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By Pat Garry, Staff Writer Kimball outlasted a good Upsala/Swanville squad, 27-20, in the Section 4A quarterfinals on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The Cubs took a 19-14 halftime advantage to the ultimate victory and set up a semifinal battle with Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg on Saturday.

Eighteen months ago, our community began discussing a vision for “A Library to Serve All” – envisioning a new library building that serves people of all ages, all walks of life, and all abilities and all neighboring communities. Oct. 25, that vision became closer to a reality.  FINAL-print-thermometer

Kimball’s Donita Knaus (above) competed in the NANBF Clash of the Titans Oct. 20. She placed first in Masters 40+ in Bodybuilding and first place in Masters 40+ in Physique. She also placed second in Women’s Open (all ages) in Bodybuilding and second in Women’s Open Physique. Submitted photo. Congratulations to three local women for…

EV-W senior Kennedy Kleist (#7) sets one up. The Eagles face Montevideo at home in the first Section 3AA playoff game, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25; winner plays next Oct. 30. Staff photo by Marguerite Laabs. By Pat Garry, Staff Writer The Lady Cubs welcomed Eden Valley-Watkins for a Central Minnesota Conference show-down on…

Kimball’s Tucker Schultz makes a first down against New York Mills Wednesday, Oct. 17. The Cubs defeated the Eagles, 53-32, in part thanks to Schultz’s four touchdowns. Playoffs begin this week (see sports schedule on page 14, and playoff listings on page 16). Staff photo by Marguerite Laabs. By Pat Garry, Staff Writer Wednesday, Oct.…

Plans for a secure entrance and safe drop-off zone at the Eden Valley Elementary School comprise nearly $1.57M of the $8 Million referendum. The parking lot will be reconfigured to allow buses to pass safely, and for parents to drop off students safely. This plan and others are available from the district’s website: evw.k12.mn.us .…

“Monster” Mike Schultz of Kimball just had the most incredible year of his life: named to Team USA for the 2018 Paralympics in Korea, being chosen by his team to be the flag-bearer for the opening ceremonies, and winning both gold (above) and silver there, having his face on boxes of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, numerous…

The Dollar General store on Highway 15 in Kimball is now open to the public after a soft opening Sunday, Oct. 14. The Dollar General store on Highway 55 in Eden Valley is scheduled to open in early December. Staff photo by Jean Doran Matua. By Hedy Robben, TCN Staff Dollar General was first founded…

Kimball 10U fallball (softball) team includes, front row from left, Claire Maus, Riley Fischer, Hope Kuechle, and Elly Danielson; middle row Brooke Gassler, Lilli Krippner, Kylie VanNurden, Ella Johnson, and Lila Lies; third row are Kiley Schindele, Brooke Pelzer, Sami Winter, Bailey Winter, and Mya Christensen. Coaches are Steve Maus, Amy Danielson, Kate Pelzer, Jeremy…