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Engels submitted this microscope photo showing immune cells in mouse corneas.

Engels wins science art competition at SDSU

Sarah Engels, a senior Biochemistry major/bio minor student at South Dakota State University - College of Natural Sciences, was awarded first place in a recent "Science as Art Competition" fundraising event.

Alex DePestel hoists his opponent Noah Ortiz of Tracy-Milroy-Balaton/Westbrook-Walnut off the mat before eventually pinning him in their 160-pound match on Saturday.

Back to their winning ways

It seems like a lot longer time than it has actually been since winter sports have been played, but the Minneota Vikings' teams didn't seem to miss a beat.

Lighting contest winners

Austin and Shannon Dritz pose in their home south of Taunton with some of the many prizes they received for winning the Mascot "Battle of the Bulbs" Christmas Lighting Contest this year. There were 29 entries to this year's contest.

Laleman gets $1,000 scholarship

Mark Laleman, right, is presented with a $1,000 scholarship from the Minnesota Fire Service Foundation by his father, Brad Laleman, a member of the Minneota Fire Department. The Minnesota Fire Service Foundation awards two $1,000 scholarships each year; one to a child of an active or retired fireman and one to a child of a deceased fireman.

Outdoor Dining

These deer took a moment from foraging for food to pose for a photo outside of Minneota recently. Deer have been plentiful this winter because of mild temperatures and less snow, making it easier for the deer to leave their ruts and search for food. Drivers should also be alert for more deer than normal during the winter months.

Doug DeSmet, left, has worked for the State Bank of Taunton for one year. He is now joined there by his mother, Monica, who has worked in banking for over 20 years.

A relationship that's worth banking on

When State Bank of Taunton President Duane Peterson was pondering a new hire at the bank recently, he checked with his vice president Doug DeSmet to get his input on the idea. "I said I was more than fine with the hire," said DeSmet. "In fact, I told him it would be an honor working with her."

SNOW, HIGH WINDS CAUSE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 8:27am admin

After having a mostly mild winter, a recent winter storm brought freezing rain, strong winds and blowing and drifting snow last Thursday and caused schools to be closed, events to be postponed or c

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Kern hired as new City Clerk

Thu, 01/21/2021 - 8:23am admin

Angela Kern has been hired as the new Minneota City Clerk, it was recently announced.
Kern, who grew up in Minneota, began her duties last week.

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Speech team looking for coach

Wed, 01/13/2021 - 7:48pm admin

Despite having six seniors graduate last year, Minneota Speech Coach Kim Gades refuses to use the word "rebuild" when referring to the upcoming season.

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Sports

Hennen hits 1,000 in Vikings' win over D-B

Senior wing Jacob Hennen scored the 1,000th point of his career en route to a game-high 24 points as Minneota held off Camden Conference foe Dawson-Boyd 75-70 on Saturday in Minneota.

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Community Calendar

Open AA meeting

01/22/2021 - 7:00pm
Open AA meeting

01/29/2021 - 7:00pm
VFW meeting at the VFW Hall

02/01/2021 - 7:00pm
VFW meeting at the VFW Hall.

02/01/2021 - 7:00pm
Open AA meeting

02/05/2021 - 7:00pm

Obituaries

Randell 'Randy' Bernardy

Mass of Christian Burial for Randell “Randy” Bernardy, 90, of Minneota, will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota.