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Veterans Park in Minneota was a sea of red, white and blue with American flags on each of the 286 white crosses that represented deceased veterans from the area, and 34 gold crosses representing area soldiers who were killed in action. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic keeping a few people away, the Memorial Day “Light a Light” ceremony was well attended on a mild evening.

Heroes Honored

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 10:42pm admin

The pandemic may have kept a few people away, but the Memorial Day “Light a Light” ceremony was well attended Monday night at Veterans Park.

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A part of Pesch’s expansion process in Texas was the queen bee cells on a frame.

THE BEES ARE BACK IN TOWN

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 10:27pm admin

Charlie Pesch went down to Texas in mid-March with 40 colonies of his bees to take advantage of the state’s early spring weather. His goal was to at least double his bee population.

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The Myhre family during filming of one of their parody songs for the St. Edward School virtual talent show/ Left to right: Frankie, 7; Sam 11; Elena, 13; Charlie, 7; Olivia, 11 months; and Teresa.

Myhres find positives during ‘lockdown life’

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 10:22pm admin

To break up the monotony of not being able to attend classes during the pandemic, St. Edward School held a “Virtual Talent Show” recently.

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Determined to get on field

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 10:16pm admin

"The one constant through all the years has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It's been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt, and erased again.

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Virtual run to kick off Bug Days

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 10:10pm admin

Because Boxelder Bug Days committee members have had to scale back some events due to the coronavirus pandemic, they have come up with a new way to retain one of the annual events.

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John Noyes is the owner of the new Minneota Carwash, LLC, which is currently under construction along Highway 68 east of town. The operation will offer automatic touchless and self service car washes.

SHINE OF THINGS TO COME

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 10:22pm admin

Another new business is coming soon to Minneota.

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Addyson, Wyatt and Landon Pohlen work together to complete the “crab crawl” stencil.

Walking trail revitalized

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 10:14pm admin

Those bright and colorful stencil paintings on the walking trail in Minneota are the work of the Westerheim Flashing Stars 4-H kids and their parents.

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Kim Bloch, left, and Grady Moorse sign the Senior Rock.

School collection day served purpose well

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 10:07pm admin

It was a chance for students to return books, social-issued devices and more to the Minneota Public School.

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The P-51 Sweet Revenge was piloted by Daz Wanless.

Fagen Fighters Museum hosts VE Day 75th anniversary flyover

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 9:51pm admin

In recognition of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and to honor all those who served during World War II, Fagen Fighters Warbirds and several pilots from the Wings of the North Ai

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A pair of C-130 Hercules aircraft flew over Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center on Wednesday.

Flyover honors essential workers at Avera

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 9:46pm admin

It was short, but it was meaningful.

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