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Apple Valley proclaims April 9 "Margie Freed Day" to honor hometown Olympian
Summary
The Apple Valley City Council unanimously proclaimed April 9, 2026 as Margie Freed Day, recognizing the local athlete's path from Eastview High School to the Olympic biathlon team and presenting her with a proclamation and photos.
The Apple Valley City Council unanimously proclaimed April 9, 2026 as "Margie Freed Day" on April 9, honoring the local athlete who represented the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina.
A presenter summarized Freed's local roots and athletic achievements — including Eastview High School competition, Nordic skiing championships, NCAA participation at the University of Vermont, World Cup racing, and her 2020 transition to biathlon that led to Olympic qualification. "Margie's journey from local student athlete to Olympian stands as a testament to her perseverance, discipline, and relentless pursuit of excellence," the proclamation reads.
The council moved and approved the proclamation (motion by Council Member Grendahl, second by Council Member Bergman) and posed for photographs with Freed. Freed addressed the audience to thank family, coaches and the community and noted local park and school facilities played a role in her development.
The proclamation text congratulated Freed for bringing pride to Apple Valley and encouraged young athletes to pursue their goals. No policy or budget action was associated with the proclamation; it was a ceremonial recognition approved during the regular agenda.
