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KCC Bearcats football team tear down the Northern Freeze
By Nick Johnson, Asst. Coach KCC 46 – NF 16 The Bearcats moved to 2-0 on the season with a convincing 46-16 victory over the Northern Freeze on Friday, Sept. 6. An old-school physical battle, showcased the toughness of both teams from start to finish. After forcing a punt on the first possession of the…
Read MoreCommission considers two annual allocation requests
By Anna Jauhola Two nonprofit entities made 2025 budget requests during the Kittson County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Northwest Regional Library, the entity that oversees the Hallock Public Library and the Karlstad LINK site, is asking for a 3% increase over 2023. Each year, Kittson County makes appropriations to different nonprofit groups that…
Read More4-H State Fair projects
4-H Club, North Star Club Banner Blue 4-H Club, Two River Club Banner Blue Rose Cudnik, Performing Arts grade 9+ Blue Teresa Cudnik, Needle Arts Grades 6-8 Blue McKinley Folland, Fall ewe lamb Purple (1st) McKinley Folland, Breeding Ewe Showmanship gr. 11+ Green Track Folland, Breeding Heifer Junior Yearling 3rd Ashton Hesby, Milking Doe Goat…
Read MoreKCC Bearcat football team opens season with a win at home over Badger/Greenbush-Middle River
By Asst. Coach Nick Johnson Kittson County Central football opened its season with a matchup against Badger/Greenbush-Middle River in Lancaster, defeating the Gators by a score of 41-8. The Bearcats got the scoring started with a 1-yard touchdown run by Ashton Knutson, followed by a 7-yard touchdown pass from Eli Peterson to Ty Vig on…
Read MoreKCC volleyball team defeats Sacred Heart Eagles in three sets to start their 2024 season
By Coach Tina Turn The Bearcat volleyball team opened their season taking it to the road, and the path led to the home of the Sacred Heart Eagles in East Grand Forks. All five teams, 7th grade through varsity, opened their season with a win. There are 52 players out this season, and with no…
Read MoreCounty budget discussions begin, showing big increases
By Anna Jauhola Kittson County Commissioners started reviewing budget numbers for 2025 during a workshop on Monday, Aug. 12. Along with County Administrator Aimee Sugden and CFO Shirley Swenson, the board went through several department’s budgets. This is by no means a full picture of the county’s 2025 budget, but a snapshot of what the…
Read MoreNew filter shows promise in treating Mar-Kit landfill leachate
By Anna Jauhola In the last 30 years, Mar-Kit Landfill has led the way in improving how this type of facility operates in Minnesota. Yet again, landfill staff and board members have made the decision to be the first in the state to make its leachate safer by implementing a biological breakdown system. “I’ve…
Read MoreCommission continues to juggle staffing, technology
By Anna Jauhola Kittson County commissioners approved two hires, one resignation and a severance package during the regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Wayne Jacobson, veterans service officer, gave his letter of resignation during the meeting – not effective until Dec. 1. He has been in the position since 2018 He said he felt he’s…
Read MoreKittson County ‘Garden of Eden’ for crops this year
By Anna Jauhola Despite a long string of rain during planting season, crops in Kittson County are in great condition and on track for a timely harvest. Wheat, soybeans, corn and sugar beets are all doing well across the county, with small exceptions where too much rain fell during certain periods. “There were some pockets…
Read MoreHenry Finney takes third in national trap shoot in Michigan
By Emily Kuzel, coach The KCC Trap Shooting Team shot in the National Tournament on Friday, July 12. They placed 107 out of 261 teams with a score of 457/500. Henry Finney shot 100 straight. Gil Finney Shot 99/100 with 75 straight. Alexander Kuzel 94/100 with 50 straight. Willie Nelson shot 88/100 with 25 straight.…
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