Area News
Fire destroys Donaldson elevator
By Anna Jauhola At 3:43 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, Kittson County Dispatch received a call from a Donaldson resident that smoke was rising from the elevator along Highway 75. The page went out to area fire departments that the Donaldson elevator was on fire. “The firemen from Kennedy said, when they were getting ready…
Read MoreKittson Healthcare financials on track
By Anna Jauhola Stockholders of the Kittson Memorial Hospital Association should expect good news at the annual meeting in January. It’s been a long road, but Kittson Healthcare’s financials are finally back in shape so there’s a clear path for the facility to move into the future. Kittson Healthcare engaged Eide Bailly to handle accounting…
Read MoreFrom player to referee: Younggren to take on judge’s bench in Fargo
By Anna Jauhola Community has been an important driver in Ryan Younggren’s career as an attorney. As a criminal prosecutor, the 1993 Kittson Central graduate said remaining grounded in his family and community has helped him not get caught up in the sometimes overwhelming details of his job. “As the years have ticked by, I’ve…
Read MoreConstruction company mobilizing at Bronson
By Anna Jauhola The road above the Lake Bronson dam is closed and area residents and visitors will soon see big equipment mobilizing in the area. The first arrived late last week — a soil boring rig, taking samples to prepare for the seepage cutoff wall. Ames Construction, of Burnsville, Minn., is the general contractor…
Read MoreTwo finalists interview for social services director
By Anna Jauhola Two local social workers interviewed last week for the Kittson County Social Services director position. The county commissioners interviewed Frances Pankratz and Brittany Swenson in an open meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, per open meeting laws as they were considered finalists for the position. The board will make a decision at its…
Read MoreCity council approves selling lot to private party
By Anna Jauhola The Hallock City Council agreed to sell a city-owned parcel to Ron Anderson during its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 4. Anderson has approached the council about purchasing the portion of this parcel that is not in the floodplain over the last three months. Since the October meeting, Anderson found out the…
Read MoreKittson Central Solo contest winners
KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL hosted the regional instrumental and vocal solo contest on Tuesday, Nov. 12 in Hallock. The students pictured participated and received a rating in the competition. L-R: Brandon Larson, baritone, superior; Aubree Pankratz, trumpet, superior; Saydi Olsonawski, French horn, superior; Kealy Preble, clarinet, excellent; Sofie Bernstrom, trumpet, excellent; Parker Olsonawski, clarinet, superior; Avery Truesdell, mezzo…
Read MoreCouncil to consider new pay structure after study
By Anna Jauhola The Hallock City Council met in a workshop Wednesday, Oct. 30 to hear results of a pay equity study completed by DDA Human Resources. Dr. Tessia Melvin, who heads DDA’s classification and compensation service area, met virtually with the council. At the regular council meeting on Monday, Oct. 7, the council approved…
Read MorePublic should be vigilant as scammers are relentless, even in Kittson County
By Anna Jauhola Scams continue to plague residents in Kittson County and officials are asking everyone to be vigilant. “If it’s too good to be true, it is,” said Sheriff Matt Vig. In early October, local resident Tori Younggren reported receiving a smartwatch in the mail. She had not ordered a smartwatch. When she Googled…
Read MoreSuperintendent search for Kittson Central to start soon
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson Central School Board will plan to begin its permanent superintendent search by the end of December. During the regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23, Interim Superintendent Wade Johnson said he’d been asked about the search several times already. “I don’t know if that’s good or bad,” he joked. He suggested…
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