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Dr. Stephanie Vlaminck has practiced here for 11 years.

After serving Minneota and its surrounding communities for the past 11 years, Dr. Stephanie Vlaminck and her family will be moving to Hawaii. Her final day with patients will be Aug. 18. "I have been very fortunate that so many people entrusted me with their care," Dr. Vlaminck said.

These 10 youths embarked on the pilgrimage to Colorado. Front row, left to right: Kaci Callens, Maddy VanKeulen, Halle Pederson, Natalie Bach, Joe Verschelde. Back row, left to right: Kaitlyn Ludwikowski, Kate Hennen, Lane Loyson, Dylan Vlaminck, Georgia Rabaey.

Gaining peace from pilgrimage

Mike and Dawn Vlaminck and 10 youths from St. Edward's Church recently embarked on a pilgrimage to Colorado. "This is the second year for the trip," said Dawn. "I'm thinking of making it an annual pilgrimage now."

Lipinski earns talent win at DYW program

It's been an eventful week for Emma Lipinski as she successfully showcased her talents for two separate events.

Poetry Reading

The Minneota Public Library hosted the first in a series of readings on Thursday, July 29 before a good-sized audience. Sara Dovre Wudall, a Minneota native who is now a writer and editor living in St. Paul, and Michael Kleber-Diggs, a poet/essayist/literary critic from St. Paul, were the guest readers.

Bryce Jergenson of Morris scores as Mudhens pitcher takes the throw late from catcher Austin DeVlaeminck. Mac Beyer of Morris looks on.

Mudhens routed by Morris in 9C playoffs

Taking advantage of a strong wind blowing out, Morris slugged four home runs and routed the Minneota Mudhens 11-0 in a seven-inning Region 9C elimination game Saturday afternoon as Memorial Park in Madison.

The preschool class during one of their many activities.

Bethel hosts Mystery Island

Bethel Fellowship Church held Bible School last week with the theme of "Mystery Island" centering on the mystery of God. "God is a mystery, but desires to reveal to us who He is," said Pastor Tom Nomeland. The opening program which consisted of classroom study, recreation, craft time, lunch and a closing skit.