MPS Launches New App
Communication between schools, students, parents, and community members is easier than ever with the new MPS Whippets app and updated
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Wilcox-Hildreth Has New Administrators
Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools will see a change in administration for the 2019-20 school year. Former principal Justin Patterson is the
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MPS School Board Approves Bus Barn Change Orders
A little more than one year after the Minden Public Schools bus barn burned down, construction of a new and
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Four Teachers Join Axtell Community School For 2019-20 School Year
Axtell Community School welcomed four new teachers and two paraprofessionals for the 2019-20 school year. Paras are Mandy Strolberg and
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Wilcox-Hildreth Schools Adds Five New Teachers To The Staff
Five new teachers have joined the educational team at Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools for the 2019-20 school year. The teachers shared
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East Elementary Welcomes Five To Teaching Staff
East Elementary in Minden welcomed five new members to the teaching staff for the 2019-20 school year. The educators shared
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Minden High Welcomes Five To Teaching Staff
Minden Public Schools welcomed five new teachers to the educational team at Minden High School for the 2019-20 school year.
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Gregory Craig
Gregory “Greg” J. Craig, 67 years of age, from Minden, passed away at his home in Minden on Tuesday, Aug.
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Sexton Rejoins Minden Dental Clinic
Minden Dental Clinic will host an open house to welcome Dr. Sarah Sexton and her family back to the community
Read moreSupervisors Open Motorgrader Bids
Motorgrader bids were opened during the August 6 regular meeting of the Kearney County Board of Supervisors. Representatives from the
Read moreCondemnation Hearings Held During August 5 City Council Meeting
The focus of the August 5 regular Minden City Council meeting was the safety and health of residents. Mayor Ted
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JoAnne Escritt
JoAnne Escritt, 86, of Central City died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. JoAnne was
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LeRoy Finnigsmier
LeRoy Elray Finnigsmier, 68, of Heartwell, passed away on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 at Bethany Home in Minden after years
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Street Projects Continue Moving Forward
Despite heavy rains that delayed the project’s start, the Minden 2019 Street Project remains on schedule. Progress is steady and
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Kearney County Fair Begins August 9
The Kearney County Fair will be held August 9-12 this year at the Kearney County Fairgrounds in Minden. The fair
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St. Paul Lutheran Youth Group Helped Camp Restore Detroit
The St. Paul Lutheran Church youth group of Minden returned last week from a mission trip in Detroit, Michigan. The
Read moreTrustees Approve Surgery Purchases
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees held their regular monthly meeting on July 31. There were two pieces
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Andrea Barker
Andrea Loschen Barker, 62 years of age from Minden, NE passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Bethany Home
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Terri Shanahan
Terri L. Shanahan, 58, of Axtell, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Kearney Regional Medical Center. Terri was born Sept.
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Rosalie Space-Bell
Rosalie “Rose” Carla Space-Bell, 65, of Hillsboro, OR, passed away on July 21, 2019 at home surrounded by family and
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Second Annual Tunes For Teammates Is August 16
On Friday, August 16, Minden TeamMates will host the 2nd Annual ‘Tunes for TeamMates’ fundraiser at the Minden Opera House
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Wilcox-Hildreth Breaks Ground On Additions
Wilcox-Hildreth students will have nearly 35,000 additional square feet in their school in the fall of 2020. On Thursday, July
Read moreCPR Certification Courses To Be Offered In Minden
Jozef Kuehn, NREMT and AHA instructor, is looking to offer Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED courses to Kearney County residents
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Strolberg Ready For Year Two In The Show Ring
With both a mother, Mandy, and father, Matt, who were in 4H in their youth, it was no surprise when
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4H Pushes Malcom To Be Her Best
