Area News
Tax payment information finally available online
By Anna Jauhola In recent weeks, the public has once again been able to view tax statements and information on Kittson County’s website. It’s been a long road – from May 2021 to November 2023 – but the Tyler Technologies software is live. However, patrons still do not have the option to pay taxes online,…
Read MoreSubstance abuse prevention task force gains traction
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force has been working hard to establish a presence since the county received opioid settlement funds in early 2021. In late 2021, there was a nationwide settlement regarding the opioid crisis and each state received money, which is doled out to each county. Kittson County…
Read MoreLake Bronson dam project on track for bids in January
By Anna Jauhola The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has completed one of the final phases required prior to bidding out the Lake Bronson Dam reconstruction. “We are on track to have final plans by the end of the year,” said Jason Boyle, state dam safety engineer in a phone interview before Christmas. “We are…
Read MoreKC Board approves 9.4% increase to annual tax levy
By Enterprise staff The Kittson Central School Board approved its final 2023-24 budget and 2024 property tax levy during the regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 20. After holding the Truth in Taxation hearing, for which one person from the public was present, the board approved a 9.14 percent increase to the district’s tax levy. For…
Read MoreSpaeth brings passion to Kittson County’s public health office
By Anna Jauhola Public health is Jacey Spaeth’s passion. Luckily for the area, she took on a volunteer role to assist Kittson County Public Health. Spaeth, a native of Climax, Minn., has been working communications for the public health department to include news articles, social media and some website design. When she graduated from the…
Read MoreThree finalists named for county administrator
Open meetings law requirements clarified By Enterprise staff As your local newspaper, we are on a constant quest to bring you the most accurate news and information. With everchanging state law, everyone can get confused and frustrated on how to handle open meetings, which are codifed within the state statutes. As Kittson County continues its…
Read MorePemberton wins national ag applicator award
By Anna Jauhola For the last 25 years, Lee Pemberton has spent countless hours applying agricultural fertilizer on local and area fields. His dependability and expertise has not gone unnoticed. At the end of November, Pemberton was named the 2023 AgCo Operator of the year, a national award sponsored by the AgCo Corporation recognizing custom…
Read MoreChildren benefit from schools’ Backpack Program
By Anna Jauhola Throughout the school year, children receive help with hunger through the Backpack Program at all three Kittson County schools. Public Health Nurse Shunay Soliah heads up the program. “It’s offered as a partnership between the schools, Cornerstone Food Pantry and North Country Food Bank,” Soliah said. “Throughout the school year, we deliver…
Read MoreKennedy Council settles on 5% tax levy increase, doesn’t have to pay money owed to Bolton and Menk
By Margie Holmgren The Kennedy City Council passed a resolution to approve the tax levy at 5 percent increase at its Monday, Dec. 11 meeting. The council discussed the numerous maintenance needs of the city including road work, repairing water shut off valves and the repairs to the plow blade. Mayor Earl Mattson thought they…
Read MoreCommission tables estimate to evaluate generator
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Commissioners tabled a large estimate to troubleshoot issues with the courthouse’s generator during their regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7. Earlier this year, the generator began causing issues with the computer systems when it did a self-check the first part of the month. The internet would go down and…
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