Practices begin
Sibley East athletes began preseason workouts Monday in preparation for the fall seasons. Previews of cross country, tennis, football and volleyball, complete with schedules, will appear in an upcoming edition.
Read MoreIslanders fall just short of state tourney berth
Gaylord’s amateur baseballers were one win shy of a second straight trip to the class “C” state tournament. The Islanders finish the season with a record of 14-12. For game results from this past weekend, see the August 19th issue of The Hub.
Read MoreEggstravaganza
Gaylord’s Eggstravaganza Committee and all others involved in coordinating this town’s summer celebration should be commended for another excellent weekend. For a recap of Eggstravaganza, complete with pictures, sweepstakes winners and a sponsor thank you, see the August 19th issue of The Gaylord Hub.
Read MoreNew city staff
There are two new faces at Gaylord City Hall. Jolene Salisbury began her duties as new billing clerk/administrative assistant last month while new city administrator Steven Helget started here last Monday. For a preview of this week’s city council meeting, see our August 19th edition.
Read MoreIt’s Eggstravaganza time
“Celebrate the Bold North” is the theme for Gaylord’s 2021 Eggstravaganza, which will be held Thursday through Sunday. A full schedule is planned for the four-day celebration, that was postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Friday morning breakfast, coronation and the Saturday night dance are free with an Egg days button.
Read MoreVaccination spike reported for Sibley County residents
With the surge of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 vaccine, there has been more interest recently among Sibley County residents to get vaccinated. Klea Rettmann, director of Sibley County Public Health and Human Services, said that to date, since the Wednesday Walk-in Clinics began June 23, Sibley County Public health has administered 65 COVID-19…
Read MoreThree candidates for Miss Gaylord crown
Here are your 2021 candidates…. Alondra Cardenas is the daughter of Adan and Claudia Cardenas. Alondra will be a senior at Sibley East High School this fall. She loves to babysit, helping around the house and especially enjoys fixing cars. After graduation she plans to attend college for auto mechanics. Alondra is sponsored by Brick…
Read MoreMichael Asmus concert
Michael Pomplun – 61
Michael “Mike” Pomplun, age 61, of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at his son’s (Rob) home in Arlington. Memorial Service was held Thursday, August 5, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Egesdal Funeral Home in Gaylord. Pastor Scott Richards officiated. Michael Erwin Pomplun was born on March 1, 1960, in Glencoe, Minnesota. He was the…
Read MoreOops
A construction crew found this unoccupied Nissan Sentra Thursday morning along a portion of Sibley County Road 8 which is closed and under repair. The vehicle ended up in a spot where a bridge is being replaced, approximately 1/4 mile east of State Highway 22. Authorities reported Friday that the vehicle owner believes the Sentra…
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