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The biggest mistake farmers make – loving the farm too much
By Val Farmer Why the Farm Comes First Consider these frequently voiced motivations. It is what I love, It is all I know, I can see progress in front of my eyes, Land is a legacy from my parents and grandparents and I need to pass it on to create opportunities for my children and…
Read MoreKcc Girls Basketball team falls to Roseau and defeats Grygla-Goodridge for the second time this season
By Mark Johnson KCC 46 – Roseau 80 The Bearcats played host to the Roseau Rams last Monday, Jan. 7. KCC faced a high powered offensive duo in Roseau’s back court tandem, but had hopes of slowing down the Rams’ offensive attack. The first half of play unfolded and had the Bearcats hanging tough with…
Read MoreKittson County Central picks up four hockey victories
By David Stewart The Bearcats varsity hockey team recently picked up four wins on home ice over Park Rapids, Red Lake Falls, Lake of the Woods, and Wadena-Deer Creek. On Saturday Jan. 5, Kittson County Central faced off against the Park Rapids Panthers. The Bearcats opened the scoring in the first period on an unassisted…
Read MoreKittson Central to host subsection drama contest
By Anna Jauhola Last week, Kittson Central Drama Director Renee Wahl and her students had a moment. They decided to have a matinee showing of their one-act play the Friday before subregional contest, as usual, and then pack up their trailer so they’d be ready to travel to the contest Saturday morning. “That works really…
Read MoreLove, Care, Compassion: Riley ‘always took care of others before himself’
By Anna Jauhola Midnight rides through the county hunting rabbits and watching the northern lights. Early morning and all-day fishing trips catching whopper northerns and walleyes. These memories and more have helped Markelle Kuznia survive the last weeks since her son, Riley Kuznia, was tragically killed on New Year’s Day. Lance Cpl. Kuznia, of…
Read MoreKCC Girls Basketball add two wins
By Mark Johnson KCC 49 – H-N 35 The Bearcats were set to play two games in the Hillsboro-Central Valley Holiday Hoops Event, but Mother Nature had something to say about it. The first game of the event for the Bearcats was supposed to be played against Larimore on Dec 27, but due to the…
Read More‘A quiet leader’ – Kuznia’s impact spanned across the country
(Photos courtesy of U.S. Marine Corps and Younggren Photography) LANCE CPL. RILEY KUZNIA, of Karlstad, died on New Year’s Day after another Marine discharged his service weapon inside the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. The bullet struck Kuznia and he died from the gunshot wound. Above, left, Kuznia in his U.S. Marine Corps dress uniform.…
Read MoreDNR logs successful year of elk hunts in northwest Minnesota
Hunters had expanded opportunities to harvest elk this past year after the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offered more permits, a variety of permit types and a different season structure in one of the hunt zones. The DNR issued a total of 22 permits – 16 antlerless, four either-sex and two bull licenses. Hunters filled…
Read MoreBoard approves reinstating Porter as sheriff’s deputy
By Anna Jauhola The Kittson County Commissioners approved reinstating former sheriff Steve Porter as a deputy during their final session of 2018 on Friday, Dec. 28. After an approximately 45-minute closed session, Commissioner Betty Younggren made the motion to reinstate Porter as a deputy with a contingency. Commissioner Theresia Gillie seconded the motion. Younggren, Gillie,…
Read MorePainting with diamonds: Two Kittson County women dive into unique hobby
By Anna Jauhola Crafts have always been a stress-reliever for Tami Boychuk. Over the last few years, she got wrapped up in diamond painting. And when her daughter announced her impending marriage, Boychuk decided to create a glittering wedding gift. Diamond painting doesn’t use real diamonds. Instead, each kit is equipped with tiny sparkly plastic…
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