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Prep baseball roundup: Minnewaska tames Warriors

Tribune photo by Rand Middleton Minnewaska’s Matt Paulson takes a cut in the third inning against BOLD on Friday at Lions Memorial Field in Bird Island. Paulson had three hits, including two doubles, and was the winning pitcher in relief.

Red Sox take out Minnesota in extras

Associated Press Boston’s David Ortiz hits an RBI single off Minnesota starting pitcher Vance Worley in the first inning Friday in Minneapolis.

New shelter initiative in Willmar, Minn., to help adopters and cats find the purr-fect match

Elizabeth Fixen, a volunteer at Hawk Creek Animal Shelter in Willmar, spends some time Thursday bonding with Cercei, a feline available for adoption from the shelter. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Paddle Theatre will take its audience on a river ride (video)

Actor Doug Bengtson (left) makes a point to fellow actor Scott Tedrick during a recent rehearsal. The two are among a cast of local residents who took on roles in the upcoming production. Tribune photo by Tom Cherveny
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