On Thursday, the Yellow Medicine East boys basketball team played in the first round of the Section 3A-North playoffs against MACCRAY, taking a 69-93 loss. Leaders int hat game included Nikson Knapper, who scored 19 points with three steals, while Isaac Jiminez added another 16 points with five rebounds to the team total. Complete scoring from that game follows:
Healthy Tip of the Week: When it comes to working out, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the different training philosophies, especially if you’re a beginner. Many experts tend to agree that compound exercises will get you quicker, longer-lasting results than almost anything else.
My condolences to the families of Kathleen Jacobson & Lynell Leasman. Alex Grinager & friend Madison, Logan Grinager & friend Peyton & Molly Grinager along with Jake Albertson & Allen Jorgenson went to Dawson last Sunday afternoon to celebrate Molly’s nephew Colton Peterson’s 1st birthday.
The Southwest Adult Basic Education Program will offer a FREE adult driver education class beginning Monday, March 14. This class will be held at the Minnesota West Community and Technical College located in Granite Falls, and will continue for 8 weeks concluding on Monday, May 2. Class hours will be from 5:00 to 7:00. Students will receive instruction on a variety of topics ranging from Diverging Diamond Interchanges and ABS brakes, to basic intersection technique. This class will also provide the necessary information to assist in successfully passing the state required knowledge test. Information will be presented in a variety of formats, including videos, on-line materials, worksheets, and interesting lectures. To register, contact the Adult Basic Education Office at 320-269-9297, or Paul Knapper at 320-522-2575.
The Senior LinkAge Line is a resource that provides expert advice on Medicare, prescription drug expense assistance, forms assistance, community-based resources, finding resources in the community, caregiver planning and support and more. This presentation will help individuals learn about the Senior LinkAge Line and how it supports older adults and their families with decision making.
The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) is seeking applicants for funding under Title III-E of the Older Americans Act. Funding is available to develop and/or expand caregiver support services in MNRAAA’s twenty-seven county service area for the period of June 1, 2022 – De-cember 31, 2022.
The Yellow Medicine East School District is developing a strategic plan for the district. The school board has chosen to work with the Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) to provide guidance and assist with the planning.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering free admission to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on three dates coming up this year. The entrance fee waiver does not cover activities like camping, rentals or tours.
Welcome to the first week of the new look of the Advocate Tribune! As I’ve been noting in our newspapers for the last couple of months, this week readers will officially be able to see the first of the changes to come under CherryRoad Media’s ownership. Our team’s efforts have been underway for some time to bring this new look together, and I’ve been anxiously awaiting the point of reveal.
Spring Break 2022! They say it’s gonna be epic! But is it? Let us consider. Spring Break is a strangely named week in March wherein the schools, the same ones that were hitherto educating our children, for some inexplicable reason, set them free.