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Lindegard excited to reintroduce dedicated art classes at Kittson Central
By Anna Jauhola It’s been almost 20 years since Kittson Central had a full-time, dedicated art teacher. With some creative rearranging, the school is on its way to give students that chance again. Leanna Lindegard, a 2004 Kittson central graduate, started her position this year as a part-time art teacher in kindergarten through sixth grade.…
Read MoreCounty approves used grader, new security cameras
By Anna Jauhola After a split vote and spirited discussion, Kittson County Commissioners approved purchasing a used motor grader during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 15. In true democratic fashion, the commissioners had a solid discussion with highway department employees whether to purchase a brand new motor grader or a used one with few…
Read MoreFirst week of school goes well, despite climb in COVID cases
By Anna Jauhola Students at Kittson Central and Lancaster schools have adapted well to the strange new start of the academic year. Superintendents Bob Jaszczak and Shannon Hunstad said everyone has been compliant with wearing masks and making sure to follow the guidance put in place. “It’s helped tremendously that it’s been pretty nice outside,”…
Read More‘Music is where my heart lies’
Karlstad’s Dariann Leigh climbing the country music ladder By Anna Jauhola KARLSTAD — True to country music, much of Dariann Leigh’s inspiration is drawn from her rural Minnesota life – good friends, back road cruising and family. Leigh grew up in Karlstad, Minn., and now the 20-year-old splits her time between her hometown and Nashville,…
Read MoreFog doesn’t deter elk hunter
Grygla man bags 7-by-7 bull north of Lake Bronson By Anna Jauhola After 19 years of applying for an elk tag, a Grygla man finally experienced the hunt of a lifetime in Kittson County. Gavin Nordby shot a 7-by-7 bull elk north of Lake Bronson during the state’s annual hunt on Sunday, Aug. 23. Until…
Read MoreOnce-in-a-lifetime hunt becomes reality for Rice, Minn., man
Tyler Turn, Rice, Minn., was excited once he learned he had drawn one of the 44 tags available this year for the elk hunt. On Sunday morning, Aug. 23, while scouting for elk with his father Rick, brother Tanner, and cousin C.J. Peterson, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity became a reality. The hunt was extra special since…
Read MoreTaxiway will complete airport hangar project
By Anna Jauhola After a multiple year process, Hallock Airport has a new hangar and will soon have a paved taxiway for access to the building. The T-hangar and taxiway have been on the airport’s federal layout plan for years, said Airport Manager Jeremy Seng. The entire project is a $1.4 million investment and now,…
Read MoreLocal artists receive Merit awards
WARREN, Minn. – The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council recently announced the Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit Winners. Student and adult artists residing in a seven-county region including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Polk, Pennington, Roseau and Red Lake recently entered into the Northwest Minnesota Art Exhibit and competed for $2,300 in cash awards. The winners were recognized at the…
Read MoreLegion Post 214 Hornets split with Crookston to end the season
The Legion Post 214 Hornets had a great summer of baseball. They may not have ended with a winning record, but they had a tough schedule and battled tough against every team. This talented group of athletes showed true tenacity. The Hornets ended their season Tuesday, Aug. 11 in Crookston, Minn., with a double header.…
Read MoreKittson Co. adds 4 COVID cases
By Anna Jauhola Kittson County now has four positive, active cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Kittson County Public Health confirmed on Monday that all four patients were tested for COVID-19 at Kittson Healthcare Clinic. “When someone tests positive here, that name is shared with Public Health strictly for follow-up,” said…
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