New Minden Courier Email Address
The Minden Courier is working to update the contact information on our website. In the meantime, please note you can
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 Pioneer Village Seeking Volunteers
Pioneer Village is home to countless artifacts that tell the story of how America grew. Among these treasures is an
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Minden Welcomes Six New Teachers And New A.D.
Minden Public Schools began the 2022-23 school year with six new teachers and one new administrator. To help introduce themselves
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Nine Educators Join Axtell Community School Staff
Axtell Community School welcomed nine new members to the teaching staff for the 2022-23 school year. Craig Lorenz is the
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Bobette Cooper
Bobette K. “Bobbi” Cooper, 55, of Hastings, NE passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Mary Lanning Hospital surrounded by
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Minden TeamMates Recognized As Chapter Of The Year
The Minden TeamMates chapter was recognized as the TeamMates Mentoring Program Chapter of the Year during the TeamMates annual meeting
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City Council Approves ARPA Fund Use
After several months of discussion regarding potential projects, the Minden City Council took action on use of the City’s ARPA
Read moreKearney County Board of Supervisors Met August 2
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors held a short meeting on August 2. First on the agenda was consideration of
Read moreTrustees Approve Chargemaster Review Proposal
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees considered two proposals during the August 3 regular meeting. First was a
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Joseph LaPuma
A memorial graveside service for Joseph V. LaPuma will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at
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Shannon Ramos
Shannon R. Schmidt Ramos, 45, of Minden, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at her home in Minden, surrounded
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 Church Joins Pioneer Village Restoration Efforts
Westminster United Presbyterian Church of Minden joined the restoration efforts at Pioneer Village with a Service Sunday event on July
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Binder Joins Courier Staff
Cam Binder joined the Minden Courier staff in June. She is a welcome addition as the new office manager and
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Minden First Bank Seniors End State Tournament Play
The Minden Post 94 First Bank Seniors baseball team ended a state legion tournament drought that had reached 47 years.
Read moreMinden First Bank Seniors District Runner-up
The Minden First Bank Seniors qualified for the Class B State American Legion Baseball Tournament for the first time since
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Jeanette Rupprecht
Jeannette C. Rupprecht, 93 – Former Campbell Resident Jeannette C. Rupprecht, 93, of Minden, formerly of Campbell passed
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Doris Nielsen
Doris I. Nielsen, 90 – Minden Resident Doris I. Nielsen, 90, of Minden, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022
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Ronald Bergstrom
Ronald P. Bergstrom, 94 – Axtell Resident Ronald P. Bergstrom, 94, of Axtell, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022
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Dr. Beverly Newbold Chinas
Dr. Beverly Newbold Chinas Dr. Beverly Newbold Chinas September 1, 1924 – May 24, 2022 Beverly loved adventure and spent
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Veronica ‘Bonnie’ Fuerst
Veronica “Bonnie” L. Fuerst, 77 Memorial services for Veronica “Bonnie L. Fuerst will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday,
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 Cornfield Cars: Turning a Hobby into a Business
Kyle Jensen of Minden has turned a hobby into a business with Cornfield Cars. It was a logical step to
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Kidz Kollege Ukrainian Eggs to be Auctioned for a Cause
MINDEN – When 13-year-old Kimberly Larsen of Minden went to college for a day this summer, her grandmother Linda went
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4-H Offers Ample Projects and Solara Quigley is Ready to Try Them All
AXTELL – Eleven-year-old Solara Quigley seems interested in everything. Or at least every project she’s taken since first joining the
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Kole Nielsen Preparing For Beef Cattle and Market Swine Show at Fair
CAMPBELL – Tucked in the southeast corner of Kearney County north of Campbell, the Nielsen farm seems like the perfect
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Corbin Dornhoff Looking for a Second Shot to Compete at National Pedal Pull Competition
While many area youth are preparing for competition in the show ring at the 2022 Kearney County Fair, Corbin Dornhoff
Read moreResidents Confront City Council About Water Quality Issues During July 18 Meeting
A public hearing for the application submitted by the Community Redevelopment Authority of the City of Minden for the final
Read moreSupervisors Review Office Budgets
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met July 19. First on the agenda was the topic of IT support. County
Read moreFirst Bank Seniors Split First Two Games in B6 Area Tournament
The Minden First Bank Seniors won their first game and lost the second in the first two days of the
Read moreMinden First Bank Seniors End Regular Season With Loss To Gibbon
The regular season ended not as the Minden First Bank Seniors would have liked as Gibbon downed First Bank 8-4
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Jean Roberts
Jean Ann Roberts, 89, of Axtell, NE, died on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
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Jarad Robinson
A Funeral Service for Jarad Robinson will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church
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Donald Hall
Donald D. Hall, 92, of Campbell, died Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his home in Campbell NE. Services will be
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Robert McPherson
Robert L. McPherson, 79, of Minden, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society – St. John’s
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Lyla Hecox
Lyla M. Hecox, age 96, of Kearney, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Brookestone Gardens Assisted Living in
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 H&S Beauty Bar to Hold Grand Opening Event July 23
Wilcox area residents have a local option for their salon needs at H&S Beauty Bar. With the exception of a
Read moreMinden School Board Takes Next Steps in Potential Multiple Facilities Project
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on July 11. Actions were taken by the
Read moreMinden Lions Club Raffle Fundraiser
The Minden Lions Club is holding a raffle fundraiser. The club will draw on August 2 for a winner of
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Something for Everyone at the 2022 Kearney County Fair
The Kearney County Fair is coming to Kearney County Fairgrounds in Minden July 27-31. With livestock shows, exhibits, vendors, rides,
Read moreSchool Supply Drive
Some families lack the resources to send their children to the first day of school with all the school supplies
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Flames of Nebraska Girls Softball Team Win 18U National Championship
The Flames of Nebraska 18u Girls Softball won the 18u National Championship title last week in Branson, Mo. behind the
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First Bank Seniors Bury Loomis With 21-2 Victory
Minden’s First Bank Seniors breezed by Loomis 21-2 on July 11 at Ollie Bjorklund Field raising the record to 12-5.
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First Bank Seniors Split Doubleheader Against Aurora
The First Bank Seniors split a doubleheader hosting Aurora on July 13. First Bank won game one 8-4 while Aurora
Read moreAlma Defeats Minden First Bank Seniors
Alma upended the Minden First Bank Seniors 6-5 in a contest at Alma on July 14. First Bank fell to
Read moreJuniors End Season With Loss To Holdrege In B6 Area Tournament
The Minden First Bank Juniors saw their fine season come to a close at the B6 Area Tournament in Holdrege
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 2022 MHS All Class Reunion Set For July 22-24
The MHS All Class Reunion Committee has been hard at work finalizing details for the upcoming 2022 MHS All Class
Read moreSupervisors Hold Final Plats Public Hearing
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing for final plats of Summer Haven Fifth and Summer Haven
Read moreCity Council Discusses Potential Uses For ARPA Funds
Minden City Council President Jack Yant presided over the July 5 regular Minden City Council meeting in the absence of
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Schoone Places Second At FBLA National Leadership Conference
Two Minden High School students, Connor Carpenter and Peyton Schoone, competed at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois
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Local Students Earn Recognition at National FCCLA Conference
The FCCLA National Leadership Conference was held June 29th – July 3rd at San Diego, California. The event drew more
Read moreHoldrege Defeats Minden First Bank Seniors 8-5
Holdrege defeated the First Bank Seniors 8-5 in Holdrege on July 7 dropping First Bank’s record to 11-5. A six-run
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