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KITTSON COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Kittson County Board of Commissioners met, pursuant to adjournment on November 15, 2022 at 9 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Younggren. The pledge to the flag was given. A motion was made by Commissioner Gillie seconded by Commissioner Olson and unanimously carried to approve the agenda with the addition of…

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Bearcats defeat Roseau Rams

By Trent Jerome, coach On Tuesday, Dec. 13, the KCC boys basketball team headed east to take on the Roseau Rams. The Bearcats came into the game 0-2 and the Rams were 1-2. Right from the jump ball, the Bearcats were ready to play. KCC scored on four straight trips while feeding the big man…

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Bearcats defeat Eagles, fall to Broncos in hockey action

By Dylan Johnson The Bearcats started off another week of hockey with a game in Red Lake Falls, Minn., against the Eagles on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The Eagles started off the game with a goal a minute into the period, setting the pace for a fast game. Toward the end of the first period, the…

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Bearcats girls, weather have undefeated week

By Mark Johnson, coachKCC 89 – CF 77 The Bearcats girls started the week with three games on the docket. They were able to get their first two contests played and in the books on Monday, Dec. 12 and Tuesday, Dec. 13 but then Mother Nature took over and brought the week to a screeching…

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Tom Swanson, 64

Tom Swanson, 64, of Hallock, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at his summer home on Lake of the Woods. A sincere thank you to all his friends who helped with his care during his final days and special thanks to the staff of the Red River Valley Hospice. A celebration of his…

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Jerry Bernstrom, 71

Jerry Bernstrom, 71, a lifelong Lancaster, Minn., resident and businessman, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Jerry Morris Bernstrom was born at Crookston, Minn., Nov. 26, 1951, the son of Morris and Gloria (Singler) Bernstrom. Jerry attended Lancaster Public School and graduated in 1969. On April 10, 1976, he married Eileen Schultz at Perham,…

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County levy increases due to higher costs and property valuations

By Anna Jauhola Three people from the public attended the Kittson County truth in taxation meeting Thursday, Dec. 8, held during the regular commissioner’s meeting. The commission presented the proposed 2023 budget and reasons for the levy increase. The proposed budget is set at $15,420,417. The county is set to bring in $5,644,309 in revenue,…

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Commission sets sheriff, chief deputy salaries

By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Commissioners set the salaries of the incoming sheriff and his new chief deputy during the regular meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8. Matt Vig, who is currently the chief deputy, was elected sheriff during the November election and will take office on Tuesday, Jan. 3 when Sheriff Mark Wilwant retires.…

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