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Trustees Hear Capital Purchase Updates
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees held their regular monthly meeting on November 30. Following roll call and
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Patterson Places First at Harvard Invitational
Wilcox-Hildreth started their season off traveling to Harvard High School on December 3rd for an invitational. The Falcons managed to
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Axtell Wrestling Team Opens Season Strong
The Axtell boys wrestling team was busy this week with multiple meets with the first coming on December 1 when
Read moreKuehn Places First at York
The Minden boys wrestling team traveled to York high school on December 3rd. It was a competitive outing with many
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Lady Whippets and Wildcats Hit the Mats at Southwest
Both girls wrestling teams for Minden and Axtell traveled to Southwest Public High School for an invitational on December 2.
Read moreMinden Girls Wrestling Team Hosts First Dual of Season
The Minden Whippets girls wrestling team kicked off their season hosting a dual against Grand Island Islanders on December 1.
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Minden Boys Wrestling Victorious at Centura
The season could not have got off to a better start for the Minden boys wrestling team when they traveled
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Minden Defeats Ogallala 64-30
Minden stayed unscathed through the first weekend of the season defeating SWC foe Ogallala 64-30 on December 3 in Minden.
Read moreLady Whippets Win Season Opener
Minden’s girls got off to a tenuous start but righted the ship and pulled out a season-opening 46-39 win over
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Minden Falls to Ogallala in Fourth Quarter
Minden’s boys fell to 1-1 on the young season losing to Ogallala 51-64 in a Southwest Conference tussle on December
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Lady Cats Split Season’s Week One Games
Pleasanton proved to be a tough season-opener for Axtell’s girls as the Lady Bulldogs outdid the Lady Cats 50-22 in
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Cats Fall to Vikings at Home
Through three quarters it was anybody’s game, but Bertrand’s boys emerged with the win in the Vikings 55-48 downing of
Read moreAxtell Tops Pleasanton 65-59
Axtell’s boys topped Pleasanton 65-59 in the season premiere on December 1 at Pleasanton. The first half was a tale
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Wil-Hil Tops Hi-Line
A strong first half propelled Wilcox-Hildreth’s girls to a season opening 47-33 win over Hi-Line at Wilcox on December 1.
Read moreLady Falcons Drop to S-E-M in Close Contest
Wilcox-Hildreth’s girls lost a nail-biter to S-E-M 33-35 in Wilcox on December 2 to fall to 1-1 in the early
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Bulls Defeat Falcons in Season Opener
Wilcox-Hildreth’s boys hosted Hi-Line on December 1 to get the basketball season underway and the Bulls left Wilcox having defeated
Read moreWilcox-Hildreth Drops to S-E-M on Home Court
The Wilcox-Hildreth boys dropped their second straight to open the season but were much more competitive in dropping a contest
Read moreLocal FFA Member Awarded National American FFA Degree
INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, October 24, 2022/National FFA Organization) – Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the
Read moreNora Sonnenfeld Awarded New FFA Jacket
(Axtell, Neb.) – The Nebraska FFA Foundation was pleased to present Nora Sonnenfeld of the Axtell FFA Chapter her very
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Eugene Charles Bjorklun
Eugene “Gene” Charles Bjorklun passed away on November 26 at the St. Cloud Hospital at age 89. He is predeceased
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Five Homes Featured in 2022 Christmas City Tour of Homes
The Minden Chamber of Commerce Christmas City Tour of Homes is back for the 2022 season with five featured homes.
