OUT OF HIBERNATION. Area resident Skip Ackerson found himself up close and personal with a young, hungry black bear earlier this week at his home near Glendorado Lutheran Church. Ackerson has seen between 15 and 20 bears on his property over the past 10 to 12 years. (Submitted photo.)
BLUE HEAVEN’S UNBREAKABLE HEART. Madelyn Cartwright recently competed for Best Junior Handler at the 2022 National Shetland Sheepdog AKC dog show in St. Louis, Missouri. Madelyn and Kismet train at Canine Cabin (Clear Lake) under local breeder/trainers Rachel Lucas (owner of Canine Cabin) and professional handler Sara Peterson, who both mentor area youth interested in showing dogs at a high level, as well as hosting Sherburne County 4-H Dog Project Club with training nights for obedience, rally, agility, and showmanship to get ready for the County level dog show in July. (Submitted photo.)
SANTIAGO Lions members Tim and Casey Tvrdek’s daughter with the Easter bunny at the annual Easter Bunny Breakfast at Santiago Twp. Hall. (Submitted photo.)
THE BECKER LIONS CLUB held their annual Easter Bunny breakfast at the Becker Community Center las weekend. According to Lion Emma Cook, there was a great turnout and the event went very well. (Submitted photo.)
