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Three of the four daughters of the late Johnny Tillemans dish up samples of chili to the public. (Left to right), Deb Gilbertson, Sandy Doyscher and Carey Doyscher.

Chili Cook-off titillates the taste buds

Wed, 09/12/2018 - 5:21pm admin

When Jeremy Friedrichs and his wife Sharon decided to have chili for a meal at their home in Glenwood, Sharon is the cook.

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Surprise Medallion Hunt

Fri, 09/07/2018 - 2:22pm admin

"SURPRISE!! There is a MEDALLION HUNT in Minneota for Boxelder Bug Days," says Medallion Hunt Officials via the "Go Minneota Grow" Facebook page.

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Boxelder Bug invasion coming

Wed, 09/05/2018 - 6:12pm admin

The scientific name is, “Leptocoris trivittatus,” but we just call him, “A Boxelder Bug.” When you see a conglomeration of these little fellows massed on the side of your building, or nearly comple

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The flag features black and white stripes with one red stripe in the middle. And the traditional blue background where the stars are placed is also black.

‘Red Line of Courage’ is on local flag

Wed, 09/05/2018 - 6:09pm admin

Although many community members have been inquisitive about the non-traditional U.S. flag flying outside the Minneota Fire Hall, it should be noted that it actually has significant meaning.

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Heidi Guttormsson with her Reserve Champion Lightweight Market Lamb and her family.

Local FFA earn high honors at state fair

Wed, 09/05/2018 - 3:30pm admin

Minneota had some remarkable finishes at the Minnesota State Fair FFA Judging this past week.

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Shoving the Bug were Josh Laleman and Trey Gronke as (left to right) Mitchell Rost, Zach Van Keulen and Mark Van Keulen watched.

‘Shove the Bug’ is new event at Bug Days

Wed, 09/05/2018 - 2:56pm admin

At one time or another, we've all had to push a stalled vehicle or one that gets stuck in wintry conditions. At Boxelder Bug Days this year, committee members are making a contest out of it.

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The Johnny Tillemans Memorial Chili Cook-off is named after Carey Doyscher’s father. She cooks (right) with husband Pete Doyscher.

Chili Cook-off, Smokin’ BBQ again a part of Bug Days

Wed, 09/05/2018 - 2:53pm admin

For the past 20 years, self-appointed chefs have stirred, mixed and cooked homemade chili during Boxelder Bug Days.

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Monument and information center created by the Rieckes at the church site.

PBS to highlight former Spring Creek Church

Wed, 08/29/2018 - 6:37pm admin

Spring Creek Church, which once stood proudly three miles south of Clarkfield before it was destroyed by a fire 11 years ago, will be one of two former rural churches featured on a PBS documentary