2026 Veterans Day Celebration Join us in Kensington on Saturday, Nov. 14th for the annual Veterans Day Celebration. The 2026 Theme is: "Thanks for 250 Years of Freedom" Schedule of events: 9:00 a.m. Pie Stand & Poppies at Vo-Ag building provided by American Legion Auxiliary; Quilt Raffle Tickets from Legion Auxiliary members; Candy Day For Sight Foundation held by Lions Club. 11:00 a.m. Speaker: State Representative Ken Rahjes 11:15 a.m. PARADE 12:00 p.m. FREE BBQ *Bring you

KCS Soup Luncheon Fundraiser Please plan to attend the KCS Soup Luncheon Fundraiser THIS Sunday, October 25, from 11am-1pm at the American Legion in Kensington. Accepting free will donations for the meal. All monetary donations will go towards the HOME Foundation matching grant opportunity. Show your support for KCS and consider donating! Kensington Community TRUNK-OR-TREAT Join us for TRUNK OR TREAT! Local businesses, organizations, or country-living individuals are invite

KCS Soup Luncheon Fundraiser Please plan to attend the KCS Soup Luncheon Fundraiser on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 11am-1pm at the American Legion in Kensington. There is a sign up sheet at the store for community members to donate soup, desserts, and your time. Show your support for KCS and consider donating! Accepting free will donations for the meal served on Sunday, October 25. All monetary donations will go towards the HOME Foundation matching grant opportunity. Kensi

Mark your Calendars Please plan to attend the KCS Soup Luncheon Fundraiser on Sunday, October 25, 2026 from 11am-1pm at the American Legion in Kensington. There will be a sign up sheet at the grocery store for the community to donate soups, crackers and cheese. Show your support for KCS and consider donating! KAY Blood Drive The next Blood Drive opportunity at Thunder Ridge High School will be on Tuesday, October 13. Please contact the office or Robin Billings, KAY sponsor, t

Congratulations to King Tristan and Queen Jasmine! Left-right: Declan Tweedy behind Leanka van der Linden, Connor Engelke behind Alanna Bretton, Tristan Taylor behind Jasmine Ferguson, Brillon McDowell behind Hannah Nelson. Crown-bearers were Jackson Shaffer, son of Taylor and Anissa Shaffer, and Lola Rahjes, daughter of Cory and Audrey Rahjes. Committal Service for Pastor Bob A celebration of life for Robert "boB" G. Sinclair is scheduled for this Saturday, October 3, 2026

TRHS HOCO Night Tailgate at Don Wiens field will start at 5:30pm. The Crowning Ceremony will commence at 6:30pm, with football to follow vs. Stockton at 7pm. All students are invited for 5th Quarter Pizza Party @ the PAC. Congratulations to the 2026 Homecoming Candidates: Declan Tweedy and Leanka van der Linden, Tristan Taylor and Alanna Schroeter, Brillon McDowell and Hannah Nelson, Connor Engelke and Jasmine Ferguson. Farmers Market THIS Saturday! Saturday, September 26, wi

2026 THUNDER RIDGE HOMECOMING CANDIDATES Congratulations to the candidates: Declan Tweedy and Leanka van der Linden, Tristan Taylor and Alanna Schroeter, Brillon McDowell and Hannah Nelson, Connor Engelke and Jasmine Ferguson. The Crowning Ceremony will be held prior to the football game on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM. All are welcome to attend! TR Schools Important Dates/Events Thur. 17- MS VB/FB @ Tescott –4:00/6:00pm; XC @ Smith Center –4pm Fri. 18- No School; HS

TR Schools Important Dates/Events High School Parents: If you are NOT receiving e-mails from the school, please call the H.S. office so we make sure to have the correct e-mail address. Wed. 9- School Picture Day: ES/HS 8am, MS 10am Thur. 10- MS VB/FB @ Home vs. Sylvan/Lucas – 4:00/6:00pm; HS XC @ Washington –4:00pm Fri. 11- School from 8am-4pm; TRES Grandparents Day from 3:15-4:00pm; HS FB @ Mankato –7:00pm Mon. 14- Rachel’s Challenge presentation K-12 and Community present

KCS New Hours Due to the current staffing shortage, modified hours of operation are now: 11 AM - 7 PM TUESDAY through SATURDAY. We are CLOSED Sunday/Monday. These times are subject to change with staff availability. American Legion in Kensington As of Saturday, August 22, we are now open and serving on Saturday nights instead of Fridays. Same time, same menu, plus the weekly special! Open and serving from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. TR Schools Important Dates/Events High School Parents

L-r: Brillon McDowell, Jasmine Ferguson, Alanna Schroeter, Senator Jerry Moran, Leanka van der Linden, Declan Tweedy. Lexi Rust and Tristan Taylor were the winners of the KAY Cornhole Tournament. Konner Wagenblast (sr) and Lucas Barnes (fr) in the zone. Thunder Ridge Happenings Senator Jerry Moran paid a visit to our TR High School on Monday, August 17. Our Senior Leadership team proudly gave him a tour of our school and showcased what makes Thunder Ridge special. Senator