Barrett, Minnesota

Some people out East recently paid almost $200,000 for three hunting decoys carved by an Osakis man.

Eileen Jesness of Wendell visits the Farmers Market in Elbow Lake. The last two Thursdays of this month will be special times for Jerry Olson, James Gunderson, Byron Bartz, Red Wellnitz and others.

St. Stephen State Bank recently promoted Lynette Jeppesen to manager of the St. Stephen branch.

Pelican Rapids native Pat Westby has taken the helm as West Central Area superintendent of public schools, a combined school district that includes Barrett, Hoffman, Elbow Lake, Kensington and Wendell.

Musicians from Alexandria, Miltona, Barrett and Farwell rehearse for the musical "Always...Patsy Cline," a production of the Prairie Wind Players of Barrett.

Ben Ratkowki plays the scarecrow in the Prairie Fire Children's Theatre production of "Wizard of Oz" Friday through Sunday in Barrett.

When I was a kid, back in the early to mid 60's, a new Schwinn bicycle came out.

Danielle Holcomb fired a four-hitter and struck out five Friday as the Ashby Arrows posted a 2-0 fastpitch victory over Hillcrest. via Daily Journal

Michael and Michele Gaetz of St. Cloud announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea, to Luke Olson, son of Geary and Connie Olson of Barrett. via St. Cloud Times Online

""The girls hit the ball well tonight to go along with a strong pitching performance by Sam Hanson," said Hillcrest coach Tim Jensen. via Daily Journal