A cowboy’s passions: Ranching, rodeo and welding

Jun 1, 2022
Jun 1, 2022

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The late Mike Welker worked alongside his dad to create meaningful products for ranchers, an industry he loved.

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Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame chooses 2022 inductees

Eleven Sandhills residents, past and present, are being honored for their dedication to the …

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Editor’s Note: The Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame is inducting 11 new honorees with a ceremony June 11 in Valentine, Nebraska. Each week through mid-June, we’ll meet the inductees.