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H-SV Elev. to be auctioned in March
By Anna Jauhola In a few months, the Humboldt-St. Vincent Elevator Association will have its answer on whether its structure will stay intact or be torn down. Officially at the end of last week, the association was dissolved, its 10 percent ownership in MarKit County Grain was sold and the elevator property was not sold.…
Read MoreSheriff’s office fully staffed with newly hired deputy
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Commissioners approved hiring a deputy sheriff to fill the final open position at that office during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Sheriff-elect Matt Vig said three people interviewed for the position, and the best candidate was Kelly Gustafson who resides in Pelan, just on the Roseau-Kittson border.…
Read MoreBearcats top Storm
By Mark Johnson, coach KCC 82 – SAC 62 KCC rolled down Highway 75 Tuesday, Dec. 20 for a conference showdown with the Stephen-Argyle Storm. The Bearcats were coming off back-to-back wins the previous week and had their sights set on continuing their solid play. The opening minutes of the contest took on the look…
Read MoreKittson Central sets tax levy at 4.03% increase over ’22
By Margie Holmgren Kittson Central School Board approved the property tax levy at $1,357,129.39 at its Wednesday, Dec. 21 meeting. This amount is 4.03 percent higher than last year’s levy at an increase of $52,526.64. “Despite the fact that our levy went up a bit I think most homeowners have seen a pretty significant decrease…
Read MoreLancaster School trims budget and lowers tax levy for 2023
By Anna Jauhola Lancaster School District whittled its final levy down to lessen its operating deficit for the school year. During its regular meeting, the Lancaster School Board held its truth in taxation hearing and approved its final 2022-23 budget and 2023 tax levy. No one from the public attended the hearing. In September, the…
Read MoreHallock Council sets COLA increase at 6.5%
By Anna Jauhola The Hallock City Council approved a 6.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase for its hourly employees for 2023 during a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 19. The COLA takes effect this pay period, which will culminate in the first paycheck of the new year. The council held the special meeting…
Read MoreBearcats 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…
Read MoreBearcats 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…
Read MoreBearcats 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…
Read MoreKennedy City Council sets sanitation services rates, hires PT maintenance worker
By Margie Holmgren The Kennedy City Council set fees for 2023 sanitation services. The council voted to go with Northern Sanitation, Stephen, Minn., for garbage services at their November meeting. The council voted to bill the homes and businesses that do not use tipper carts or dumpsters, $13 per month. Currently 71 homes and businesses…
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