May 2019

Taking advantage of the event to sell cookies and other goodies to raise money for their livestock project were Bekkem Gillund of Minneota (left) and Keaton King of Canby.

Taking the sale to the street

Wed, 05/08/2019 - 5:44pm admin

Friday and Saturday were special All-Community Garage Sale Days in Minneota and many people celebrated by visiting the many sales.

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The annual Spring Blowout set for Saturday will again feature an array of activities for all ages.

Spring blowout is Today!

Wed, 05/08/2019 - 5:36pm admin

The annual Spring Blowout set for Saturday will again feature an array of activities for all ages. This year's Spring Blowout will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Smith, others get help with erosion projects

Wed, 05/08/2019 - 5:34pm admin

On Tuesday, the Lyon County Board approved allocation of Buffer Enforcement Funds for three storm sewer projects. Among them is one undertaken by Selmer Smith of Norland Township.

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Signs like this one have become difficult to read.

Board to replace worn county signs

Wed, 05/08/2019 - 5:33pm admin

Have you noticed some of the county road signs are getting hard to read? The Lyon County board has noticed it too, and Tuesday they voted to do something about it.

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Bids high, rejected for county park project

Wed, 05/08/2019 - 5:26pm admin

Bids were rejected to improve the Twin Lakes Park near Florence to establish a second campground with shower/bathroom facilities, picnic shelter and other amenities.

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Poppy sale kick-off coming up in Minneota

Wed, 05/08/2019 - 5:20pm admin

May had been proclaimed as Poppy Month, and the annual Spring Blowout on Saturday in Minneota will also be the kick-off for the American Legion Auxiliary's poppy distribution this year.

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Board to attack ‘styrofoam’ problem

Wed, 05/08/2019 - 5:17pm admin

Environmental Officer Roger Schroeder told the Lyon County Board a new machine is needed to help handle a growing “styrofoam” problem at the Lyon County Landfill.

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St. Edward School Happenings

Wed, 05/08/2019 - 5:15pm admin

Grade 7-Mrs. Mary Ann Horner

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Ole Pappy

Wed, 05/08/2019 - 5:13pm admin

Monday was Vince LeGare’s 86th birthday. He wasn’t there to celebrate it. My good friend Vince passed away about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, leaving me with a hollow, empty feeling.

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Follow the Trail

Wed, 05/08/2019 - 5:03pm admin

When you meet someone only once in your life, it's generally difficult to come away with an accurate understanding of that person.

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