McIntosh Times

“PEACE!”: 70 years ago marked the end of WWII

08/11/2015

From the McIntosh Times, August 16, 1945 Japan Surrenders! Gen. MacArthur Named Commander At 6:01 pm Tuesday evening the news that “the War is over” was flashed to a waiting world that had been looking forward to this moment since December 7, 1941. Previous to this announcement Pres. Truman had...

2nd Annual Bryan Stordahl Memorial Golf event

08/11/2015

MHAC 1st Annual Heritage Garden Tour this Saturday

08/04/2015

This Saturday, August 8th, the beauty of summer’s bounty can be viewed during the first annual Heritage Garden Tour. The McIntosh Heritage and Arts Center and the East Polk Heritage Center are collaborating to give folks the opportunity to admire the efforts of several home gardener’s who have...

Austin Kindem from Fosston with his 4 year old Holstein. Austin was Grand Champion Senior Showman at the Polk County Fair. He is taking his cow to the Minnesota State Fair at the end of this month.

Polk County Fair snapshots

08/04/2015

The old McIntosh School now boasts a new sign stating that is is the “Future home of McIntosh Heritage and Arts Center” along with a beautiful flower garden to rest in. MHAC continues to raise funds for the renovation of the school. The yard has been a focus this summer with new art, tree trimming and flower gardens.

“Why don’t they just tear it down?”

07/28/2015

As McIntosh Heritage and Arts Center moves toward raising the funds to reroof the old McIntosh School the question sometimes arises “Why don’t they just tear it down?” The comment is often made as though this is the only practical solution and it seems to be assumed that this would be a zero cost...

Back row: Joey Riever, Hunter Hoffart, Anton Hickman, Zac Simonson, Gavin Haskett, Mason Hoffart, Coach Hunter Plante; Front: Tommy Reiver, Jonas Spry, Chase Shear, Will Tofstad, Chris Hollingsworth, Dylan Roy, Noah Besser.

Win-E-Mac cadets Red Team baseball

07/28/2015

Pictured (along with “Team Alayna” t-shirts) are: Breanna Carroll, Jessica Kasprzak, Alaina Juve, Alayna Espeseth and Olivia Simonson. If you were unable to make the benefit, but would like to make a donation, please drop donations at Ultima Bank.

“Team Alayna” for thyroid cancer awareness

07/21/2015

In recent months the world has changed for Win-E-Mac student Alayna Espeseth. She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. An active young lady, her teammates, classmates and community have rallied together to support her with her battle. Recently there was a benefit pancake breakfast for her and her...

McIntosh City Council tables listing Poplar Meadows

07/21/2015

The McIntosh City Council met in regular session on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 5:30 pm at the McIntosh Community Center. The quorum was met and the meeting proceeded. There were no public concerns, so the council moved on to old business and with nothing to report or update, they quickly moved into...

North Country Detailing opens in Winger

07/14/2015

How does one go on after the loss of a child? When you are a single mother of four you really have no choice. Lori Lucken’s son Nash was born April 5, 2012. Soon after his birth, and some very scary times, it was determined that Nash was born with a very rare blood disorder. So rare that is...

Back: DeForest Nelson (NCE), Jake Knutson (WEM), Austin Tadman (WEM), Zach Plante (WEM), Dalton Klegstad (KCC), Aaron Dostal (BGMR), and Travis Kaster (WEM); Front: Chase Svalen (WEM), Zac Tradewell (WEM), Nick Kasprowich (KCC), Wyatt Peppel (BGMR), and Matt Lee (NCE)

Legion Baseball Senior All-Star Game