The week after he finished collegiate regionals, recent Valparaiso golfer Caleb VanArragon won the Twin Cities Open on Tuesday at the Meadows at Mystic Lake, carding an 11-under 133. His bogey-free, 6-under 67 in the second round earned a win in his first event as a professional.

“I didn’t really know what to expect mentally this week because it’s a lot different playing for money than playing to win tournaments,” VanArragon said.

He started strong, with a 6-under 66 Monday, two shots behind leader Bryce Hanstad. On Tuesday, he added his first birdie of the round at the fourth, then took the lead at the sixth as Hanstad pulled back-to-back double bogeys.

VanArragon’s next steps take him to Garland, Texas next week, where he will attempt to qualify for the PGA Tour Americas and compete in the Final Qualifying for the 2024 U.S. Open on June 3.

Last year, he became the first player since 1998 to win both the Minnesota State Open and MGA Amateur Championship in the same season.

Zach Sklebar, a Fargo pro, finished second after a whirlwind six birdies over a nine-hole stretch on Tuesday. Former NDSU golfer Nate Adams finished third.

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Barbara Espy is ready to dance again. And this time, she’s inviting everyone to dance along with her.

Last July 2 in downtown Hudson, Wis., Espy was on her e-bike when she was struck and dragged by a hit-and-run driver leaving Independence Day festivities. She suffered catastrophic injuries in the process, requiring a hospital stay of 40 days, in addition to spending another 30 days in a rehabilitation center.

At the time, first responders were unsure she would make it to the morning, let alone walk again.

Since, Espy has undergone an extensive rehabilitation process, and on Tuesday, June 4, is hosting “Music in the Park,” an event she is calling a celebration of growth, healing and most important to her, dancing. The event starts at 7 p.m., featuring music from The 70s Magic Sunshine Band, at Lakefront Park in downtown Hudson.

“I shouldn’t have survived. But I’m not a survivor, I’m an overcomer,” Espy previously said to the Pioneer Press. “A survivor is existing, and not dying, and learning to live with whatever your disabilities are. Overcoming it to me is body, mind and spirit. It’s your attitude.”

For more information about Concerts in the Park, contact the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau at 715-386-8411 or visit hudsonwi.org.

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Get ready for a summer filled with adventure and exploration. As Memorial Day weekend approaches, signaling the official start of summer travel season, Americans are buzzing with plans to explore, relax and make lasting memories.

The Vacationer’s yearly summer travel and trends survey has dug up some insights into what vacationers have in store for the upcoming season.

An impressive 82% of adults in the United States — more than 212 million people — are planning to travel this summer. While this number is slightly lower than last year, it still demonstrates a strong desire to get away. Among these travelers, 42% plan to embark on multiple trips.

Despite a slight decrease in intention to travel by plane from last year, with 52% planning to fly at least once this summer, international travel is gaining popularity. Nearly 25% of Americans are ready to stamp their passports, with adults between 18 and 29 being the most likely to embrace this trend. In contrast, only about 10% of Americans over 60 have similar plans.

Domestic travel continues to be the top choice, with 57% of respondents opting to explore the beauty and diversity within the United States.

More than 75% of adults surveyed are revving up to hit the road this summer, with folks aged 45 to 60 leading the pack — nearly 85% in this age bracket intend to take a road trip. Although many Americans will take shorter drives — less than 100 miles or less than 250 miles — more than 33% will take a road trip more than 250 miles from home. Approximately 5.82% will journey more than 1,000 miles.

When it comes to the busiest weekends for travel, the Fourth of July takes the lead at 30%, followed by Memorial Day at nearly 22% and Labor Day at 19%, with 54% opting for none of those times. Respondents could choose all dates that applied, so percentages did not add up to 100.

So whether you’re dreaming of sandy shores, bustling city streets or quiet countryside getaways, just know you won’t be alone whether you’re on the road or in the air.

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