Whippets Defeat Central City
The Minden Whippets girls basketball team got back into the win column on Dec. 17 when they hosted the Central
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Bison Defeat Whippets
The Minden Whippets boys basketball team played a competitive game on Dec. 17 when they hosted the Central City Bison
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Axtell Invite
The Axtell Wildcat wrestling team hosted its annual Axtell Invitational on Dec. 17 with 12-team competing. The Wildcats led the
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W-H Boys Get First Win, 56-26
Wilcox-Hildreth’s boys picked up their first win in a 56-26 defeat of Red Cloud on December 17 at Red Cloud.
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Lady Falcons Defeat Red Cloud
The Wilcox-Hildreth girls parlayed their best offensive and defensive efforts to date into a 54-17 win at Red Cloud on
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Dick Hoskins
Dick Eugene Hoskins, 84, of Minden, Nebraska died on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Kearney County Health Services in Minden.
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Cathy Stroh
Cathy Jean “C.J.” Stroh, age 68, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Chappell. A Life Celebration service will be
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Viola Eckhoff
Viola Johnson Eckhoff, 95, of Minden passed away on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 at Bethany Home in Minden. Viola was
Read moreRandal Wolfe Gift Will Leave A Lasting Mark On Kearney County
To all who knew him, Randal Wolfe was a hardworking and generous person who took pleasure in helping those around
Read moreMinden Board Of Education Authorizes Solicitation Of Bids For Demolition
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education took action on the removal of real property at 509 W. 5th Street
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Shelton Tops W-H Girls
The Lady Falcons of Wilcox-Hildreth slipped to 1-2 as they were downed by Shelton 32-22 at Shelton on December 12.
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Falcons Fall To Bulldogs
Wilcox-Hildreth’s boys hung around for a while but were ultimately defeated by Shelton 76-28 at Shelton on December 12. The
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Minden Boys Get First Win, 50-44
The Minden Whippets boys basketball team got its first win of the 2019-20 season at home in a Southwest Conference
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Whippet Wrestlers Eighth At Duster Scramble
The Minden Whippet wrestling team concluded its busy week of three meets on December 14 traveling to Holdrege for the
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Minden Defeats Lexington, 41-39
The Minden Whippets girls basketball team moved their record to 2-1 following its road win on December 10 after traveling
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Whippets Fall To Lexington, 74-31
The Minden Whippets boys basketball team saw its record fall to 0-3 on the season following its December 8 road
Read moreWildcats Second At Southern Valley Invite, Falcons 18th
The Axtell Wildcats and Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons wrestling teams were in action on December 13 traveling to Southern Valley for the
Read moreCourier Will Have Early Deadline For The Holidays
There will be an early deadline for the December 25 issue of The Minden Courier. All advertising and submissions are
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Minden Medical Clinic Plans Temporary Clinic Move
Minden Medical Clinic plans to move to a temporary Clinic space on the Kearney County Health Services campus while the
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Whippet Wash Is Now Open
The Whippet Wash in Minden is now open to the public. Owners Scott and Laci Dinkler are excited to finally
Read moreCommunity Christmas Dinner Returns To Minden
A Community Christmas Dinner is returning to Minden. The public is invited to enjoy the free meal on Christmas Day,
Read moreDowntown Revitalization Project Dominates City Council Meeting Agenda
The Minden City Council met December 2. A public hearing for the possible condemnation of the property at 705 N.
