Youth Firearms Safety instructor. Jeremy Woinarowicz, (right) conservation officer for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is shown giving Johnson the award. Also pictured is Dale Hanson, who also instructs fire arm safety with Gary. (Photo Submitted) By Linda Andersen “I…
Read MoreLooking into a cold case
By Margie Holmgren Kittson County Deputy Sheriff Matt Vig and Sheriff Steve Porter are looking into a 23 year old missing persons case. In 1995, 41 year old Becky Jo Look went missing from Halma, Minn. Look was last seen in October of 1995 but wasn’t reported missing until February 1996 by her daughter.…
Read MoreAn Ashley Hewitt update: See her in TRF Aug. 4th
(Above Left) Ashlee Hewitt (left) and Whitney Duncan formed their musical group “Post Monroe”. They will be performing in Thief River Falls at RiverFest Saturday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. (Above Right )- Ashlee Hewitt and Jordan Coon, whom Ashlee chose on the reality television show, The Proposal. The Proposal is on ABC on…
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