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Local FFA Members Compete at LDEs in Aurora

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

Area FFA members competed in the Leadership De- velopment Events contest in Aurora on January 25. The students put their

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Sports 

Lady Whippets Down Haymakers

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

Minden’s girls, fresh off their SWC tourney championship, kept their regular season conference record perfect at 7-0 and raised their

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Sports 

Minden Boys See Deja Vu Loss to Cozad

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

Cozad’s boys won a SWC battle over Minden 54-49 at Minden on February 3. The result was eerily similar to

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Sports 

Whippets Place Fourth at SWC Wrestling Tournament

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

It was a great showing for the Minden Whippets as they were in Southwest Conference action for a tournament at

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Sports 

Wilcox-Hildreth Drops to Overton

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

Wilcox-Hildreth’s boys played a consolation game in the FKC tournament on January 31st at Amherst. Overton got by the Falcons

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Sports 

Lady Falcons Finish Fourth in FKC Tourney

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

Wilcox-Hildreth’s girls avoided the upset in the quar- terfinals of the FKC tournament on January 30 edging sev- enth-seed Elm

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Sports 

Axtell Girls Fall in FKC Quarterfinals

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

Eighth-seeded Axtell won and advanced in the FKC girls’ tournament opening round defeating Hi-Line 34-23 on January 28 in Axtell.

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Sports 

Axtell Boys Fall to Elm Creek in FKC Tourney

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

Second-seeded, 3rd rated Elm Creek eliminated Axtell from the FKC tournament winning 66-37 at Elm Creek on January 31. The

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Sports 

Falcons and Wildcats compete at FKC Tourney

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

The Axtell Wildcats and Wilcox-Hil- dreth Falcons took to the mats on Feb. 2 for FKC-TVC tournament action at Ke-

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Sports 

Lady Whippets Dominate Districts, Qualify Three to State

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

The Lady Whippets took to the mats this week for districts on multiple days of action on Feb 2 and

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Obituaries 

Susan R. Robbins

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

Susan “Sue” R. Robbins, 62, of Minden, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at CHI Health – Good Sa-

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Obituaries 

Troy Dean Danielson

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

Troy Dean Danielson, 56, of Hun- tingtown, Maryland formerly of Min- den, passed away January 24th in Maryland. He possibly

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Obituaries 

Joyce A.Jugert

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

Hastings resident Joyce A. Jugert, 75, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Bryan East Medical Center, Lincoln, NE with

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Obituaries 

Phoebe Y.Friston

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

Phoebe Y. Fritson, 77, of Hildreth, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Broadwell Senior Liv- ing in Kearney.

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Obituaries 

Augusta “Gussie” Ann Johnsen

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Phil Serrone

A celebration of life funeral service for Augusta “Gussie” Johnsen was held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the St.

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Local News 

MOH Hosts Watch Party for ‘Wolfes Go West’

January 31, 2023February 7, 2023 mindencourier

Harold Warp’s Pioneer Village was featured on History Channel’s American Pickers on January 25. While viewers across the country tuned

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Local News 

KCHS Trustees Elect Officers

January 31, 2023February 7, 2023 mindencourier

The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees held their first monthly meeting of the year on January 25. The

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Sports 

Lady Whippets Earn SWC Title

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

The Minden girls are the 2022-23 SWC tournament champions! The Whippets opened the SWC tournament hosting and defeating McCook 48-37

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Sports 

Lady Falcons Breeze Over Flyers

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

Wilcox-Hildreth’s girls breezed to a 51-11 win over Franklin on January 27 at Franklin to improve to 14-4.  The Falcons

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Sports 

Minden Boys Drop Two in SWC Tourney

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

Minden’s boys’ foray into the SWC tournament did not go as hoped as third-seeded Gothenburg downed the sixth-seeded Whippets 60-38

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Sports 

Wilcox-Hildreth Boys Earn Victory in Third Overtime Against Franklin

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

Wait for it…wait for it…wait for it… Now you can celebrate. Wilcox-Hildreth’s boys defeated Franklin 68-63 in three overtimes at

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Sports 

Axtell Girls Improve on Season With Victory Over Hi-Line

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

Axtell’s girls rose to 6-9 with a 47-24 win over Hi-Line (Eustis/Farnam-Elwood) on January 26 at Axtell.  Senior post Lexie

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Wildcats Score Highest Point Total in the Last Three Years Against Hi-Line

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

Axtell’s boys put up their highest point total since January of 2020 winning at home over Hi-Line (Eustis/Farnam-Elwood) 83-58. The

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Sports 

Graiden Ritner Places First at Warcat Invite

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

The Wilcox-Hildreth wrestling team found some success on Jan.28 when the Falcons traveled to Red Cloud High School for the

