Debbie Stoermann, Freeport: “Drinking beer.” Melanie Mages, Swanville: “Being here with family. It’s so much fun.” Anders Brekke, Mankato: “I’m here for the beer, good times and stein holding.” Nicholas Howe, Edina: “This unifies the German heritage. Germans can really ...
Jerry DeKam, Ruthton: “1934 John Deere 6D wide tread.” Jimmy DeKam, Ruthton: “1965 Allis Chalmers D 17.” Carol Johannsen, Janesville: “1961 John Deere A or B.” Dave Lehner, Le Mars, Iowa: “1982 John Deere 4840. Kellan Simmer, Rothsay: “1969 John Deere 4020.” Jacob Klisch, Clear Lake: “1968 John Deere 4020.”
Bob Youngblom, Lafayette: “1949 Mercury two-door coupe, which I am restoring.” Peter Abelson, Butterfield: “Any model of a Ford Mustang.” Roy Janni, New Ulm: “1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS.” Chuck Wieland, New Ulm: “1969 Mercury Cougar.” Tony Miller, New Ulm: “1959 Edsel.” John Meyer, New Ulm “2002 Ford Thunderbird.” Photos, interviews by Fritz Busch
Shari Black, New Ulm: “I love running. It helps me stay young.” Dean Warta, New Ulm: “I’m not a runner. I’m walking to raise money to fight cancer. We’ve had family members and friends with cancer.” Kim Samuelson, Sveadahl: “I’m walking to raise money for the American Cancer Society.” Anne Grunert, New Ulm: “I’m here with my grandson, Jaxton Hoffmann, 9. It’s his first 5k.” Jaxton Hoffmann, New Ulm: “I like running.” Cheyenne VanDeest, Lafayette: “I’m raising money for a good cause.”
Jack Vogel, Comfrey: “Tariffs are another taxes on us.” Sandi Halvorson, La Salle: “Worker’s rights. My daughter worked for the USDA Agriculture Dept. in Washington, D.C. and was told to take early early retirement or be fired.” Deb Egeland, New Ulm: “I’m worried about the government situation now and in the future.” Ren McBride, Marshall: “I’m concerned about cuts, elections and immigrants.” Pat Booker, New Uim: “Tariff’s are creating the biggest loss in years, hurting our 401k and retirement. The president refuses to admit he’s wrong.” Gwen Ruff, ...
Justin Gehrke, New Uim: “It’s fun being outside in beautiful weather and good people.” Rebecca DeMarais, New Ulm: “I haven’t played since third grade but it’s fun playing again now with people of all ages.” Jamie Mettler, Nicollet: “It’s just fun to get out and play.” Jenna Berg, Nicollet: “It’s fun to get out and play with old friends.” Danielle Schlumpberger, New Ulm: “It’s fun playing outside.” Kelsey Riebe, New Ulm: “It’s fun playing outside.”
