Notifications: 

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5/23/2023:

Hello Kindred - we hope you are having a great Tuesday!

 

REMINDER!

Drive up Pet Clinic is TONIGHT (5/23/2023) at City Hall (north garage door) from 4:30-7:00 pm! You and your pet(s) should remain in your vehicle and line up on the east side of the building; pull around to the north garage door when it is your turn.

 

REFRIDGERATOR/FREEZER/AC PICKUP:

We are currently researching options for curbside collection/removal of freezers, refrigerators, and a/c units only. The removal fee would be approximately $45.00 PER ITEM (applied to your monthly utility bill). We are looking at a pick up date of possibly June 5. We are trying to gauge interest and scale of this. If you would be interested in having PW remove your freezer, refrigerator, or a/c unit for a fee, please reply to this email stating your interest and number of units.

 

TRESPASSING ON AIRPORT PROPERTY:

As the weather is finally getting nice, the airport is seeing more unauthorized foot and bicycle traffic. Most (but not all) are children going from the Newport Ridge neighborhood to and from school. Thankfully, school will be out soon but kids will still be going back and forth for summer activities. Please educate your young ones on the importance of using established walking or bike trails (NOT the airport!) to get to school and other activities. The pedestrian, not the pilot, will be held liable for any damage to aircraft or airport property if an encounter were to occur. The airport can be a very unsafe environment for people using it as a walking path. Thank you for your cooperation! 

 

Thank you!

 

 

5/18/2023:

Hello,

 

Public Works plans to flush hydrants May 18-May 23, 2023.

*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Thursday, May 18: Spruce/Dakota

Friday, May 19: Elm/Linden/Maple

Monday, May 22: Walnut/Sheyenne/Viking

Tuesday, May 23: Newport 

 

If you notice cloudy or discolored water, run water through all your home's plumbing until clear.

It is recommended you do not wash clothes if you have discolored water.

Please forward this along to anyone you may be affected. And do not hesitate to call or email with any questions!

 

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5/10/2023:

Hey folks,

 

The May/June newsletter hit the post office the morning – watch your mailboxes! You can also view an electronic version of this newsletter (and past newsletters) at KindredND.com/city-newsletters. Here are few highlights from the newsletter and some additional city-related information:

 

Compost Roll-off Containers: The compost containers (for grass, leaves, small branches, etc.) have been ordered. Please watch for their delivery on Thursday or Friday (5/11-5/12). Please refer to page 3 of the newsletter or visit our compost webpage HERE to familiarize yourself with the important rules and other information.

 

City-wide Rummage Sales – this Saturday, May 13: There are a lot of addresses on the rummage sale list already – view the list at KindredND.com/city-wide-garage-sales. You can also add your sale to the list by filling out the online form on the same page – deadline to submit your sale is Thursday at 3pm.

 

BBQ Rib fundraiser – this Saturday, May 13: Kindred Public Library’s BBQ Rib fundraiser is this Saturday. Visit Kindred Public Library’s website for more information and contact the Library to put your order in today before they are gone!

 

Garbage Rate Increase: In accordance with the contractual annual rate increase for the City’s Waste Management agreement for residential garbage services, the increased garbage rates (effective with the May billing) will be: $21.50/64-gal; $22.00/96-gal; $13.30/each additional garbage tote.

 

Hydrant Flushing: Public Works will be flushing hydrants next week. More information to come next week.

 

Other important dates (click links for details):

May 14: Happy Mother’s Day!

May 15: DON’T FORGET – Utility Bills are due Monday, May 15!!

May 17: Community Chalkfest & Fine Arts Night

May 20: Spring Cleanup/Curbside Bulk Garbage Pickup: Saturday, May 20 (*Tentative – pending weather conditions)

May 22: Metal Appliance Pickup

May 23: Drive-up Pet Vaccination Clinic

May 28: KHS Graduation Ceremony

May 29: Memorial Day – City Hall Office is closed

 

Thank you!

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4/26/2023:

Hello Kindred!

