Area News
Lancaster community forms nonprofit group named LEFSA
It’s official. The Lancaster community has a new nonprofit. Recently, the founders of the newly formed Lancaster Endowment Fund School Association, LEFSA for short, received word from the IRS their application for designation as a publicly supported charity was approved. “We are extremely excited to have received this approval from the IRS and even more…
Read MoreGiving cats a happy ending
Perry’s Paws on a mission to save, spay/neuter felines By Anna Jauhola Every rescue cat has a story. A new rescue shelter in Kittson County has made it their mission to make sure each cat’s story has a happy ending. Two women, with help from many others, founded Perry’s Paws earlier this year. Robin McEnelly,…
Read MorePublic Health working on post-pandemic issues
By Anna Jauhola Kittson County Public Health continues to strive for better communication and coverage throughout the county. Director Jeanna Kujava updated the county commissioners at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21 on her department’s activities. “One of the things that’s happened is to increase the capacity of our department,” Kujava said. “I applied…
Read MoreCharitable giving makes visible impact year-round
By Anna Jauhola During the holidays, and all year round, there are many nonprofits throughout Kittson County that need your help. These organizations help many people in need from giving out food to assisting with rent, heat and other basic needs, to serving and enhancing communities and preserving history. One of the most direct impacts…
Read MoreHospital strategic plan approved, while facility takes next steps
By Anna Jauhola While many pieces of Kittson Healthcare’s strategic plan may not be immediately visible to the public, it is officially approved and set into motion. The Kittson Healthcare board of directors approved the strategic plan during its Tuesday, Oct. 24 meeting, said Andrea Swenson, CEO. “I think the largest takeaway is it’s not…
Read MoreHallock Council to decide how to split street project costs
By Enterprise Staff The preliminary cost for Hallock’s street project, slated to begin in 2024, is at $6.2 million. During the regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 6, Hallock City Council heard an update from Jon Pauna, engineer with Moore Engineering. The firm helped the city create a capital improvements plan, which narrowed in on five…
Read MoreKittson Central students receive awards for Americanism entries
As presented by Beth Stark The Kittson County VFW and Auxiliary 3828 have sponsored an elementary contest to promote patriotism and pride in America and for military veterans for over two decades now; and again this year, we continue to be amazed by the talent and effort that the students and their teachers put forth.…
Read MoreMuseum annual meeting will now be in October
By Enterprise Staff The Kittson County Historical Society made a significant change during its annual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9. The board and members of the society voted to change its annual meeting date to the second Thursday in October. This required a change of the society’s by-laws and was brought before the membership at…
Read MoreCity of Karlstad close to bidding airport project for construction
By Anna Jauhola Karlstad is one step closer to beginning construction on an airport with a 4,000-foot runway southeast of the city, straddling the Kittson/Marshall county line. The city held a public update meeting on Monday, Sept. 25, which about 25 people from the public attended. Mayor Dale Nelson went through the project timeline, where…
Read MoreConservation tour shows money well spent
Lessard-Sams, DNR, TNC, locals view projects funded in Kittson County By Anna Jauhola Several partnering conservation agencies toured three projects sites in Kittson County last week funded through Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council funding. The group began its day in Hallock at the new rock arch rapids fish passageway, which replaced the 1930s era dam. About…
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