MCP Presents ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’
The Minden Community Players invite the public to get back to normal and visit the theater with their production of
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Supervisors Hear Funding Requests
Representatives from several agencies attended the June 8 regular meeting of the Kearney County Board of Supervisors to submit budgets
Read moreResidents Speak Out Against Gilman Avenue Parking Restrictions
Several Gilman Avenue residents attended the June 7 regular meeting of the Minden City Council to share their displeasure with
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MHS Industrial Tech Department Awarded Rogers Foundation Grant
The Minden High School Industrial Technology Department has received a $20,000 grant from The Rogers Foundation to help with the
Read moreSeven From Minden FCCLA Headed To National Leadership Conference
Seven members of the Minden FCCLA will compete at the 2021 National FCCLA Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee June 28
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308 Construction Ready To Help With Projects Big Or Small
Minden has a new construction company to help area residents with all their building visions become a reality. Sam Hansen
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MPS Board Vacancy Filled
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on May 27 to consider a resolution to fill
Read moreMinden Community Divided By Request For School Board Recall
Efforts made by one Minden resident to recall two school board members have divided the community. Candice Lantis filed to
Read moreKCHS Annual Golf Tournament June 10
Kearney County Health Services will host the 17th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 10 at Minden Country Club. The
Read morePheasants And Quail Forever Plan Event
Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever announce a new, outdoor event brought to central Nebraska. Participate in the State Habitat
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Memorial Day Special To World War II Veteran Roland Nyquist Of Axtell As He Nears 100
As a third generation Swedish immigrant homesteader in Kearney County, a UNL graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering,
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Dedication Held For Randy Wolfe Community Room
The Jensen Memorial Library Board began renovations on the public library in 2012. While substantial progress was made at the
Read moreForms Filed For Recall Of Two MPS Board Members
Actions have been taken by Candice Lantis to initiate a recall of two Minden School Board members. Lantis has filed
Read moreMemorial Day Local Events
Minden Monday, May 31 5:45 a.m. -— The Legion and VFW will be putting out large and small flags at
Read moreSupervisors Form ARPA Funds Committee
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met on May 18 with only a few items of business on the agenda.
Read moreCouncil Receives Update On First Street Drainage Improvement Project
Mayor Ted Griess read a proclamation declaring May as nurse’s month during the May 17 regular Minden City Council meeting.
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See The World, See The Wonder
When their dance classes were canceled due to the pandemic, Ed Randolph of Hastings and Bobbie Heitman of Minden focused
Read moreSinsel Attempts To Take Seat At School Board Meeting
The Minden High School media center was the site of conflict once again when former Minden School Board member Katie
Read moreCouncil Approves Generator Project Bid Specs At Meeting
The City of Minden has been working with Miller & Associates on a generator project to supply emergency backup power
Read moreSupervisors Support 2nd Amendment By Resolution
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors joined more than 60 other counties across the state in approving a resolution declaring
Read moreSinsel Removed From MPS Board Of Education
A special meeting of the Minden Public Schools Board of Education held April 26 drew a large crowd with an
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MVFD To Show Purchases At 2021 Pancake Feed
The Minden Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual freewill donation Pancake Feed on May 8 from 7:00 -11:00 a.m.
Read moreKearney County Cleanup
The 2021 Kearney County Cleanup will be held May 7-8 sponsored by Kearney County and the City of Minden. Residents
Read moreTrustees Approve COVID Related Purchases
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees approved several purchases that will utilize stimulus funds during the April 28
Read moreCity Takes Action On Parking Near High School
At the beginning of the April 19 Minden City Council meeting, Mayor Ted Griess had two mayoral announcements to share.
Read moreSupervisors Discuss Second Amendment
An agenda item to discuss the second amendment to the United States Constitution drew a crowd to the April 20
Read more2021Honors Night And Graduation Set Times
High school seniors will soon be honored for their achievements at Honors Night celebrations and receive their diplomas during graduation
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Axtell, Wilcox-Hildreth, And Minden FFA Chapters Well Represented At State
The 93rd Nebraska State FFA Convention was held virtually April 7-9. Local FFA chapters were represented in the competitive events
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MPS Presents ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’
On April 29-30, Minden Public Schools students will perform ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ in the MPS Performing Arts Center. The
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Member Removed Prior To Board Of Ed. Meeting
Minden School Board member Katie Sinsel was escorted from the premises before the April 12 meeting of the school board
Read moreAxtell Community School Introduces Mechatronics To Fall Curriculum
Axtell Community School is one of six Nebraska high schools to offer dual credit classes that will give students a
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Fifth Generation Of Fritzes Continue Grocery Legacy In Hildreth
Grocery stores are an important feature in rural communities with successful businesses fostering vitality and growth throughout the town itself.
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Minden Housing Town Hall Meeting
More than 30 community members participated in the April 6 Minden Town Hall meeting to present results of the 2020
Read moreCouncil Has New Protocol For Public Comments
Mayor Ted Griess made an announcement regarding public comment made during Minden City Council proceedings during the April 5 regular
Read moreSupervisors Hear Updates
The April 6 regular meeting of the Kearney County Board of Supervisors got started with updates from the Central District
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Trustees Discuss Clinic Entrance Slope Correction Options
During the punch list walkthrough of the clinic entrance renovation, ADA slopes were found to be out of compliance and
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JML Introduces 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Jensen Memorial Library is encouraging parents to foster a love of reading in their young children by participating in the
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MPD Here To Serve, Protect, And Be A Good Neighbor
The Minden Police Department has implemented a community oriented policing strategy that focuses on building relationships within the community they
Read moreCOVID-19 Vaccine Now Available To General Population
Kearney County Health Services, in cooperation with Two Rivers Public Health Department, is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to the general
Read moreCounty, Municipalities, And Villages To Receive Stimulus
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan approved last month by Congress and President Biden will distribute stimulus funds to city,
Read moreWinther Foundation Awards $150,750.00 In Grants
The Nels and Lucille Winther foundation Board of Directors held its annual meeting on February 18, 2021. Larry Wilcox of
Read moreUpcoming Town Hall For Housing Study/Grants
The results of the Minden Housing Study will be presented on Tuesday, April 6th, at 6 pm at the Minden
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Triplet Bull Calves Born On Homestead Farms
Jim and Andrew Jensen of Homestead Farms in Minden are no strangers to multiple births among their herd with more
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Kahle Elected Nebraska Association Of Fair Managers President
State and County Fairs bring people together with exhibits, livestock shows, and entertainment, but none of that is possible without
Read moreCity Council Tables Decision On Hillcrest Avenue Parking
The Minden City Council tabled an agenda item regarding an ordinance that would designate a no parking area on Hillcrest
Read moreSupervisors Sign Quad Cities Aid Agreement, FEMA Grant Approved
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met March 16 with a short agenda. Emergency Manager Craig Lupkes began the meeting
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Minden Police Department Focuses On Community Policing
From visiting Minden Public Schools to building a Police Chaplain Corps and making an effort to connect with residents, Minden
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MOH Folding Minden Together
Minden Opera House is ‘Folding Minden Together’ with a legacy art project. Residents and visitors can come together to commemorate
Read moreBoard Reaffirms Return To School Resolution
Several citizens took advantage of the public comment segment of the March 8 Minden Public Schools Board of Education March
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KCHS Service Line Grows With Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic
The services offered at Kearney County Health Services continue to grow in an effort to provide well rounded quality care
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