 

Birds are chirping, snow is (still) slowly melting, green grass is emerging, and trees are budding – IT’S SPRING! Along with the sluggish arrival of spring, our volunteer City Tree Board has been out and about in Kindred taking an inventory of public trees - boulevard and city right-of-way trees - and identifying (some are marked with a “x”) those in poor condition that may need attention. This inventory is the first step in developing a plan for maintenance (trimming/removal) that may be needed later this year. If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to talk to a Tree Board member, please don’t hesitate to contact City Hall. More information will be available later as the Tree Board finalizes the maintenance plan.

 

‘Tis the season for spring cleaning! Sorry for the short notice…Street Sweeping will be conducted tomorrow, Thursday, April 27!! Please remove your vehicles from the street so the street sweeper can clean as thoroughly as possible!

 

Also, last call for the kids coloring sheet that was in the last city newsletter is April 30! Can be dropped off at City Hall or in the after-hours deposit.

 

Thank you!

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4/26/2023:

As a member of Cass County Emergency Management, there may be a test of the siren warning system in the city of Kindred today (4/26/2023) at 11:15 am. For more information, please read Cass County’s press release regarding participating in this State-wide Tornado Drill.

 

 

​4/13/2023:

Hello Kindred,

 

Just a friendly reminder that your monthly utility bills are due April 15!

 

Here are a few upcoming events to note:

• City-wide rummage sales will be Saturday, May 13. Click HERE to view the list of participating addresses. If you want to have your May 13 sale listed on our website, either reply to this email with your address and (optional) brief description of items OR submit this FORM on our website.

• *Tentative* annual curbside bulk garbage pickup (provided by Waste Management) is slated for Saturday, May 20. *This date may change due to weather conditions. More details about curbside pickup can be found HERE.

• The drive-up Pet Clinic at Kindred City Hall with Enderlin Veterinary Clinic is Tuesday, May 23 from 4:30-7:00 pm. Pet owners can call Enderlin Vet Clinic at 701-437-3201 with questions about their pet’s care.

 

Have a great day!

 

 

4/3/2023:

Hello friends,

 

Well, here we are again. We really need to stop meeting like this. Another round of snow means more snow notifications:

• Waste Management has informed City Hall that they are going to send garbage and recycling trucks out very early Tuesday morning (leaving Fargo at 5:15 a.m.) to beat the worst of the snow. Please plan to put your garbage & recycling totes out before 6:00 am Tuesday, April 4. If WM notifies us of any changes, we will pass those notifications along as soon as we receive them. Please share this information with your neighbors!

• Also, please remove your totes off of the street as soon as they are emptied to allow for efficient snow removal.

• Also, snow removal on streets goes SO much more smoothly when vehicles, equipment, trailers, etc. are removed from streets where possible.

• Please DO NOT BLOW/MOVE SNOW ONTO CITY STREETS.

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

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3/15/2023:

Happy Wednesday Kindred!

Wow! It’s been quite the winter,

Falling snow seems to never cease.

Thank you for your patience as

Snow piles only seem to increase!

 

Where o where should all the snow go?

To start, let’s not put it in the street.

Definitely, not in the neighbor’s yard,

But, please continue to shovel your concrete!

 

Spring’s almost here,

It’s just around the corner!

Start dreaming of the days

When the weather is warmer.

 

But until that day comes,

If you would be so kind,

Please continue to dig out,

So I can quit with the cheesy rhyme.

 

But seriously, thank you for your cooperation and patience with the excessive snow this year. Additionally, PLEASE DIG OUT ANY FIRE HYDRANT on your property that is currently buried under snow. Every second counts in a fire emergency!

Just a reminder - utility bills are due today! Remember, you can pay online or drop off a payment at City Hall in the after-hours drop box tonight!

 

Upcoming Events:

March 15: City Council Meeting @ 7:30 pm (rescheduled from March 1)

March 17: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

March 24: Cocoa & Cider Crawl 

March 25: Kindred Firefighter’s 26th Annual Benefit Supper 

March 27 – April 1: Hunter’s Safety Education – Contact Sue Kersting directly for more information or to sign up for class – suzyquack@yahoo.com.

Stay Classy, Kindred!

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2/22/2023:

Snow, cold, wind…OH MY!

Don’t worry, spring is coming!

 

In the meantime, while we weather winter’s withering wrath, here are a few friendly reminders:

• Please remove your garbage and recycling totes from the berm in a timely manner –preferably on Tuesdays after they’ve been emptied. This is applicable year-round, but more so during the winter with potential snow and windy conditions.

