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Terry & Mary Kay Bodeen inducted into Braham Hall of Fame
Terry and Mary Kay Bodeen were inducted into the Braham Area High School Hall of Fame as part of the Braham Education Foundation Gala held Saturday, April 13 at the Braham Event Center. The Bodeens both were honored for long teacher careers, which began at Braham in 1971, as well as their activities in the community as well as their support for their community, church and school. Terry Bodeen taught...
New development might come to Rush City
The City Council of Rush City received a plan for a new development as part of its meeting held Monday, April 8. Builder Nic Malchow turned in a concept plan to the city’s Planning Commission to get feedback on a large parcel located on the north side of West Second Street between 935 and 875. The parcel has a 30-foot easement up to the high school, and the developer would...
Rush City softball looks to repeat as Great River champs
Coach: Kayla Jeska. Last season: 16-5 overall, 1st in Great River Conference, lost in Section 7AA tournament. Key returnees: Senior Annabelle Hanson, sophomore Kendal Pillar, freshman Cailyn Glenna. Outlook: A both productive and successful season took place last spring for the Rush City softball team, where the squad posted an impressive 16-5 record en route...
Big Band Extravaganza returns to Braham Event Center
At the end of April, four bands will come together to share their love of jazz beats and swinging sounds. It’s the season for the Big Band Extravaganza, planned for Sunday, April 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Braham Event Center. Joining the Braham Area High School...
Why doesn’t Rush City prison have a dentist?
This month I visited Health Services in MCF Rush City to see a dentist. Instead I was seen by a “dental assistant.” I was informed “there has been no dentist at the facility in three years, but there is a dentist that comes twice a month from another facility and only does extractions.”
Rush City track prepares for tough competition
Coach: Michael Vaughan. Last season: Boys placed 2nd in Great River Conference, girls placed 4th overall. Key returnees: Boys — Seniors Owen Dick, Braeden Rood; junior Braden Niessen. Girls — Seniors Lydia Bengtson, Mikayla Ertz. Outlook: Outside of its five seniors, the Rush City boys and girls track and field team are a fairly youthful...
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