Muriel Johnson, 99
Muriel Johnson, of Hallock, Minn., passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Kittson Memorial Nursing Home. Muriel Elaine Johnson was born on July 7, 1924, in Kennedy, Minn., to Allan and Hilda (Lundberg) Swanson. She graduated from Kennedy High School in 1941. Muriel attended teacher’s college in Warren, Minn., and then taught school for…
Read MoreLeRoy Larter, 93
LeRoy Larter, 93, of Lancaster, Minn., passed away at Kittson Memorial Healthcare Center in Hallock, Minn., on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. LeRoy served our country on the U.S.S. Boxer during the Korean Conflict. He returned to Kittson County with the love of his life, Lettie. His passion for working the land was very evident. He…
Read MoreDennis Ralph Sorenson, 83
Dennis Ralph Sorenson, 83, of Aurora, Colo., passed away on June 3, 2024. Dennis was born Nov. 18, 1940, in a rented farmhouse in Granville Township, south of Lancaster, Minn., the second child of Marvin and Ethel (Lindstrom) Sorenson. Shortly after his birth, his parents purchased farmland in Percy Township northeast of Lake Bronson, Minn.…
Read MoreHallock city office safety changes coming
By Anna Jauhola The city of Hallock will soon be improving the safety in its office at city hall. During the regular council meeting on Monday, May 6, the council heard the city received a $39,000 rebate from Otter Tail Power Company for the light project along Highway 75 in 2022. That money will more…
Read MoreBearcats defeat Titans, fall to Bears at Kennedy
By Chad Kujava, coach KCC 13 — NCE-UH 3 The KCC Bearcats triumphed over the NCE-UH Titans 13-3 at the baseball complex in Kennedy on Monday, May 20. In a game that showcased stellar pitching by KCC’s Brock Scalese, he guided his team to victory with a nice performance on the mound. The Bearcats’ hitting…
Read MoreBearcats take first in 400, relay, shot put, high jump
Submitted by Andi Patenaude, coach The KCC girls track team had its last regular season varsity meet in Thief River Falls on Friday, May 17. The weather was perfect and it ended up being one of our best meets of the year. Here are the results: 100m Dash 1st – Kendra Mehrkens (TRF) 12.85 13th…
Read MoreBearcat girls golf shows marked improvements, heads to subsections
By Diane Younggren, coach The Bearcat Girls Golf team has finished regular season play on the upswing. The last Border Conference meet was held in Roseau on Thursday, May 16 and the girls finally began to see their work in practices coming together on the course. In the meets prior to this, the…
Read MoreGirls track team continues to improve this season; Folland, White and Turn earn 1st place medals
Submitted by Coach Andi Patenaude Students had an eventful meet on Friday, May 3 at East Grand Forks for the True North Conference track meet. The day started off partly sunny and windy, and it quickly turned to rain and hail mixed in. Results: 100m Dash 1st – Kendra Mehrkens (TRF) 12.90 12th – Miranda…
Read MoreSkull Lake WMA to get new water control structure
By Anna Jauhola A new joint powers agreement among three entities will allow for a new water control structure to be constructed at Skull Lake Wildlife Management Area, east of Lancaster. The Kittson County Commissioners approved the agreement (JPA) during the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 7. Area Wildlife Manager Jason Wollin, with MnDNR, and…
Read MoreNorth Kittson Rural Water Report 2023
Click the link below to view the water report: North Kittson Rural Water Report 2023
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