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Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, but early detection and treatment greatly reduces the risk of

The Minden High School Homecoming theme for 2019 is “Harvest the Haymakers”.  Homecoming Spirit Days were scheduled September 30 through

Natural gas utility Black Hills Energy conducted natural gas fire safety training this week in Minden for volunteer firefighters from

Offutt Brass, a seven-member brass, vocal, and percussion ensemble from the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band will

When Ag Education and FFA were implemented in Axtell Community Schools last year, it was a long term goal to

Minden High School sophomore Bailey Arnold is getting a head start on her career with volunteer opportunities at the Lincoln

By Laney Thatcher Rick Chramosta has decided to open Minden High School’s brand new woodworking shop to the community. He

The annual Wilcox Fall Festival sponsored by the Wilcox CIA is set for September 21. Events and activities will be

C.L. Jones Middle School Principal John Osgood reported to the Minden Public Schools Board of Education during the September 9

After 100 years of serving the community as a local, family owned business, Stadler Implement of Minden is closing its

Mayor Ted Griess began the September 3 regular meeting of the Minden City Council by expressing his gratitude to Minden’s

Students at Minden High School can choose to participate in a wide variety of sports and activities. The school’s goal

The Minden Courier website was recently upgraded. The new website makes contact, payments, and submissions easier for readers and advertisers.

Fall sports are starting and the Dazzlerz of Axtell and Wilcox-Hildreth are gearing up to cheer on their teams. Laurel

The Minden City Council had change orders to consider for two City infrastructure projects during the August 19 regular meeting.

Communication between schools, students, parents, and community members is easier than ever with the new MPS Whippets app and updated

Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools will see a change in administration for the 2019-20 school year. Former principal Justin Patterson is the

A little more than one year after the Minden Public Schools bus barn burned down, construction of a new and

Axtell Community School welcomed four new teachers and two paraprofessionals for the 2019-20 school year. Paras are Mandy Strolberg and

Five new teachers have joined the educational team at Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools for the 2019-20 school year. The teachers shared

East Elementary in Minden welcomed five new members to the teaching staff for the 2019-20 school year. The educators shared

Minden Public Schools welcomed five new teachers to the educational team at Minden High School for the 2019-20 school year.

Minden Dental Clinic will host an open house to welcome Dr. Sarah Sexton and her family back to the community

Despite heavy rains that delayed the project’s start, the Minden 2019 Street Project remains on schedule. Progress is steady and

The Kearney County Fair will be held August 9-12 this year at the Kearney County Fairgrounds in Minden. The fair

The St. Paul Lutheran Church youth group of Minden returned last week from a mission trip in Detroit, Michigan. The

On Friday, August 16, Minden TeamMates will host the 2nd Annual ‘Tunes for TeamMates’ fundraiser at the Minden Opera House

Wilcox-Hildreth students will have nearly 35,000 additional square feet in their school in the fall of 2020. On Thursday, July

With both a mother, Mandy, and father, Matt, who were in 4H in their youth, it was no surprise when

The 4H organization provides hands-on learning experiences for its young members. Through a positive environment and with the guidance of

Larsen sisters Emily, 15, and Kimberly, 10, are members of the KC Kids 4H Club. Emily is the club president

Kearney County will have one recipient of the AKSARBEN Foundation and Nebraska Farm Bureau Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award. The 2019

The Minden City Council was joined at the July 15 meeting by Brian Friedrichsen of Olsson Associates to discuss a

Summer vacation is a time for kids to have fun and make memories before the school year begins again. Some