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Under a sun-splashed sky and mild temperatures last week, a farmer south of Minneota began his fall harvest. With the weather cooperating, many local farmers have been able to get out in the field to harvest.

Harvest Time

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:43pm admin

Under a sun-splashed sky and mild temperatures last week, a farmer south of Minneota began his fall harvest.

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Hallgrimur Helgason traveled from Iceland to the United States and Canada for two weeks. He stopped in Minneota on Friday. Mascot photo by Scott Thoma

Iceland author visits here during travel to U.S., Canada for research

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:41pm admin

To get a better perspective on how his ancestors emigrated to American to seek a better life, author Hallgrimur Helgason made Minneota one of his stops on Friday while doing research for a book.

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Tana Gillund, left, and Treah Siekmann proudly show the grapes they have picked at 3B Vineyards outside of Dawson. Minneota teacher Hollie Thompson and her husband, Jerry, own and operate the vineyard.

Farm to table

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:38pm admin

Several Minneota students in Innovative Foods and ProStart Foods participated in several activities to experience the Farm to Table process.

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This bald eagle stopped for a breather northeast of Minneota along County Road 10 on Friday afternoon.

Bald is beautiful

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:25pm admin

This bald eagle stopped for a breather northeast of Minneota along County Road 10 on Friday afternoon. After posing for its picture, it took off toward town.

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Margie Ann Flemming

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:20pm admin

Margie Ann Flemming, age 83, of Las Vegas, Nevada, entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at her home.

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State Farm to sponsor SMSU volleyball night on Oct. 22

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:18pm admin

State Farm agent Kevin Anundson has inked an NIL compensation deal with former Minneota Viking standout volleyball players Natalee Rolbiecki and McKenzie Tolk, freshmen at Southwest Minnesota State

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SMSU Homecoming Week Sept. 30-Oct.1

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:17pm admin

The 2022 Southwest Minnesota State University Homecoming weekend is set for Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1.

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MINNEOTA'S HOMECOMING WEEK SLATED FOR OCT. 3-7

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 5:17pm admin

The Queen and King coronation on Monday, Oct. 3 will kick off Minneota's Homecoming Week.

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Haugen molded Abraham Lincoln into a "friendly guy."

A SCULPTOR'S WAY

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 4:50pm admin

Minneota native Don Haugen, one of the most renowned sculptors in the country, designed a unique statue showing Abraham Lincoln in what he might have looked like upon hearing news of the end of the

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60th class reunion

Wed, 09/21/2022 - 4:18pm admin

The Minneota High School Class of 1962 held their 60th class reunion at City Hall Bar & Grill during Boxelder Bug Days weekend.

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