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In my job as a fishing educator I am fortunate to assist lots of kids in their learning about fishing and also get to spend lots of time in the boat every year with youngsters. Here are some things I have learned about fishing with kids that might be beneficial to others who take kids fishing.
On a beautiful and sunny day this past February, 28 kids ages 5-14 donned their buffs and cross-country skis and claimed a spot at the spray painted starting line for the inaugural Otter Pups Ski Races. The snow at Kirkbride Park had been expertly groomed for the event, just as it had all wi…
The Hillcrest Track and Field team competed in the Sub-Section 22 Meet, on May 25, hosted by Barnesville. All five of their entered athletes qualified for the Section Meet on Jun. 1, at Pelican Rapids.
The Sunnybrook Stomp 5K will make its return on Jun. 9. The 5K run/walk will be at Sunnybrook Park in Wadena at 6:30 p.m. Prior to the main race, there will be a free Kids 1K.
The West Central Area Knights boys golf team missed qualifying for the second day of sections by four strokes. Mitch Dewey with a 77 and Marshall Dewey with an 81 both qualified individually. Other Knights scores were Sam Hanson 87, Brett Amundson 89, Peyton Hanson, 90 and Camden Anderson 92.
