Area News
Kittson Central Board considers new graduation timelines, math credits
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…
Read MoreCouncil approves flooring upgrades, disucsses culvert
By Jack Waters Lancaster City Council’s May 13 meeting focused on a few upcoming community improvement projects. Approval was made to request a $2,500 donation from the American Legion Post #214 Gambling Fund to assist with a flooring project at the golf course. City Clerk Janet Johnson said the Lancaster Riverside Golf Course sent a…
Read MorePre-construction meeting this week, Kennedy water project to begin soon
By Anna Jauhola The water project in Kennedy will be moving ahead with a preconstruction meeting this week. During the regular city council meeting on Wed., May 13, Project Engineer Cade Krueger spoke via phone. Krueger said Bollig Engineering and the contractor, Northern Plains Contracting, will hold a preconstruction meeting in Kennedy on Thursday, May…
Read MoreHallock Council hires intern for summer office work
By Anna Jauhola The Hallock City Council approved the city office to host an intern this summer to help fill in while the city clerk/administrator is on leave. The council met in a special meeting on Thursday, May 14 to make this and other decisions, with all councilors present and the mayor absent. Morgan Muir,…
Read MoreDust Storm!
HORRENDOUS WINDS coupled with dry conditions caused several days of heavy dust-filled air the week of May 11 in Kittson County. The dust was so thick at times, the water tower in Hallock disappeared. Here is a shot down Birch Avenue to the south. On a typical day, one can see the hospital in this…
Read MoreBoard approves purchase option for CAT motor grader
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Commissioners approved a request to purchase a motor grader at the end of the leasing term during its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5. County Engineer Arthur Kukowski brought this up in April, for consideration, but had to get permission from Ziegler CAT on whether the county could wait…
Read MoreConstruction season begins, Hallock roads will be busy
By Anna Jauhola Construction crews are back in Hallock to start completion of the final phase of the Hallock Street Project. Zach Thoma, of Moore Engineering, spoke with the Hallock City Council during its regular meeting on Monday, May 4 – only Mayor Dave Treumer and councilors Jen Peterson and Kevin Waller were present. “As…
Read MoreKittson Central Board learns of special ed online program concerns
By Jack Waters Kittson Central School Board met April 29 and the most significant discussion of the meeting revolved around another local school district’s decision to launch an independent online academy based out-of-state that seems to be aimed at homeschool students. Board member Mark Johnson zeroed in on the concern and said this could become…
Read MoreCounty to purchase new OmniBallot machines ahead of 2026 elections
By Anna Jauhola During the regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21, the Kittson County Commissioners approved a quote to purchase new voting equipment ahead of the 2026 elections. CFO Shirley Swenson, who also heads up the election processes, presented a quote from SeaChange Election Services for $16,268 for four OmniBallot machines. “This is going to…
Read MoreTurtles need a little help
By Anna Jauhola Each spring, as birds begin their big migrations, a slower native animal begins its journey to permanent homes. Turtles of all sorts in Minnesota can be seen on the sides of roads waiting to cross. Many times, those turtles don’t make it as they become the victims of speeding vehicles. There are…
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