August 2021

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

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:32pm admin

Mike and Dawn Vlaminck and 10 youths from St. Edward's Church recently embarked on a pilgrimage to Colorado.

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Grady Moorse proudly displays his champion ribbon at the 4-H dairy show during the Yellow Medicine County Fair.

2021 Yellow Medicine County Fair 4-H Champion and Reserve List

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:29pm admin

Clothing and Textiles
Fashion Revue
Grades 9 + Clothes You Buy
Champion: Brooke Moorse OWA*

Clothes You Buy
Reserve: Brooke Moorse OWA

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Lipinski earns talent win at DYW program

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:19pm admin

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

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Prairie Winds Wellness appreciation/farewell supper

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:09pm admin

Date:

Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Thursday, Aug. 12
5:30-7 p.m.
at City Hall Bar & Grill
Pizza and wings will be served

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The Minneota Public Library hosted the first in a series of readings on Thursday, July 29 before a good-sized audience.

Poetry Reading

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 6:04pm admin

The Minneota Public Library hosted the first in a series of readings on Thursday, July 29 before a good-sized audience.

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Letter discovered that students wrote to WWII veterans in 1943

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 3:00pm admin

As the members of the Society for the Preservation of Minneota Heritage (SPMH) have been busy organizing and archiving many items accumulated over the years in the Opera Hall, every now and then th

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Drought hit hard here in 1934

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 2:59pm admin

The drought we are currently experiencing has been tough on everyone, especially farmers. But Minneota experienced an even worse drought in 1934, according to stories in the Mascot.

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The State Bank of Taunton recently donated $1,000 to the Porter Trail Dusters Horse Club for a new sound system at their arena. Club member Dennis Gawarecki, left, accepts a check from State Bank of Taunton Vice President Doug DeSmet. The next horse show will be held at noon on Sunday, Aug. 22 in Porter.

Trail Dusters get donation

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 2:57pm admin

The State Bank of Taunton recently donated $1,000 to the Porter Trail Dusters Horse Club for a new sound system at their arena.

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The Minneota Police Department and First Responders received the following calls for service:

Police Blotter

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 2:55pm admin

The Minneota Police Department and First Responders received the following calls for service:

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Ask the Chief

Wed, 08/04/2021 - 2:54pm admin

Time to start thinking about back to school and what that means for traffic safety. One of the most dangerous things a student does is walk or ride a bike to and from school.

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