• Keep up the great job of clearing snow from around your hydrant and off your sidewalks! I promise, it will be all disappear before we know it and the only white stuff we will see is SPF 50!

 

Stay warm!

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2/14/2023:

Happy Valentine’s Day!

 

• Don’t forget! City utility bills are due tomorrow, February 15!

• City Hall office will be closed on Monday, February 20 to observe Presidents Day.

• There are a few board vacancies: Planning & Zoning (2), Special Assessment Committee (2), Library Board of Trustees (2). If interested, contact City Hall/Library for more information. (Must reside within Kindred city limits).

 

Have a great day!

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1/12/2023:

Happy Thursday Kindred!

 

A few quick notes:

• The 2023 January/February city newsletter has hit mailboxes and the website!

• City Hall is CLOSED on Monday, January 16, 2023 to observe the federal holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

• Don’t forget – city utility bills are due January 15th!

• If you are interested in serving your city, there are a few board vacancies: Planning & Zoning (1), Special Assessment Committee (2), Library Board of Trustees (2). Contact City Hall/Library for more information. (Must reside within Kindred city limits).

 

Don’t forget to visit our Community & City Calendar at KindredND.com for local, upcoming events!

 

Thanks and have a great day!

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12/28/2022:

Good morning!

 

We had quite a few residents also inquire about missed garbage pickup yesterday. Initially, Waste Management stated that they would return on Friday to collect the garbage, however, we received another notice stating the garbage services would be collected today. We have already seen WM trucks in town this morning!

Missed garbages should be completed today, Wednesday, December 28, 2022.

Missed recycling should be completed Friday, December 30, 2022.

 

Please visit our website: https://www.kindrednd.com/garbage-reclycling for a new 2023 Kindred Garbage and Recycling Calendar and more info.

 

Thanks and have a Happy New Year!

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12/13/2022:

Hey Kindred!

 

• We received the following reply from Waste Management this morning (12/13) at 10:20 am “So far everything is on track. I will keep you posted if that changes.” Any cancellations/rescheduling of garbage pickup will be communicated via email to our City/Community email group and on the website.

• Due to the weather, tonight’s Renaissance Zone meeting has been postponed. The rescheduled date will be posted at KindredND.com/renaissance-zone and on the City Hall front door when it has been determined.

• UTILITY BILLS ARE DUE THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15TH! 😉

 

Bundle up, stay safe, drive carefully!

 

 

12/8/2022:

Kindred Parks & Recreation team have some upcoming December events that you won’t want to miss!

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Santa Days  December 11th  3:00-5:00 pm @ Kindred High School 

This free event is open to everyone in the community. Meet Santa, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, bounce the afternoon away on inflatable bounce houses, craft your own ornaments and more! We hope to see you there!  

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PuzzlePalooza  December 16th @ 7:00 pm @ The Uptown Eatery   

Calling all adults, 21 years of age or older! Come join us at the Uptown Eatery for some puzzling fun. Teams of four will compete to complete the same 500-piece puzzle first. Here’s the twist: teams must drink 16 canned adult-beverages of their choice, eat a charcuterie board, and complete their puzzle in order to win. Register online at KindredParks.org. Hurry only a few spots remain!  

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2022 Holiday Lights Event 

Register NOW until December 16th at noon. Vote for your favorites December 16th through December 31st at noon. Our goal is to encourage residents and business owners to light up the sky. For this contest, residents and/or businesses will register their address to be entered into the contest. We will create a map that highlights where community members can tour homes and businesses taking in the sights. Registration ends December 16th at noon. To register, complete this form.  Residents will then vote for their favorites online. Voting will begin on December 16th and is unlimited. Voting will end on December 31st with the winners being announced on January 1st!  

Otter Tail Power Company has GENEROUSLY sponsored our event and the winning home and business will EACH receive a CASH prize!  

 

Check out KindredParks.org or follow Kindred Parks & Rec on Facebook for ALL events and activities!  

 

Check out these other upcoming Community Events:

• TONIGHT!! Kindred Wildlife Club “Big Buck Contest” December 8, 5:00-8:00 pm at Springbrook

• December 10 - Breakfast with a Book at Kindred Public Library, 9:00 am “Lost December” by Richard Paul Evans

• December 17 & 19 - Children’s Storytime at Kindred Public Library, 10:00 am “Fairies & Dragons”

 

If you have an event you’d like to add to our Community Calendar on KindredND.com, please email kindreddeputyauditor@outlook.com

 

Have a great day!!

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11/15/2022:

Hello Kindred, 

We just received the following notice regarding recycling pickup for today. If your tote is not emptied today, please leave it out for service tomorrow, Wednesday, November 16, 2022.‌ ‌ 

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11/15/2022: 

Hello Kindred! 

Due to a water main repair on Sheyenne St., traffic will be reduced to one-lane near the 200 block. Please slow down and take extra care when driving near this area.

Just a friendly reminder that your city utility bills are due today! 

Thanks!

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11/9/2022: 

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

 

Yup, the white stuff is (probably) coming – it’s unavoidable. Gas up those shovels and start stretching. Looks like we could receive anywhere from zero to 40 inches of snow!

 

A few reminders:

1. PLEASE clear your alleys of any obstacles!! Leave AMPLE room for the City’s snow removal equipment and also the garbage trucks. Contain your property within your property lines.   

2. Vehicles must be removed from streets after any snowfall event so snow removal activities are not hindered. Any vehicle found in violation can be towed and impounded at the owner's expense and, in addition, may be fined.

3. It is the responsibility of the owners/occupants of the property to remove snow and ice on public sidewalks as soon as possible after a snowfall to avoid incurring snow removal fees from the city. 

4. Moving or blowing snow onto city streets, public property, or any public right of way is not allowed. If streets have already been cleared and the city has to return to clean up snow from your property, applicable fees could be assessed to your property. 

5. Please do not use private/commercial snow removal equipment to clear city streets. As helpful as it may seem, you may be liable if something is damaged. 

6. To ensure uninterrupted mail delivery, property owners/occupants must remove snow and ice around mailboxes. Contact the Kindred Post Office for their rules and regulations on winter mail delivery.

8. Talk to your children about snow pile safety. Safety is always on the minds of snow removal drivers, but when snow piles increase in size, the ability to see children playing on/in the snow piles can be difficult. 

 

STAY SAFE, KINDRED!

 

 

10/6/2022: 

Received the following update last night: 

“KPH notified us during the construction meeting held this afternoon that they plan to close Third Ave from Linden Street to Elm Street, including the full intersections, starting tomorrow (Thursday).  They also plan to close the intersection of Maple Street and Fourth Ave.  This is to start preparing the roadway for asphalt paving scheduled for next week. Their goal is to reopen the intersections October 15th.”

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9/14/2022: 

REMINDER! Your City of Kindred utility bills are due TOMORROW - September 15!

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Vikings Homecoming 2022!

Kindred Vikings Homecoming Tailgating Festivities - including Parade, Food, Games, Football Game, and Fireworks - are on Friday, September 23. See attached flyer. *Please note: During the event, a small portion of Linden St (by Memorial Building/RDO) and a portion of County 15 between Linden and Elm will be closed to traffic. Fireworks are also planned (weather permitting) after the game located at ProAG Fields. 

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9/1/2022: 

Just a reminder - with the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 5th, garbage/recycling pickup will be on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, not Tuesday, September 6th. And. City hall offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th to observe Labor Day.

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8/31/2022:

Notification of localized water shut-offs & water pressure loss: Localized water shut-offs occurring tomorrow may cause a city-wide loss of water pressure beginning approximately 9:00 am tomorrow (9/1). This low water pressure could last 8-10 hours. PLEASE CONSERVE WATER USE FOR THE DAY - ESPCIALLY LAWN IRRIGATION.

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Road Closures: Effective today, 8/31/2022, until approximately 9/9/2022, Maple Street between 3rd & 4th Avenues will be closed. Next week, starting on 9/5, a half block of 3rd Ave from Linden to the alley north of Linden will be closed. 

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*KPH, Inc. & Moore Engineering will be contacting and working with residents that are directly affected by the water shut offs and road closures.

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Updates are posted at KindredND.com/lagoon-project.

 

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8/23/2022:

Don't forget! Curbside Cleanup is this Saturday, August 27!

