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Ditch 7 project scrapped by TRWD board

By Anna Jauhola Kittson County Ditch No. 7 will remain in its current condition after the Two Rivers Watershed District Board of Directors voted to deny the petition for improvements. During the continued final hearing on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Kennedy VFW middle room regarding the proposed improvements, the board discussed verbal and written…

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County approves United Valley Bank bid for temporary bond

By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Commissioners approved a temporary bond sale during the regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4. They sold the $5,038,000 bond to United Valley Bank at 3.35% interest. This bond will cover the costs of courthouse renovations. George Eilertson, of Northland Securities, attended the meeting. He said they sent information to…

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Don Robert Murray, 99

Don Robert Murray, 99, passed away from this life on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, N.D. Don was surrounded by family as he entered into his life in Heaven. Don was born April 8, 1926, in Springbrook Township east of Donaldson, Minn., to parents William and Clara (Nelson) Murray. He spent…

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Eddie Weleski, 81

Eddie Anthony Weleski, of Lancaster, Minn., 81 years, 9 months, 20 days of age, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at his apartment at Lancaster Homes. Eddie Weleski was born Jan. 21, 1944, in Hallock, Minn., to Peter and Irene (Kohoot) Weleski. He was the second child of a family of five. Eddie…

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Gary Keith Easter, 86

Gary Keith Easter, 86, of Shoreview, Minn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at his beloved farmhouse in Lancaster, Minn., after an enjoyable afternoon of deer hunting — a pastime he cherished. Born June 5, 1939, in St. Vincent, Minn., to Herbert and Flora (Turner) Easter, Gary grew up with a love for…

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Bearcats defeat Vikings 49-0 in quarterfinal game

By Nick Johnson assistant coach The KCC Bearcats opened Minnesota 9-man Football State Tournament play on Thursday, Nov. 6 with a quarterfinal matchup against the champions of Section 7, the Cook County Vikings. The Bearcats, the top-ranked team in the north bracket, met the fourth-seeded Vikings at Grand Rapids High School for a chance to…

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