Sports

Streeters find growing moments during early-season games

The Streeter players celebrate with freshman Jenna Riley (second from right) after she hit a three-run home run during their home game April 12 against Osakis. It was the Riley’s first career homer, and it sparked the Streeters to a 13-9 victory.
Final scores can be deceptive. That problem often stems from one lousy inning, and in a nonconference area rivalry softball matchup, the Sauk Centre Streeters experienced that in full force. …
The Centre Mat Northland Youth Wrestling Association state qualifiers consist of Grayson Rudnicki (front, from left), Nolan Quistorff and Carter Hunstiger; (back, from left) Tyaus Meyer, Abe Vogt and Brady Poepping. Quistorff placed fourth in the 61-pound championship, while Vogt and Poepping reached the podium at the NYWA’s invitational tournament.

Wrestling acclaim continues for area athletes

After a successful Northland Youth Wrestling Association Girls Wrestling State Tournament, it was the boys’ turn to take the state stage. When the NYWA State Championship Tournament reared …
Senior Zac Bick slides home safely during Sauk Centre’s home game April 11 against Holdingford. Sauk Centre lost a slugfest to the Huskers 16-11.

Conference competition proves stiff for Streeters

The opportunities were there, but the Sauk Centre Streeters baseball team could not break out with a big inning, struggling to manufacture runs in a doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Thunder …
Opinion

No place like home

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to go to Florida with my family. We stayed in the Sunshine State for about five days, and it felt like paradise. The temperatures were around 75 degrees, …

County researching solar arrays, elections, new jail

  As more 1 megawatt solar arrays are being submitted to the county, especially in the area close to the large Paynesville area substation, your county commissioners have recommended a meeting …

Activities beyond academics

The impact that activities have on schools and communities is profound. School districts provide a variety of extracurricular opportunities for students and community through community education …

Community Ed corner

Adult Activities and Classes: — Maximizing Social Security Seminar : Are you curious about the following topics: Retirement Benefit Calculation Planning Challenges, The Potential Cost of …
Obituaries
Joseph Lamusga
A celebration of life will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Browerville Community Center, followed by a graveside service at the Christ the King Catholic Cemetery in …
Irene D. Bjorhus
Irene D. Bjorhus, 95, passed away Feb. 29, 2024, at Grand Arbor in Alexandria. She was born on Jan. 27, 1929 in Staples. She grew up south of Oylen in Wadena County. She was the youngest of five …
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Breitbach
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Breitbach, 92, of Elrosa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family April 7, 2024, at Cura Care Center in Sauk Centre. A Mass of Christian Burial will be …
Gladys R. Kuhlmann
Gladys R. Kuhlmann, 79, of Sauk Centre, died peacefully April 11, 2024, surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer, at her home in Sauk Centre. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial …
Robert L. “Bob” Freeman Jr.
Robert L. Freeman Jr., a.k.a. “Bob Jr.” or “Bob,” passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends April 8, 2024, at his home in Clarissa. He was born Dec. 27, …
Robert L. “Bob” Friedrichs
Robert L. “Bob” Friedrichs, 89, of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, April 5, 2024, at the Galeon Community Memorial Home in Osakis. A Memorial Mass of …
Birth Announcements
Madison Shirley Klaphake
Jason and Tiffany Klaphake, of Sauk Centre, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Madison Shirley Klaphake, at 5:28 a.m., March 28, 2024, at the CentraCare Hospital-Sauk Centre.   …
Grayson Lloyd Arceneau
Dylan and Rebecca Arceneau, of Alexandria, are happy to announce the birth of their son, Grayson Lloyd Arceneau, at 7:19 a.m., Jan. 30, 2024, in Alexandria.   He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces …