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Homecoming Week to include parade

Wed, 09/17/2025 - 11:10am admin

Homecoming Week at Minneota Public School is slated for Sept. 22-26 this year.

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1985 MINNEOTA VIKINGS FOOTBALL TEAM - Several members of the 1985 Minneota football team were on hand Friday to be introduced as one of the newest Viking Hall of Fame inductees.

2025 VIKING HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 1:02pm admin

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SCROOGE COMING TO MINNEOTA STAGE

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 12:39pm admin

Minneota High School will be getting into the Christmas spirit a little earlier than usual this year as students will perform "Ebenezer Scrooge's Big Minneota Christmas Show" on Nov.

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Minneota Police Chief Mario Redlegs recently injured his knees during a tactical training session and has been recovering at his home in Waconia. He attended Boxelder Bug Days on Saturday.

Police Chief Redlegs recovering following injury to both knees

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 12:36pm admin

Mario Redlegs remains optimistic that he will return to his duties as Minneota Police Chief after damaging both of his knees on July 30 while leading an active school shooters training session at a

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Fireworks were set off behind the Viking statue at K.P. Kompelien Field following Minneota’s 37-30 win over Eden Valley-Watkins on Friday night to kick off Boxelder Bug Days.

Another Bug Days come and gone

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 12:32pm admin

As soon as Boxelder Bug Days concluded on Sunday, committee members were already discussing plans for next year.

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St. Edward’s Fall Festival slated for Sept. 14

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 1:24pm admin

The annual Fall Festival hosted by St. Edward Catholic Church will be held on Sunday, Sept. 14 at the church.

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BOXELDER BUG DAYS: WEEKEND FUN TIMES

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 1:19pm admin

Many people think Boxelder Bug Days is just a one-day event with the majority of the events held on Saturday each year.

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Nancy Earhart Burt of Hastings, the second cousin (three times removed) of Amelia Earhart, began her program Tuesday night portraying the famous pilot at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall.

Amelia Earhart comes to life

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 1:17pm admin

With the speaker having numerous similarities, including the same height, hair color and style, Amelia Earhart seemed to come to life Tuesday night at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall.

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Engels finalist for Nicollet County judge

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 1:14pm admin

Local attorney John Engels is one of three finalists for judge in Minneota’s Fifth Judicial District chambered in St. Peter in Nicollet County.

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BUG-THEMED GOLF CARTS JOINING GRAND PARADE

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 12:49pm admin

Golf carts can often be seen traveling up and down the streets in Minneota. Some days it seems like there are parades of these miniature open-aired vehicles.

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