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Minneota C-store closes; awaits employee COVID-19 test result

After receiving a report last week that an employee of the Minneota C-store was being tested for COVID-19, AgPlus Cooperative immediately responded and temporarily closed the store. The gas pumps will remain available for customers 24 hours a day.

Don Haugen works on a bust in his studio in Marietta, GA.

Sculpting is His Life

When Don Haugen was a young boy in Minneota, he was enchanted by some of the older gentleman sitting around and whittling. “I always tried to copy what they were doing,” he said. “Eventually, I got to be pretty good at whittling.” He won his first sculpture competition at age 13 at a county fair.

Teachers at the Minneota Public School are showing how much they miss their students. All you have to do is go on a “Bear Hunt” to see the evidence. This has become a popular family activity throughout the country.

Break Boredom by Hunting Bears

“We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We’re not scared.”

Rita Dovre dons one of the masks she sewed for the public health providers, including a headband with a button to attach the mask.

No masking their devotion

“This is something near and dear to my heart,” said retired nurse Rita Dovre, when asked why she has volunteered to make masks for health care providers.

Ross Eischens took this photo out of the cab of his tractor during planting season last spring.

The Show Must Go On

With planting season coming up fast, it’s important for farmers to stay healthy amid the threat of the coronavirus. “It’s looking good for planting by April 15,” said Bill Briggs, who has farmed between Porter and Canby for 25 years.

Lyon County records first positive COVID-19 case

Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS) was notified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) of a person from Lyon County that tested positive for COVID-19. This person is currently out of state and is following all recommendations set by MDH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Superintendent's Report

Tue, 03/31/2020 - 1:59pm admin2

I want to thank our students, parents and community for their patience and understanding over the past few weeks as the Minneota Public School District developed its distance learning plan.

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Minneota C-store closes; awaits employee COVID-19 test result

Sat, 04/04/2020 - 2:04pm admin2

After receiving a report last week that an employee of the Minneota C-store was being tested for COVID-19, AgPlus Cooperative immediately responded and temporarily closed the store.