The Emo Walleye Classic early bird draw deadline is February 28, 2026. Payment must be paid in full to keep your spot. This years Walleye Classic takes place May 21, 22 and 23. The entry fee is $500.00
The Rainy River Valley Agriculture Society held its annual elections last night, January 27. Sherry Hay were re-elected president, Joe Bodnar was elected first Vice and Mary Croswell was elected second Vice. Directors this year are Jason Teeple, Tammy Strachan, Gayle Hyatt, Diane Gibson, Tanya Smith, Cindy Kellar, Marie Saunders, Angela Halverson, Karen Olsen, Libby Paleczny, Donna McMahon and newly elected directors are Debbie Zimmerman and Brealyn Richards. There are two vacancies to be filled on the fair board. It would be greatly appreciated if these positions could be filled.
Family day is Monday, February 16 this year.
Happy 95th birthday to Dorothy Weir. Dorothy’s birthday was January 26. The district sends you wishes for a happy and healthy year.
Happy 70th birthday to Neila Booth, Neila reached this milestone birthday on January 23. Neila’s family and many friends wish her wishes for a healthy year with many more birthdays to come!
The Emo Legion is hosting a Cornhole Tournament on Friday, January 30. Spots are available to enter. The canteen and bar will be open. Call the Legion at 482-2250 to register or for more information.
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Robins 2 cents:
A government employee hired to build new roads, stopped at a farm and talked to an old farmer. “I need to inspect your farm for a possible new road.”
The old farmer said, “OK, but don’t go into that field.”
The employee replied,”I have the authority of the government to go where I want. See this card? I am allowed to go wherever I wish on farm land.”
So the old farmer went about his chores.
Later, he heard loud screams and saw the employee running for the fence while close behind him was the farmers prize bull.
The bull was madder than a nest of hornets-and was gaining on the employee at every step.
The old farmer called out, “Show him your card!”
