LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS December 18, 2024
LANCASTER SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS The Lancaster School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Supt. Office. The following members were present: James Diamond, Lacey Lupien, Matt Nordin, Justin Peterson, and Brittany Swenson. Also present were Superintendent Nicole Thompson, Dean of Students/Activities Director Mark Bernstrom, Teacher Rep: Macy…
Read MoreADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HALLOCK
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HALLOCK HALLOCK, MINNESOTA STREET IMPROVEMENTS MOORE PROJECT NO. 22593 General Notice Owner is requesting Bids for the construction of the project listed above. Bids for the construction of the Project will be received and accepted via electronic bid (vBid) through QuestCDN until February 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time.…
Read MoreSubstance Abuse Task Force using opioid settlement money positively in the county
By Anna Jauhola There is little data on opioid drug use for Kittson County. This is good news, said Jacey Spaeth, during the annual meeting of Kittson County’s Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force. “We’re in a really unique position to use these funds for preventative measures instead of trying to fix a problem that’s already…
Read MoreHallock Council hires Johnson as deputy clerk
By Anna Jauhola The Hallock City Council held a special meeting last week to hire a deputy clerk, approve the annual airport manager’s contract and the fixed base operator’s contract. Councilor Naomi Larson is on the personnel committee, which interviewed candidates for the deputy clerk position, which was vacated earlier this fall. The first time…
Read MoreScalese and Nordin nominated for ExCEL awards
Brody Scalese and Hadley Nordin were nominationed for the ExCEL award for Lancaster High School. The Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership award is given through the Minnesota State High School League. The award is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for high school juniors who are active in school activities, show leadership qualities and…
Read MoreLily Peterson receives AAA Award from MSHSL
Lily Peterson has been selected as the AAA program recipient for Lancaster High School. Established in 1988, the Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award (Triple “A” Award) is sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League. The award goes to high school seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, who participate in League-sponsored…
Read MoreBearcats girls have full week before Christmas break
By Mark Johnson, coach KCC 82 – SAC 44 The Bearcats rolled down Highway 75 on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to take on the Stephen-Argyle Storm in a Northern Galaxy Conference matchup. KCC looked to remain undefeated on the season, while the Storm had their sights set on knocking off the visitor. The first half was…
Read MoreKennedy City Council changes meeting date and time for 2025
By Margie Holmgren Kennedy City Council will meet on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. starting in January 2025. The council discussed their regular meeting date and time at their special meeting on Monday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. With conflicts on Mondays, the council discussed moving the meetings to Wednesdays and meeting earlier at 5 p.m.…
Read MoreBearcats boys defeat Freeze, Rams; lose narrowly to Eagles, Green Wave
By Coach Trent Jerome The Kittson County Central Bearcats opened their season with a mix of commanding performances and nail-biting finishes. Starting with a strong victory over the Northern Freeze, KCC followed it up with close battles against Sacred Heart and East Grand Forks, as well as a solid road win at Roseau. KCC 68 – NF…
Read MoreBearcat girls defeat Patriots, Green Wave for 5-0 record
By Mark Johnson KCC 80 – WEM 19 The Win-E-Mac Patriots traveled north on Tuesday, Dec. 10 to try their luck against the Bearcats. It turned out to be a tough night for the visitors as the Bearcats got it going early and took control of the game from the opening tip. KCC sprinted out…
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