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Board hears renovation proposal for courthouse
By Anna Jauhola Kittson County Commissioners are getting closer to beginning the process of renovating the courthouse in Hallock. During a workshop meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the full commission met with two representatives from Johnson Controls to go through the bid for infrastructure upgrades to the aging building – plus possible renovations for the…
Read MoreBearcat girls basketball team defeat Eagles on the road, Falcons at home
By Mark Johnson, coach KCC 71 – SH 63 The Bearcats headed south to East Grand Forks Monday, Feb. 12 to tangle with the Sacred Heart Eagles in their home gym. A win would position either team for the top seed in the sub-section tournament as well as give them control of the Northern Galaxy…
Read MoreLEFSA receives first legacy society donation
The Lancaster Endowment Fund School Association (LEFSA) recently received an extremely generous cash contribution from PoDCO, a successful locally-owned and operated business. “There are times when the actions and generosity of others leave a person speechless,” said Sarah Schmalz, LEFSA’s treasurer. “PoDCo’s significant donation toward building our Endowment Fund is one of those times. LEFSA is…
Read MoreLake Bronson Lions Ice Fishing Derby a success
The 39th annual Lake Bronson Lions Fishing Derby drew 119 participants, despite concerns earlier in the week about ice conditions. State park officials measured ice thickness at 21 inches on the lake and 18 inches on the channel before the derby, and reopened the beach and dock access points. The winners from the derby are as…
Read MoreCommission approves new plow trucks, semi purchases
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Highway Department fleet will be upgraded this year with two new snow plow trucks and a semi-truck. During the regular county commission meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6, the board approved the two requests. Engineer Andrea Weleski presented a bid for a 2016 Freightliner semi-truck from F-M Truck Sales in…
Read MoreUSDA now accepting farm loan applications online
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers. More than 26,000 customers who submit a Direct Loan application each year can now use an online, interactive, guided application that is paperless and provides helpful features including an electronic signature option, the ability to attach supporting documents such as…
Read MoreKCC hockey drops games to Wadena-Deer Creek, Park Rapids
By Josh Rynning, coach The KCC Bearcat hockey team headed to Wadena-Deer Creek and Park Rapids this weekend to play in the last weekend double-header of the regular season. With the last regular season game being in Bagley on Tuesday, Feb. 13th, the Bearcats will battle for one last win before playoffs. KCC 1 –…
Read MoreBearcats girls fall to EGF Green Wave, defeat Northern Freeze
By Mark Johnson, coach KCC 97 – EGF 101 2 OT It was a wild one at the Kittson Central gym Monday, Feb. 5. KCC hosted the EGF Green Wave in a rematch of a heavy weight battle on Dec. 15. The two teams battled to the buzzer that night with the Green Wave getting…
Read MoreBearcats boys fall to WAO, defeat BGMR, C-G
By Trent Jerome, coach KCC 65 — BGMR 36 On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Bearcats traveled to the “Swamp” to face off against the BGMR Gators. Demonstrating a powerful start, the Bearcats leveraged their great ball movement to dismantle the Gators’ zone defense, scoring effectively both inside and from the perimeter. Their full-court pressure defense…
Read MoreBearcats boys fall to Eagles, Chargers
By Trent Jerome, coach KCC 47 – SH 68 On Thursday, Feb. 1, the Kittson County Central Bearcats boys’ basketball team traveled to East Grand Forks for a crucial inner-conference showdown against the Sacred Heart Eagles. The Bearcats showcased a strong start by leveraging their early momentum to secure a significant lead. Key contributions from…
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