Last Tuesday, the YME girls took on Russell-Tyler-Ruthton in an away game for a 55-65 loss. Leaders in that game included Shelby Mortenson, who scored 21 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks. Complete scoring from that game follows:
After some cold temperatures on Friday and Saturday, we started the warm-up on Sunday. Highs returned to the 30s across much of the region.
Our second grandson joined the family last fall. I have a photo of my mom holding him at six weeks, and it makes me think about the 86 years separating them. My mom started hospice at the end of last year, and she passed away Jan. 2. Reflecting on how one journey is starting as another ends, I keep wondering what my little grandson’s world will be like 86 years from now. What is the future I want for him? And what am I willing to do to get there?
This weekend’s snowstorm marked the first time I had to pull the snowblower out of the garage this season. I’m fairly proud of my snowblowing abilities, as I just learned how to use the machine (thanks, You- Tube) two winters ago. Previously, I enjoyed (just kidding on the enjoying part) a full shoveling work-out experience. However, living in a house on a hill on a corner lot with all of the city sidewalks surrounding the lot and a half deep property, as well as all of the sidewalks up to the three doors of the house in every direction, a snowblower became a must.
There is a daily fee for all guests. When there is not a Lifeguard on Duty, you must be at least 18 years old to be in the pool area. Adults with children under 18 must be in the water with their children. The diving board will not be available when there are no LG’s on duty. Proper swimwear is required for all guests, and everyone must take a quick shower before entering the pools. Please bring 2 pairs of shoes when coming in to work out!
Snowmobile trail conditions vary throughout Minnesota but, in areas where there’s good snow, riders have been getting out with gusto. Snowmobile tracks are common sights in road ditches, on trails and atop the ice.
January is Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month as well as National Stalking Awareness Month. WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc. (WRAP) has been and continues to serve victims of trafficking since 2020 as well as victims of domestic violence since 1994 in Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood and Yellow Medicine Counties. The goal of this article is to bring awareness and education of human trafficking and stalking to our communities. It is important to understand the basics of these subjects and start the conversation regarding these crimes. Human trafficking and stalking happen even in our rural communities, even though it is hard for most to believe, and we want to believe where we live is safe for everyone.
Avera is launching an overarching branding campaign with the theme of Moving Health Forward. Avera’s goal is to move health forward, both as an organization and as individuals for better health.
Still in the “Season After Epiphany” we are finding God in all kinds of places. We are reminded of these epiphanies of God, these appearances, these manifestations so that we too can find God in our lives.
My condolences to the family of Gary Holtan. Gary married Marie Johnson Holtan.