The 4H organization provides hands-on learning experiences for its young members. Through a positive environment and with the guidance of
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Larsen Sisters Use 4H Values In Club And Beyond
Larsen sisters Emily, 15, and Kimberly, 10, are members of the KC Kids 4H Club. Emily is the club president
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Kuehn/Reichstein Receives Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award
Kearney County will have one recipient of the AKSARBEN Foundation and Nebraska Farm Bureau Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award. The 2019
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Seniors Fall To Cozad, 8-0
The Minden Post 94 First Bank Seniors had their season ended in the area tournament at Cozad on July 22
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Post #94 Defeats D-T In B-6
Minden’s First Bank Seniors remained in the winner’s bracket of the area baseball tournament at Cozad on July 20 claiming
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Minden Post #94 First Bank Seniors Lose Heartbreaker, 3-2
Good pitching by both teams and a rare triple play pulled off by Minden First Bank highlighted the winner’s bracket
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Richard Malcom
Richard L. Malcom, 88, of Minden, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Bethany Home in Minden. Funeral services
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Steven Simeon
Steven Charles Simeon, 70, of Kearney, died Wednesday, July 25, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Home in Kearney. Steven was born
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Council Approves Change Order For Paving, Drainage, And Water Project
The Minden City Council was joined at the July 15 meeting by Brian Friedrichsen of Olsson Associates to discuss a
Read moreUpland 125th Anniversary Celebration Is August 3
Upland will have its 125th Anniversary Celebration on August 3 and everyone is invited. The theme of the day is
Read moreFree Showing Of Ocean Of Grass August 2 And 3
Free will donation showings of Ocean of Grass: Life on a Nebraska Sandhills Ranch will be held August 2-3 sponsored
Read moreSupervisors Discuss Road Matters At Meeting
Although Kearney County was spared from the worst of the July 8 flooding, the heavy rains and flooding of adjacent
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First Bank Seniors Win First Game At B-6 Over Melons
Area Senior Tournament play began on July 19 at Cozad and Minden Post 94 First Bank entered as the fourth
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First Bank Juniors Fall In B-6, End Season At 8-13
The Minden Post #94 First Bank Legion baseball team had its 2019 season come to an end in the consolation
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Nielsen Attends Duke University TIP Summer Studies Program
Summer vacation is a time for kids to have fun and make memories before the school year begins again. Some
Read moreBoard Takes Proactive Action For Bond Refinancing
Heavy rainfall and flash flood warnings weren’t enough to delay the July 8 meeting of the Minden School Board of
Read moreJorgensen Selected To Be Inducted To 2019 Nebraska HOF
Greg Jorgensen, a 1973 Minden High School grad and an All-Big Eight and second-team All-American offensive guard for the Nebraska
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First Bank Seniors Fall To McCook
The Minden First Bank Seniors saw their record dip to 4-10 as McCook National Bank visited Ollie Bjorklund Field and
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Minden Post #94 First Bank Juniors Still Alive In B-6
The Minden Post #94 First Bank Junior Legion baseball team began district play in the Nebraska American Legion B-6 District
Read moreSupervisors Revisit Employee Handbook Revisions
Revisions to the Employee Handbook were back on the Kearney County Board of Supervisors July 2 agenda. One department head
Read moreWater Distribution System Improvements Being Made With Paving Of Holland Street
In addition to the paving of Holland Street, construction also includes the replacement of 3 blocks of water main on
Read moreCouncil Discusses Residential Requirements For Employees
During the July 1 meeting of the Minden City Council possible changes to a resolution stating full-time City personnel on
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Minden Community Players Presents ‘The Treasure Of Shiver River’ July 19-21 & 26-28
The Minden Community Players will present “The Treasure of Shiver River” at Minden Opera House July 19-21 and 26-28. Audience
Read moreFirst Bank Seniors Top Holdrege, 12-1
Playing their fourth game in four nights, Minden’s First Bank Seniors earned a five-inning, 12-1 win at Holdrege on June
Read moreFirst Bank Juniors Fall To Holdrege, 12-6
On Friday, June 28 Minden Post #94 First Bank Juniors were on the road traveling to Holdrege to take on
Read moreJuniors Fall To Alma, 15-7
The Minden Post #94 First Bank Junior Legion baseball team was on the road July 2 traveling to Alma to
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