The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified the state catchand- release record muskie, a 58.25-inch fish caught by Eric Bakke of Princeton. The previous record was a tie for 57.25-inch muskies, which were caught on Lake Vermilion in 2019 and 2021.
It was a banner year for Cedar Mountain quarterback Cooper Freitag as he dominated the final season stats for a Cougar squad that finished 7-3 on the season. Freitag led the team in rushing with 182 carries for 900 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Renville-Sibley Cooperative Power Association (RSCPA), located in Danube, MN is accepting applications for a Cooperative Support Specialist. The individual selected to fill this position should have the following attributes: • understands the importance of confidentiality • organizational skills • ability to prioritize and plan work activities • detail oriented • team player • communicates well with others (internally and externally) • monitors own work for quality • treats people with respect in actions and speech • exhibits sound and accurate judgment • includes appropriate people in the decision-making process • uses time effectively • prompt and courteous telephone skills • sets and achieves goals • adapts to changes in the work environment • volunteers readily and asks for and offers help when needed.
To the editor: I recently drove from Minneapolis to Redwood Falls to meet Trixi, an adult cat available for adoption at Duke Memorial Shelter. Entering the shelter, a volunteer welcomed me and shared she was praying Trixi would go home with me.
World Kindness Day was Nov. 13. It’s a day that needs to be recognized more than ever before. What many people have witnessed during the pandemic is frustration, anger, short tempers, and more. We see signs at fast food restaurants saying, “be nice -these are the employees who showed up,” or in stores saying, “we’re doing the best we can.” But even the signs reminding us to be nice aren’t working. We’re seeing anything but kindness.
My name is Mitchell Prescott, son of Jeanne Prescott and Dion Prescott. I was born and raised in Redwood Falls. I started riding dirt bike when I was six years old and jumping the ditches in my dad’s front yard on the Lower Sioux Reservation. At the age of 12, I saved up enough money to buy my first dirt bike, an 85cc dirt bike. I didn’t start racing competitively until I was 14 years old. This started my desire to race dirt bike. I had to get a job, so I started working in fields to earn money to help support my dream. I then decided to sell my 85cc as I needed to upgrade to a bigger dirt bike, so once again I began to save my money and sold my 85cc to purchase a second hand Super Mini dirt bike, and began to set my sites on racing. Once I started racing, it opened a whole new passion for me. At the age of 14, I had my heart set on becoming a Professional Motocross Racer. Despite all the set-backs with injuries and your unexpected bike problems, I worked my way through the amateur ranks and achieved one of my biggest goals, to become a Pro racer. In October, (now age 22), I was able to earn my Professional Motocross license. All of the hard work and dedication I put into the sport has paid off.
Jackpot Junction Casino held a Veteran’s Wacipi Saturday, November 12 at the Dacotah Exposition Center. There was a nice turnout for the event which featured all the regalia of the native dancers and drummers and highlighted the sacrifices and service of local native members of the armed forces.
As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks and giving back—to children in need around the world through Operation Christmas Child. Shoebox gifts prepared by generous donors and filled with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies may be dropped off now during National Collection Week, Nov.
To schedule a meal, please call a day before by 11:30 p.m. to the senior center at (507) 644-6464 or Gail by 1:30 p.m.