Boulder Estates decorated its tree in a Minnesota Vikings theme with residents' pictures in Vikings uniforms or cheerleading outfits used as the ornaments. Boulder Estates won $150 in Marshall Bucks for its win.
Lyon County Museum Tree Walk winners
Boulder Estates was the first-place winner of the 13th annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk at the Lyon County Museum in Marshall. Voting ended on Dec. 31. There were 25 trees that were decorated by area businesses and organizations this year, according to Lyon County Museum Executive Director Jennifer Andries.
CONGRATULATIONS BROCK
The Minneota senior recorded his 100th career wresting win against Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City in the Wabasso Duals Saturday, January 3, 2026
Randy Sorensen, top, of Minneota puts Logan Holien of ACGC to his back before pinning him in 5:01 during the Wabasso Duals on Saturday.
WRESTLING
Minneota senior Brock Fier recorded his 100th career win with a major decision against Wabasso and the Vikings dominated the Wabasso Duals on Saturday. Minneota rolled over Wabasso 58-7, Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City 61-11, and Adrian Area 56-10.
Libby Sussner, left, and Sarah Gruenes, right, trap a Redwood Valley player on Friday night in Minneota. The Vikings won 63-30.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Brielle Janssen, a 6-1 senior, poured in 33 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as MACCRAY upended Minneota 53-47 Monday night in Clara City.
When St. Edward’s Catholic School opened its doors for the 1963-64 school year, Sister Gregory, left, was greeted by, left to right: Bonnie, Brenda and Beverly Differding and their mother, Josie Differding.
2025: The Year in Review
TOP 10 FEATURE STORIES OF 2025 1. Tragedy strikes two Differding triplets 2. “A Good Lemon” for a good cause 3. 3 authors write children’s book 4. Engels caps 35-year military career 5. A craft that will bowl you over 6. Carl’s Curse 7. “We’re proud of you, Dad”
Left to right: Drew Werkman, Joe Voit, Easton Johnston and Kyson Arndt pose with the 40-pound lake sturgeon caught on Big Stone Lake near Ortonville on Dec. 29.
Fishing trip a ‘hole’ lot of excitement
Four friends recently embarked on an ice fishing trip to Big Stone Lake near Ortonville that they likely will never forget. After landing a few walleyes, crappies and perch on Dec. 29, the four young men — Easton Johnston, Kyson Arndt, Joe Voit and Drew Werkman — decided it was time to start making supper around 4:30 p.m.
Boulder Estates decorated its tree in a Minnesota Vikings theme with residents' pictures in Vikings uniforms or cheerleading outfits used as the ornaments. Boulder Estates won $150 in Marshall Bucks for its win.
Randy Sorensen, top, of Minneota puts Logan Holien of ACGC to his back before pinning him in 5:01 during the Wabasso Duals on Saturday.
Libby Sussner, left, and Sarah Gruenes, right, trap a Redwood Valley player on Friday night in Minneota. The Vikings won 63-30.
When St. Edward’s Catholic School opened its doors for the 1963-64 school year, Sister Gregory, left, was greeted by, left to right: Bonnie, Brenda and Beverly Differding and their mother, Josie Differding.
Left to right: Drew Werkman, Joe Voit, Easton Johnston and Kyson Arndt pose with the 40-pound lake sturgeon caught on Big Stone Lake near Ortonville on Dec. 29.

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CONGRATULATIONS BROCK

The Minneota senior recorded his 100th career wresting win against Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City in the Wabasso Duals Saturday, January 3, 2026

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ODELL VAN HYFTE

Odell V. Van Hyfte, 91, of Sherburn, MN passed away at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Fairmont, MN on Monday morning, Dec. 29, 2025.

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