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On June 20th, members of the Avon MusicDepartmentheadedtoMinneapolis for their Senior Music Trip. They have fundraised for this since their freshman yearandwereabletopackalotofactivities in during their two days in the city.
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Riata Bultje from the Andes Central FFA Chapter, traveled to Washington D.C. during the week of June 13-18. Riata spent the week in workshops, seminars, and small groups, while focusing on identifying and developing her personal strengths and goals while under-going comprehensive leadership training that will help her guide the FFA chapter.
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It was an exciting week in the area as Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s National Walleye Tour was held on Lake Francis Case in Pickstown on Thursday and Friday. Taking the win with a final weight of 27.10” was Duane Hjelm, a South Dakota Pro Angler, to take home a total of $95,055 in cash and prizes including a 2023 Ranger 621FS. Hjelm shared that he took a gamble and threw back a big fish and worried if that choice would cost him the win, but he landed a few other key fish to give him the weight to take the win by one pound. A big win on a big day, as it was also his anniversary. Jeff Cortez of Forest Lake, Minnesota won the co-angler title with a total of 26.13 pounds to take home $8,970 including the Ranger Cup bonus.
Read moreAvon American Legion Auxiliary Unit 150-Arthur Wissman will meet Tuesday, June 27th at 7 p.m. at Avon Public Library. Hostess is Janet Wormsbecker.
Read moreMITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University recently released its spring 2023 dean’s list which includes 299 university students.
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Marrying a farm kid has shown me the immense amount of pride in being part of the Ag community. It is prevalent that the agricultural profession, while rewarding, is challenging. Running big dollar operations that are both physically and mentally demanding creates some serious strain on our mental health. Whether it’s a co-op employee spraying chemicals or spreading fertilizer for 70+ hours a week or a farmer during planting or harvest, the demand never truly stops.
Read moreNothing brings perspective to life like a newborn baby. Everything trivial and inconsequential fades into the background as you welcome a new tiny human into the world with a full heart and wide-open arms. And even if you turn your attention elsewhere for a moment, their cries for milk and screams about a gassy tummy or dirty diaper will bring your focus right where it should be!
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Volunteers from the Avon Fire Department traveled to Watertown this past weekend to attend Fire School and competed in the annual Water-fight where the Petrik family redeemed their title, taking the win for the second year. Congratulations to the Petrik team and thanks to the members of the Avon Fire Department for your dedication and service.
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