Sports
Softball Tournament Saturday for Son of MH Couple
Woodbury's Jesse Lusk grew up in Mendota Heights and worked in Inver Grove. He died suddenly on July 16.

Written by Associate Regional Editor Mike Schoemer
Jesse Lusk died suddenly July 16Β while playing softball in Woodbury.
This weekend, friends and family will take to regional softball diamonds to remember the man who was loved by so many, and loved the sport.Β
The first annual Jesse Lusk Tournament will be a one-day event thisΒ Saturday, Aug. 3, at Erickson Park in Rosemount.Β Β
All teamsβmale, female, co-edβare invited to participate.Β It will be a fun tournament with all proceeds going to his girlfriend,Β Rachel, son Landon and unborn daughter Jesse.Β
The slider squad food truck will provide concessions and will be contributing all revenue.Β Β
Entry fee is $125.Β
If interested, please call Pat Rourke at 612-702-3862Β orΒ B-52 Burgers and BrewΒ atΒ 651-451-3838.Β
In addition, a fundraiser for Rachel and the childrenΒ will be held onΒ Sunday, Sept. 29, featuring Tim Sigler at B-52. For donations or questions, please call the restaurant. More details will follow.Β
Lusk, who was born in Mendota Heights, was a regular bartender at B-52s. He played softball regularly in the south metro, and was most recently involved in leagues in Woodbury.Β
Jesse Lusk died suddenly July 16Β while playing softball in Woodbury.
This weekend, friends and family will take to regional softball diamonds to remember the man who was loved by so many, and loved the sport.Β
The first annual Jesse Lusk Tournament will be a one-day event thisΒ Saturday, Aug. 3, at Erickson Park in Rosemount.Β Β
All teamsβmale, female, co-edβare invited to participate.Β It will be a fun tournament with all proceeds going to his girlfriend,Β Rachel, son Landon and unborn daughter Jesse.Β
The slider squad food truck will provide concessions and will be contributing all revenue.Β Β
Entry fee is $125.Β
If interested, please call Pat Rourke at 612-702-3862Β orΒ B-52 Burgers and BrewΒ atΒ 651-451-3838.Β
In addition, a fundraiser for Rachel and the childrenΒ will be held onΒ Sunday, Sept. 29, featuring Tim Sigler at B-52. For donations or questions, please call the restaurant. More details will follow.Β
Lusk, who was born in Mendota Heights, was a regular bartender at B-52s. He played softball regularly in the south metro, and was most recently involved in leagues in Woodbury.Β
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