Area News

The Hallock Area Community Fund is inviting community members to participate in an online survey focused on gathering input about local restaurant needs, preferences, and opportunities. The survey is an opportunity for community members to share their perspectives. The feedback will help inform local conversations and may help guide future decisions related to restaurant options…

By Jack Waters Lancaster City Council convened in a special session on Thursday, June 11, to review a comprehensive infrastructure Needs Assessment and Preliminary Engineering Report presented by Cade Krueger of Bollig Engineering. The assessment evaluated the current state of Lancaster’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and highlighted critical target areas for the city’s…

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office has secured the conviction of Jordan Carol Hanson for second degree felony murder. Hanson pleaded guilty on May 28, regarding the shooting death of Justin Esparza last year. On March 13, 2025, Hanson shot Justin Esparza in the head at his residence, using Esparza’s handgun.…

By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Commissioners had a light meeting on Tuesday, June 2. They approved a resolution 26-09 regarding tax forfeited properties that didn’t sell in the most recent sale. These properties are in St. Vincent, Hallock and Kennedy. “You need to classify these as non-conservation, and then they go back to the…

By Enterprise Staff There are two contested races in upcoming elections in Kittson County. For County Commissioner in District 3, which is the city of Hallock, four people filed for election. Loren Younggren is the incumbent. He is challenged by Michael Docken, Naomi Larson and Jennifer Peterson. Younggren has held this seat since 2018. Docken…

By Anna Jauhola The Hallock Street Project is officially complete. During the regular Hallock City Council meeting on Monday, June 1, the council heard from Zach Thoma, Moore Engineering, that Spruce Valley has substantially completed the project. “The final date on that will probably be May 29th. THat was kind of when they wrapped up…

By Anna Jauhola As the city of Lake Bronson continues to look for a new clerk, the council recently set the pay range for the position and a deadline for applications. During the regular meeting on Monday, May 18, the council discussed and approved a pay range of $20 to $25 per hour, depending on…

By Anna Jauhola The county recently approved advertising for a part-time sheriff’s deputy position. Sheriff Matt Vig visited with the commissioners during the Tuesday, May 18 meeting to discuss this need. “Right now, we’re filling shifts with our full-timers at an overtime rate and sometimes the shifts aren’t getting filled because people appreciate their time…

By Anna Jauhola The Lancaster School Board recently denied a request from a parent to enroll their child early into the kindergarten program. “Their child would be going into the P4s (preschool) next year, but they found some statute that shows we can consider it if the student was born before Oct. 31 and born…

By Jack Waters Kittson Central School Board met May 20 with discussions around a possibility of an earlier senior graduation timeline and whether to increase graduation credit requirements for high school mathematics. They also set a spending allowance for the administration. Interim Superintendent Wade Johnson introduced a proposal to allow high school seniors to complete…