For the past 21 years, bulls have dominated Valentine’s Main Street - with the exception of that one really cold year. This year, the weather was overcast but moderate with snow falling on the festivities of Valentine’s Main Event. But that didn’t deter people from coming out and looking at all there was both on Main Street, and inside each business who hosted events!

Coach Marcus Nelson said this about Southwest Conference, “We had a limited roster with a couple guys out for conference. Wanted to make sure they were healthy and ready to go for Districts. We ended up in fourth place still as a team. We have Districts in Broken Bow this week to see who will make it to state.

Friday, February 2, 2024 the Badgers took on the Gothenburg Swedes at home. The Lady Badgers lost 13-47.

It was the beginning of a brand new month, the weather was stunning, and thoughts of loved ones were running around in my mind. Valentine’s Day is coming up, an anniversary, and a few things left undone.

It has to be one of the very best mid-winter events in all of the land...well...for the area ranchers, farmers, families, friends, and those who just want to get out and visit! Valentine’s Main Street will have 19 pens of bulls for you to visit with and look over to see how well they’d pair with your herd. Some of the vendors are locals, others come from towns close by - Ainsworth, Springview, Cody, Kilgore, Thedford, and still further: Clearwater, Niobrara, Arthur...and others from out of state: Adrian, MN; Larchwood, IA; and Geddes, SD.

The Badgers wrestled in the Ainsworth Invitational, Saturday, January 27, 2024. There were 13 teams who competed, and the Badgers earned second place.