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LYON COUNTY MUSEUM

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:50am admin

GENEALOGY CLUB TO MEET ON JUNE 1
The next Genealogy Club meeting at the Lyon County Museum is set for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1.

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OUTSIDE LOOKING IN

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:25am admin

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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YESTERYEAR

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:23am admin

100 YEARS AGO
(May 21, 1926)

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Following the construction of the new St. Edward Catholic Church in 1914, there was a procession from the old church to the new church for a day of dedication on Oct. 11, 1914.

MINNEOTA MEMORY

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:21am admin

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Lacek wins DAR essay contest

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:19am admin

Joey Lacek, right, shown here with Vice Regent Glenda Fink of the Captain Comfort Starr chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), was the winner of a recent essay contest.

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Memorial programs set for Minneota, Taunton, Ghent

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:18am admin

Memorial Day programs in Minneota, Taunton and Ghent will be held on Monday, May 25 in each community.

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Graduating seniors listen to a speaker on stage during the 122nd commencement program at Minneota High School on Saturday. Left to right: Sarah Gruenes, Noah Harms, Leo Hennen, Madison Hennen, Carson Javers, and Emerson Johnson.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:17am admin

As this year's keynote speaker for the 2026 Minneota High School graduation ceremony on Saturday, Social Studies teacher Bryce Jeppesen's message rang loud and clear: "We want to see