Courier Looks Back At 2019 Review Part 1 of 3
As a new year begins, The Minden Courier invites you to take one last look at the people, events, and
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Supervisors Set 1&6 Date
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors wrapped up business for the year on Christmas Eve. The meeting began with a
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Local Girls Spread Holiday Cheer With Generous Donation
Four local third grade girls helped ensure area children received gifts for Christmas with a sizable donation to the Santa’s
Read moreTrustees Approve Lab Instrument Purchase
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees addressed two pieces of new business during the December 18 regular meeting.
Read moreCouncil Selects Contractor For Water Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades
The Minden City Council held their final meeting of the year on December 16. Mayor Ted Griess expressed his gratitude
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
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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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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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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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
Read moreMiss Christmas City 2019 Nominees
The Minden Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for Miss Christmas City 2019. The community is encouraged to vote
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Offutt Brass To Perform In Minden On November 10
The public is invited to attend a free patriotic concert on Sunday, November 10 in the Minden High School Fine
Read moreBoard Of Trustees Hear Department Reports At Meeting
The October 30 regular meeting of the Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees consisted of reports and updates from
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Minden Opera House Announces Changes To Annual Holiday Event
Due to increasing demand, the Minden Opera House has decided to expand their popular Polar Express Family Holiday Event from
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Council Discusses Pet Hens, Condemnation Status Updates
It’s still October, but downtown Minden is starting to look a lot like Christmas. Before getting to business at the
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Nebraska State Poet To Visit Jensen Memorial Library
On Tuesday, November 12, Minden’s Jensen Memorial Library will welcome Nebraska State Poet, Matt Mason. Mason will do a reading
Read moreSupervisors Discuss Lease Agreement
Despite the absence of board supervisors Bob Swanson, Larry Landstrom, and Brent Stewart, the Kearney County Board of Supervisors held
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Minden Bandfest 2019
Spectators lined the streets of the parade route for the 29th annual Minden Bandfest on October 19. A total of
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Miss Christmas City Nominations Due Nov. 1
The Minden Chamber of Commerce is asking community members to nominate candidates for the 11th annual Miss Christmas City. The
Read moreState Of The Schools Report Presented To Board
A review of the 2018-19 Minden Public Schools State of the Schools report was the highlight of the October 14
Read moreWine Wreaths & Whimsy November 3
The KCHS Auxiliary will hold its 16th annual Wine, Wreaths & Whimsy event on Sunday, November 3 at the Kearney
Read more29th Annual Minden Bandfest October 19
The 29th annual Minden Bandfest is scheduled for Saturday, October 19. A total of 34 school marching bands from across
Read moreCity Council Works Through Full Agenda
Sharon Hueftle from SCEDD spoke during the public hearing on Project 18-ED-004 held at the beginning of the October 7
Read moreSupervisors Strike Delinquent Taxes
County Treasurer Jody Payne and Tammie Runions spoke with the Kearney County Board of Supervisors about delinquent taxes during the
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CLJ Students Build STEM Skills With ESU 11 CSI Labs
The ESU 11 Create, Solve, Innovate (CSI) Labs were set up in the C.L. Jones Middle School Media Center for
Read moreWhippet Fair October 21&22
Minden students in grades 6-12 are invited to attend the Whippet Fair October 21 & 22 from 6:00 p.m. –
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Minden Community Players Present ‘James and the Giant Peach’ Oct. 11-27
Roald Dahl’s ‘James and the Giant Peach’ is now a musical for the whole family to enjoy. Featuring a wickedly
Read moreBe The Gift Presents The Ark Encounter
Be The Gift presents ‘The Ark Encounter’, a travel opportunity to be held May 31 through June 6, 2020. Sign
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Regular Screenings Increase Breast Cancer Survival Rate
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, but early detection and treatment greatly reduces the risk of
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Minden High Plans Homecoming 2019
The Minden High School Homecoming theme for 2019 is “Harvest the Haymakers”. Homecoming Spirit Days were scheduled September 30 through
Read moreKCHS Outpatient Services Growing, Clinic Renovation Approaching
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees had two pieces of new business to consider during the September 25
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Central NE Firefighters Attend Natural Gas Fire Safety Training
Natural gas utility Black Hills Energy conducted natural gas fire safety training this week in Minden for volunteer firefighters from
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USAF Heartland Of America Band Bringing Free Community Concert To Minden November 10
Offutt Brass, a seven-member brass, vocal, and percussion ensemble from the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band will
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Axtell Ag Education Ready To Expand: $35,000 In Grant Funds Awarded For FFA Greenhouse Project
When Ag Education and FFA were implemented in Axtell Community Schools last year, it was a long term goal to
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