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2 Arrows Apparel owner Jodi Maertens will hold a Grand Opening on Saturday in Ghent.

2 Arrows Apparel to open in Ghent

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 11:40am admin

Jodi Maertens is getting the final pieces in place as her new 2 Arrows Apparel store is set to open on Saturday, Oct. 11 in Ghent.

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The Gillund family broke ground last Saturday in Minneota for the new Little Explorers Child Care Center expected to open in 2026. Back row, left to right: Jamie, Kestler, Skyla, Daylin, and Kurt. Front, left to right, Gunner and Whitney.

Gillunds break ground on new child care center in Minneota

Wed, 10/08/2025 - 11:33am admin

The Jamie and Kurt Gillund family broke ground on Saturday for the new Little Explorers Child Care Center expected to open in 2026.

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ST. LEO FIRE DEPARTMENT

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 1:27pm admin

Front row, left to right: Shane Bordewyk, Gary Driessen.

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PORTER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 1:26pm admin

Left to right: Josh Sumption, Cameron Thissen, Taylor Christianson, Ethan Kack, Denver Noyes, Dan Anderson, Chad Shaffer, Drake Lieser.

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TAUNTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 1:20pm admin

Front row, left to right: Rick Pesch, Kennedy Galligath, Patrick Petersen (First Assistant Chief), T.J. Bueltel, Karri Schuler, Jim Pesch (Chief).

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GHENT FIRE DEPARTMENT

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 12:34pm admin

Left to right: Jesse Christianson, Steve Sussner, Mike Warren, Adam Karbo, Matt Norby, Alex Bueltel, Dallas Mahoney, Billy Maertens (Fire Chief), Mike Stassen, Matt Buysse, Dude Myhre, Jadyn Walber

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MINNEOTA FIRE DEPARTMENT

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 12:30pm admin

Front row, left to right: Jeff Sussner (Chief), Grant Moorse (Captain), Brad Laleman, Jason Myhre, Ben Bossuyt (Training Officer), Justin Popowski, Keith Vlaminck, Bruce Laleman (Captain), Isaac La

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TRUNK OR TREAT SET FOR OCT. 25 AT ST. EDWARD’S

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 11:49am admin

The annual Minneota Area Trunk or Treat event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the St. Edward’s School north parking lot.
The event is open to the public.

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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OBSERVED OCTOBER 5-11

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 11:48am admin

National Fire Prevention Week will be observed by the five local fire departments in the Mascot coverage area Oct. 5-11 this year.

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Praying at the flagpole

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 11:47am admin

September 25 marked a powerful moment in our nation's history as millions of Christian students across America, including those pictured here from Minneota High School involved with Fellowship

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