Dawson Lutheran Church moves services



The Dawson Lutheran Church building has never really had an easy life. In March, 1946, the pretty little church building began its journey from Gackle, North Dakota to Dawson by way of movers from Jamestown. Alas, the weather got warm, the roads got soft, and the building was stuck in Napoleon until the roads were passable again. The newly-named Dawson […]

FCCU holds fundraisers for food pantries



FCCU recently held fundraisers to collect over 2,193 items and raised $2,000 for food pantries. Items ranged from mac and cheese to fruit cups and granola bars, to even juice boxes – all easy to use items for children and families that can use some assistance. FCCU wanted to have some fun, all while supporting a good cause; so, they […]

Weather



Oct. 3-9, 2016Reported by Joel Gensler HLP Mon., Oct. 3 77 58 Tues., Oct. 4 61 56 .04 Wed., Oct. 5 61 39 Thurs., Oct. 6 45 29 Fri., Oct. 7 42 28 Sat., Oct. 8 45 28 .05 Sun., Oct. 9 70 29

Coming events



Steele Oct. 12 – K.C. School Board Oct. 18 – K.C. Historical Society, 7:00 p.m., Community Building Oct. 24 – K.C. Food Pantry open 4:00-6:00 p.m. Tuttle Oct. 13 – Ambulance District mill levy public meeting, 7:00 p.m., Tuttle United Methodist Church

Hay bales need to be removed from ND rights of way by November 1



All hay bales on North Dakota highway rights of way, must be removed by Tuesday, November 1. Hay bales remaining on rights of way after November 1, will be removed as directed by the District Engineer. The bales need to be removed for snow management and safety reasons. North Dakota Century Code prohibits hay from being placed in the right […]

Start the conversation about breast cancer risk



October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month In observation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) encourages women to start the conversation about breast cancer risk with their healthcare provider. About one in eight North Dakotan women will get breast cancer during their life. Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths for women […]

Notes from K.C. Administration



October 7, 2016 First of all, I want to CONGRATULATE the Kidder County football team for qualifying for the playoffs, which will begin on Saturday, October 15th. Though we have had injuries to key players, our coaches and players have done a great job in overcoming these obstacles and succeeding. Our coaching staff, which deserves a great amount of credit […]

From the Heart



This past Tuesday evening, if you were interested, you probably listened to the one-and-only debate scheduled for the two Vice- Presidential hopefuls. Although a debate between vice-presidential candidates has historically not made much of a difference in the outcome of most Presidential elections, it is good to get their perspectives on issues of the campaign. Depending on who is President, […]

Kidder Korner



Marriage communication A husband and wife were at a party chatting with some friends when the subject of marriage counseling came up. “Oh, we’ll never need that. My wife and I have a great relationship,” the husband explained. “She was a communications major in college and I majored in theater arts. She communicates well and I act like I’m listening.” […]

Farm, Home, & Garden

Tips on treating scab in potatoes

Like elephant hide and silver scurf, potato scab is an undetectable disease that most gardeners discover at harvest time. Depending on the extent of the damage, these potatoes may still be edible once the scab is removed, but they’re definitely not fit for the farmer’s market. Once you’ve unearthed scabby potatoes, you may ask yourself, “What causes potato scab?” Unfortunately, […]