Sports

Laker boys end week 9-0 for the season
On Wednesday, the Laker boys basketball team defeated Ortonville 77-39 in the first day of the NorthStar Mutual Classic. Leaders in that game included Nathan Fenske who scored 31 points with ten rebounds, with Taiven Isaackson adding another 19 to the team total. Complete scoring from that game follows:

Laker girls defeat Ortonville 54-37 in NorthStar Mutual Insurance Company Classic
On Wednesday, the Laker girls basketball team defeated Ortonville 54-37 in the first-ever NorthStar Mutual classic. Leaders in that game included Paige Viaene who scored 20 points with seven rebounds and three assists. McKenzy Grunewald added another 10 points to the team total. Complete scoring from that game follows:
Trout anglers can find winter fishing opportunities in southeast Minnesota
Winter trout fishing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors along streams that meander through the scenic bluffs and hills of southeastern Minnesota. Trout fishing is catch-and-release only from Saturday, Jan.