Mark D. Anderson, 94
Mark D. Anderson, 94, formerly of Donaldson, Minn., died peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, at Edgewood Memory Care in East Grand Forks, Minn. Mark was born June 18, 1926, in Kennedy, Minn., the son of Casper and Ellen (Vilen) Anderson. Mark grew up in the Donaldson area and attended local schools. He served as a…
Read MoreBetsy Jeanette Przekwas, 3
Betsy Jeanette Przekwas was born to Matthew and Jacki Przekwas on Sept. 12, 2017, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D. She went home to be with Jesus on Feb. 20, 2021. From day one, Betsy was a joy to our family. Clarence, Adina, Clifford and Clancy were thrilled to have a baby sister, and…
Read MoreRobert “Bob” Gary Mattson, 80
Robert “Bob” Gary Mattson, 80, of Hoyt Lakes, Minn., died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at the Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center in Duluth, Minn. Bob was born at home in Lancaster, Minn., on June 23, 1940, to Herbert and Helen (Heinrich) Mattson. Bob graduated from Lancaster High School in 1958 and the family moved to…
Read MoreBearcats defeat Red Lake Falls, Park Rapids on home ice
By Dylan Johnson The Kittson County Central Bearcats hockey team started off its week on Tuesday, Feb. 16 with a home game in Hallock playing against the Red Lake Falls Eagles with a 4-1 win. The fast-paced game started off with a goal for Red Lake Falls scored by Evan Girdler, assisted by Zak Kennett.…
Read MoreBearcats girls stay right on track
By Mark Johnson, coach KCC 69 – Warroad 45 The Bearcats girls basketball team played only one game last week. They hosted the Warroad Warriors on Thursday, Feb. 18 in Lancaster. It was only the third North Border Conference game of the year for KCC and a win kept them undefeated in conference play and…
Read MoreKittson County Salvation Army has record year, despite pandemic
The Kittson County Unit of the Salvation Army is proud to announce that even with COVID-19, it had another very successful Christmas campaign. The local unit received contributions of $19,341.65, one of its best years. The gifts from area residents were well in excess of the local unit’s annual budget. Once again, the residents of…
Read MoreMN launches tool to connect residents to COVID vaccines
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz announced last week the launch of the Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Connector, a tool that helps all Minnesotans find out when, where and how to get their COVID-19 vaccine. The Vaccine Connector is the next step of the state’s vaccination strategy to meet Minnesotans where they are and connect…
Read MoreMary JoAnne (Thibodo) Visness, 73
A memorial service for Mary JoAnne Visness of Baudette, Minn., will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Wabanica Lutheran Church in Baudette. Visitation will be held one-half hour prior to the service at the church. Mary JoAnne (Thibodo) Visness, 73, of Baudette, passed away on Feb. 20, 2021, at Mercy…
Read MoreLuella M. Quiner, 85
Luella M. Quiner, 85, of Lancaster, Minn., passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, with family at her side. Luella was born April 19, 1935, to Isaac and Signie (Hanson) Isaacson in Lancaster. She was the oldest of five children and was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in Sion Lutheran, Lancaster. Luella…
Read MoreLottie Ann Sistad, 88
Lottie Ann Sistad, (Laudy), 88, of Thief River Falls, Minn., formerly of Grygla, Minn., passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her dear family, on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at Thief River Care Center, Thief River Falls. Stewart received a very special Valentine’s gift in heaven this year. On Lottie’s 89th birthday, a private…
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