Area News
Addition has moved the Kittson Co. Museum into a new era
By Anna Jauhola When the Kittson County Historical Society established its permanent museum in 1973, the building became a monument to the pioneers who settled the area. Over the years, buildings were added to house machinery and cars from days gone by, and exterior buildings were added to show how early settlers lived. The most…
Read MoreExciting results coming from study of lakebed
By Anna Jauhola Since state archaeologists started a study of the Lake Bronson basin, they and their volunteers have flagged hundreds of interesting finds. From flint knappings to bison bones, and many items in between, the study has been very successful and informative so far. At the end of June, volunteers began assisting the Minnesota…
Read MoreThree generations at Lancaster School
Like many individuals and families that donate to the Lancaster Endowment Fund School Association, Jerroll and Diane Peterson are part of three generations that have attended or taught at Lancaster School. With their donation, the Petersons have been added to the rolls of our lifetime members. President Nicole Thompson said “It’s always great to see…
Read MoreCounty holds off on putting bid on parcel
By Anna Jauhola The county’s purchase of a parcel with wells connected to the Kittson Marshall Rural Water aquifer is on hold. At the July 1 meeting, Kittson County commissioners discussed the possibility of putting a bid on a 1.38-acre parcel of land in Percy Township. “While I was working to put that in, and…
Read MoreWhole lotta smoochin’ at the Kittson County Fair
A staple at the Kittson County Fair for the last 14 years, Silly Miss Tilly tied the knot during the intermission of the Lumberjack Show. Here, she kisses her husband, Jesse Brown, as officiant Jacob Maier looks on. Charlie Bernstrom won or lost, however you look at it, the Kiss the Animal Contest, which raised…
Read MoreDesignz in Metal by Dennis Kinkead at Thief River Falls
Warren, Minn. – The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is pleased to announce Designz in Metal by Dennis Kinkead. The exhibit will be held at the Carnegie Library, 102 Main Ave. N., Thief River Falls and is open through Tuesday, Oct. 7. This exhibit includes 12 metal sculptures and four watercolor pieces. Kinkead is a…
Read MoreRoad torn up on Douglas
By Anna Jauhola As work progresses in the North Douglas Avenue neighborhood, residents along the other streets in the project won’t have to worry about construction likely until August. Bill Berg, on-site resident project representative for Moore Engineering, said temporary water has been installed from the east on Douglas Avenue to Birch Avenue North. On…
Read MoreBronsonfest to help mark Lake Bronson’s 120th year
Lake Bronson will be celebrating its 120th anniversary Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 3. On Thursday, July 31, the Kittson County Historical Society will hold bingo at the Village Square in Lake Bronson beginning at 6 p.m. The Bronson Market Sub Shack will be serving specials that evening. On Friday, Aug. 1, activities begin at…
Read MoreHorseshoe Lake structure replacement set for August
By Anna Jauhola A total reconstruction project will begin this fall on a dam control structure on state land in Kittson County. The Two Rivers Watershed District board of directors approved Landwehr Construction’s low bid for the project of $421,921 earlier this year. The Horseshoe Lake dam was originally constructed in 1968 and has been…
Read MoreCorps of Engineers awards $639K contract for levee repairs near Noyes
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $639,000 contract to Three Oaks Construction, Inc., of North Sioux City, South Dakota, Friday, July 11, to repair damage to the St. Vincent-Noyes levee, in Noyes, Minn.. In April 2022, the Red River of the North basin experienced a localized…
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