August 2024

Bradley Remme, right, outchewed Charlie Hettling to win the Hot Dog Eating Contest during B-A Days.

OUTSIDE LOOKING IN

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 12:52pm admin

CHOMPING CHAMPION
The event had the making of a prizefight, pitting a rookie against a seasoned veteran.

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YESTERYEAR

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 12:50pm admin

100 Years Ago
(August 8, 1924)

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Several cars were lined up on McQuestion Street for the Ghent Cruisers Car Show on Saturday.

Belgian-American Days

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 12:45pm admin

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The Peace House. a homeless shelter in Minneapolis that was founded by the late Sister Rose Tillemans, a former Minneota resident, is having financial difficulties and in need of volunteers.

Sister Rose remembered for founding Peace House

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 11:18am admin

The StarTribune newspaper recently ran a large article about the Peace House, a homeless shelter located on Portland Avenue in Minneapolis that was founded by Minneota native Rose Tillemans.

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Polish Days is Aug. 9-11 in Ivanhoe

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 11:14am admin

The 53rd annual Polska Kielbasa Days, also referred to as Polish Days, will run from Aug. 9-11 in Ivanhoe.

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Harvest Festival “kicks” off next week

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 11:12am admin

The Co-Ed Kickball Tournament has turned into one of the more popular events during Porter's Harvest Festival, and committee members have announced that it will return for a fourth straight ye