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Outdoors With Kevin Fox: Making Plans for 2026
I wrote last week about thinking of planning a fishing trip for 2026. I hope it at least got you thinking about getting out and enjoying the many opportunities God has provided us on this planet. Many, many years ago — perhaps 30 if not a little more — a friend, my dad and I traveled to Upton, Wyoming, to go on a pronghorn antelope hunt. I’ll be honest: I was nervous about the trip. I planned for it all summer and did a lot of shooting with my Remington Model 788, chambered in .243. I did this because I…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Now Is the Time to Make Plans for That 2026 Fishing Trip
Bond and Wayne’s friendship goes back to their days playing on the USC college football team. In the movie, Bond’s character works hard at maintaining the peace, but he also enjoys fly fishing for a huge salmon that lives in a particular stream near the town of Innisfree, Ireland. I know full well it’s just a movie, but I connected with Father Lonergan. He reminded me of my pastor for many years, Dr. David Castrodale. I knew I could ask him anything at any time for advice; I knew he loved the Lord and was serious about his duties. But…
Read MoreEdina Man Walking Home Attacked by Dog
By Echo Menges Edina, Mo. – Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 – An Edina man was taken by ambulance Friday night after he was allegedly attacked by a dog near the C&R Market in Edina. According to the 31-year-old victim, whose name is not being released, the dog attacked him as he was walking home from a friend’s house around 8:30 p.m. The victim told The Edina Sentinel the dog charged and bit him on the calf of his right leg as he walked north on North Fourth Street near the intersection of North Fourth and Smallwood streets, between the C&R…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: New Year’s Resolutions or Promises Made and Promises Kept
Another year has arrived, and with it, many resolutions will be made by people who know full well they will never keep them. The usual one is to lose weight. I’ve done that— maybe not as much as I should have—but 40 pounds over a couple of years was enough for me. Besides, I just looked it up: The Earth is spinning right now at a speed of 1,000 miles per hour. There’s probably no danger of my suddenly losing 10 pounds and being thrown into outer space, but why risk it? My resolutions are more like goals for the…
Read MoreLooking Back on the News of 2025
Compiled by Emilie Rumble JANUARY 1, 2025 – RETIREMENT – After 47 years of being in business, Frank “Junior” and Barb Crabtree announced their retirement and sale of the Frank’s Appliance in Edina to a new local business owner. IN MEMORY – Alan Lee Shumaker and Donna Kay Rowlison. JANUARY 8, 2025 – SWORN IN – Knox County elected officials were sworn into office on December 30, 2024, ahead of the New Year by Knox County Associate Circuit Judge Tom Redington: Sheriff Carl Knoche, Western District Commissioner Bill Whiles, Eastern District Commissioner John Greenley, Coroner Alan Rimer and Public Administrator…
Read MoreEdina Offered Compromise on E-911 Costs Amid Withdrawal Notice
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — After notifying Knox County of its intent to exit a shared E-911 dispatch payment agreement, the city of Edina is now weighing a proposal that would temporarily preserve dispatch services in 2025 while a long-term solution is prepared for a public vote. During a Dec. 23 special meeting of the Edina City Council, officials reviewed an offer from the Knox County Commission that would reduce Edina’s share of dispatch funding to roughly $16,000 for 2025 — half of its current contribution. In exchange, Edina’s police officer would continue receiving dispatch services while on duty,…
Read MoreRinging in the New Year, One Tradition at a Time
As the final seconds of the year tick away, people across the globe prepare to welcome the new year with traditions as varied as the cultures that celebrate them. Some rituals involve feasting. Others focus on reflection. Many are rooted in age-old beliefs about luck, prosperity and new beginnings. From fireworks in New York City to grape eating in Madrid, these customs reveal how the human desire for fresh starts is both universal and deeply personal. A World of Celebration In Spain, New Year’s Eve calls for a quick snack: eating 12 grapes at midnight — one for each chime…
Read MoreHoliday Cheer on Display at Knox County’s Ugly Sweater Gala
By Echo Menges Laughter, lasagna and lights filled the Knox County Community Center on Sunday evening as guests donned their ugliest, most festive sweaters for the annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Gala. on Sunday evening, Dec. 14, 2025. Guests were invited to wear an ugly, fun and festive Christmas sweater for the event and were welcomed into a beautifully decorated space that included festive table decor and an array of decorated Christmas trees, food and music. The evening included a freewill donation meal of lasagna, garlic bread and salad, catered by the Hedge City Feed Bunk, along with an assortment of…
Read MoreMilan Girls Edge Brashear
By David Sharp Two evenly matched girls basketball teams put on a hard fought but clean battle for supremacy during December 16, 2025 varsity girls non conference basketball at Brashear. Brashear and Milan remained within a five point differential most of the way. Marian Dabney sank a three ball with three minutes to play in the game then popped two more clutch home run balls helping Milan (4-3) to a 41-39 win. Marian Dabney poured in a game high 26 Wildcat points. Mya Pauley sank two key third quarter field goals and finished with nine Milan points. Jasmine Cisneros scored…
Read MoreBrashear Boys Down Wildcats
By David Sharp A bigger and older Brashear Tiger boys team jumped out to an 8-4 lead in in December 16, 2025 varsity boys play at Brashear and powered to a 65-30 win over Milan in nonconference action. The Tigers (3-4) pushed the smaller Wildcats to the perimeter most of the night. Brashear led 13-9 with 3:10 remaining in the first quarter on Kienii Scott’s three point play. Brashear took off on a run to a 24-11 lead at the first break. Cade Erwin drove the lane for the final first quarter score. Brashear took the ball to the rim…
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