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Area Drivers Qualify for Race of Champions at Fiesta City Speedway
Drivers from around WISSOTA country came to Fiesta City Speedway to qualify for the race of champions at the WISSOTA 100 in September. T.

Lakeview Track and Field Academic All-State Awards
Track and Field Academic All-State Award Winner Ethan Schwankl. Photo by Karen Berg Track and Field Academic All-State Award Winner Korysa Herrick.

North Star Promotions
Jerren Roberts has been promoted to Senior Underwriter for the Commercial Underwriting department. Jerren has worked for North Star since November of 2014 and most recently held the position of Underwriter.

North Star Course Completers
Whitney St. Aubin, AINS, AIS, Claims Representative for the Property/Casualty Claims department, recently completed the requirements to earn the Associate in Insurance Services (AIS) designation.

ECHO Charter celebrates graduation
Graduating seniors at ECHO Charter School enjoyed school memories in their senior slide show. Graduates are (l to r) Gary Zwetzig, valedictorian Darren Weiss-Dunphy, Emma Reed, and Maricella Arellano. Isabelle Steckelberg, also a member of the class of 2022, graduated earlier in the year. Photo Submitted
55+ Driver Discount program offered
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering 55+ Driver Discount Courses on the following days: 4 Hour Refresher Courses: July 21st, 2022 Course # 50591 1 pm to 5 pm Montevideo Community Center 550 S 1st S Montevideo, MN Courses are also available online at www.driverdiscountprogram.com This class will save you up to 10 percent on your auto insurance. Completion of an eight-hour course qualifies you for the discount.
New to Medicare virtual class to be held
Learning what to do when you become eligible for Medicare can seem overwhelming. This class is for people who will be new to Medicare and would like to learn about Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Topics will include a comprehensive introduction to Medicare including what Medicare covers, supplemental insurance and Part D prescription coverage. During the class you will learn the Medicare enrollment details, how to get the most from your benefits and how to research your Medicare plan options using the Medicare.gov site.
For an Architecture of Preservation – The Case for 1904
It took nearly three years in the early 1960’s to demolish the Beaux-Arts masterpiece that was New York’s Penn Station. One of the greatest architectural works of New York City had fallen into decline and, outside of a few architects, there was little protest over the removal. The optimism of progress shined brighter than the marble columns caked in grime. Nearly immediately, the miscalculation was realized, but by then there was little that could be done. The subsequent outrage over the demolition of this historic structure would be the catalyst for the architectural preservation movement in the United States.

Lakers baseball team plays final game of season
The Lakers took on Lac Qui Parle Valley for a 9-1 loss in their final game of the season last week in Rosen. Leaders in the game included Luke Sander who scored a home-run. Scoring from that game follows:

Athletes from Lakeview Track team qualify for State Meet
The Lakeview Track and Field team traveled to Pipestone Thursday for the Section Meet. As a result, a couple of the school’s athletes will be traveling to state.