• Households that have RESIDENTIAL garbage service with the City of Kindred are eligible for curbside cleanup. 

• Waste Management will start EARLY Saturday morning.

• Do not place items in the alleys.

• WM drivers are trained to leave certain prohibited items; please be sure to have any left behind items remove by Monday, August 29.

• NO METAL APPLIANCES OR COMPUTERS.

• Nothing too heavy/bulky to lift.

• Paint cans need to be dried out.

• No materials from demolition jobs.

• For more information & prohibited items visit www.KindredND.com/spring-clean-up.

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School's Back in Session!

Reminder to all Kindred residents and visitors: school begins tomorrow, Wednesday, August 24. Please use extra care, caution, and patience when driving around Kindred - especially in the mornings and afternoons when buses, young drivers, kids biking/walking, parent drop off/pick up are most prevalent. Thank you for your patience and cooperation to keep Kindred safe!

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8/11/2022:

KPH will be continuing their work on the force main for the lagoon project early next week. There is the potential for water pressure issues city-wide and a small chance of water discoloration. To help alleviate issues with any decrease in water pressure, please reduce your water consumption, Please refrain from washing cars, running sprinklers/watering lawn and garden, etc. as this will hep preserve the water pressure of the system for necessary everyday use.

 

Thank you, also for your patience with this project as we navigate variable construction schedules, ill-timed road closures, and inconvenient water/sewer issues, etc. We will try to communicate pertinent information as timely as we receive it. Hopefully, the end is in sight! Thank you!

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8/9/2022:

Street Sweeping: Street sweeping has been pushed back on the schedule and will now be this week on either Thursday August 11 or Friday, August 12. (Newsletter stated either 8/10 r 8/11). Please move vehicles or other impediments off the streets so the sweeper is unobstructed as it will not be making multiple passes. 

 

Clean Up Day - Saturday, August 27: Mark your calendars and clean out your sheds, basements, and closets! Visit www.KindredND.com/spring-clean-up for more information. 

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City Newsletter: The latest City Newsletter has hit mailboxes! Go to www.KindredND.com/city-newsletters to view the online version of the 0222 August/September Newsletter.  calendars and clean out your sheds, basements, and closets! Visit www.KindredND.com/spring-clean-up for more information. 

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Lagoon Project & Road Closures: KPH will be in Kindred the next couple of weeks working on the Lagoon Project. Please note that there will be a lot of trucks and heavy equipment as well as some road closures in the areas near Maple & Linden Streets and 3rd & 4th Avenues. For more information, visit www.KindredND.com/lagoon-project.

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REMINDER: Utility Bills are due Monday, August 15!

 

SEE YOU @ KINDRED DAYS THIS WEEKEND!

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7/25/2022:

NOTICE: Cass County Sheriff's Office Conducts Active Shooter/Active Threat Training:

CASS COUNTY, N.D.  (July 25, 2022) - The Cass County Sheriff's Office, along with Kindred Public Schools will be conducting an active shooter/active threat training scenario at the school this evening from 6 pm to 9 pm. During this time, Kindred residents can expect to see an increased presence of law enforcement, fire, and EMS vehicles and personnel. Media is invited to attend tonight's training, record footage, and conduct interviews. Please be at the Kindred School by 5:45 pm and contact Sheriff Jahner. 

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7/7/2022:

2022 Election: Please congratulate and welcome the following new & re-elected Council and Park Board members – Mayor Darrell Kersting, Councilmember Adam Spelhaug, Councilmember Julie Johnson & Park Board Members Rob Sahr, Lydia Ronningen, and Carlotta Ford. Thank you to outgoing members Councilmember Dave Amerman, Mayor Jason DuBord, and Park Board Member Bekki DuBord for your many years of service and dedication to the city of Kindred!

 

Fire Chief Rich Schock honored at TONIGHT’S Legion baseball game: Kindred Fire Department Chief Rich Schock will be honored at tonight’s Kindred Legion Baseball game. Nominated by the Kindred American Legion Post #117, Rich was awarded the North Dakota American Legion Firefighter of the Year. Come out tonight to help honor Chief Schock and enjoy some baseball! Kindred’s Legion A team takes on the Bombers at 5:30 tonight (DH).