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Lake Bronson residents unite to draw visitors in absence of lake
By Anna Jauhola Lake Bronson residents have already noticed the effect of the lake being drained in preparation for the dam replacement project. They are now working to combat the loss of visitors and improve their town in the process. The Lake Bronson Improvement Committee has been around for years, most recently focusing on raising…
Read MoreCommission approves pre-purchase of HVAC equipment for project
By Anna Jauhola During their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 4, the Kittson County Commissioners approved a bonding schedule and a pre-purchase agreement for equipment for the courthouse project. Administrator Aimee Sugden presented two proposed schedules for the general obligation capital improvement plan bonds. Both options factored in the public hearing for securing bonds for…
Read MoreFridge on the fritz: Eagles needs a new condenser
By Anna Jauhola One of Hallock’s long-time institutions has been struggling with an issue vital to its day-to-day operations. The Eagles Club is not only a fraternal organization that gives back to the community, it is a gathering place that offers camaraderie among so many. Right now, the organization that typically gives back to the…
Read MoreDNR postpones elk research project in northwest Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is postponing the elk research project in northwest Minnesota due to scheduling delays and unfavorable conditions to safely and successfully capture and collar elk. Capture efforts were planned for January 2025, when temperature and snow conditions are typically optimal for spotting and capturing elk. Scheduling delays by the contracted…
Read MorePublic hearing set to address county bonding
By Anna Jauhola During a special meeting on Friday, Feb. 28, the Kittson County Commissioners set a public hearing for the courthouse improvement project. The three-minute meeting was necessary to pass resolution 2025-05, calling for the public hearing, which they set for Thursday, March 20 at 6 p.m. at the courthouse in Hallock. The hearing…
Read MoreAmes Construction modifies dam structure ahead of spring construction
By Anna Jauhola As winter drones on, some work has been done at the Lake Bronson Dam site on the warmer days. During the week of Feb. 3-7, semi-loads of large chunks of concrete were seen traveling through the town of Lake Bronson, spurring many questions. “The contractor (Ames Construction) modified the existing structure to…
Read MoreCourthouse project moving forward, but needs to be rebid
By Anna Jauhola After water pipes burst in the Kittson County Courthouse boiler room in late January, commissioners have accelerated their work to get repairs started on the HVAC system. The commissioners met with Johnson Controls Inc., the county’s contracted service provider, to further discuss the project originally proposed in 2024. Officials cannot make decisions…
Read MorePipes burst in courthouse, commission working on plan
By Anna Jauhola With a sense of urgency, the Kittson County Commission and administration have started working again on a strategy to replace the courthouse’s crumbling HVAC system. On Tuesday, Jan. 28 and again on Thursday, Jan. 30, hot water pipes broke in the old boiler room in the southeast corner of the building, said…
Read MoreKittson County’s DAV van use more than doubled since 2024
By Anna Jauhola Three volunteers drove more than 20,000 miles in 2024 to get Kittson County veterans to their medical appointments. During the regular commission meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4, Veterans Service Officer John Hamre presented information on the use of the DAV Van. In March 2023, the van arrived at the courthouse where it…
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By Anna Jauhola Without a quorum of stockholders, the Kittson Memorial Hospital Association held its annual meeting as an informational, yet positive one, on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the hospital facility in Hallock. For the first time in two years, the board of directors and stockholders saw complete and accurate financials. Neil Frizzell, chief financial…
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