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MPS Presents ‘What A Knight’

April 19, 2022April 26, 2022 mindencourier

On April 28-29, Minden Public Schools students will perform ‘What a Knight’ in the MPS Performing Arts Center. The musical

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Pickers Visit Pioneer Village

April 19, 2022April 26, 2022 mindencourier

A production crew and stars from the History Channel program, “American Pickers” visited Pioneer Village in Minden last week. Stars

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Board Approves K-12 Language Arts Curriculum

April 19, 2022April 26, 2022 mindencourier

The April 11 regular meeting of the Minden Public Schools Board of Education opened with Lisa Maulsby’s first grade class

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Pioneer Village Update

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 mindencourier

Minden residents may have noticed some changes being made at Pioneer Village.  This is an update to share what we’ve

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Sports 

Marsh Beck Invitational

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 mindencourier

The Minden Whippet track and field team competed on April 12 hosting the five team Marsh Beck Invitational at Kuper

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Axtell Wins Team Titles At Ravenna

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 mindencourier

The Axtell boys’ and girls’ track and field teams once again carried the day, this time at the six-team Ravenna

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Sports 

Whippet Golfers Fifth At Kearney

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 mindencourier

The Minden Whippet golf team competed on April 8 at the Kearney Invitational held at Meadowlark Hills in Kearney. The

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Obituaries 

Jean Davis

April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 mindencourier

Jean Maddock Davis, 83, of Kearney was called to her heavenly home on Saturday April 9th, 2022. She passed peacefully

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Mayor Proclaims April 2-8 Week Of The Young Child

April 12, 2022April 19, 2022 mindencourier

During his announcements at the April 4 Minden City Council meeting, Mayor Ted Griess informed the council and public he

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Supervisors Approve Special Use Permit For Blessing

April 12, 2022April 19, 2022 mindencourier

The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met April 5. The meeting began with County Assessor Jennifer Pittner asking the board

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Council Approves Water Rate Increase During Special Meeting

April 12, 2022April 19, 2022 mindencourier

The Minden City Council held a special meeting on April 6 to take action on franchise fees and water rates. 

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Sports 

Minden Is Third, Fourth At 9-10 Meet

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 mindencourier

The Minden Whippets hosted their annual 9-10 Invitational on April 5 at Kuper Field. In the team scoring, the Minden

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Sports 

Cats, Falcons At Axtell Invite

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 mindencourier

Axtell’s girls and boys continued their winning ways at the Axtell Invitational on April 18 in cool (OK, for a

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Sports 

Minden Wins At Home In Triangular

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 mindencourier

The Minden Whippet golf team hosted the Holdrege Dusters and Kearney High Bearcats on April 5 at the Minden Country

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Obituaries 

Norma Rasmussen

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 mindencourier

Norma L. Rasmussen, 93, of Minden, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Bethany Home in Minden. Funeral services

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Strong Named MPS Activities Director

April 5, 2022April 12, 2022 mindencourier

The new Minden Public Schools Activities Director was announced during a special meeting of the MPS Board of Education on

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Epperson Plays Hockey In National High School Tourney

April 5, 2022April 12, 2022 mindencourier

The Lincoln Junior Stars hockey team was invited to represent Nebraska at the National High School Hockey Tournament in Dallas,

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Minden Quiz Bowl Takes Second – Qualifies For State

April 5, 2022April 12, 2022 mindencourier

The 34th Annual ESU #11 Senior High Academic Quiz Bowl was held on March 30th at the Nebraska Prairie Museum. 

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Trustees Discuss Legacy Health Care Records At Meeting

April 5, 2022April 12, 2022 mindencourier

The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees considered a proposal from MindsEye for legacy electronic health record repository during

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Sports 

Wildcats Boys And Girls Team With Title At Kenesaw

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 mindencourier

Top finishers and outstanding depth led both the Axtell girls and boys to team championships at the nine-team Kenesaw Invitational

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Sports 

Whippet Golfers Top Patriots

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 mindencourier

The Minden Whippet golfers opened their 2022 season on April 1 hosting Adams Central in a dual. In the varsity

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Sports 

Fries Leads Minden At GICC Invite

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 mindencourier

The Minden Whippet track and field team competed on Friday at the Grand Island Central Catholic Invitational held in windy,

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Obituaries 

Ellen Loseke

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 mindencourier

Ellen “Betty” E. Loseke, 81, of Minden formerly of Kearney, died March 29, 2022 at Bethany Home in Minden.  Funeral

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Obituaries 

Charlotte Garrelts

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 mindencourier

Charlotte A. (Pihlcrantz) Garrelts, 88, of Kearney, formerly of Hildreth, passed away on Wednesday,  March 30, 2022 at Country House

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Obituaries 

Orville Scharff

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 mindencourier

Orville E. Scharff, 97, of Minden, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Bethany Home in Minden. Funeral services

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Pohl Named NRCSA Outstanding Principal Of The Year

March 29, 2022April 5, 2022 mindencourier

Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) honors the excellence of dedicated faculty, administrators, and boards of member schools annually. Award

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McDonald Donates Original Paintings To MVFD

March 29, 2022April 5, 2022 mindencourier

The Minden Volunteer Fire Department was recently given over 30 oil paintings that were completed by Becky McDonald of Minden.

