Extreme heat resulted in shortened races for both the BOLD-BLHS and MACCRAY-RCW Cross-Country teams as they opened the 2026 season last Thursday at the Lac qui Parle Valley-Dawson Boyd meet at the Appleton Golf Course. BOLD-BLHS’s Liam Schlueter led the varsity boys group, finishing in third place with a time of 14:38.24.

By Ross Okins
Staff Writer

It has been a busy summer for the Wrestling Robideau’s as Oklahoma State’s 2026 NCAA National Champion Landon Robideau and younger brother, St. Michael-Albertville junior standout Lincoln Robideau, competed on some of sport’s biggest stages.

Following his National Championship, Landon defeated Seth Mendoza 8-2 to take home the gold at the 20U U.S. Open in Las Vegas last April.

At St. Mary’s School, our vision is built on a clear, enduring promise: we lead with our hearts, manage with our heads, and remain at the cutting edge of instructional excellence. Through this balanced approach, we ensure that every student feels genuinely seen, deeply connected, and empowered to reach their highest academic and personal potential.

Pioneer PBS continues its 2026 election coverage this week with new episodes of Meet the Candidates, providing viewers an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking public office ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

This week’s program features candidates for Minnesota House of Representatives, District 16A: