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Three Minneota Cub Scouts from Pack 30 collected non-perishable food items Saturday from community members for the annual Scouts 4 Food drive to combat hunger in the United States. Pictured from left to right are Jents Knutson, Max Laleman and Connor Boerboom.

Combating hunger

Wed, 10/30/2019 - 5:33pm admin

When the Pack 30 Cub Scouts of Minneota collected a modest supply of non-perishable food items last year, it was obvious that more promotion was needed.

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Mother Nature has created quite another scenario, painting the trees bright reds and brilliant yellows. These trees were seen in Minneota this week. It’s a time of year when folks make auto trips to view the colors.

The Hazards and Splendors of fall

Thu, 10/24/2019 - 7:02pm admin

If you’re going to see the fall colors in their variety of shades ... well, now would be the time to do so.

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This Minneota High School graduation diploma was issued to R. Marie Dovre on May 29, 1918 upon her graduation from school. The diploma itself is over 100 years old — meaning Marie Dovre, who is listed in the Minneota Graduate List of 1918 as a member of the class, would have been about 118 years old today.

Century-old diploma returned to Minneota

Wed, 10/23/2019 - 6:33pm admin

John Thomas of Seaside, Oregon was cleaning out his shop recently when suddenly he came across a rolled up sheet of 22”x19” parchment paper.

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Receiving his award was Commissioner Sanow (center), UCAP Transportation Director Cathleen Amick (left) and MPTA President Craig Remp.

Lyon County Commisioner Sanow wins state award

Fri, 10/18/2019 - 5:56pm admin

Lyon County Commissioner Charlie Sanow was honored with a “Friend of Transit” award at the Minnesota Public Transit Association conference on October 9.

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The story of “The Great Kapok Tree” in Minneota’s Fourth Grade Class included the animals and reptiles of the forest talking to the wood chopper to keep him from destroying the tree. One of the them was “bee” Abigail Clark.

‘The Great Kapok Tree’ still teaches kids

Thu, 10/17/2019 - 6:36pm admin

They’ve been telling this story about “The Great Kapok Tree” in the Minneota Elementary School for years.

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New members of the Minneota National Honor Society include (front row, left to right): Klaire Banks, Audra Buysse, Olivia Mahan-Deitte, Abby Rost and Emily Rybinski. Back Row: Braxton Downing, Jacob Haen, Abby Hennen, Braeden Panka and Caleb Sterzinger.

Minneota National Honor Society inducts new members

Thu, 10/17/2019 - 6:27pm admin

On Sunday, October 13, the Minneota National Honor Society inducted new members for this school year.

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Job shadow finds ‘variety’ of duties at the Mascot

Wed, 10/16/2019 - 6:19pm admin

The youth of today rarely read an actual newspaper because of the digital era we now live in.

So it's refreshing to see a high student interested in the newspaper industry.

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Here comes Santa Claus

Wed, 10/16/2019 - 6:04pm admin

Santa Claus doesn't have time to hunt, so he will be arriving in downtown Minneota on Saturday, Nov. 2 to help with the 41st annual North Pole Extravaganza.

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Jenny Buysse handed out candy from her "Candyland" trunk.

Time to decorate your trunk once again

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 6:59pm admin

It's time to clean out your trunks and showcase your decorating skills. The third annual "Trunk or Treat" event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the St.

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Elementary Principal Jen Mahan-Deitte also dressed for the occasion.

Clownin’ around

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 6:35pm admin

The annual Walk or Bike Day at the Minneota Elementary School provided a little clownin’ around by the teachers and staff.

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