November 2017

Carol Gillund shops during the North Pole Extravaganza.

Shoppers delight at Extravaganza

Sun, 11/05/2017 - 11:44am admin

A SHOPPERS' DELIGHT.

That was the only way to explain the huge crowd that attended the North Pole Extravaganza in Minneota on Saturday.

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Calliope and Teddy Thomsen weren't that happy to see Santa.

Santa's job not all roses

Sun, 11/05/2017 - 11:33am admin

Santa's job isn't always a bed or roses.

Sometimes it comes with a little pain, and eventually, friendly persuasion.

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Lydia Sussner, fresh off a 26-kill, five block night in an upset over Tracy-Milroy-Balaton, rested and celebrated with Abby Hennen and Morgan Kockelman.

Sussner leads the way

Sun, 11/05/2017 - 10:59am admin

There was a game plan.

"We had a different game plan, taking some risks, but the girls executed it well," said Coach Hayley Fruin.

The ball was still in the air when Minneota players collapsed to the floor in total excitement. Their setter, and quarterback, Morgan Kockelman slid into the fray (left).

Morgan Kockelman directs her troops

Sun, 11/05/2017 - 10:14am admin

Like a general directing the troops, Morgan Kockelman methodically moved her players around the floor, set the ball to them and watched miracles being performed.

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The Minneota volleyball team collapsed on the floor in total joy after the final point landed to give them a 3-2 win over Tracy-Milroy-Balaton and a spot in the state finals. On the right, Lydia Sussner hugged Morgan Hennen and above them, manager Carolyn Hoffmann also let out a victorious cheer.

HOLY COW! Volleyball team upsets Tracy-M-B

Sun, 11/05/2017 - 10:05am admin

Nobody believed — not even many of their fans. The odds were too tough ... Tracy-Milroy-Balaton had dominated Section 3A for three years and the 29-3 Panthers were expected to do it again.

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Some of the linemen and defensive players include: (left to right) Landon Abraham, Cole VanOverbeke (partially hidden) Mitchell Rost, Shawn Buysse and in the back, Logan Sussner and Skylar Gilbertson.

Minneota line, 'grew up today,' said Coach Myrvik

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 9:09pm admin

While Minneota totaled 411 yards on offense Friday against BOLD, it wasn't just the passers, runners and receivers who made it happen.

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Excited Minneota Vikings walking off the field after win the Section 5A championship were: (left to right) Isaac Hennen, Thomas Hennen and Shawn Buysse.

Thomas Hennen repaired damage with spectacular TD's

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 8:25pm admin

Minneota looked like wagon with its wheels coming off in the first quarter Friday against BOLD.

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Isaac Hennen held the Section 5A trophy high after the Vikings defeated BOLD, 35-22 Friday. Others gathering to celebrate were: (left to right) Ty Lipinski, Tanner Sterzinger, Lucas Bot, Mitchell Rost and Shawn Buysse with Landon Rolbiecki in the wheelchair and Alex Pohlen, right.

VIKINGS BACK IN STATE; CLIP BOLD, 35-22

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 7:17pm admin

When you've got a big horse, you climb on and ride it home.

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Swedzinski urges governor to help ease propane pinch

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 4:54pm admin

Harvest is in full swing and winter is approaching quickly. And with both comes a demand for propane for home heating and grain drying.

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Minneota Senior Center Thanksgiving

Fri, 11/03/2017 - 2:09pm admin

Date:

Thursday, November 16, 2017 - 11:30pm

Thanksgiving at the Minneota Senior Center

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