Younger Brothers Capture

11/08/2019

Let's Put On Our Thinking Caps or Hats!

Each year we celebrate Oscar Sorbel the young boy who rode into Madelia to alert the community of the Younger Brothers gang. The subsequent capture of these outlaws was a direct result of his quick and courageous actions.

In 1999 the Madelia Area Chamber announced the first Oscar Sorbel Hometown Hero Award as part of the Younger Brothers Event.

This year the award will be presented on Saturday, November 23rd during of new event, BeDAZZLED in the Park starting at 5:00 pm near the stone shelter.

This award is to honor an individual who has served the Madelia community by his or her outstanding volunteering activities. I know you know someone in our community you have thought about honoring!

This is your opportunity to add that special person as a nominee. To nominate someone, please pick up a form at the Madelia Times-Messenger office, Alliance Bank, City Hall, Pioneer Bank, or the Madelia Area Chamber office.

The form should be turned in no later than Monday, November 18th. You may leave the form at the Madelia Times-Messenger office, City Hall or at the Madelia Area Chamber Office or mail to Madelia Area Chamber, P. O. Box 127, Madelia MN 56062 or email to Michelle Van Hee at [email protected] or Karla Angus at chamber@madeliamn.

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09/17/2019

There will be no re-enactment in 2019. There were just too many hurdles to overcome to hold the event this year. We are hoping to reorganize and get back on track so that we are able to continue holding re-enactments in the future.

We do intend to award our annual Hometown Hero award in 2019. Details have not been finalized yet for the award.

12/03/2018

The “Students Rediscovering Madelia History” Art Show will be presented in the High School cafeteria from December 3rd to December 14th, 2018. It will be open to the public December 3rd and December 10th from 3:45 pm to 7:00 pm each day. Please come and enjoy the artwork of today's students representing our past.

09/30/2018

1998 Madelia Times-Messenger

09/18/2018

09/18/2018

Thank you to everyone who helped and attended Madelia’s Younger Brothers History Fest!

09/14/2018

Good Morning,
The YBHF committee is excited to announce the 2018 Oscar Sorbel Hometown Hero Award Nominees. This award is to honor an individual(s) who has made a difference in the Madelia community by his or her outstanding volunteering.

Please join us, Saturday, September 15th, 2018 at the American Legion (4:45pm) for the presentation of the 2018 Oscar Sorbel Hometown Hero Award.

In 1999 the Madelia Area Chamber of Commerce announced the first Oscar Sorbel Hometown Hero Award as part of the Younger Brothers Capture Event. Oscar Sorbel was the young man who rode into Madelia to alert the community of the dangerous Younger Brothers gang that he had encountered near the Hanska Slough. The subsequent capture of these outlaws was a direct result of his quick and courageous actions .

Congratulations to each one of the nominees and thank you for all you do for the Madelia community!

09/14/2018

The 5K Robbers on the Run/Walk is on Saturday September 15, 2018. It includes the following events: 5K Robbers on the Run/Walk and Kids Run.