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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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The Humphrey St. Francis grade school students had the opportunity to guess the weight of two huge pumpkins (pictured above) that were grown and donated by Jadyn Olmer. The winners for the biggest pumpkin were Bennett and Harlee Brandl, who guessed the same weight, 130 pounds. The weight of the pumpkin was 127.6. The second pumpkin winner was Korbyn Westring who guessed 99 pounds. The weight of the pumpkin was 98.8 pounds. The contest was a fun fall activity for the students to participate in. Mrs. Huettner headed the activity and the winners get to take the giant pumpkins home. Pictured with the pumpkins are Lesliann Brandl, Bennett Brandl, Korbyn Westring and Jadyn Olmer. Courtesy photo

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The winner of the pumpkin decorating contest in the mini pumpkin category was third-grader Kinley Classen with her Veggie Tales pumpkins. Sixth-grader September Babel won the decorated category with her “Popcorn” pumpkin. The winner of the faces category was first-grader Jack Wemhoff and his Pennywise pumpkin. Finally, third-grader Kenna Olmer won the carved pumpkin category with her Cookie Monster pumpkin. Courtesy photo

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Pumpkins dressed up by St. Francis students

Pumpkins, pumpkins and more pumpkins.

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