January 2022

Ask the Chief

Wed, 01/05/2022 - 8:36am admin

Does this winter seem colder to you than last year? It could be the result of the big temperature swings we have seen from day to day.

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In this 1927 photo, Gunner Bjornson, seated, was associated with the Minneota Mascot as editor and/or publisher from 1895 to 1944. His sons were also editors of the newspaper at one time or another. Left to right: Hjalmar, Valdimar and Bjorn. When Hjalmer left the Mascot in 1931, Val took over as editor. When Val left in 1939, Bjorn took over as editor. The paper was sold to Ragnar Guttormsson in 1944.

From the Mascot files

Wed, 01/05/2022 - 8:34am admin

100 Years Ago
(Jan. 6, 1922)

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Letter to the Editor

Wed, 01/05/2022 - 8:32am admin

To the Editor:

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The program will run from Jan. 1 to March 31 and is open to those ages 16 and over.

Winter Reading program is now underway here

Wed, 01/05/2022 - 8:31am admin

With the mercury taking a nosedive and the wind howling outside your window, it's the perfect time to grab a cup of a hot beverage and curling up with a good book.

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Donations still sought for annual Flurry of Fun

Wed, 01/05/2022 - 8:17am admin

The Flurry of Fun, which is an annual fundraiser for the St. Edward Religious Education Program, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5 at the American Legion in Minneota.

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A deer speeds along a snow-covered field in the area recently.

Off and running

Wed, 01/05/2022 - 7:42am admin

A deer speeds along a snow-covered field in the area recently. The high winds we are experiencing lately are hard on the deer as it steals their body heat.