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Buysse enjoyed time at Girls State

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 1:22pm admin

Gretta Buysse recently returned home after spending six days at Girls State on the campus of Bethel University in St. Paul.

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Rock Solid Assistance

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 1:16pm admin

For the past couple of summers, Pastor Tom Nomeland wanted to spruce up the landscaping in the front and sides of his home along Madison Street in Minneota by replacing the dead plants with new one

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31 units collected in local blood drive

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 4:35pm admin

A total of 31 units of blood were collected last Wednesday at the Minneota Community Blood Drive at the American Legion.

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MEET THE BOXELDER BUG DAYS QUEEN CANDIDATES

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 4:32pm admin

Parents: Chris and Karen Fier
Sponsor: Concrete Joe Construction

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Elaine Kack, left, and Barb Okrina pose with some of the Fourth of July cards they make for residents of Minneota Assisted Living and Home Health Care.

Making spirits bright

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 4:18pm admin

They met by chance at a local coffee shop and now Barb Okrina and Elaine Kack have become a version of “card sharks.”

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Kindred Spirits, left to right: Emily Hoffmann, Darwin Dyce and Pete Lothringer.

Kindred Spirits performs at Opera Hall June 25

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 12:39pm admin

Kindred Spirits is returning to the Opera Hall for a performance at 7 p.m. on June 25, hosted by the Minneota Public Library.

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MEET THE BOXELDER BUG DAYS QUEEN CANDIDATES

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 12:37pm admin

Each week the Mascot will feature one of the eight Boxelder Bug Days queen candidates.

Parents: Jessica Anderson and Justin Anderson

Sponsor: Lil Angels Daycare

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The Gillund family broke ground in early October, 2025, for the new Little Explorers Child Care Center that is expected to open in August. Back row, left to right: Jamie, Kestler, Skyla, Daylin and Kurt. Front, left to right: Gunner and Whitney.

Little Explorers expecting to open soon here

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 12:31pm admin

Little Explorers Child Care Center is preparing to open its doors in mid-August in Minneota, pending final licensing and inspections, said owners Jamie and Kurt Gillund.