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Lancaster FCCLA gaining popularity
By Anna Jauhola Independence, leadership, growth and more have driven the success of Lancaster School’s reborn FCCLA organization. The district hired teacher Laura McNeill as the FCCLA adviser last year and with hard work from her and the core group, the organization has grown to nearly 20 students in its second year. There are kids…
Read MoreCounty sets final budget and levy at 5% increase over 2024
By Anna Jauhola In the final meeting of 2024, the Kittson County Commission approved the 2025 budget and tax levy, including an increase in their salaries for the year. When the commission approved the preliminary 2025 budget and levy in September, they shot high with a 10.5% increase over 2024. “I think we’re pretty happy…
Read MoreBearcats dominate Bears in first game after break
By Coach Mark Johnson KCC 87 – LOW 27 The Bearcats returned to the hardwood on Friday, Jan. 3 after a long holiday break. KCC headed east to Baudette to face the Lake of the Woods Bears. It didn’t take long for the Bearcats to take control of the contest. KCC’s full-court pressure pushed LOW…
Read MoreBearcats boys start new year defeating Storm, Bears
By Coach Trent Jerome KCC 66 – SAC 46 The Bearcats opened the new year with a convincing win over the Stephen-Argyle Storm in Hallock on Thursday, Jan. 2. Senior Ty Vig set the tone early with strong scoring inside, while junior Brody Scalese added a three-pointer to get KCC rolling. The Storm responded in…
Read MoreBearcats hockey team defeats Panthers
By Coach Josh Rynning After coming off a three-game winning streak and winning the Ely Christmas Tournament, the KCC hockey team took on Park Rapids, Minn., on Saturday Jan. 4. With a week to practice and prepare for the game, the Bearcats came out hard and ready to go. Kamden Gullickson-Palmer scored the first goal…
Read MoreLancaster School Board approves nearly identical 2025 tax levy to that of 2024
By Anna Jauhola One person appeared at Lancaster School District’s annual Truth in Taxation meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Superintendent Nicole Thompson gave a brief presentation to explain that Truth in Taxation meetings are held due to a law passed in 1989 and after the county’s proposed tax statements are mailed in late November. While…
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…
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