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Leaning into her lamb during the show at the Minnesota State Fair was Heidi Guttormsson of Minneota (right). One of her opponents was on the left. Guttormsson earned a purple and reserve champion for her Middleweight Market Lamb.

Taking State Fair by storm

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 4:33pm admin

“Traditionally our kids do quite well each year at the state fair,” said Sam Jens, Lyon County 4-H Coordinator. He wasn’t wrong.

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Minneota’s representatives in Atlanta were: (left to right) Katie Konold, Tara Thooft, Isabelle Hennen, Molly Krog, Natalie Bot and Hannah Brewers.

More GOLD for FCCLA

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 3:48pm admin

Two Minneota teams placed in the top five in the nation at the 2018 FCCLA National Leadership Conference recently in Atlanta, GA.

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Shirley Gladis has her new coffee shop decorated with items to make the customer feel right at home.

Perk up Minneota; a new business is brewing

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 3:45pm admin

Perk up Minneota; another new business is brewing. Ever since Shirley Gladis opened “This and That Recreated” last November 4, she has toyed with the idea of adding a modest coffee shop.

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The new man helping out at the Countryside Golf Course is Dustin Kvistad.

Car Show

Wed, 08/22/2018 - 6:16pm admin

The new man helping out at the Countryside Golf Course is Dustin Kvistad.

He looked over a car at the Countryside Car Show on Monday.

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A sample of some of the rocks the kids painted.

Rocks turn into glittering jewels

Wed, 08/22/2018 - 6:14pm admin

Sometimes the simple things can become great ideas — and lots of fun. Take rocks for instance.

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Eriann Faris told of the names on the plaque in honor of those who have died, as they were held by Ashlyn Swenning and Merissa Traen. On the left accepting donations from the run were Susan Wimmergren, Shannon Carrow and Abbie Ahmann of Avera.

Memorial Run: to ‘Save Lives’

Wed, 08/22/2018 - 4:22pm admin

Over 17 years bikers have been riding the Memorial Ride in Minneota. This past weekend organizers announced they’ve raise over $35,000 to help others.