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Garvin Park bathrooms, bridge are first replacement priorities

Wed, 06/21/2017 - 4:51pm admin

The need to renovate Garvin Park in Lyon County has come with a price tag of $252,584.68.

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Minneota Police Chief last week was called to investigate three suspicious young males hanging around the nursing home.

Suspicious young people at the local nursing home

Wed, 06/21/2017 - 4:30pm admin

Minneota Police Chief last week was called to investigate three suspicious young males hanging around the nursing home.

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The Marshall Police Department arrested a suspect in the June 11 burglary of Borch’s Sporting Goods. Arrested was Stephon Desean Campbell, 25.

One arrested in Borch’s burglary

Wed, 06/21/2017 - 4:29pm admin

The Marshall Police Department arrested a suspect in the June 11 burglary of Borch’s Sporting Goods. Arrested was Stephon Desean Campbell, 25.

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Board again delays park project funds

Wed, 06/21/2017 - 4:27pm admin

The Minneota Veteran’s Park Project is still in limbo when it comes to funding from the Lyon County Board.

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Marcia Klaith and daughter walked hand-in-hand during the Survivors Walk at Relay for Life in Marshall Friday night.

Relay for Life continues fight against Cancer

Sat, 06/17/2017 - 5:32pm admin

"I've learned there are many, many marvelous people who have also suffered from this dreadful disease — and they will be your staunchest supporters, even though you may never have met."

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MnDOT study shows Reduced Conflict Intersections are reducing deaths, injuries

Thu, 06/15/2017 - 5:41pm admin

A new safety study by the Minnesota Department of Transportation shows that the state’s Reduced Conflict Intersections are saving lives. RCIs are intersections on multi-lane highways.

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This picture shows limitations of traffic flow. Food lab on left, tables and chairs in middle and sewing machines on right side of classroom.

Bond issue can help solve crowded room conditions

Wed, 06/14/2017 - 5:51pm admin

In an effort to present the need for renovation through approval of an upcoming School Bond Referendum, the Mascot is providing articles each week defining the issues in an effort to create bet

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This is a schematic drawing of the proposed Dollar General Store. It includes parking lot areas and a proposed detention basin. The new store lies along Highway 68.

Dollar General to break ground in September

Wed, 06/14/2017 - 5:18pm admin

The first visible signs of the establishment of a Dollar General Store in Minneota came Monday night when the company received a zoning permit from the Minneota City Council.

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Tax relief, help to roads among top legislative achievements this year

Wed, 06/14/2017 - 4:52pm admin

While $650 million in tax relief and a historic investment in roads and bridges may be the signature achievements of the 2017 Legislature, Rep.

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Water leak closes Fitness Center

Wed, 06/14/2017 - 4:48pm admin

The Minneota School is currently getting repairs on its roof. But the new roofing wasn’t in time to avoid water leaking into the school’s Fitness Center.

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