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Wendy Sarazyn lifts up the door of the freight elevator that was installed in O.G. Anderson’s Big Store. The elevator will be converted to a limited use/limited access elevator in order for visitors to reach the top floor easier.

Library elevator gets funding ‘lift’

Wed, 04/29/2020 - 8:03pm admin

Ever since the Minneota Public Library moved into the former O.G.

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People who are donating – Amber Rodas and two community members. From front to back for students – Abby Hennen, Braeden Panka, and Cole Sanow.

NHS Blood Drive goal met

Wed, 04/29/2020 - 7:56pm admin

The American Red Cross reported recently that the country is facing a severe blood shortage, following an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations due to the coronavirus.

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Zander Hoffmann, 2, is all smiles as he locates a stuffed bear in the window of a resident at the Minneota Manor during the Zoo Scavenger Hunt last week.

HAPPY HUNTING

Wed, 04/29/2020 - 7:46pm admin

Like safari hunters in search of wild game, children from six different daycares in and around Minneota strolled around the Minneota Manor last Tuesday looking for various animals in the window sil

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COVID-19 reaction around world

Wed, 04/29/2020 - 7:40pm admin

We are informed on a daily basis about the COVID-19 effects on our state and country. The number of cases, deaths and recoveries are continually updated online.

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State schools shut down for 2019-20 year

Wed, 04/29/2020 - 7:25pm admin

It came as no surprise last Thursday when Gov. Tim Walz ordered all schools in Minnesota closed for the remainder of the year.

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Hayley Fruin has a record of 98-10 in three years as head coach of the Minneota volleyball team.

Fruin is Coach of the Year

Wed, 04/29/2020 - 7:14pm admin

It was a bit of a surprise when Hayley Fruin was not named the Class A State Volleyball Coach of the Year in 2018 after guiding Minneota to a 36-1 record and a state championship.

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AFC changes coming

Wed, 04/22/2020 - 10:47pm admin

Father Craig Timmerman and Father Zachary Peterson, who have served in ministry in the Good Teacher Area Faith Community (AFC) for several years, will be transferred to other parishes beginning on

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Christa Bouwman, right, takes her first swing of the season as family members look on, Left to right: daughter Keatyn, husband Drew, and son Colt.

BACK on the COURSE

Wed, 04/22/2020 - 10:35pm admin

As the sun won a decisive battle over the sparse clouds on Saturday, several golfers at Countryside Golf Club were waging a battle with a little white ball.

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One hand washes the other

Wed, 04/22/2020 - 10:29pm admin

One local business is determined to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sisters of Mary Morning Star during convent Mass.

Livestreaming from the convent

Wed, 04/22/2020 - 10:23pm admin

While many church pastors are pre-taping their services to allow for editing and downloading for worship times, Father Craig Timmerman has been livestreaming for his parishes.

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