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By Jean Doran Matua, Editor Ralph Kramer of Watkins is preparing for two big events in the coming days. One is moving into Gardenview Apartments from his townhome across the way where he has lived for the past five years. Kramer was diagnosed with prostate cancer seven years ago, but denied treatment then because of…

Ben Skeesick is 4 years old and is currently attending preschool at Kimball Elementary. He won first place at the Pedal Tractor Pull at the Fair Haven Old Settler’s Day this past summer, where his name was mentioned in the Tri-County News. He then went on to the state competition in Redwood Falls Saturday, Sept.…

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Kimball football team improved to 6-0 last Friday night, Oct. 8, with a 50-6 victory over Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg. As is customary, Kimball’s defense was resolute, and the Fighting Saints posted their lone score on a 5-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter (K-M-S (1-5) 6 0 0 0–6; Kimball (6-0)…

Congratulations to our September Star Students who were nominated by the Science department. Students are selected by teachers because of their hard work in the classroom. Each student receives a free appetizer at Applebees. Pictured are from left, Jude Willner – sixth grade, Frank Schiefelbein – eighth grade, Caroline Meyer – 10th grade, Emma Schmitz…

The Eden Valley-Watkins Voice – Oct. 2021 By Nancy McNab, E.V. Chamber Vice President For the next two months, we are going to turn the tables on those that are usually the ones doing the interviews. It’s our turn to interview the interviewers. Both the EV-W Voice and Tri-County News are Eden Valley Area Chamber…

Citizens Bank Minnesota employees spent the month of September carrying out several Random Acts of Kindness (RAKs) in the communities they serve. Citizens donated $750 for 15 teams to spread kindness in a creative way. Many employees also contributed towards their RAKs. The teams worked together in so many ways by donating blood together, delivering…

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball cross-country teams attended a meet in Paynesville Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Koronis Hills Golf Club. Participating schools included B.O.L.D, Eden Valley-Watkins/Kimball, Long Prairie-Grey Eagle, Maple Lake, Melrose Area, Minnewaska Area, New London-Spicer, Paynesville, ROCORI, Saint Cloud Christian, and Sauk Centre. Meet results Boys’ JH (2500M) 24 Andray…

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Kimball football team again had winning and scoring on their minds last Friday night, Sept. 24, as they clobbered the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder, 57-6. In fact, the Cubs have out-scored their last four opponents, by a staggering mark of 199-12. Score by quarters: Kimball: 38-12-7-0–57; LPGE: 0-6-0-0–6. Kimball…

By Duane Stanley It was a memory-filled homecoming for me Sunday, Sept. 19, as I returned to Kimball to enjoy the inspiring pandemic-delayed 150th anniversary celebration of the Kimball Christian Church. Memories were stirred as I greeted the old-timers, while most of the younger and newer members were neither recognized by me nor recognized me,…