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Council Approves NPPD Projects

March 29, 2022April 5, 2022 mindencourier

The Minden City Council met March 21. A public hearing for a resolution of necessity creating Storm Water Sewer District

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Sports 

Falcons, Cats Compete In Wilcox To Open Year

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 mindencourier

Wilcox-Hildreth hosted its annual Falcon Invitational Track and Field Meet in cool and breezy conditions on March 25 in Wilcox.

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Sports 

Dawgs Open Track Season

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 mindencourier

The Minden Whippets girls and boys track teams got their 2022 season underway under perfect conditions on March 24 hosting

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Obituaries 

Susan Kruger

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 mindencourier

 Susan F. Kruger, 92 years of age, of Holdrege, Nebraska, formerly of Hesston, Kansas, and Wichita, Kansas, died on Wednesday,

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Obituaries 

David LaBrie

March 29, 2022 mindencourier

David A. LaBrie, 77, of Minden, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home in Minden. A funeral

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Obituaries 

Deanna Bergstrom

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 mindencourier

A Private Family Graveside Service and Inurnment for Deanna K. Bergstrom will be held at the Fridhem Cemetery in Funk,

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Obituaries 

James Bjorklund

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 mindencourier

James “Jim” R. Bjorklund, 86, of Lincoln, formerly of Minden, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the Knolls

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The Minden Courier Sold To Syndicate Publishing

March 22, 2022March 29, 2022 mindencourier

For the last 28 years, Jim Edgecombe’s steady hand has been on the wheel of the Minden Courier. This year,

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Board Approves 2022-23 Calendar

March 22, 2022March 29, 2022 mindencourier

The Minden Public Schools Board of Education and members of the public attending the March 14 meeting were treated to

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Supervisors Hear RYDE Transit Update

March 22, 2022March 29, 2022 mindencourier

The Kearney County Board of Supervisors had a very short meeting on March 15. Charles McGraw from RYDE Transit spoke

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Rupe Awarded National SAE Grant To Expand Project

March 22, 2022March 29, 2022 mindencourier

Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) projects are an integral part of agricultural education that allows students a hands-on experience in the

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Johnson Earns State FFA Degree

March 22, 2022March 29, 2022 mindencourier

The FFA program is teaching the students of today how to be the leaders of tomorrow in agriculture. Members who

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Obituaries 

Derek Wakefield

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 mindencourier

Derek Joseph Wakefield, 38, of Omaha, Ne, formerly of Minden, passed away Feb. 1, 2022. Derek was born May 24,

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Obituaries 

Leona Albers

March 22, 2022 mindencourier

  Leona R. Albers, 92, of Hildreth, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Brookestone Gardens in Kearney. Funeral

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Sherlyn Podewitz

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 mindencourier

Hastings resident Sherlyn L. Podewitz, 72, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.  Services were

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Supervisors Hold One & Six Year Road Hearing

March 15, 2022March 22, 2022 mindencourier

During the March 8 regular meeting of the Kearney County Supervisors, the board took care of regular business before opening

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Entryway Upgrade Design Presented To City Council

March 15, 2022March 22, 2022 mindencourier

Results from the entryway pilot study were revealed during the March 7 Minden City Council meeting. Community Planner Jennie Kozal

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Obituaries 

Harlan Jacobsen

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 mindencourier

Harlan Chris Jacobsen, 82, of Redmond, WA passed away quietly at home with family on February 8, 2022, following an

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Obituaries 

Garry Custer

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 mindencourier

Garry L. Custer, 81, of Minden, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Bethany Home in Minden. Funeral services

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Obituaries 

Patricia Gifford

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 mindencourier

Patricia Louise Gifford passed away on March 5, 2022 at Arbor Care Center, LTC in Franklin, Nebraska at the age

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Obituaries 

Norris Christensen

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 mindencourier

Norris John Christensen of Minden was born to Martha and Chester Christensen who farmed east of Minden on October 25th,

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CLJMS 2022 Short Film ‘Educators Infinity Year’

March 8, 2022March 15, 2022 mindencourier

After five years, the C.L. Jones Middle School short film premier has become a project highly anticipated by students and

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Odvody Joins KCHS Med Staff

March 8, 2022March 15, 2022 mindencourier

Kearney County Health Services has welcomed a new provider to its medical staff. Katie Odvody, PA started seeing patients in

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