September 2019

Minneota Mascot September 4, 2019

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Charlie Pesch opened the top of one of his honeycombs.

Sweet success!

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 6:21pm admin

At the Minnesota State Fair, it seems there are judged contests for just about everything. And for Charlie Pesch, that was sweet news.

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The award was presented to Rep. Swedzinski by Joel Johnson (left) and Tim O’Leary (right) of the Lyon-Lincoln Electric Cooperative.

Swedzinski gets award

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 6:17pm admin

Joel Johnson, Director of The Coalition for a Secure Energy Future (The Coalition) is announcing a series of “Energy Champion” awards to a group of bipartisan Minnesota legislators.

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Eric Bot (left) was presented the annual Community Service Award by current Minneota Rotary President Rick Bot. The event was held at the City Hall Bar and Grill last Thursday in Minneota.

Bot gets Community Service Award

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 6:12pm admin

The Minneota Rotary Club Thursday night presented their annual Community Service Award to Eric Bot of ADOM (Area Development of Minneota) for his part in bringing the “Chasing Our Tails,” company t

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Queen Candidates (left to right): Klaire Banks, Jodi Buysse, Raeann Bruner, Jada Nielson and Katie Walerius.

Minneota gettin’ Bugged

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 6:02pm admin

It’s the one time of the year when we eagerly await the invasion of bugs in Minneota. Or, to be more specific, Bug Days.

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St. Ed's hosting All-School Reunion

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 5:55pm admin

St. Edward's Catholic School will be celebrating 80 years of education with an All-School Reunion during Boxelder Bug Days this weekend.

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First Emerald Ash Borer Discovery Confirmed in Steele County

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 5:39pm admin

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Steele County in southern Minnesota.

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MNsure Announces Enrollment Period for 2020 Coverage

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 5:34pm admin

Today MNsure announced that Minnesotans will have seven weeks – from Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, to Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 – to shop for 2020 health coverage.

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The tractor was tipped on its side in the ditch.

Accident on 68

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 12:02pm admin

A car and tractor accident Tuesday night on Highway 68 just a mile and a half east of Minneota resulted in the tractor tipping over and the front of the car badly damaged, (above).

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Natalee Rolbiecki hit the ball often — and hard.

Viking girls run record to 3-0

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 10:56am admin

Minneota came off the Labor Day break with 3-0 win over Kerkhoven-Mudock-Sunburg at home Tuesday, beating the Fighting Saints 25-9; 25-16 and 25-20.

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