and the crowns go to … ABOVE: RITCHE BANGASSER was crowned Lit’l Miss by last year’s Lit’l Miss, Kenley Chandler at Thursday’s contest. Ritchie, the daughter of Chris and Casie Bangasser, sang “This ...

With calf prices at record highs, it’s more important than ever for producers to capture top dollar for every calf sold — without leaving money on the table. But which traits actually return the most ...

SUMMER REC PARENTS NIGHT T-Ball and Coach-Pitch Ball Parents Night is set for Thursday, July 17, at Sebastian Park. 4-year-old T-Ball will start at 5:30 p.m., 5-year-old T-Ball will start at 6:15 p.m.

Tyler Maeyaert continued his run of double-digit strikeouts last Wednesday as the Irish took care of business against Luverne, winning 4-1. Maeyaert struck out 10 Redbirds over seven innings, marking ...

A 13-week GriefShare session will begin 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, at Holy Redeemer Church in Marshall. If you have experienced the death of a loved one (spouse, child, friend, family), you are ...

Our state and our world depend on bountiful and safe food sources. At the same time, the nation’s agriculture industry faces unprecedented pressures, from shifting markets to disease concerns for both ...

“Name that Year” is designed to put your knowledge of Tracy and its newsmakers of the past to the test. Each week, we will publish a news item that ran in a past edition — maybe it was a major event, ...

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR LORI VONHOLTUM waves from the Jesus and Me (JAM) parade float at Saturday’s Balaton Fun Fest Parade. A number of children from the church joined Pastor Lori in the fun.

THE TRACY LIONS CLUB has only some finishing touches to put on the picnic shelter at Swift Lake Park. The shelter was moved onto a new slab of concrete, and only a possible fresh coat of paint will be ...

Esther “Mickey” Schmidt, 95 of Mankato, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Oaklawn Care and Rehabilitation Center in Mankato. A graveside service will be on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at St.

There’s a saying that if a friendship lasts seven years, it’ll last a lifetime. While I’m not 100% convinced by the sociology behind specifically seven years, it does make sense to me that in seven ...

Ihave to give Tara credit — she has wonderful timing. Last Tuesday, my partner in crime underwent a hysterectomy. The procedure went perfectly. The recovery … well, this is where things got ...