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Tom and Elana Nomeland are all smiles as they proudly show the 2-lb., 3-oz. Bill Bean Heirloom tomato they grew this summer in the city harden plot.

GROWTH SPURT

Thu, 08/19/2021 - 2:42pm admin

It looked more like a small pumpkin than a tomato.

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David Myrvik, left, and Barb Guttormsson, right, were announced as the Lyon County Outstanding Senior Citizens by Jaen Weilage on Saturday in Marshall.

Myrvik, Guttormsson cited for volunteer work

Wed, 08/18/2021 - 10:17am admin

David Myrvik of Minneota and Barb Guttormsson of Taunton were recognized Saturday as the 2021 Outstanding Senior Citizens of Lyon County.

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This is one of the many illustrations Borson learned to make via Adobe Illustration.

Who says a purple cow can't fly?

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 8:45pm admin

Having put the words together for a children's book for his grandson nearly 20 years ago and sending if off to a few publishers to gauge their interest, Minneota native Robert Borson was told

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Jerik Gossen attempts to entice a swarm of bees from the top of the Hometown Kitchen & Bath building into a hive last week.

TO BEE OR NOT TO BEE

Wed, 08/11/2021 - 7:18am admin

A large swarm of honeybees decided to make a pit stop high atop the Hometown Kitchen & Bath building last week, but they were eventually coralled and no one was stung.

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Lee Kilpatrick of Taunton sits poses with his Rat Rod at the Ghent Cruisers Car Show on Saturday.

Rust a must for rat rods

Wed, 08/11/2021 - 6:20am admin

As a little boy asked if he could sit in his truck, Lee Kilpatrick readily accepted and opened the driver's door for him.

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Dr. Stephanie Vlaminck has practiced here for 11 years.

HAWAII OR BUST

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:36pm admin

After serving Minneota and its surrounding communities for the past 11 years, Dr. Stephanie Vlaminck and her family will be moving to Hawaii.

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These 10 youths embarked on the pilgrimage to Colorado. Front row, left to right: Kaci Callens, Maddy VanKeulen, Halle Pederson, Natalie Bach, Joe Verschelde. Back row, left to right: Kaitlyn Ludwikowski, Kate Hennen, Lane Loyson, Dylan Vlaminck, Georgia Rabaey.

Gaining peace from pilgrimage

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:32pm admin

Mike and Dawn Vlaminck and 10 youths from St. Edward's Church recently embarked on a pilgrimage to Colorado.

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Lipinski earns talent win at DYW program

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:19pm admin

It's been an eventful week for Emma Lipinski as she successfully showcased her talents for two separate events.

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The Minneota Public Library hosted the first in a series of readings on Thursday, July 29 before a good-sized audience.

Poetry Reading

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:04pm admin

The Minneota Public Library hosted the first in a series of readings on Thursday, July 29 before a good-sized audience.

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Drought hit hard here in 1934

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 2:59pm admin

The drought we are currently experiencing has been tough on everyone, especially farmers. But Minneota experienced an even worse drought in 1934, according to stories in the Mascot.

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