Post 382 Invades Ely
The Hawley Post 382 American Legion Baseball Team enjoyed a weekend of baseball, adventure, and camaraderie from June 21-23 as the 18 team members traveled deep into Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region to Ely, MN. This would be the 4th time Post 382 has made the trek to the doorstep of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (2006,…
Read MoreNuggets Anderson and Christensen Went Up Against Some of the Best Student Speakers in the Nation
For a society that isn’t too crazy about public speaking, we were amazed at how brave these speech students truly are. “I just wanted to be part of the debate team. I was involved in the category of original oratory when I first joined speech. Then I found extemporaneous speaking, and I’ve grown into…
Read MoreEllingsons Help Bring Car Show Back!
The Hawley Rodeo Car Show was held on Saturday, June 8 and displayed over 35 cars during the Rodeo festivities. It was an excellent turnout of style and class especially since the car show hadn’t been held for the past two years. Thank you Ellingsons and American National Insurance! Read this and other great stories…
Read MoreHelping Hawley Become a Suicide Safer Community
Mental health partner agencies work diligently to promote wellness, awareness and prevention statewide. Locally, the White Earth Mental Health Mobile Crisis Program, White Earth Home Health, Minnesota Department of Health and REACH continue to partner, bringing suicide prevention and intervention trainings to Hawley community members and neighboring mental health agencies. Both safeTALK (suicide alertness for…
Read MoreFourth Grade Girls Basketball Team Placed Second in the Pacesetter Great Five-State Tournament
Way to go Girls!!! Front row (left to right): Taelyn Card, Lakyn Donnelly, Marley Knutson, Josie Schenck. Back row: Coach Jen Christofferson, Ali Langerud, Katie Vetter, Jordan Christofferson, Avery Strawsell, Katie Jackson, Coach Danelle Card
Read MoreFinal HHS Curtain Call for Band Director Keith Wander
Keith got his start in Hawley in 1982 as a student teacher under then Band Director, Richard Hansen, and in 1983 he started his career as Director of Bands. “I always say, “I’m walking on the shoulders of giants.” There has been a long chain of some amazing band directors in Hawley since the…
Read MoreLegion under the Ada Lights!
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Read MoreOutstanding Woman of Today Award goes to Heidi Fiskness
A Martin Surprise … By the Class of 1999
The class presented former Hawley High School Principal, Mike Martin, a retirement gift. The Class of 1999 was able to present an inscribed compass to lead Mike on his new adventures as well as money to send the Martins on their way to Mexico this summer.
Read MoreThe class of 1999!
“I don’t believe I would have achieved half of my success thus far without these three in my life,” said entrepreneur and 1999 graduate Mickeli Bedore; “we are blessed to have had leaders like this in our lives at such an early age.” Did you get the chance to read this great story?…
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