Read moreRicketts Declares Minden ‘Nebraska’s Christmas City’
Mayor Ted Griess shared a ‘bittersweet’ letter with the council and public during the November 21 regular meeting of the
Read moreKearney County Goodfellows Begin 2022 Christmas Drive
The Kearney County Goodfellows begin their drive for the 2022 Christmas season. We will be accepting cash donations at any
Read moreChristmas on the Prairie
Take a step back in time for the holiday season. Minden’s Pioneer Village is hosting a Christmas event to reminisce
Read more12th Annual Christmas City Fun Run & Little Elf Run
The 12th annual Minden Chamber of Commerce Christmas City Fun Run & Little Elf Run will be held on Saturday,
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Wes A. Hird
Wes A. Hird, 91 of Kearney passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Cambridge Court in Kearney. Funeral services will
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Dr. Eugene Robert Schwenke
Dr. Eugene Robert Schwenke, 81, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Cornelius, North Carolina on November 21,
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James E. Lindau
James Earl Lindau, 78, of Axtell passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at his home. Memorial services will be
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Hidden Treasures the Newest Shop in Minden
Hidden Treasures Antiques and More, Minden’s newest shop located in the back of the old Breakaway building, has antiques, collectibles,
Read more2022 Miss Christmas City Candidates
Minden Community Players will present the 2022 Miss Christmas City Pageant on Friday, November 25th beginning at approximately 7:00 p.m.
Read moreKindergarten Turkey Tales Class of 2035
Cole I. – I will get my turkey at the grocery store. It will weigh 10 pounds and cost $19.
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Minden School Board Approves District Audit
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on November 14. During public comment the board
Read moreSupervisors Open Motorgrader Bids
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met November 15th. County Attorney Melodie Bellamy updated the board on progress in transitioning
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Elliott Nielsen
Elliott R. Nielsen, 83 – Minden Resident Elliott Raymond Nielsen, of Minden passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at
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Chamber Invites Tri-City Area To Annual Christmas Events
MINDEN, NE—For more than 100 years Minden has been known as Nebraska’s Christmas City for good reason. The spectacular Christmas
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Kearney County 2022 General Election Results
The 2022 General Election was held November 8 and 56.94% of Kearney County registered voters cast their vote. Unofficial results
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Cederburg Honored During City Council Meeting
Mayor Ted Griess presented a proclamation of commendation to City Administrator Matt Cederburg during the November 7 regular meeting of
Read moreTrustees Approve Telemetry Upgrade Purchase
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees met November 9. Kendra Brown, CNO presented a telemetry proposal for the
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Jensen Signs With Southeast Community College
Wilcox-Hildreth senior Sarah Jensen recently signed her letter-of-intent to attend Southeast Community College to join the basketball team. She has
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MHS One Act Public Performance November 15
The community is invited to the Minden High School One Act team’s public performance of ‘Stone Creek Sorrow’ during a
Read moreSupervisors Consider Interlocal Agreement with University
Due to a conflict with the 2022 General Election, the first November meeting of the Kearney County Board of Supervisors
Read moreFirst Bank and Trust Remodel Project Now Complete
The First Bank and Trust Co. remodel that began about one year ago is nearly complete. The public is invited
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Honoring Cold War Veteran Patrick Haight
Veteran’s Day is coming up on November 11 and is a day where we pay tribute to those who have
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Minden Opera House Brings Peruvian Musician For Residency November 16-19
(Minden, Nebraska) With the decline in cases of COVID-19 in the area and the relaxing of restrictions on visitors, the
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Minden Whippets Come Up Short at State, Finish Third
State volleyball competition began on November 2nd which saw the two seeded Minden Whippets (33-3) championship aspirations be put to
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Virginian I. Keating
Virginia I. Keating, 92 – Kearney Resident Virginia I. Keating, 92, of Kearney, passed away on Wednesday, November
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Theresa E. Stehlik
Theresa E. Stehlik, 73 Theresa E. Stehlik was born in December of 1948 in Minden during a blizzard to Erwin
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Falcons Play Production Ready For Another Run at State
The Wilcox-Hildreth One Act team has earned the Class D state championship title in 2010 performing ‘And Then There Was
Read moreCity Council Selects Splashpad Features
The Minden City Council held a special meeting on October 27 to select features for the Chautauqua Park splashpad. Patrick
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