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14th Annual Poker Walk
August 10, 2010
Despite the intermittent rain, 67 walkers took part in the 14th annual Poker Walk. Midge Tschakert won the grand prize, a 21-speed mountain bike, with a full house.
The 3.1 mile course began and ended at the Nature Center at the Chahinkapa Park zoo. Each walker received a playing card at each of 5 different stations.
Participants donated food to the Richland Wilkin Food Pantry in lieu of a registration fee.
Wahpeton Evening Bike Ride
Wednesday, July 14
29 riders explored the south side of Wahpeton, its new trail system, and learned about the history of the circus monument at Riverside Cemetery. This trail, and others, are listed on our Resources page.
Breckenridge Evening Bike Ride
Wednesday, May 19
29 bicyclists took to the streets and trails for a pleasant ride out to the Enloe Bridge and park at Lake Breckenridge. Want to make the trip yourself? See our Resources page for a map of this, and other walking and biking trails in the Twin Towns.
Funds for Food
Sunday, February 21
26 runners and walkers raised over $225 for the Richland-Wilkin Food Pantry. The funds will be matched at a 50% or greater level thanks to a grant from Hunger Solutions Minnesota. All participants received a free gift bag and an entry in the year-end grand prize drawing for Wahpeton-Breckenridge Chamber Bucks.
Kash & Koins for the Kettle
Sunday, December 13
53 runners and walkers took to the track at the Blikre Activities Center to help raise money for the Salvation Army. Wahpeton (40 participants) bested Breckenridge (13) for the city challenge, by a population-adjusted margin of 4-3. Just wait 'til next year!
Journey Stories Soup Walk
October 8, 2009
Nearly 30 walkers joined tour guides Janet Gagelin and Judy Oren on a 2-mile route that highlighted Wahpeton's late 19th and early 20th century settlers and businesses.
The map of the route is available for download.
Headwaters Day Historic Walk
September 12, 2009
On a beautiful Saturday morning, over 30 participants took a 2-mile walk through Breckenridge and visited 11 historically significant sites throughout the city.
The map of the route is available for download.
13th Annual Poker Walk
August 11, 2009
Carlton Moldenhauer of Wahpeton was the winner of the bicycle at the 13th annual Southern Valley Health Watch Poker Walk held August 11. A total of 72 participants walked a 3.1 mile course through Wahpeton and Breckenridge.
The course began and ended at the Nature Center at the Chahinkapa Park zoo. Each walker received a playing card at each of 5 different stations. Moldenhauer's winning hand was a full house.
Wednesday Evening Bike Ride
July 15, 2009
Over 30 riders took to the streets and trails of Wahpeton for a 4-mile group ride. Frozen refreshments were served following the ride.