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UW-La Crosse announces spring 2022 Dean’s List

The following area students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2021-22 academic year, ending May 2022. -Livia Gades, of Montevideo, Biology Major: Biomedical Science Concentration Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement.

White on Dean’s List

Congratulations to Olivia White of Montevideo, MN, daughter of Eric and Jennifer White, who was named to the Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University. The list includes nearly 400 undergraduate students who earned a grade point average of 3.60 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Third Charity Barrel Series held

Emma Jacobson, of Hanley Falls, with horse Hank, took part in the Charity Barrel Series at Lee Mar Ranch Equine Center. The series is held for youth to raise funds for the Lee-Mar Ranch Equine Center’s therapeutic riding program, and other such activities that are a part of the center’s mission. Photo by Jessica Stölen-Jacobson

Mulder has Legion senior baseball team peaking for the playoffs

Ben Mulder says he’s living a dream as head coach of the Montevideo American Legion senior baseball team. “It’s even better than I expected,” Mulder, 22, a former Thunder Hawks standout who’s now in his second season as skipper, said in a phone interview Friday morning from Omaha, Neb., as his 19-and-under team prepared for its third of at least five guaranteed games in the 45-team Battle of Omaha tournament later in the day.

Unbeaten Legion junior baseball team eyes state tournament run

Montevideo’s American Legion junior baseball team carried a 6-0 record into scheduled games Monday at Redwood Falls and Tuesday at Camby. The Thunder Hawks will continue a fourgame road stint next week with games at Madison and Dawson, before wrapping up regular season play with back-to-back home games against Granite Falls and Sacred Heart.

Enevoldsen graduates from University of Minnesota Morris

Kaitlynne Enevoldsen, of Watson, received a bachelor of arts degree in Elementary Education. University of Minnesota Morris is one of five campuses that comprise the University of Minnesota System, the University of Minnesota Morris provides opportunities for students to grow intellectually, engage in community, experience environmental stewardship and celebrate diversity.

Zebra mussels confirmed in Long Lake in Kandiyohi County

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Long Lake, which is near Willmar in Kandiyohi County. A lake property owner contacted the DNR after his daughter found a zebra mussel attached to a rock while swimming in the lake.

Vicki’s Camp N Country Jam scheduled for July 7-9

Vicki’s Camp N Country Jam is a new camping and country music festival that will be held July 7th- 9th, 2022 near Redwood Falls, Minnesota. VCC Jam will provide a small camping and country music festival experience featuring national artists Josh Turner, Sara Evans, LOCASH, Morgan Evans and Alexandra Kay along with the regional and local acts of Jake Nelson, Church of Cash, Hicktown Mafia, T&A Show and more.

Heritage Hill royalty announced

The Heritage Hill Royalty for 2022 was chosen at the recent Heritage Days celebration. The 2021 and 2022 royalty are pictured here: (Left to right) Lilly Ashling, 2022 Queen; Isabel Norman, 2021 Queen; and 2021 and 2022 Princess Braelynn Timm. Lilly and Braelynn will be on the parade circuit this summer. The girls are pictured standing in front of Chip Grube’s 1964 Allis Chalmer one-ninety which was the feature tractor for 2022. Chip is also Braelynn’s grandfather. Photo Submitted