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Investor group seeking owner-operator to start restaurant By Anna Jauhola Another group of investors has purchased a downtown building in Hallock – this time with the goal of attracting an owner-operator to establish a restaurant. The former Margie’s Cafe building, situated on the edge of the gazebo park, most recently was Zedge beauty salon. But…

Kittson Central and Lancaster schools celebrated graduation at the end of May. Lancaster – Friday, May 22 Kittson Central – Saturday, May 23

By Jack Waters  Though the Civil War predated the official establishment of Kittson County in 1878, the county has a number of connections to those who served in that war in various capacities, all who answered the call to preserve the Union. Minnesota itself, newly minted as a state in 1858, was eager to deliver…

HORRENDOUS WINDS coupled with dry conditions caused several days of heavy dust-filled air the week of May 11 in Kittson County. The dust was so thick at times, the water tower in Hallock disappeared. Here is a shot down Birch Avenue to the south. On a typical day, one can see the hospital in this…

By Anna Jauhola Construction crews are back in Hallock to start completion of the final phase of the Hallock Street Project. Zach Thoma, of Moore Engineering, spoke with the Hallock City Council during its regular meeting on Monday, May 4 – only Mayor Dave Treumer and councilors Jen Peterson and Kevin Waller were present. “As…

News this morning reached our office that mail is only being picked up once a day now at not only the Hallock Post Office, but post offices across the region. On that note, the Enterprises to be mailed out even within Kittson County, were not picked up until this morning – Wednesday, April 29. This…