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Countryside Golf Course is not just another community golf facility. It is unique. These golfers paused long enough to watch one of the swans in the water. Swans make Countryside their permanent home. This is a beautiful course that enhances the community.

Help wanted at Countryside Golf Course

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 3:16pm admin

One by one, golf courses across America have been forced to close in recent years as memberships continue to decline.

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Virgil Ufkin was a soldier with prisoners of war (back, second from left) during World War II.

Generosity was Ufkin’s legacy

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 3:12pm admin

When I visited Virgil Ufkin in his room at the Minneota Manor in late December, it was just a few days before he would turn 100 years old.

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Car Fire

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 3:03pm admin

Minneota firemen responded to a car fire on West Second Street at the Todd Poach residence on Monday.

Fireman Tim Champagne went for tools as smoke filed out of the car.

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Cory Sandhurst (standing) told the council and residents about his plans to re-locate Minneota Auto Body and Glass to a residential area at 207 W. 2nd Street. Neighbors including Rollyn and Darlene Dorenkamper (center) and Stephanie Moon (right) protested the establishment of the business.

Neighbors are heard

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 2:54pm admin

Residents appeared before the Minneota City Council Monday night protesting the establishment of Minneota Auto Body and Glass in their residentially-zoned neighborhood.

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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY

Winter Weather Advisory for Lyon County, Minnesota

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 12:29pm admin

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

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There have been at least 22 crashes so far this season involving vehicles and snowplows.

MnDOT urges motorists to be cautious when driving near snowplows

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 12:23pm admin

There have been at least 22 crashes so far this season involving vehicles and snowplows.

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Minnesota Department of Transportation staff are preparing for the mixed precipitation forecasted for southwest and west central Minnesota predicted to begin this afternoon/evening.

Wintry mix expected to impact southwest and west central Minnesota

Wed, 01/10/2018 - 12:19pm admin

Minnesota Department of Transportation staff are preparing for the mixed precipitation forecasted for southwest and west central Minnesota predicted to begin this afternoon/evening.

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Minnesota Department of Transportation staff are preparing for a winter storm scheduled to hit the area Wednesday, January 10 through Thursday, January 11.

MnDOT District 8 prepares for winter storm

Tue, 01/09/2018 - 5:52pm admin

Minnesota Department of Transportation staff are preparing for a winter storm scheduled to hit the area Wednesday, January 10 through Thursday, January 11.