KCC Volleyball team picks up two conference wins
By Coach Tina Turn The Bearcats’ first match of the season with Stephen-Argyle Central in September was canceled, so Tuesday, Nov. 10 was the first meeting of these rival volleyball teams. Kittson Central hosted what ended up being a late-evening battle to extra sets in the Northern Lights Conference match. The Bearcats were comfortable…
Read MoreCOVID procedures, funding dominates regular county board discussion
By Anna Jauhola Updating COVID-19 procedures and spending down CARES money dominated the conversation at the regular Kittson County commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The board approved two annexes for the county COVID Preparedness Plan. Annex B relates to paid leave if employees must care for ill family members, become ill themselves or care…
Read MoreWilliam David Thomson 80
William David Thomson, born Sept. 16, 1940, to Mabel Thomson and David Thomson, passed away on Nov. 6, 2020, at Southwest Hospital in Vancouver, Wash. Billy Thomson attended and graduated from Lancaster schools, and grew up on a sheep farm near Hallock. On Aug. 8, 1964, he married Judith Thomson from Mountain, N.D., at the…
Read MoreKay Preston, 77
Kay Preston passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D., at the age 77. Kay F. Abentroth was born on Aug. 2, 1943, in Hillsboro, N.D., the daughter of Erle and Teresa (McDonald) Abentroth. She grew up on the family farm near Cummings, N.D., and received her education, graduating…
Read MoreOliver Torkelson, 91
Oliver Alfred Torkelson was born Dec. 17, 1928, near Strandquist, Minn., to Carl and Ida (Rood) Torkelson. He died at home on Nov. 5, 2020. Oliver was a lifelong resident of Marshall County. He enjoyed hunting with friends and family, visiting with many neighbors and keeping an eye on his resident horses. He could frequently…
Read MoreJeryl Peterson, 69
Jeryl Peterson, 69, of Lancaster, Minn., passed away at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Jeryl Maurice Peterson was born March 10, 1951, in Hallock, Minn., to Maurice and Ann (Sjostrand) Peterson. He grew up mostly in Richfield, Minn., and graduated from Richfield High School. After high school he joined the…
Read MoreKCC hosts SAC after a two-week postponement
By Asst. Coach Mark Bernstrom This past Friday, Nov. 6, the Bearcats hosted the Storm, in Hallock. This was the Bearcats’ first game back since having a two-week postponement in the season. The young Bearcat team was looking forward to the challenge of taking on a seasoned senior Storm team. This game didn’t come without…
Read MoreKCC volleyball returns with loss to Roseau in four sets
By Coach Tina Turn The Kittson County Central fall sports teams had paused their activity for a two-week period with the hopes of lowering the Covid-19 numbers in the school communities. On, Monday, Nov. 2, the football and volleyball teams were given the nod to start practicing, and on Thursday, Nov. 5, the volleyball team…
Read MoreHospitals prepared for COVID-19 surge
Health officials urge public to follow precautions and to celebrate safely By Anna Jauhola Hospitals in the northwest corner of Minnesota are working together and are prepared to handle COVID-19 patients, according to officials. Kittson Healthcare in Hallock is a member of the Northwest Regional Emergency Preparedness Group, which comprises all hospitals in the northwest…
Read MoreDNR to host virtual summit to discuss off-road vehicle opportunities
Public also encouraged to complete online survey The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Four Wheel Drive Association (Mn4WDA) invite the public to a virtual summit to discuss current and future off-road vehicle opportunities in the state to kick off a master planning process. The virtual event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m.…
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