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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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Gades named speech coach of the year

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 10:13pm admin

For the second straight year, Kim Gades has been selected the Section 3A Speech Coach of the Year by the Minnesota Speech Coaches Association.

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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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Graduation set June 26, pending restrictions

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 10:08pm admin

Another month has gone by and another school board meeting occurred on May 19. With the unusual spring, there are not many activities at the school to report on.

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Minnesota State Fair Cancelled

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

For the first time since 1946, the Minnesota State Fair has been cancelled.

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Lyon Co Museum remains closed

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 10:03pm admin

The Lyon County Museum in Marshall will remain closed to the public until further notice.

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Lyon County Commissioners file for re-election

Wed, 05/27/2020 - 10:02pm admin

Gary Crowley, the current Chairman of the Lyon County Board of Commissioners, announced recently that he has filed for re-election as County Commissioner for District 4.

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