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Whippets Open Year With Win
The Minden Whippets girls basketball team opened the 2019-20 season with a home victory over the Southern Valley Eagles by
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Minden Falls To Southern Valley In Season Opener By Score of 63-39
The Minden Whippets boys basketball team took to the court on December 5 in their 2019-20 season opener hosting the
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Whippets Finish Second At Ravenna Invitational
The Minden Whippets wrestling team competed on December 6 in the Ravenna Invitational with the Dawgs coming out in second
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Cats Drop Heartbreaker To Bulldogs
The season opener for Axtell’s boys was a barn-burner but the Cats came up a point short as Pleasanton escaped
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Axtell Loses First Game To Bulldogs
Axtell’s girls faced a tough assignment hosting Class D1 top-ranked Pleasanton to tip off the season on December 5. The
Read moreAxtell Wrestling Team Wins Harvard Invitational
The Axtell Wildcats and Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons wrestling teams traveled to Harvard on Dec. 7 for the 12-team Harvard Invitational. The
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Falcon Boys Lose Opener To Hi-Line Bulls, 75-34
Wilcox-Hildreth traveled to Elwood on December 5 to get the 2019-20 basketball season underway. The opponent was a newly formed
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Lady Falcons Win First Game, Topping Hi-Line
Wilcox-Hildreth’s girls initiated the new season with a 48-44 victory over Hi-Line (Elwood, Eustis-Farnam cooperative) at Elwood on December 5.
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Sara Jacobsen
Sara Jane Jacobsen (nee Swanson) passed away December 6, 2019 in Arlington Heights, IL. She was born in Minden, NE
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Lovena Crouse
Funeral Services for Lovena Crouse were held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church
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MHS One Act Play Evokes Schmidt’s Memories Of Participation At The North Platte Canteen
The Minden High School One Act team public production of ‘The Coffee Pot Is On’ drew a full crowd on
Read moreTrustees Discuss Clinic Renovation
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees addressed the clinic renovation project during the November 27 meeting. Details about
Read moreSupervisors Approve Employee Gift Policy
Despite less than ideal weather conditions, the Kearney County Board of Supervisors braved the roads in order to hold their
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Arnold Quadhamer
Arnold G. Quadhamer, 92, of Hildreth, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019 at CHI Health – Good Samaritan Hospital in
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Robert Jenner
Robert A. Jenner, 36, of Kearney, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his home in Kearney. A private
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Orthopedic Services On The Rise At Kearney County Health Services
Kearney County Health Services Orthopedic Surgery services are on the rise. With Dr. Jeffrey Schopp MD, an experienced surgery staff,
Read moreThe 2019 Christmas City Tour Of Homes December 8
The 2019 Christmas City Tour of Homes will be held on Sunday, December 8 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Read moreCouncil Proceeds With Condemnation Order
Kearney Housing Agency Director Carrie Hardage presented Minden Housing Agency’s annual report at the November 18 Minden City Council meeting.
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Rosalie Davis
Rosalie Aabel Davis, 85 of Austin, Texas, formerly of Minden, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. Graveside services will
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Julie Hesting
Julie Ann Hesting, 72, of Denver, Colo., formerly of Minden, passed away on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Denver, Colo.
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Choquette Family Receives SRM Rangeman’s Award
Each year the Nebraska Section Society for Range Management (SRM) recognizes a rancher, or ranch family, who exemplifies a strong
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Christmas Traditions 2019 Schedule Of Events
Friday, November 22 5pm-8pm — Ladies Night Out around town 5pm-10pm — Christmas City Beer Tap Takeover at Breakaway Bar
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Board Takes Action To Implement Ag Education At MPS
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education took the first step to introducing an Agricultural Education program in the district
Read moreMHS To Host 3rd Annual Minden Play Production Rumble November 23
Minden High School is set to host the 3rd annual Minden Whippet Play Production Rumble on November 23, 2019. Minden
Read moreBethany Home Seeking Funds To Replace Piano
Bethany Home in Minden is currently needing to replace the piano in their assisted living dining room. The piano that
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New Owner, New Name, Ford Still Serving Minden After 50 Years
Pony Express Ford is celebrating its Grand Opening as well as 50 years of Big John’s Ford in Minden. The
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The Coffee Pot Is On
The Minden High School One Act team attended the Ord Play Production Festival on November 12 to begin the play
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Continued Street Work Sparks Council Discussion
The regular November 4 meeting of the Minden City Council was moved to November 6. Among the agenda items was
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