Lifestyle

Last week, CAIR was thrilled to guest-host (and be soundly beaten at – congrats to winners Craig and Deb) trivia at the Bluenose Gopher. My sock puppet alter ego Jebbie had a lot of unexpected opinions, and – thanks to Nicole Zempel – learned some important facts about the World’s Oldest Rock. We were impressed by the players’ collective knowledge and strong sweater game. Personal highlight: the gentle head-pat Jebbie the sock puppet received from one participant on his way out.

Yellow Medicine East's 2021-22 Triple A Winners are Ean Clarke and Jenna Weir. The Academics, Arts and Athletic Award was established in 1988 by the Minnesota State High School League, and is awarded annually to one boy and one girl from each member school. Jenna is the daughter of Shelly and Rich Weir. She has been in choir and competes in softball and will be made her sixth trip to the State Dance tournament over the weekend. Jenna plans to attend Mitchell Tech to become a Radiology Technician. Ean is the son of Christina and Lynn Clarke. He has been active in band and choir. He has participated throughout his high school career in Cross Country, Basketball and Tennis, where he was a State participant last fall. Ean is undecided as far as college plans. PHOTO SUBMITTED

Doug Bengtson plays Andrew Volstead last week at the Bluenose Gopher Public House open house in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Capper-Volstead Act. MINNESOTA .