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County to hold Refugee Resettlement hearing

Wed, 01/22/2020 - 4:14pm admin2

There will still be a public hearing regarding the Refugee Resettlement Program in Lyon County.

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Leo Hennen, left, earned second place and Ryan Meagher, right, was the spelling champion this year.

Meagher is spelling bee champ

Mon, 01/20/2020 - 6:03pm admin2

"S-C-O-U-N-D-R-E-L".

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The Minneota area was blanketed with snow over the weekend.

Brrr-aving the storm

Mon, 01/20/2020 - 1:33pm admin2

Old Man Winter came calling again, lurking in the Minneota area beginning Friday morning, producing Arctic-like temperatures and a major snowstorm that halted travel and closed schools.

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Rep. Swedzinski: Get a Real ID now and spare headaches later

Sat, 01/18/2020 - 7:22pm admin2

The deadline to comply with new federal ID standards arrives later this year and Rep. Chris Swedzinski, R-Ghent, encourages people to sign up now and beat the rush.

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Minnesota lakes and streams need a low-salt diet

Sat, 01/18/2020 - 7:19pm admin2

As the snow and ice arrive, so does the recurring battle to manage paved surfaces.

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No travel advised on several southwest MN highways

Sat, 01/18/2020 - 7:06pm admin2

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is advising no travel on the following southwest Minnesota state highways segments.

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The following students participated in the Geography Bee on Thursday.

Geography Bee participants

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 5:40pm admin2

The following students participated in the Geography Bee on Thursday. Garrett Peterson won the event with Brody Larson and Gus VanHecke taking second and third respectively.

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Brandt named UCAP Executive Director

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 4:46pm admin2

UCAP serves much of Southwest and South-Central Minnesota, hosting a variety of programs that help people meet their basic needs and move from poverty to self-sufficiency.

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The Minneota Police Department and the Minneota First Responders received the following calls for service:

Police Blotter

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 4:36pm admin2

The Minneota Police Department and the Minneota First Responders received the following calls for service:

Monday, January 6

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Minneota to host Legion conference

Thu, 01/16/2020 - 4:33pm admin2

The American Legion Mid-Winter Conference is fast approaching. All are invited to attend at the Minneota Legion Post 199, 208 N. Jefferson, on Saturday, January 25.

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