Area News
Hallock city office safety changes coming
By Anna Jauhola The city of Hallock will soon be improving the safety in its office at city hall. During the regular council meeting on Monday, May 6, the council heard the city received a $39,000 rebate from Otter Tail Power Company for the light project along Highway 75 in 2022. That money will more…
Read MoreSkull Lake WMA to get new water control structure
By Anna Jauhola A new joint powers agreement among three entities will allow for a new water control structure to be constructed at Skull Lake Wildlife Management Area, east of Lancaster. The Kittson County Commissioners approved the agreement (JPA) during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 7. Area Wildlife Manager Jason Wollin, with MnDNR, and…
Read MoreKittson Central team takes first at Envirothon
Kittson Soil and Water Conservation District hosted the Northern Area 1 Envirothon on Wednesday, May 1 at Lake Bronson State Park. Eighteen teams from seven area schools participated, totalling 100 students. Kittson Central had two teams at the competition — a team of seniors and a team of juniors. The teams of five are tested…
Read MoreLEFSA organization holds membership meeting on April 25
The first annual meeting of the membership was held on Thursday, April 25 at the Lancaster Community Center. As reported by our secretary, our infant organization accomplished a lot in these first few months since incorporation. “Membership numbers, which included three lifetime memberships exceeded our most optimistic expectations,” according to Mendy Coffield, secretary. Likewise, our…
Read MoreCounty commission discusses wage study during closed meeting
By Anna Jauhola Kittson County Commissioners held a closed meeting Tuesday, April 30 to discuss the results of a wage study and how best to present those results to the county’s unions. The commission cited Minnesota Statute 13D.03, which allows governmental bodies to close a meeting to consider labor negotiations strategy. Prior to closing, Assistant…
Read MoreKennedy clerk testifies before Minn. House capital investment committee
By Margie Holmgren On Wednesday, April 24, Melissa Woinarowicz, Kennedy city clerk, testified before the Minnesota house capital investment committee regarding Kennedy’s water issue. Rep. John Burkel added House File 5304 after being alerted to the situation initially by Commissioner Theresia Gillie. Woinarowicz emailed both Burkel and Sen. Mark Johnson following Gillie’s initial request and…
Read MoreJaszczak takes position at Red Wing Schools
By Anna Jauhola Bob Jaszczak had no intention of leaving Kittson Central, but an opportunity to be closer to his children and grandchildren spurred his decision. Word spread pretty quickly on Monday, April 15 that Jaszczak had been offered the position of superintendent of Red Wing District Schools in southern Minnesota. That evening, he had…
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Local man turns love of sports into volunteer opportunity By Anna Jauhola Dick Satterlund has always been a sports fan, and in recent years he has shared that love with others in an unexpected way. Dick and his wife, Clarice, bought a handicapped-accessible van many years ago to take Clarice’s sister, Jean, out and about.…
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NY man insists communication, kindness are needed for better world By Anna Jauhola Jonathan “Jonnie” Zoesman drove into Kittson County last week with no idea he’d quickly be the topic of conversation. His Tesla with a miniature satellite dish on top made him stand out in Hallock so much that a few phone calls landed him…
Read MoreSensory toolboxes promote awareness and inclusion
By Anna Jauhola One little boy at Lancaster School is the inspiration behind an inclusion initiative called The Aaden Vance Project. Aaden Vance Peterson is a 9-year-old student at Lancaster. He has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Often he is readily noticeable because he wears noise-canceling headphones. Those who know him well would instead say he’s…
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