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Sonnek Farms inducted into Livestock Breeders’ Hall of Fame
A Foreston family farm was recently recognized with the honor of a lifetime when it was inducted into the Minnesota Livestock Breeders’ Hall of Fame. “It’s very humbling. We did everything we just loved, and somehow we got recognized for it,” Norb Jr. “Junior” Sonnek said. “I kept saying, if you’re old enough, you might get the chance. People recognized the stuff we’ve done, but for us it wasn’t really a chore.” ...
Princeton baseball extends winning streak to four
The Tigers have won seven consecutive home games The Princeton Tigers remain undefeated at home in 2024 after a pair of wins over St. Francis and North Branch at Solheim Field in Princeton on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, respectively. Princeton (10-1, 7-1) demolished North Branch (4-9, 4-4) 17-1 in five innings on Friday. The Tigers scored 14 runs in the fourth inning against the Vikings and avenged...
Mille Lacs is walleye catch-and-release only until mid-August
MILLE LACS, Minn — The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced a reminder Monday, that anglers can't keep walleyes from Lake Mille Lacs until mid-August. Officials released the 2024 fishing regulations for Mille Lacs in March, stating that walleye fishing will be catch-and-release only during the spring and early summer.
Softball Game Preview: Milaca Plays at Home
The Milaca Wolves will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Pequot Lakes Patriots, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual. On Monday,...
Minnesota farmer opens up about struggles with mental health
PRINCETON, Minn. (WCCO) — From unpredictable weather to unpredictable farm prices, rural Minnesotans face challenges every day. A Princeton farmer is opening up about his lowest point, and the resources that helped him get back on track. “The work ethic. You don’t quit until the job’s done. It’s just...
Tigers softball defeats Milaca 8-1
Princeton won on Thursday, April 25, in the inaugural Kwik Trip Dirty Cleats game As the sun set on the Mark Park softball field on Thursday, April 25, the Tigers softball team basked under the lights with smiles on the players’ faces after defeating Milaca 8-1. Princeton and Milaca (3-4, 2-2) battled in the inaugural Kwik Trip Dirty Cleats game. The Tigers (7-2, 4-1) won a traveling trophy that will be awarded to the winner of each game going forward. ...
North Branch baseball earns big win over Princeton
The North Branch baseball team began its week with a timely 3-2 upset win over an undefeated conference opponent in Princeton on Tuesday, April 23. The Vikings got a run on the board early in the bottom of the first inning, before the Tigers scored right back in the top of the second. However, North Branch was able to keep sending their base runners home, as the boys ran in a pair of runs to take a 3-1 lead heading into the sixth inning. ...
From foreign lands to Milaca: Exchange students share their experiences
After welcoming three foreign exchange students into its halls for the 2023-2024 school year, Milaca High School has reached the milestone of having hosted 70 foreign exchange students with EF High School Exchange. For reaching this milestone, EF High School Exchange coordinator for MHS Sharon Jamison presented Principal Damian Patnode with an award for the achievement. “EF High School Exchange would like to present the Global Education Excellence Award to...
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