1 minute ago Xavier Walt ,

WRENSHALL, Minn. — It’s been nearly a week since 11-year-old Avery Anderson was struck and killed by a passing car while riding her bike and, on the eve of her celebration of life, her hometown came together to remember their vibrant, young neighbor.

The memorial, which was hosted at the Wrenshall General Store in the middle of town, saw hundreds of people from around the area come and support the Anderson family, many of which wearing purple, Avery’s favorite color.

There was food being served, silent raffles to be won, and a sense of a community coming together to embrace one of their own.

“I mean, I’ve had phone calls from a lot of people, a lot of places, a lot of people donating decent amounts of money and time. Some people don’t have a lot of mone

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