The 5th annual Ride 2 Remember event is scheduled to be held on Saturday, August 13th, starting in Granite Falls. The event is a continuation of the former KMS Memorial Ride that was held for ten years in memoriam of six local area soldiers that lost their lives while serving the country, including Matt Kahler, of Granite Falls, and Brent Koch of Morton.
Jason Best led the entire Pure Stock feature for his first win at Fiesta City Speedway. Sixteen WISSOTA Super Stocks came to Fiesta City Speedway the 20 lap, $1000 to win special.
Healthy Tip of the Week: Some foods pack a particularly powerful combination of nutrients that play a part in immune health, and oatmeal happens to be one of them. Not only are oats incredibly rich in cholesterol-lowering fiber, high-quality protein, but they also contain a wide range of essential minerals and other compounds with a high level of antioxidant activity.
Governor Tim Walz today announced that the President has approved his request for a major disaster declaration for 23 counties impacted by tornadoes, flooding, and storms in early May. “This spring brought unprecedented storms and historic flooding to our state.
On Monday afternoon, former Upper Sioux police chief Christopher Allen Lee, 53, of Clarkfield, made an appearance in court in what was scheduled to be a Settlement Conference. Lee, who appeared by way of Zoom, appeared at the hearing while driving a motor vehicle, and Judge Laurence Stratton, who discovered Lee was driving while asking Lee to turn on his camera, halted court momentarily to wait for Lee to pull over to attend. It should be noted that in the court rules for Zoom hearings, it states that the attending must not be moving (either driving, walking, bicycling or otherwise).
Emma Jacobson, of Hanley Falls, with horse Hank, took part in the Charity Barrel Series at Lee Mar Ranch Equine Center. The series is held for youth to raise funds for the Lee-Mar Ranch Equine Center’s therapeutic riding program, and other such activities that are a part of the center’s mission. Photo by Jessica Stölen-Jacobson
Kilowatt Community Center Summer Lifeguard Hours: Monday - Thursday: 1pm - 6pm Friday: Family Swim Days - NO Lifeguards on Duty Saturday & Sunday: 1pm - 6pm *Hours are subject to change, so please call ahead* Pickleball at the KCC: Groups are playing on the following days / times: Monday’s & Wednesday’s - 1:00pm – 3:00pm Tuesday’s & Thursday’s nights - 6:00pm - 8:00pm Friday’s - 9:00am - 11:00am FREE for members, and just the daily fee for non-members. No experience necessary.
Aria Peters, a Yellow Medicine East Senior this year, recently traveled to Orlando, Florida to play in the AAU National Volleyball Tournament with the Kandi Elite Volleyball Club of Willmar. The Kandi Elite Volleyball club was designed to provide an opportunity for volleyball players around the Central Minnesota area to have a chance for elite level volleyball training and competition.
First place winners of the YME Alumni doubles tennis tournament Ean Clarke and Jackson Torgeson. Photo Submitted Fourth Place wnners Cheri Fjermestad and Jeff Lalim.
Twenty-four Midwest Modifieds came to Fiesta City Speedway for the 20 lap, $1000 to win feature. Cody Hatch led the entire Pure Stock feature for his third win of the season.