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Bearcats boys defeat Falcons, fall to Rebels in playoffs

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By Coach Trent Jerome On Wednesday, March 12, the Kittson County Central Bearcats returned to the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Thief River Falls, hungry for redemption in the Section 8A semifinals against the Fertile-Beltrami Falcons — a team that defeated them earlier in the season, 61-52. This time, it was different. The Bearcats were locked in.…

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Kittson County Ambulance puts new rig into service

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By Anna Jauhola After years of needing an upgrade, the Kittson County Ambulance Service has a brand new rig. Thanks to donations from the Kittson Memorial Foundation Christmas letter campaign, plus some federal grant dollars, the ambulance arrived in early February. Ambulance Manager Naomi Larson said she and the employees she oversees are so excited.…

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Lancaster FCCLA members go to State Capitol

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LANCASTER FCCLA MEMBERS took an overnight trip to the Minnesota State Capitol on March 6 and 7. They met with other FCCLA participants from across the state, advocated for FCS classes, met with Rep. Kacie Peterson and had a guided tour of the capitol building. They are, back row, l-r: Bryleigh Cook, Everleigh Swenson, Bristol Dexter, Kendall…

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Margaret Peg Backstrom, 99

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Margaret (aka Peg/Peggy) Anna (Strege) Backstrom was born at home near Orleans, Minnesota, on Sept. 3, 1925. And she left us from her home in Long Beach, Calif., to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Her wit, determination, and commitment will be missed by all who knew her. Peg, daughter of Art…

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