Cabela's CEO reflects on successes

The head of Cabela’s began his remarks during Wednesday’s annual meeting of shareholders by celebrating the company’s roots.

Tommy Millner, Cabela’s CEO, thanked the City of Sidney, Cheyenne County and local businesses for “making this city and this county the greatest place in the world that we could run our company.”

Minutes later, a lengthy round of applause sounded at Sidney High School, where the gathering was held, after Millner introduced Mary Cabela.

Throughout the past year, Cabela had been present at many store openings, the CEO said. He added he couldn’t put into words the power of...