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During Boxelder Bug Days in early September, the hunt will be on.

Medallion hunt added to Bug Days events

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 4:55pm admin

During Boxelder Bug Days in early September, the hunt will be on.

For a pair of medallions, that is.

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Minneota named law enforcement training site

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 4:53pm admin

Minneota has been named a law enforcement training site for Use of Force and Firearm instruction.

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Don’t miss ‘Back to School tax benefits’

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 1:35pm admin

With back-to-school shopping in full swing, Rep. Chris Swedzinski, R-Ghent, is reminding Minnesota parents about tax benefits for their 2017 Minnesota tax return for many school supplies.

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Council moves ahead on proposed home development

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 1:12pm admin

Development of a proposed Twin Homes development north of the Minneota Manor along Monroe Street and County Road 10 was proposed to the Minneota City Council Monday night, known as the Gorecki Land

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Champion Dairy: Zack Fier of Porter, the son of Kevin and Mindy Fier with his Grand Champion Dairy Cow "Rain."

Four Minneota area kids are top fair winners

Sun, 08/13/2017 - 6:26pm admin

Of the 10 overall winners at the Lyon County Fair on Sunday, four of them were Minneota kids.

They included:

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Large animal premier showmanship title to Vlaminck

Sun, 08/13/2017 - 6:13pm admin

Grabbing the Championship Large Animal Premier Showmawnship award at the Lyon County Fair was Rachel Vlaminck.

She posed for a photo along with Sam Jens, county extension director.

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Three of the scholarship winners were: (left to right) Leo Buysse, Kesmond Willert and Jordan Moorse.

Scholarships given to 4-H kids

Sun, 08/13/2017 - 6:08pm admin

Four 4-Hers, three from the Minneota area were given Scholarships by the Lyon County Ribbon Auction Booster Committee.

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Lyon County Farm Family of the Year

Sun, 08/13/2017 - 6:00pm admin

The Lyon County Farm Family of the Year were Karen and Pat VanKuelen of Ghent. The family grows corn and soybeans and raises hogs.

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A pile of kids at the fair

Sun, 08/13/2017 - 5:52pm admin

The Ribbon Auction drew all the kids to the front stage at the fair on Sunday. Some of them smiled for the camera in front of the bench dedicated to Donnie Schuelke.

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Hawaiian Lalma grace the fair

Sun, 08/13/2017 - 5:44pm admin

Every year, the Lyon County Fair has a Llama Costume Contest at the show arena.

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