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Garet DeBoer returns to the Clay Target team after obtaining a varsity average last year.

Minneota roster expands to 35 members

Tue, 03/29/2022 - 2:53pm admin

The Minneota clay target team has the biggest roster ever as it enters the 2022 season.

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Lauren Bowyer returns for the Vikings after signing her letter of intent for the University of Minnesota-Crookston.

Bowyer, Rost return for Vikings

Tue, 03/29/2022 - 2:44pm admin

Lauren Bowyer, one of the top golfers in the state, returns for her senior campaign on the Minneota girls' golf team.

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Danny Hennen is again being counted on to be the workhorse pitcher for the Mudhens this season.

Mudhens preparing for season

Tue, 03/29/2022 - 2:34pm admin

Pitching is always hard to find and last year Danny Hennen was again the workhorse on the mound for the Minneota Mudhens amateur team.

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From row, left to right: McKenna Yost, Morgan Moorse, Jeren Rost, McKenzie Tolk, Natalee Rolbiecki, Kennedi Jurrens. Middle row, left to right: Autumn Tooley (stats), Kiersyn Hulzebos, Lyzah Sussner, Dakoda Hennen, Kenadi Arndt, Grace Hennen, Faith Myhre, Emma Bottelberghe, Ireland Stassen, Megan Krog (stats). Back row, left to right: Head coach Chad Johnston, assistant Dale Kockelman, assistant Al Panka.

Big crowd welcomes home Minneota girls

Wed, 03/23/2022 - 5:35pm admin

"We're proud to wear Minneota on our jersey," said senior captain McKenna Yost at a Welcome Home celebration for the Vikings' girls basketball team Saturday night following thei

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Pictured front row, left to right: Hudson Hjermstad, Jacob Myrvik, Drew Fier, Lee Bottelberghe, Bryson Javers, Hyler Danielson. Middle row, left to right: Derek Fier, Nolan Coequyt, Colt Bouwman, Ronin Runia, Camden Johnson, Dane Fier. Back row, left to right: Kestler Gillund, Trevor Gronke, Ehann Faris, Landon Pohlen, RJ Sorensen, Mason Javers, Bryce Gorecki, Owen Myrvik, Eli Faris, Brycen Myhre, Colton Bitker.

Region 2 champs

Wed, 03/23/2022 - 5:31pm admin

The Minneota Youth Wrestling team won the 17-team, Region 2 title this past weekend in Tracy, topping Adrian 36-35 in the championship match.

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Kennedi Jurrens, left, goes up for a jump shot as Hancock's Misti Zempel defends in the championship game on Saturday. Mascot photo by

Hancock stops Vikings in final

Wed, 03/23/2022 - 4:33pm admin

Hancock's tenacious defense and stellar free-throw shooting were too much for Minneota to overcome in the Class A state girls basketball championship Saturday at Williams Arena.

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Kenadi Arndt, left, goes up for a shot against Hayfield on Friday at Williams Arena.

Minneota sinks Hayfield in semis

Wed, 03/23/2022 - 4:29pm admin

Natalee Rolbiecki scored the final 19 of Minneota's points in the second half to lead the Vikings to a 53-45 triumph over previously unbeaten Hayfield in the Class A semifinals Friday at Willi

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Minneota coach Chad Johnston talks to his team during a timeout against Mt. Iron-Buhl in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

Vikings upset top seed in opener

Wed, 03/23/2022 - 4:22pm admin

Mt. Iron-Buhl was given the top seed in the Class A state girls basketball tournament based on its high-powered offense that averaged 84 points per game.

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Welcome Home

Wed, 03/23/2022 - 4:16pm admin

Minneota coach Chad Johnston addresses those in attendance for the Welcome Home celebration Saturday night in the Minneota gym.

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Rolbiecki finalist for Miss Basketball

Wed, 03/23/2022 - 4:09pm admin

Minneota senior forward Natalee Rolbiecki is one of 13 finalists for the Miss Minnesota Basketball finalists, an annual award given to the top girls basketball player in the state.

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