Digging Deeper Into The Agronomy Career
Agronomy has been around and essential ever since farming has existed. It is the science of soil management and crop
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KAAPA Ethanol Celebrates 20 Years
MINDEN – Maybe the best way to describe KAAPA Ethanol’s history is to start with the raw product. Corn first
Read moreWomen in Agriculture, Straightening the Curve One Woman at a Time
Women in agriculture control only about 7 percent of the farmland in the United States according to an article published
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JML Host Monthly Adult Craft Night
Jensen Memorial Library is giving their adult patrons a reason to look forward to Mondays, at least once a month,
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CLJ Short Film Premier ‘Night at the School’
The 2023 CLJMS short film premier of ‘Night at the School’ was well attended on March 14. Attendees enjoyed snacks,
Read moreMPS School Board Calls for Special Election
The March 13 regular meeting of the Minden Public Schools Board of Education was well attended by the public as
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Minden Speech Coach Wins Award
Minden High School Speech Coach Jeffrey Horner was selected as the 2022-2023 National Federation of State High School Association Outstanding
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Minden Speech Earns Awards
The Minden High School Speech Team placed 7th as a team at the NSAA Class B State Speech Meet in
Read moreMinden Track & Field Preps Gets a Jump on the Season at UNK Indoor Invitational
Minden had some athletes compete at the UNK Indoor Invitational for classes A and B on Friday, March 17. Sam
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Ginny Varn
Virginia Ada (Schroeder) Varn passed away in her Gassville, Arkansas home on March 12, 2023, at age 83. She was
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Christi Mae Gilbert
Hastings resident Christi Mae Gilbert, 57, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samar- itan Society-Hastings Village,
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Midwest Meat Company Opens in Minden
The wait is finally over, Midwest Meat Company will open their doors for retail service on March 16. Owners Harold,
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Happy Days, A New Musical
The Minden Community Players are introducing a new generation to one of America’s favorite TV families with their production of
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Axtell Speech
The Axtell Speech Team completed the 2023 season on March 1 at the C2-5 District Speech Meet in Hebron. Bekah
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Minden Speech Qualifies Ten to State
The Minden High School Speech team earned the run- ner-up plaque at the B-5 District Speech Meet in Broken Bow
Read moreCommissioners Hold One & Six Year Road Hearing
The Kearney County Board of Commissioners took care of some regular busi- ness before opening a public hearing for the
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City Employees Recognized for Service
Sharon Hueftle from South Central Economic Devel- opment District spoke to the Minden City Council again about the Nebraska Affordable
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CLJMS 2023 Short Film ‘Night at the School’
‘Night at the School’, a short film created by Whitney Maulsby’s Journalism students, will premier on Tuesday, March 14 in
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Minden Speech Continues Successful Season
The Minden Speech Team was busy last week with the regular season coming to an end. The final regular meet
Read moreKearney/Buffalo County CASA 3rd Annual CASA Superhero Gala
Kearney, NE– Kearney/Buffalo County CASA is hosting its 3rd annual CASA Superhero GALA, Friday, April 7 at the Younes Conference
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Minden Booster Club Purchased Fully Automatic Timing System for Whippet Track and Field
Track season is about to begin and the Minden High School track and field team is getting ready with a
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Lady Falcons’ Historic Season Comes to an End at State
Wilcox-Hildreth’s historic run ended in the first round of the D2 state tournament as Shelton downed the Fal- cons 52-22
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Carol J.Hoban
Carol J. Hoban, 79, of Heartwell, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
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Mark L.Wempen
Mark Laine Wempen, 58, of Pleasanton, NE passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 on his horse mov- ing cattle.
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MCP Presents: Happy Days, A New Musical
Practice is in full swing for the Minden Community Players upcoming production of ‘Happy Days, A New Musical’ at Minden
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Building Rehab Requires City Assistance
The old bank building on the corner of Fifth Street and Minden Avenue is on the market and two developers
Read moreTrustees Approve IT Penetration Testing Proposal
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on February 22. The single item of new
Read moreBoard of Equalization Considers Tax Exemptions
The Kearney County Board of Commissioners got right to business at their February 21 regular meeting. Weed Superintendent/Zoning Administrator Joe
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Minden Defeated by Patriots in Semifinal
Adams Central defeated Minden 71-44 in the semifinal of the C1-9 subdistrict at Wood River on February 21. The Whippets’
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Wolves upend Wildcats in Semifinals
Axtell’s boys were upended in the semifinal of the D1-9 subdistrict by Loomis as the Wolves moved on with a
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Falcon Boys Fall to Eagles
The Wilcox-Hildreth boys were within striking dis- tance of Southern Valley until the fourth period at which time the Eagles
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Lady Falcons Advance to State Tournament
Hey, Wilcox-Hildreth—you just won the district cham- pionship. Where are you going now? “We’re going to Lin- coln to the
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Dalton Sinsel Signs With Hastings College
Minden high school senior Dalton Sinsel has chosen Hastings College as the place to continue his education and compete in
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Shawn D.Halsted
Shawn D. Halsted, 53 of Hildreth, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home. Private family services will
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Maureen Horan
Maureen Horan, 80, of Omaha, formerly of Heart- well, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Aksarben Village Senior
Read moreMinden Chamber 8th Annual Blue Jeans & BBQ
The Minden Chamber of Commerce will host the eighth annual Blue Jeans and BBQ event on Friday, March 17 at
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Public Attends MPS Facilities Projects Open House
Minden Public Schools invited the community to attend an Elementary Facilities Project open house on February 8 & 13. An
Read moreSchool Board Approves Wage, Package Increases
The Minden FFA Ag Issues group presented their skit during the February 13 Minden Public Schools Board of Education meeting.
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Minden Speech Public Performance Night Feb 28
The public will have a chance to see the Minden Speech team perform their events from the season during a
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Lady Falcons Host D2-8 Subdistricts, Split Games
By virtue of their outstanding regular season, the Wilcox-Hildreth girls earned the right to host the D2-8 subdistrict. The Falcons
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Wilcox-Hildreth Boys Defeat Harvard
The Wilcox-Hildreth boys had a happy ending to the regular season defeating Harvard 54-32 at Harvard on February 17 to
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Axtell Girls Fall to Alma in Subdistrict Semifinals
Axtell’s girls got the postseason underway defeating Loomis 48-39 at Alma in the D1-10 subdistrict on February 13. The Cats
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Eagles Overtake Cats in Final Period
xtell’s boys’ regular season ended on February 17 at home vs. Southern Valley. The Eagles overtook the Cats in the
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Lady Whippets Season Comes to End
Minden’s girls needed overtime to survive (two meanings to survive—lived to play another day and persevered through a physical game)—
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Minden Ends Regular Season with Loss to Omaha Roncalli
Minden’s regular season final opponent was Omaha Roncalli, last year’s Class B state champion and a highly ranked team again
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Lady Whippets Come Up Short at State
It was not the results the Lady Whippets were looking for when they trav- eled to Omaha for state tournament
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Whippets Medal Three At State Wrestling
State tournament action took place throughout Feb- ruary 16-18 in Omaha for the Minden Whippets. Minden placed 12 out of
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Falcons Wrestlers Show Out at State
The Wilcox-Hildreth wrestling team showed up and showed out at the State tournament on Feb.16-18. The Falcons managed to finish
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Hawkins Takes Fifth at State
he Axtell Wildcats wrestling team traveled to Omaha for state tournament action on Feb.16-18. The Wildcats gave it their all
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Arleen A.Schenk
Arleen A. Schenk, 94, of Hildreth, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Bethany Home in Mind- en. Funeral
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