Editorial

This white china souvenir dish with a photograph of the School of Minneota, Minn. on the inside in among the collection items at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall. The dish also has a gold pattern around the rim and “Weimar, Germany” is printed on the bottom.

From the Mascot Files: 100, 75, 50 or 25 Years Ago

Wed, 04/07/2021 - 7:31pm admin

100 Years Ago
(April 8, 1921)

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Outside Looking In

Wed, 04/07/2021 - 7:29pm admin

When I put out the word that I was searching for the names of the three boys that had skipped school 75 years and decided to trek west with a Bible, a flashlight and a jar of pickles, I never dream

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Ask the Chief

Wed, 04/07/2021 - 7:27pm admin

Pets are a big blessing to their owners. They provide comfort, entertainment, and a purpose.

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Outside Looking In

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 7:29pm admin

Anyone who knows me is possibly familiar with my annoying habit of not being able to let something go if I don't know the answer.

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Ask the Chief

Wed, 03/31/2021 - 7:13pm admin

Urgent. It is time to move your sump pump discharge from your basement floor drain so that it discharges outside.

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This postcard, postmarked July 23, 1916, was sent by former Minneota resident Jane Finnell to a friend in Marshall. It is now part of the Lyon County Historical Museum's collection. The postcard reads: "I supose(sp) you have heard that Jane has left town. I wish you would write and tell me how everybody is doing down there. I am cooking here & it is a good hot job - don't just know how soon will be at home. Good by(sp) with love, Jane."

From the Mascot Files: 100, 75, 50 or 25 Years Ago

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 2:17am admin

100 Years Ago
(March 25, 1921)

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Outside Looking In

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 2:16am admin

It's interesting to peruse the back issues of the Mascot, especially when I am compiling articles for the 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago column we run on Page 4 each week.