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The Kellers, owners of Main Street Market in Humphrey, have purchased the Lindsay Cooperative Market, and will take over in May. The deal was announced March 20 during the annual Cooperative Market community meeting. Pictured, front row, left to right, are Jessica McPhillips, Gene Werner, Joan Mejstrik, Cindy Klassen, Mary Chohon, Beth Keller and Phyllis McPhillips. Back row, Richard Bender, Glenn Pfeifer, Terry Oberhauser, Rebecca Keller, Lauren Keller and John Keller. Democrat photo

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Lindsay Holy Family students celebrated National Ag Day March 19 thanks to Bank of Lindsay, Lindsay Insurance and Elite Realty. Students were treated to breakfast at the bank and insurance office, served by the staff. Sausage, eggs and donuts were served, with the eggs provided by Four Sisters Backyard Farms, located just east and north of Lindsay. Stella (8), Scarlett (6), Eloise (4), and Lydia (15 months) Beller, with supervision from their mother, Summer Beller, have operated since 2021. Democrat photo

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The Goldenrod Conference recently released its all conference teams and the St. Francis Flyers and Lady Flyers were well represented. Earning 1st team honors were Nyla Kessler, Isabel Preister and Carson Wessel. Second team honors went to Karly Kessler and Ethan Wieseler. Jayda Krings and Devon Baumgart earned honorable mentioned recognition. Pictured, left to right, Karly Kessler, Nyla Kessler, Jayda Krings, Isabel Preister, Carson Wessel, Ethan Wieseler and Devon Baumgart. Courtesy photo

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Members of the St. Francis Wrestling Club and some independent wrestlers are, front row, left to right, Kesler Kersting, Daxton Olmer, Baylor Ramaekers, Preston Wiehn, Dylan Preister, Hunter Warren, Turner Czarnick, Ty Hassenstab and Kline Abner. Second row, Kayden Frauendorfer, Rylan Wieseler, Will Morfeld, Braylon Korus, Korbin Westring, Landon Foltz, Oliver Tasa, Knox Bruland, Taysen Eisenmenger, Rylan Patton, Jackson Wemhoff, Trevor Czarnick, McCoy Classen and Milo Ramaekers. Third row, Camron Heinen, Milo Korth, Andrew Stricklin, Jacob Preister, Brooke Bialas, Shelby Korth, Tristan Thornton, Myles Ott and Peyton Foltz. Back row, Coach MIke Ramaekers, Coach Ethan Bruland, Coach Craig Ternus, Coach Greg Hassenstab, Coach Brooks Tasa, Coach Ken Classen. Not pictured and Trentan Grivy, Will Keller, Emmett Keller and Coach Jared Wiehn. Democrat photos

Pinning their hopes

St. Francis Wrestling Club gives kids a chance to learn a sport some would love to bring back

Climb the stairs to the upper level of St. Francis Grade School, and it’s like taking a step back in time.

Wrestling mats line the floor, and coaches put the kids through their paces, teaching them takedowns and escapes.

Kids in grades kindergarten through fourth go through wrestling practice once a week as members of the St. Francis Wrestling Club.

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