Good morning, McMinnville.

Linfield University in McMinnville is ranked as Oregon’s top college in Time magazine’s America's Best Colleges of 2026–27, landing 136th nationally.

The school earned high marks in student outcomes (78.42) and learning environment while outpacing larger universities.

Most students in Yamhill County will return to classes next week starting Monday, Aug.

31 while some high school upperclassmen begin on Tuesday. In McMinnville, 758 staff gathered on Wednesday to prepare for the return and promote a sense that every student is seen and valued.

POW! Pro Wrestling will debut in Yamhill County tomorrow at Commons Park (133 Adams St) with tag team and construction site matches and a battle royal to name a cage champion; VIP entry is at 2:30 p.m., general admission at 2:45 p.m., and the event starts at 3 p.m.

Yamhill County sports memory lane recalls Carson Brickell’s first season as the McMinnville Grizzlies center 10 years ago, a slowpitch revival win by the Merchants 25 years ago, and a Carlton Packing women’s softball regional triumph 50 years ago, along with the launch of a recreation program for handicapped residents.