Archive for August 2nd, 2008

Greenville riders medal at X Games

Written by on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 in Latest News.

A pair of Greenville-based BMX riders have earned medals at the X Games in Los Angeles. On Friday, Dave Mirra earned a silver medal in the BMX Huge Air competition. After putting together a stellar score of 94.66 to take the lead in his final run, Mirra watched as Chad Kagy followed with a 96 to win the gold. Greenville’s Allan Cooke finished fifth in the competition.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

AP IMPACT: Long haul starts in Iraq for Minn. GIs

Written by on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 in Latest News.

AP – In the end, Chad Malmberg place his framed Silver Star on the wall and stowed away his helmet, some ancient uniforms and the dusty combat boots he had worn in the Iraqi desert.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Sgt. 1st Class Janelle Johnson hugs her daughter, Emily, at Emily's daycare in Randall, Minn., Thursday, April 3, 2008.  Johnson served in Iraq for 16 months. Her daughters, Emily and Elizabeth, were 6 months and 4 years old, respectively, when she was deployed. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)AP – In the end, Chad Malmberg place his framed Silver Star on the wall and stowed away his helmet, some ancient uniforms and the dusty combat boots he had worn in the Iraqi desert.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back



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