50TH CLASS REUNION
The Minneota High School Class of 1974 gathered at Countryside Golf Club on Friday, Sept. 6 for its 50th class reunion. Front row, left to right: Deb Guza, Deb VanDenBroeke, Jolynn Buysse, Lynette VanOverbeke, DuWayne Johnson, Christy Josephson, Margaret Polfliet, Jerry Traen.
Lincoln Jerzak (2) of Minneota returns an interception against Yellow Medicine East as Ryan Meagher (20) provides a block on Friday night in Granite Falls.
Vikings steamroll YME, 61-0
Minneota scored seven touchdowns in the first half Friday night and went on to crush Yellow Medicine East 61-0 in Granite Falls. The Vikings (2-0) amassed 361 total yards while holding the Sting to minus-11 total yards in a defensive domination.
Seven St. Edward School alumni from 1939-1949 gathered for an anniversary celebration last Wednesday. Left to right: Irene Verhelst, Marian Verhelst, Francis VanHecke, Robert Hammerlink, Lucille DeSutter, David Schrieber, Eileen Differding.
Stepping back in time
When Robert Hammerlink heard that he was invited to St. Edward School’s 86th anniversary of its dedication, he needed no time to make his decision. “He knew right away that he wanted to go,” said Dodie Derynck, who arranged for the 1939-49 alumni to be celebrated during the anniversary on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Several kids watched intently during the boxelder bug races on Saturday in Bug Square.
WEEKEND FULL OF MEMORIES
Following near-perfect weather conditions over the weekend, Boxelder Bug Days has come and gone, but many more memories emerged as old friends got reacquainted to enjoyed themselves with food, fun and entertainment.
Runners take off in the Family Fun Run on Saturday morning.
Lincoln Jerzak (2) of Minneota returns an interception against Yellow Medicine East as Ryan Meagher (20) provides a block on Friday night in Granite Falls.
Before there was Boxelder Bug Days or Town & Country Days, Minneota held Frolic Days, as shown in this Aug. 19, 1955 photo.
Seven St. Edward School alumni from 1939-1949 gathered for an anniversary celebration last Wednesday. Left to right: Irene Verhelst, Marian Verhelst, Francis VanHecke, Robert Hammerlink, Lucille DeSutter, David Schrieber, Eileen Differding.
Several kids watched intently during the boxelder bug races on Saturday in Bug Square.

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Minneota competed against five perennially strong AA teams in the Marshall Showcase Challenge this past weekend, going 1-4.

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SUE GORECKI

Mass of Christian Burial for Susanne “Sue” Gorecki, 73, of Minneota, took place on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota.

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