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Shirley Rydberg receives the Kittson SWCD 2020 Rural Beautification Award
HALLOCK – Shirley Rydberg, Hallock, has been awarded the 2020 Rural Beautification Award. She was nominated for this honor by the Kittson SWCD Board due to her beautiful plantings, love of gardening and dedication to the gardening community. Her love of gardening was inspired by her family, when she was growing up on a farm…
Read MoreCounty hires Gustafson as administrative coordinator
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Board of Commissioners hired Marilyn Gustafson as the temporary administrative coordinator at its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The board met in the upstairs meeting room at the courthouse and everyone wore masks per the governor’s mandate. Gustafson served as Kittson County’s auditor for more than 30 years.…
Read MoreGovernor allows local control when opening schools in September
By Anna Jauhola School is on for fall. Gov. Tim Walz announced on Thursday, July 30 the state will give local flexibility to open schools based on COVID-19 cases in each county. Kittson Central and Lancaster school staff and teachers have been working on three different plans since the beginning of June as recommended by…
Read MoreMasks now required in county buildings
Walz mandates face coverings inside public places throughout Minn. By Anna Jauhola Kittson County residents wanting to do business at the courthouse in Hallock will need to be prepared to wear a mask. After Gov. Tim Walz announced last week Minnesotans must wear masks in all public indoor spaces starting Saturday, July 25, Kittson County…
Read MoreMasks now required in county buildings
By Anna Jauhola Kittson County residents wanting to do business at the courthouse in Hallock will need to be prepared to wear a mask. After Gov. Tim Walz announced last week Minnesotans must wear masks in all public indoor spaces starting Saturday, July 25, Kittson County followed suit as they have done throughout the COVID-19…
Read MoreKittson Healthcare names CEO
By Anna Jauhola Gabriel Mooney has a passion for independently owned healthcare. He has spent the last several years working his way up healthcare management in Baudette, Roseau and Greenbush. He began as a dietitian in Baudette, oversaw several departments in Roseau’s LifeCare Medical Center and managed the Altru clinics in Roseau and Greenbush. On…
Read MoreMake safe boating the hallmark of July 4th fun
Minnesota’s lakes and rivers have been particularly popular this season as people ignite or reignite their passion for the water and take advantage of abundant opportunities to boat and fish close to home. With a busy Fourth of July weekend on tap, the Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters the best times on the water…
Read MoreHorse therapy provides hope in a broken world
By Anna Jauhola West of Newfolden, there’s a pasture that represents life’s struggles and brings people healing. Sandy Malm, of Hallock, entered this pasture first as a volunteer and then as a client when she suffered serious trauma in 2019 after being bucked off her horse. As a life-long horse lover, Malm knew the nonprofit,…
Read MoreBoard of Appeal and Equalization
ASSESSMENT NOTICE Kittson County NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the County Board of Appeal and Equalization for the Kittson County, Minnesota, will meet in person and virtually, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Kittson County Courthouse 410 5th St E Hallock, MN 56728 218-843-3615 If you have attended your Local…
Read MoreKittson County Museum preserving our history through stories: “Baseball”
League All Stars – Mid 1950’s game played at Karlstad. Karlstad was #1 in League and played the League All Stars. Sitting on ground: Jerry Szczepanski, Bat Boy Kneeling left to right: ??, Florian, ?? Florian, ?? Florian, ??Kennedy, Earl Clow, Lancaster, Bobby Holm, Lake Bronson, Scotty Matthew, Kennedy Standing left to right: ???, Hallock,…
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