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Several members of the Ota Cares group were back in action last week, this time putting together a pickleball court and net at "Four Courts" Park on N. Madison Street in Minneota. Left to right: Logan Anderson, Kiersyn Hulzebos, Kyler Lozinski, Tate Peterson, Truthton Fales, Brody Larson and Ryan Meagher.

TRAP SHOOTING

Minneota shooters Brock Kremin and Landon Neyens each busted 25 straight clays last week to receive patches. For Kremin, it was his second “25” patch to go along with a “50 straight” patch earlier this season. This was Neyen’s first “25” patch.

This photo looking south of Jefferson Street in Minneota was taken in 1911.

MINNEOTA MEMORY

Fire destroys 146 acres in Granite Falls

Large plumes of smoke were visible for several miles as a large brush fire started in a wildlife valley along the Minnesota River on the south side of Granite Falls around 2 p.m. on Sunday and spread quickly in the high winds. Reportedly, 146 acres were burned in the fire.

Hayley Fruin posted an impressive 251-42 record and six state tournament appearances in eight seasons as Minneota volleyball coach.

Fruin decides to step away from coaching

After guiding Minneota volleyball teams to six state tournament appearances in eight years as head coach, including three state titles, Hayley Fruin has decided to step down as head coach.

ROYALTY TEA PARTY

The Boxelder Bug Days royalty committee members and former Bug Days princesses, Emily Buysse and Brooke Bruner, brought back the Royalty Tea Party that has been in hiatus for several years. There were 30 pre-school and older girls attending the event this past Sunday at the Opera Hall in Minneota.

This Day in History - May 15

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 11:57am admin

1862 - President Abraham Lincoln signs an act establishing the Department of Agriculture

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Ota at it again

Wed, 05/14/2025 - 11:50am admin

Several members of the Ota Cares group were back in action last week, this time putting together a pickleball court and net at "Four Courts" Park on N. Madison Street in Minneota.