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It’s been two years, but Valley Daze is finally back. This year’s theme is “Hometown Heroes.” Here’s a rundown of what’s happening this week. Friday, June 25 9 a.m.-noon Manhattan Toy sale at Manhattan Toy 12-5 p.m. Book sale at library 12-8 p.m. Dilly Bars outside library; Silent auction in Community Center 4-8 p.m. Sidewalk…

By Pat Garry, Staff Writer Celebrating yet another top-notch regular season, those EV-W/K track/field kids who qualified looked awesome in the recent state track championships. The 2021 MSHSL State track and field championships were held Thursday, June 17, and Saturday, June 19, at St. Michael-Albertville High School in St. Michael. Results 400-Meter Dash: 1st, Ellie…

Trinity Helget, daughter of Kathyrn and David Helget, is a junior at Annandale High School. Trinity is sponsored by JDL Masonry of South Haven and by Oak Realty of Annandale. Emily Bidwell, daughter of Randy Bidwell and Terri Larson, is a junior at Annandale High School. Emily is sponsored by Parts City of Clearwater and…

By George Matua, TCN Staff For just over a month now, Kimball has had a disc golf course. It’s located in Willow Creek Park, among the old oaks and along its trails and the trout stream. Disc golf is a sport scored like golf but played with a disc and raised baskets. The discs may…

By Jean Doran Matua, Editor After many days of record heat, a refreshing break in the park – complete with a splash pad – was an especially welcome treat. Sunday afternoon, June 13, was the official grand opening of Friederichs Park in Eden Valley. The idea started many years ago, and it’s been at least…

By Jean Doran Matua, Editor The Watkins Swimming Pool is now open for the season, after a year on hold. The daughter-mother team of Bella and Kris Butterfass are co-managers of the pool this year. Bella had been a lifeguard in recent years, working with manager Ashlee Lindberg who, Kris says, made quite an impression…

The 6th District American Legion Auxiliary held their convention June 4 and 5 in Nisswa. Roberta Elvecrog, 6th District President, opened the convention meeting Saturday morning at 8 a.m. 6th District Sergeant-At-Arms, Renee Berscheid advanced the 6th District Colors, carried by Dori Hamilton and Teresa Mertens. Dori Hamilton, National Security Chairman, draped the POW/MIA flag.…

By Jean Doran Matua, Editor The Watkins Clippers hosted the Eden Valley Hawks on a windy Sunday afternoon, June 6, at the end of a long, hot weekend. The Clippers didn’t score until the third inning, but they ended the game with 5 runs while keeping the Hawks from scoring at all. Nolan Geislinger hit…

On Tuesday, June 1, the Stearns County Attorney’s Office formally added Nova, a facility dog trained by Helping Paws, Inc., to their staff. Nova’s handler, Keli Trautman, is a Paralegal/Victim Witness Coordinator. Keli and Nova meet with victims and witnesses in child abuse, domestic violence, trafficking, and homicide cases during stressful preparation for court hearings…

By Jean Doran Matua, Editor What happens when the heart of a community stops beating? Residents in Marty – better known as Pearl Lake – are about to find out. Friday afternoon, May 28, marked the end of the school year for Holy Cross School. It also marked the end of the school, after 116…