February 3, 2021 Photo Gallery

Feb 3, 2021
Feb 3, 2021 Updated Feb 3, 2021
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Back row, left to right: Tony Lederle, Addison Kraus, Nick Weedman, Andrew Norberg, Kaleb Sharp, Emmett Fahey, Adam Stiemke, Kevin He, Savanna DeYoung, Max Larson, Jesse Sullivan, Joey Hein. Front row, left to right: Coach Lisa Jamison, Basia Babcock, Aria Jamison, Addisyn Giles, Bekah Stiemke, Cassidy DeYoung, Isaac Bemmels, Caden Riga, Coach Ryan Murr. Not pictured: Paul Stoterau.

Belle Plaine High School students selected for the Minnesota All-State Choir are Elliana Fahey, Kaitlin Haverkamp, and Meghan Sheets.

Tigers Overcome Slow Start, Even MRC Mark; Nearly Dim the Stars

This team will be representing Belle Plaine High School at the Section One Act Play Competition. Front row, left to right: Josiah Hayes, Elliana Fahey, Kadence Bran de Leon, Hanna Tharaldson, Ava Remus, and Audra Cruz. Middle row, left to right: Michael Schultz, Hannah Woelfel, Emily Boruff, Tayla Haynes, Ruby Schultz, and Andrew Ludwig. Back row, left to right: Kiya Williamson, Meghan Sheets, Jamie Rand, Kaylee Wagner, Lauren Johnson, Merrik Giesen, Carson Unze, and Tanner Witt.

Sarah Lenz

Tanner Witt

Whitney Evans

The Belle Plaine Plaine Police Department hosted a “Skate with a Cop” night on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Hickory Park. Belle Plaine Police Officer Dave Weckman laced up his hockey skates to play a game with local kids.

The Belle Plaine Plaine Police Department hosted a “Skate with a Cop” night

Aria Jamison and Coach Murr lead the Nordic Ski Team during practice at the Ney Nature Center in Henderson on Friday, Jan. 29. They were followed closely behind by Cassidy DeYoung and Savanna DeYoung.

Karim Tolbert scored 16 points when the Tigers competed against Southwest Christian on Friday night, Jan. 29, in Belle Plaine.

Mayor Chris Meyer presented a Certificate of Service to Crystal Doyle, who served on the Economic Development Authority from 2015-2021, at Monday night’s city council meeting.

Mayor Chris Meyer presented a Certificate of Service to Ryan Herrmann, who served on the Parks Commission from 2017-2021, at Monday night’s city council meeting.

On Thursday, Jan. 28, the Belle Plaine Explosion Dance Team hosted Southwest Christian and Randolph for a meet. The Tigers took first place in the jazz category, followed by Southwest Christian in second and Randolph in third. Belle Plaine remains at the top of the conference in Jazz. Minnesota River Conference standings for Jazz as of Monday, Feb. 1:

1. Belle Plaine 2. Southwest Christian 3. Mayer Lutheran/Norwood Young America/Watertown-Mayer 4. Randolph 5. Tri-City United.

The Tigers earned first place in the high kick portion of the competition as well during Thursday’s home meet. Randolph earned second place, and Southwest Christian placed third. The Tigers again lead the pack in High Kick. Minnesota River Conference standings for High Kick as of Monday, Feb. 1: 1. Belle Plaine 2. Randolph 3. Tri-City United 4. Mayer Lutheran/Norwood Young America/Watertown-Mayer 5. Southwest Christian.

Guard Hayley O’Brien shot the ball during Thursday’s away game at Tri-City United. O’Brien had four assists for the Tigers on Jan. 28.

Lizzy Schmidt went in for a layup during Thursday’s game. Schmidt scored 20 points and grabbed six rebounds in the match against TCU on Jan. 28.

Scoring a goal can be tough enough, but Brady Sowder (right) scored a rather impressive goal when he shot the puck past the LaCrescent goalie and through the legs of a LaCrescent defender. (Photo by Rachel Miller)

Belle Plaine's Amelia Messer stopped 37 shots on goal in the Bulldogs' game against Luverne, but it wasn't enough to get the win. (Photo by Rachel Miller)