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Sports 

Whippet Boys and Girls Prevail in Aurora Duals

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

It was a dominant performance for both Minden wrestlings teams as they were victorious on the mats on Jan.26 against

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Sports 

Minden Girls Fourth at Amherst

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

Fresh off a dual victory earlier this week, the Minden girls looked to keep up the recent run of success

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Sports 

Minden Boys Fourth at Raymond Central Invite

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

The Minden Whippets boys wrestling team hit the mats at Raymond Central High School on Jan.28 for an invitational. It

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Sports 

Lavicky Places First at Ord Invite

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

The Axtell Wildcats boys wrestling team traveled to Ord High School for an invitational on Jan 27. The Wildcats finished

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Obituaries 

Bill Lee “Pete” Petersen

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

Hastings resident Bill Lee “Pete” Petersen, 83, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village,

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Obituaries 

Verl Dallas Nelson

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

Verl Dallas Nelson, 88 years of age, of Beatrice passed away at the Good Samaritan Center in Beatrice Tuesday morning,

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Obituaries 

Marjorie A. Madsen

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

Marjorie A. Madsen, 99, of Minden, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Bethany Home in Minden. Funeral services

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Local News 

Council Gets Update on School Resource Officer

January 24, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

The Minden City Council met January 17. Mayor Larry Evans gave an update on the hiring of an additional police

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Local News 

County Commissioners Approved Gravel Bids

January 24, 2023January 31, 2023 mindencourier

The Kearney County Board of Commissioners had a full agenda for the  January 17 regular meeting.  Charles McGraw from RYDE

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Sports 

Minden Girls Sixth at Lex

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 mindencourier

 It was a great showing for the Minden girls wrestling team when they traveled to Lexington High School for an

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Sports 

Whippets Go 3-2 at UNK Duals

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 mindencourier

It was a great showing for the Minden boys wrestling team when they traveled to take on five different schools

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Sports 

Lavicky Champ at Thayer Central Invite

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 mindencourier

The Axtell boys wrestling team traveled to Hebron for the Thayer Central Invitational on January 20. It was an impressive

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Sports 

Wil-Hil Girls Earn Decisive Win Over Axtell at Home

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 mindencourier

In the yearly neighborhood battle, Wilcox-Hildreth’s girls earned a decisive win over Axtell 51-24 on January 20 at Wilcox. The

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Sports 

Wildcats and Falcons Face Off

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 mindencourier

Axtell’s boys topped Wilcox-Hildreth 66-36 in Wilcox on January 20 in a contest that was close and competitive for the

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Sports 

Lady Whippets Sweep the Dusters

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 mindencourier

Minden’s girls defeated Holdrege 49-26 on January 20 at Holdrege boosting the Whippets to 13-3. Minden will go into the

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Sports 

Holdrege Defeats Minden Boys 64-53

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 mindencourier

Holdrege downed Minden’s boys 64-53 at Holdrege on January 20. The Whippets enter the SWC tournament at 8-7 and as

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Obituaries 

Scott C. Prescott

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 mindencourier

Scott C. Prescott, 64 – Minden Resident Scott C. Prescott, 64, of Minden, Nebraska passed away January 11th, 2023. He

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Obituaries 

Beverly G. Carlson

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 mindencourier

Beverly G. Carlson, 96 – Former Axtell Resident      Beverly G. Carlson, 96, of Holdrege, formerly of Axtell, passed

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Obituaries 

Carl D. Thompson

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 mindencourier

Carl D. Thompson, 76 – Heartwell Resident Carl D. Thompson Age 76 passed away January 17, 2023 in Heartwell, Nebraska. 

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Local News 

School Board Tackles First of Year Business

January 17, 2023January 24, 2023 mindencourier

The Minden Public Schools Board of Education elected board officers during their first regular meeting of the year on January

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Local News 

City Council Transfers Development Agreement With CN Minden to Foundry

January 17, 2023January 24, 2023 mindencourier

The Minden City Council held a special meeting on January 11. The agenda included consideration of the purchase of a

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Local News 

Minden Speech Team Starts Season Strong

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

The Minden Speech team started their season on January 7 at the Adams Central Invite. “It was a great day

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Local News 

The Minden Courier 2022 Year in Review Part 3

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

The Minden Courier invites you to take one last look at the people, events, and news that filled 2022 in

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Local News 

Citizens Opposed to the Merger Meeting Moved to January 25

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

Considering the potential winter storm this week, Citizens Opposed to the Merger of Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District

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Local News 

Aurora Cooperative Announces Summit and Annual Meeting Dates

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

Aurora Cooperative’s Summit and Annual Meeting will take place February 8-9, 2023 at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand

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CNPPID Finalizes Long-Term Agreements

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District (Central) recently finalized two long-term agreements to enhance groundwater recharge from its

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