September 2022

Under a sun-splashed sky and mild temperatures last week, a farmer south of Minneota began his fall harvest. With the weather cooperating, many local farmers have been able to get out in the field to harvest.

Harvest Time

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:43pm admin

Under a sun-splashed sky and mild temperatures last week, a farmer south of Minneota began his fall harvest.

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Hallgrimur Helgason traveled from Iceland to the United States and Canada for two weeks. He stopped in Minneota on Friday. Mascot photo by Scott Thoma

Iceland author visits here during travel to U.S., Canada for research

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:41pm admin

To get a better perspective on how his ancestors emigrated to American to seek a better life, author Hallgrimur Helgason made Minneota one of his stops on Friday while doing research for a book.

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Tana Gillund, left, and Treah Siekmann proudly show the grapes they have picked at 3B Vineyards outside of Dawson. Minneota teacher Hollie Thompson and her husband, Jerry, own and operate the vineyard.

Farm to table

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:38pm admin

Several Minneota students in Innovative Foods and ProStart Foods participated in several activities to experience the Farm to Table process.

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Anthony Rybinski (22) carries the ball upfield as Sawyer DeSmet (35) and Lucas Rybinski (10) create an opening.

Lakeview stuns Minneota, 30-13

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:28pm admin

In a battle of the two top-ranked teams in Class A, No. 2 Lakeview stymied No. 1 Minneota 30-13 at K.P. Kompelien Field Thursday night.

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C/M boys, girls third at LPQV meet

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:26pm admin

On a hot and humid day, the Canby/Minneota boys and girls cross country teams both finished third at the Lac qui Parle Valley Invitational last Tuesday, Sept. 20 in Madison.

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This bald eagle stopped for a breather northeast of Minneota along County Road 10 on Friday afternoon.

Bald is beautiful

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:25pm admin

This bald eagle stopped for a breather northeast of Minneota along County Road 10 on Friday afternoon. After posing for its picture, it took off toward town.

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Vikings 3rd at Showcase tourney

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:23pm admin

Minneota finished third in the Class A Showcase tournament this past weekend at the Midwest Volleyball Warehouse in Burnsville.

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Margie Ann Flemming

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:20pm admin

Margie Ann Flemming, age 83, of Las Vegas, Nevada, entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at her home.

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State Farm to sponsor SMSU volleyball night on Oct. 22

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:18pm admin

State Farm agent Kevin Anundson has inked an NIL compensation deal with former Minneota Viking standout volleyball players Natalee Rolbiecki and McKenzie Tolk, freshmen at Southwest Minnesota State

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SMSU Homecoming Week Sept. 30-Oct.1

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:17pm admin

The 2022 Southwest Minnesota State University Homecoming weekend is set for Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1.

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