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The 12th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk at the Lyon County Museum ended on Dec. 31. There were 26 groups participating this year. There voting resulted in an unusual amount raised — $2,222. Proceeds from the Tree Walk benefit the Lyon County Museum.

Adam DeVlaeminck, top, of Minneota went 4-0 at the Wabasso Duals on Saturday, pinning all four of his opponents at 139 and 145 pounds.

WRESTLING

Minneota flexed its muscles at the Wabasso Duals, easily winning all four of its matches. Brock Fier, a junior, went 4-0 at 172 pounds, including his 75th career win. Fier won two of his matches by pins, one by a major decision, and the other by forfeit.

Lucas Rybinski of Minneota goes up for two of his 20 points against Wabasso last Thursday night in Minneota.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Wabasso held off a late rally attempt by Minneota and escaped with an 83-82 non-conference victory Thursday night in Minneota.

Joe Tillemans stands atop a large snow drift that buried a vehicle on Washington Street as a blizzard raged through the area on Jan. 10-11, 1975. The car belongs to William Culshaw. About eight inches of snow was joined by high winds in the area during the storm.

MINNEOTA MEMORY

SnoBall Week begins Jan. 27

2025 Minneota SnoBall Royalty. Back row, left to right: Bretten Coequyt, Brayden Downing, Lincoln Jerzak, Brody Larson, Noah Gorecki, Quinton Anderson, Easton Johnston. Middle Row, left to right: Jayla Jerzak, Owen Dalager, Jordyn Tolk, Karrie Richmond, Elivia Faris, Lydia Coequyt, Dakota Pesch, Avery Culver, Hannah Vlaminck.

WORKING HARD TO PRESERVE HISTORY

It's important to preserve historic buildings and landmarks such as the Big Store in Minneota. Without the work of individuals with a desire to keep these places structurally sound, the historical value will be erased forever.

“GUESS THE BABY” CONTEST

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 2:59pm admin

Debbie Engels and her husband, Paul Engels were the winners of the Mascot's "Guess the Baby Contest".

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This Day in History - January 9

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 2:43pm admin

1861 - Mississippi becomes the second state to secede from the Union, the same day the Star of the West, a merchant vessel bringing reinforcements and supplies to Federal troops at Fort Sumter, S.C

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Tree Walk raises $2,222

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 2:42pm admin

The 12th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk at the Lyon County Museum ended on Dec. 31. There were 26 groups participating this year.

Read more about Tree Walk raises $2,222

Sports

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Kiersyn Hulzebos had 24 points, Jaylyn Coequyt had 21 and Eden Meagher 12 as Minneota drubbed winless Ortonville 78-21 on Monday night in Ortonville.

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Community Calendar

Minneota City Council Meeting

02/10/2025 - 6:30pm
Minneota City Council Meeting

03/10/2025 - 6:30pm
Minneota City Council Meeting

04/14/2025 - 6:30pm
Minneota City Council Meeting

05/12/2025 - 6:30pm
Minneota City Council Meeting

06/09/2025 - 6:30pm

Obituaries

DELORIS BERG

Deloris "Dee" Jean Berg, 84, of Anoka passed away recently. Memorial Services were held Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka. Interment was at Zion Columbarium.