08/02/2016
McIntosh had its 1st Annual Heritage and Arts Center Show on Saturday, July 23rd. It was fun to see the variety of artwork that folks brought to display.
07/26/2016
Many people visited many gardens during the 2nd Annual McIntosh Heritage and Arts Center and East Polk County Heritage Center garden tour last Saturday. There were many beautiful yards between Fosston and McIntosh to explore and enjoy on the tour this year.
07/26/2016
McIntosh High School Class of 1961 held their 55th class reunion on Saturday, July 16. Eighteen classmates met at Don Ostenson’s home west of McIntosh to reminisce and catch up on each other’s lives. Other McIntosh graduates who stopped by to visit were: Olive Roed Ferden, Gary Hartel, Colleen...
07/12/2016
The 116th Annual Polk County Fair took place last Wednesday, July 6th and ended with a great fireworks display on Sunday, July 10th. There were lots of people who visited the fairgrounds in Fertile during the 5 day event.
07/12/2016
On Saturday, July 9, at the Polk County Fair there was a Century Farm recognition ceremony at approximately 3:45 p.m. on the Hanson Memorial Free Stage. The Lloyd Schleicher farm in Lessor Township was a recipient of a commemorative sign, as well as a certificate signed by State Fair and Minnesota...
07/12/2016
The regular meeting of the McIntosh City Council was held on Monday, June 13, 2016 at the Community Center.
The Mayor, Toby Strom called the meeting to order. All members of the Council were present. The City also has a new City Clerk. Melissa Finseth, who was a City Council member has resigned her...
07/07/2016
Quilts of Valor Foundation began in 2003 with a dream, literally a dream. Founder Catherine Roberts’ son Nate was deployed in Iraq. According to Catherine “The dream was as vivid as real life. I saw a young man sitting on the side of his bed in the middle of the night, hunched over. The...
06/28/2016
It’s a Great Year to be a Patriot! These two teams participated in many local tournaments. They have been working hard in the gym this last month improving their skills and learning the fun game of volleyball. Thanks coaches and our community for supporting these young athletes.
06/21/2016
During the Memorial Day program in Winger on Monday, May 30th, Veteran, Lonnie Gieseke was presented with a Quilt of Valor to honor him for serving our Country.