MPS Presents ‘What A Knight’
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
A production crew and stars from the History Channel program, “American Pickers” visited Pioneer Village in Minden last week. Stars
Read moreBoard Approves K-12 Language Arts Curriculum
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
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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Marsh Beck Invitational
The Minden Whippet track and field team competed on April 12 hosting the five team Marsh Beck Invitational at Kuper
Read moreAxtell Wins Team Titles At Ravenna
The Axtell boys’ and girls’ track and field teams once again carried the day, this time at the six-team Ravenna
Read moreWhippet Golfers Fifth At Kearney
The Minden Whippet golf team competed on April 8 at the Kearney Invitational held at Meadowlark Hills in Kearney. The
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Jean Davis
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
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
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met April 5. The meeting began with County Assessor Jennifer Pittner asking the board
Read moreCouncil Approves Water Rate Increase During Special Meeting
The Minden City Council held a special meeting on April 6 to take action on franchise fees and water rates.
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Minden Is Third, Fourth At 9-10 Meet
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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Cats, Falcons At Axtell Invite
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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Minden Wins At Home In Triangular
The Minden Whippet golf team hosted the Holdrege Dusters and Kearney High Bearcats on April 5 at the Minden Country
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Norma Rasmussen
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
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
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
The 34th Annual ESU #11 Senior High Academic Quiz Bowl was held on March 30th at the Nebraska Prairie Museum.
Read moreTrustees Discuss Legacy Health Care Records At Meeting
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees considered a proposal from MindsEye for legacy electronic health record repository during
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Wildcats Boys And Girls Team With Title At Kenesaw
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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Whippet Golfers Top Patriots
The Minden Whippet golfers opened their 2022 season on April 1 hosting Adams Central in a dual. In the varsity
Read moreFries Leads Minden At GICC Invite
The Minden Whippet track and field team competed on Friday at the Grand Island Central Catholic Invitational held in windy,
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Ellen Loseke
Ellen “Betty” E. Loseke, 81, of Minden formerly of Kearney, died March 29, 2022 at Bethany Home in Minden. Funeral
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Charlotte Garrelts
Charlotte A. (Pihlcrantz) Garrelts, 88, of Kearney, formerly of Hildreth, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Country House
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Orville Scharff
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
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
The Minden Volunteer Fire Department was recently given over 30 oil paintings that were completed by Becky McDonald of Minden.
Read moreCouncil Approves NPPD Projects
The Minden City Council met March 21. A public hearing for a resolution of necessity creating Storm Water Sewer District
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Falcons, Cats Compete In Wilcox To Open Year
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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Dawgs Open Track Season
The Minden Whippets girls and boys track teams got their 2022 season underway under perfect conditions on March 24 hosting
Read moreSusan Kruger
Susan F. Kruger, 92 years of age, of Holdrege, Nebraska, formerly of Hesston, Kansas, and Wichita, Kansas, died on Wednesday,
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David LaBrie
David A. LaBrie, 77, of Minden, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home in Minden. A funeral
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Deanna Bergstrom
A Private Family Graveside Service and Inurnment for Deanna K. Bergstrom will be held at the Fridhem Cemetery in Funk,
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James Bjorklund
James “Jim” R. Bjorklund, 86, of Lincoln, formerly of Minden, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the Knolls
Read moreThe Minden Courier Sold To Syndicate Publishing
For the last 28 years, Jim Edgecombe’s steady hand has been on the wheel of the Minden Courier. This year,
Read moreBoard Approves 2022-23 Calendar
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education and members of the public attending the March 14 meeting were treated to
Read moreSupervisors Hear RYDE Transit Update
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
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
The FFA program is teaching the students of today how to be the leaders of tomorrow in agriculture. Members who
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Derek Wakefield
Derek Joseph Wakefield, 38, of Omaha, Ne, formerly of Minden, passed away Feb. 1, 2022. Derek was born May 24,
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Leona Albers
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
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
During the March 8 regular meeting of the Kearney County Supervisors, the board took care of regular business before opening
Read moreEntryway Upgrade Design Presented To City Council
Results from the entryway pilot study were revealed during the March 7 Minden City Council meeting. Community Planner Jennie Kozal
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Harlan Jacobsen
Harlan Chris Jacobsen, 82, of Redmond, WA passed away quietly at home with family on February 8, 2022, following an
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Garry Custer
Garry L. Custer, 81, of Minden, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Bethany Home in Minden. Funeral services
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Patricia Gifford
Patricia Louise Gifford passed away on March 5, 2022 at Arbor Care Center, LTC in Franklin, Nebraska at the age
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Norris Christensen
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’
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
Kearney County Health Services has welcomed a new provider to its medical staff. Katie Odvody, PA started seeing patients in
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