Area News
Commission sets sheriff, chief deputy salaries
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Commissioners set the salaries of the incoming sheriff and his new chief deputy during the regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8. Matt Vig, who is currently the chief deputy, was elected sheriff during the November election and will take office on Tuesday, Jan. 3 when Sheriff Mark Wilwant retires.…
Read MoreHallock Council debates employees’ cost of living adjustment increases
By Anna Jauhola The Hallock City Council stalled on a decision Monday, Dec. 5 on how much of a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to give employees in 2023. During the regular meeting, City Clerk/ Administrator Aimee Sugden shared the increased costs of health insurance and inflation rates, plus COLA increases given in the last…
Read MoreHometown connections lead to computer donations
By Anna Jauhola Two northwest Minnesota natives recently gave a big donation through a local charity to help kids at Kittson County schools. Scott and Lisa (Berg) Zak are part-owners in Vivacity, a public benefit corporation based in St. Paul, Minn. Lisa is a Hallock native and grew up with Jacob Hook, who co-founded KIDSon…
Read MoreQuietly helping others
The Salvation Army kettles, bell ringers are a seasonal staple By Anna Jauhola Those who volunteer for The Salvation Army, and those who give to the cause, are all quiet keepers of their neighbors in need. For the last 25 years, Jeff Hane, Hallock, has been involved with Kittson County Salvation Army. He started sometime…
Read MoreResident contends need for special election polling places in KC District
By Anna Jauhola One person from the public voiced concern last week over Kittson Central School District setting polling places should there be a special election. Ken Urbaniak, of Kennedy, said he saw in the Enterprise the school board approved two combined polling places during its October meeting. During the Wednesday, Nov. 23 board meeting,…
Read MoreKittson Living At Home Program seeking volunteers
By Anna Jauhola A group working to better assist seniors in Kittson County officially has a name and sponsor to move forward with a grant and more grant applications. The Kittson Living At Home (LAH) Program will be officially housed at and sponsored by The Station Senior Center in Hallock, which is a 501C3 nonprofit.…
Read MoreLancaster School holds board receives donations, grant
By Enterprise staff The Lancaster School Board met on Wednesday, Nov. 9. In regular business, the board: • Approved calling for bids on an SUV the district already owns, and plans to replace that vehicle. • Approved a TC Energy Foundation grant for $2,500. This money will be used to buy handheld radios and a…
Read MoreMuseum annual meeting gives good report for 2022
By Enterprise Staff The Kittson County Historical Society held its annual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 17, one week after previously scheduled due to poor weather. Three board members were re-elected to serve – Anna Jauhola, Paul Johnson and David Lindegard. Museum Director Cindy Adams presented a written 2022 progress report, which showed an overall good…
Read MoreKennedy City Council talks trash at monthly meeting
By Margie Holmgren The Kennedy City Council voted to switch garbage providers at its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 14. Scott Winge, Northern Sanitation Service Inc., Stephen, Minn., attended the meeting to see if the council had additional questions about his contract. Shortly after Winge left, Brian and Tressa Anderson, Anderson Sanitation, Hallock, attended the meeting.…
Read MoreLancaster to make bid for extended border hours at local port of entry
By Anna Jauhola The Lancaster City Council is working with state and federal officials to get extended hours at the Lancaster Port of Entry starting summer of 2023. According to COVID emergency rules, councilors Luke Nordin and John Stenquist attended virtually and appeared on video during the regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 14. The council…
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