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These Minneota Boy Scouts held a "Blue and Gold" banquet at the Legion Hall on Feb. 4, 1951. The banquet was in commemoration of the 41st anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Back row, left to right: James Meger, Robert Gislason, Stephen Kjorness, Alden Rushton, Tom Johnson, Gary Buysse and Sherwood Hawley. Front row, left to right: Lyle Gislason, Dwayne Wenker, Larry Pesch, Tom Drown, Tom Amundson and Robert Nelson. Jim Amundson, foreground, was a guest.

YESTERYEAR - From the Mascot files 100, 75, 50 & 25 years ago

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 2:42pm admin

100 YEARS AGO
(January 22, 1926)
Judge Gislason resigns from
bench to enter law practice

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Golf carts to be included in Bug Days parade again

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 2:35pm admin

While golf carts are prevalent on the streets of Minneota, organizers of Boxelder Bug Days are also hoping they will be showcased in the grand parade on Sunday, Sept. 13.

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Runners and walkers of all ages start out on the Family Fun Run last year.

Family Fun Run/Walk back again for Boxelder Bug Days

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 2:33pm admin

Kicking off a full day of events on Saturday, Sept. 12 for the annal Boxelder Bug Days celebration will once again be the popular Family Fun Run/Walk.

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MEIDT BUST, STADIUM TO BE CELEBRATED ON HOMECOMING SEPT. 18

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 2:10pm admin

On Friday, Sept.

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School to present “Little Mermaid” in November

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 2:08pm admin

Minneota High School students auditioned this week for the upcoming school musical, “The Little Mermaid”, which will be performed Nov. 19, 21 and 22.

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This Day in History - August 27

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 4:03pm admin

1859 - Edwin L. Drake drills the first successful oil well in the United States, at Titusville, Pa.

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Local Reserve & Grand Champions from Lyon County Fair

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 4:01pm admin

The following are the Reserve and Grand Champions from Minneota 4-H members that competed in the Lyon County Fair recently:

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The new teachers at Minneota Public School for the 2001-2002 school year posed for this photo on the first day of school. Front row, left to right: Mary Noyes, Language Arts; LeaAnne Bot, Family & Consumer Science; Ann Schlenner, fifth grade. Back row, left to right: Derrek Sattler, Junior High Science; Tara Van Heel, Language Arts; Ron Mann, Industrial Technology.

Yesteryear From the Mascot files 100, 75, 50 & 25 years ago

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 3:30pm admin

100 Years Ago
(August 27, 1926)
Hog cholera breaks out
in herds in this locality

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This historic 62-inch statue sits outside St. Edward’s Catholic School beside the church. It has deteriorated over time due to the elements and now parishioners are attempting to raise money to have it repaired. Mascot photo by Scott Thoma

St. Edward’s statue has historic tale

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 3:26pm admin

Standing outside the front of the St. Edward’s Catholic School in Minneota is the historic “Our Lady of Beauraing” statue.

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St. Edward’s School hires three new staff members

Tue, 08/25/2026 - 3:22pm admin

St. Edward’s Catholic School has three new staff members on hand for the 2026-2027 school year — Corissa Van Keulen, Jessica Moberg and Kacie Callens.

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