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North Branch rodeo standout ropes a diploma
3+ hour, 47+ min ago (1351+ words) Lana Houck earned her diploma from North Branch Area High School while competing in rodeo competitions throughout the west. Among the many honors Lana Houck has earned in her career was the 2024 all-around crown, which she said is the honor…...
From backyard rides to barrel racing lights: A cowgirl's love for horses
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (622+ words) My older sisters started riding and I would ride whenever I could. Over the years, they got more and more horses. I didn't necessarily have my own until I was older, and until then, I'd just ride whatever one I…...
Rising star: Pierz bull rider sets his eyes on National High School Finals Rodeo
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (749+ words) After several years of hard work and relentless dedication to bull riding, Wesley Pulak, 15, of Pierz will be mounting a bull for a thrilling ride at the 2025 National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock…...
Big Bucks: Hamel Rodeo benefits local charities
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (852+ words) A big check is given from the Hamel Rodeo proceeds to the MN Lions Childhood Cancer Fund. From left to right: Rob Hed, with the rodeo; Tom Dykhoff, with the rodeo; Gary Stevens, with the MN Lions Childhood Cancer Fund,…...