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Kittson 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…
Read MoreHallock Council grants liquor licenses for entity
By Anna Jauhola A group of individuals have formed an entity called Craft Brew House to take over the local brewery. While operations will be different, they will continue to operate under Revelation Ale Works. During a special Hallock City Council meeting on Monday, Oct. 21, three members of the council approved liquor licenses for…
Read MoreBoard approves culvert replacement in McKinley
By Anna Jauhola There will be a new culvert between sections 17 and 20 of McKinley Township. The Kittson County Commissioners met as the unorganized township’s board on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Landowner Jim Thompson made the request to replace a culvert on 370th Street, a prairie road that runs along the section line. Thompson was…
Read MoreKIDSon Cares receives $5,000 grant from Enbridge
HALLOCK, Minn. —When Jacob Hook accepted a $5,000 donation from Enbridge on Tuesday, Oct. 17, for KIDSon Cares, it was in memory of his grandfather Aaron “Bud” Hook. “I accept this grant from Enbridge in honor of Grandpa, and in memory of those people who have left a legacy in our communities, who have brought…
Read MoreLack of funds halts second phase of NRR dike project
By Anna Jauhola In the spring of 2024, after meetings with several agencies the previous spring, farmers who operate in North Red River Township created three holes in a 50-year-old dike to alleviate flooding. The Kittson County Commissioners act as the township board as North Red River was unorganized after the 1997 flood. The board…
Read MoreWoinarowicz receives excellent performance review at council meeting
By Margie Holmgren Kennedy City Clerk/ Treasurer Melissa Woinarowicz’s performance review was shared with the council at their Tuesday, Oct. 15 meeting. Councilor Cindy Urbaniak was not in attendance. Councilors Jon Turn and Henry Escareno had performed the review and went over it with the council. Per Minnesota Statute 13D.05, Subd. 3, the meeting can…
Read MoreLack of funds halts second phase of NRR dike project
By Anna Jauhola In the spring of 2024, after meetings with several agencies the previous spring, farmers who operate in North Red River Township created three holes in a 50-year-old dike to alleviate flooding. The Kittson County Commissioners act as the township board as North Red River was unorganized after the 1997 flood. The board…
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