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Bruce Laleman was recently presented with a plaque by Minneota Fire Chief Jeff Sussner.

Laleman is Minneota Fire Fighter of Year

Tue, 12/23/2025 - 1:12pm admin

Bruce Laleman was named the Minneota Fire Fighter of the Year during the department’s meeting recently at the Fire Hall.

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The Josh Sumption home in Porter is fully lit on all four sides, impressing the judges for the second straight year.

Sumption first two-time champ

Tue, 12/23/2025 - 1:10pm admin

Josh Sumption of Porter became the first two-time champion of the Mascot’s “Battle of the Bulbs” Christmas Lighting Contest in one of the closest competitions since the contest was held six years a

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Elijah Almjeld gets his photo taken with Santa Claus at the Minneota Public Library Saturday during Santa’s Workshop.

Santa’s Workshop busy as ever

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:58am admin

Many people came out for the event that featured food, a vendor and craft fair, bake sale, silent auction, book signings, and more.

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Rolbiecki, CSP finish as DII runners-up

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:49am admin

Former Minneota standout Natalee Rolbiecki finished her collegiate volleyball career on Saturday as Concordia-St.

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Sue Van Watermeulen, dressed as Mrs. Claus, read to the students for her final day as a volunteer at St. Edward’s School last Thursday.

Finding it hard to say goodbye

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:44am admin

Dressed up as Mrs. Claus, Sue Van Watermeulen said goodbye to the students at St. Edward's School last Thursday by reading some Christmas stories.

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BUYSSE, SUSSNER ARE MINNEOTA NOMINEES FOR 2025 EXCEL AWARD

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:37am admin

Minneota juniors Gretta Buysse and Tristen Sussner have been selected as the school's nominees for this year's Minnesota State High School League's ExCEL Award.

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Minneota man charged with making threats at school

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 11:35am admin

A 19-year-old Minneota man is facing a felony charge after allegedly making threats to bring a firearm to school and shoot a specific student, according to court documents filed Friday.

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Santa’s Workshop filled with shopping ideas, book signings, bake sale, lunch

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 11:23am admin

Santa's Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, Dec.

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Registration deadline Dec. 15 for Holiday Lighting Contest

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 11:21am admin

Registration deadline for the Mascot's "Battle of the Bulbs" Christmas Lighting Contest is Dec. 15 .The sixth annual contest will give out nearly $1,000 overall in prizes.

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Santa Claus waves to children and adults from a Minneota fire truck during the parade on Friday.

Santa, Grinch entertain local kids with parade

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 11:19am admin

Santa Claus came to town early to double-check his nice and naughty list, and brought along the Grinch for good measure.

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