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Dennis Buysse was one of several local farmers who were able to get out in the fields and start planting and spraying this past weekend.

Back in the fields

Wed, 05/11/2022 - 8:34am admin

Dennis Buysse was one of several local farmers who were able to get out in the fields and start planting and spraying this past weekend.

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Minneota public and parochial fifth-grade students got an education for Arbor Day last Thursday. Rodney Rye, left, of Rye's Nursery east of Porter talks to the kids about the importance of trees and then demonstrates planting a full-grown Linden tree in Riverside Park.

Arbor Day education

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 9:35am admin

Minneota public and parochial fifth-grade students got an education for Arbor Day last Thursday.

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The full cast and crew of this year's spring play.

Minneota Spring Play The Internet is Distract - "Oh Look, a Kitten"

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 9:28am admin

The full cast and crew of this year's spring play.

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The Minneota FFA Trap shooting team was recognized for placing second in the state at the State FFA Convention April 24-26 at the University of Minnesota campus. The trap shooting event occurs in the fall and took place at Shooter Sporting Clays in Marshall. Left to right: Tucker Thooft, Troy Van Keulen, Landon DeSmet, Joe Verschelde, Hudson Scholten.

FFA Trap Shoot team take second

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 9:23am admin

The Minneota FFA Trap shooting team was recognized for placing second in the state at the State FFA Convention April 24-26 at the University of Minnesota campus.

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Kate Hennen, left, and Kylee Loyson advanced to the FCCLA National Convention that will be held in late June in San Diego.

HENNEN, LOYSON ADVANCING TO FCCLA NATIONALS

Mon, 05/09/2022 - 9:20am admin

Kate Hennen and Kylee Loyson received top honors at the State Conference of Family, Career and Community Leaders (FCCLA) recently and advanced to the National Convention in San Diego in late June.

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Hope, Hemnes to celebrate sesquicentennials

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 9:24am admin

It was 150 years ago, nine years before Minneota was incorporated into a village, that Norwegian settlers established the congregations of both Hemnes and Immanuel Lutheran Churches here.

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Prom set in 'Enchanted Forest' theme

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 8:58am admin

One of the most memorable events in a student's life is attending the prom, whether they are with a date or flying solo.

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Jerry Ness, a woodcarver and writer, will showcase his talents at the Opera Hall in Minneota at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 5.

Woodcarver Ness to appear at Opera Hall

Wed, 05/04/2022 - 8:52am admin

The Society for Preservation of Minneota Heritage (SPMH) continues to utilize the historic Opera Hall space and will host a storyteller/woodcarver at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 5.

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Lisa Gillund competed in the Boston Marathon last week, the 20th marathon she has run overall.

HISTORIC RUN

Thu, 04/28/2022 - 9:57am admin

After becoming the first-known Minneota female to run in the Boston Marathon, Lisa Gillund returned home last week and reflected on what a rewarding experience it was.

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With nearly 100 people in attendance, Kindred Spirits, left to right, Emily Hoffmann, Darwin Dyce and Pete Loithringer, performs on stage in the Opera Hall on Saturday.

Live music fills Opera Hall air

Thu, 04/28/2022 - 9:51am admin

Nearly 100 people came to the Opera Hall in Minneota to support live music while also being entertained for two hours by Kindred Spirits and Friends on Saturday.

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