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Tree Trimming Begins On Brown Avenue January 4

December 29, 2020January 5, 2021 mindencourier

Beginning Monday, January 4, 2021, Benson Tree Service will be trimming trees along Highway 10/Brown Avenue from 8th Street to

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MPS Prepared With Remote Learning Plan

December 29, 2020January 5, 2021 mindencourier

Minden Public Schools has successfully maintained in person learning through the Fall semester. While their goal is to continue this

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County Supervisors Appoint Lupkes New Kearney County Emergency Manager

December 22, 2020December 29, 2020 mindencourier

Retiring Kearney County Supervisor William Pittner was honored for his service during the December 15 regular meeting of the Kearney

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MPS Says Farewell To Outgoing School Board Members

December 22, 2020December 29, 2020 mindencourier

The last Minden Public Schools Board of Education meeting of the year was held on December 14. The meeting was

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Jensen Memorial Library Full Of Festivity

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 mindencourier

Jensen Memorial Library is bringing Christmas cheer to patrons with several fun activities. Santa’s elf, Jensen, has been up to

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COVID Situation Improves, Leaders Still Cautious

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 mindencourier

Community leaders were positive yet cautious during the December 14 community call regarding COVID-19. Representatives from Two Rivers Public Health

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Minden Jazzercise Finds A Home

December 15, 2020December 22, 2020 mindencourier

When Jazzercise was brought to Minden in 2016, classes were held at The Windmill. The business has changed locations over

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Historical Society Seeks County Support For Museum Repairs

December 15, 2020December 22, 2020 mindencourier

Jane Kuehn, president of the Kearney County Historical Society, spoke to the Kearney County Board of Supervisors during the December

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Council Reorganizes, Talks Covid

December 15, 2020December 22, 2020 mindencourier

The Minden City Council held its first regular meeting of the month on December 7. After taking action on consent

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The Rusty Star Company Promises Unique Shopping In Downtown Minden

December 8, 2020December 15, 2020 mindencourier

Shopping opportunities in Minden expanded on December 4 when the Minden Chamber of Commerce welcomed The Rusty Star Company with

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Agriculture Education And FFA Return To Minden

December 8, 2020December 15, 2020 mindencourier

Minden Public Schools is excited to announce the return of the Agriculture Education and FFA to Minden High School. The

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UV-C Light Disinfect Unit Purchase Approved

December 8, 2020December 15, 2020 mindencourier

The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees had one piece of new business on the November 25 regular meeting

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Wilcox-Hildreth FBLA/FFA Set Mark In Food Drive 2020

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 mindencourier

This year the FBLA and FFA set out to achieve an amount of food never collected before to donate to

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Kearney County Giving Day Nears $60,000 In Donations

December 1, 2020December 8, 2020 mindencourier

While the official Kearney County Giving Day 2020 was Thursday, November 19, additional donations have continued to come in on

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Community Leaders Plead With Public To Wear Masks

December 1, 2020December 8, 2020 mindencourier

A plea for the public to wear masks was the common theme from community leaders during the November 24 conference

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MHS One Act Play Production

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 mindencourier

The Minden High School One Act team performed on its home stage three times in just a short time.  A

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County Supervisors Look To Reduce Courthouse Traffic Flow Again

November 24, 2020December 1, 2020 mindencourier

Plans to reduce traffic flow in the courthouse were announced during the November 17 regular meeting of the Kearney County

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Council Receives Condemnation Status Updates

November 24, 2020December 1, 2020 mindencourier

The November 16 regular Minden City Council meeting agenda was dominated by status updates on orders of condemnation for three

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Goodfellows Begin Their 2020 Christmas Giving Drive

November 24, 2020December 1, 2020 mindencourier

The Kearney County Goodfellows begin their drive for the 2020 Christmas season. We will be accepting cash donations at any

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Kearney County Community Foundation Ready For Kearney County Giving 2020 Day Nov. 19

November 17, 2020November 24, 2020 mindencourier

Kearney County Giving Day is November 19. Five local non-profit organizations are participating in the online promotion initiated by the

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Governor Ricketts Changes DHMs

November 17, 2020November 24, 2020 mindencourier

Governor Pete Ricketts announced changes to the statewide Directed Health Measures that took effect on November 11. The measures are

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MPS Board Approves Audit, HVAC Project

November 17, 2020November 24, 2020 mindencourier

The Minden Public Schools Board of Education had only two action items on the November 9 regular meeting agenda. The

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Christmas Traditions Schedule Of Events

November 17, 2020November 24, 2020 mindencourier

The Minden Chamber of Commerce and its partners have planned several events to brighten the holiday season. Face masks and

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Miss Christmas City 2020 Nominees

November 17, 2020November 24, 2020 mindencourier

The Minden Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for Miss Christmas City 2020. The community is encouraged to vote

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Axtell Community School’s New Weight Room Project Selected For Challenge Grant

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 mindencourier

 The Axtell Community Fund is proud to announce that Axtell Community School’s new weight room project is the recipient of

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Law Enforcement Reminds Public Click It Or Ticket Campaign Starts November 16

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 mindencourier

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and more drivers travel to see family and friends, Minden Police Department is reminding all

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Veterans Memorial To Be Built At Fredericksburg Cemetery

November 10, 2020November 17, 2020 mindencourier

The Fredericksburg Cemetery Board of Directors has decided to build a memorial to honor the Veterans who are buried in

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Donations To Axtell Community Fund During Kearney County Giving Day Have Double Impact

November 10, 2020November 17, 2020 mindencourier

Local non-profit organizations are dedicated to improving the communities in Kearney County and the quality of life for those who

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Kearney County Election Results

November 10, 2020November 17, 2020 mindencourier

Kearney County experienced its highest voter turnout in recent history for the 2020 General Election with 80 percent of registered

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Supervisors Select CEI For Courtroom Technology Upgrades

November 10, 2020November 17, 2020 mindencourier

The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met November 3. County Attorney Melodie Bellamy presented three bids for courtroom technology updates.

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MHS Presents ‘The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz’

November 10, 2020November 17, 2020 mindencourier

The Minden High School One Act team attended the Ord Play Production Festival on November 9 to begin the play

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Jensen Memorial Library To Hold Ribbon Cutting And Open House

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 mindencourier

A new meeting and community room will be on display when Jensen Memorial Library hosts a ribbon cutting and open

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Council Approves Notice To Proceed With Condemnation

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 mindencourier

Mayor Ted Griess offered congratulations and thanks to the newest member of the Minden Volunteer Fire Department, Doug Maloley, during

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First Bank Kicks Off Kearney County Day Of Giving With $4,500 Donation

November 10, 2020 mindencourier

The Kearney County Day of Giving kicked off a little early but in a big way by First Bank and

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Two Rivers Public Health Department Risk Dial At Elevated Level

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 mindencourier

Community leaders held a conference call on November 2 to discuss the continued pandemic. The Two Rivers Public Health Department

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74th Annual Light Of The World Pageant Canceled

November 3, 2020November 10, 2020 mindencourier

For Minden residents and visitors the holiday season means a downtown square illuminated by thousands of colored Christmas lights, the

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Kearney County Giving Day 2020 Spotlight: Minden Opera House

November 3, 2020November 10, 2020 mindencourier

Kearney County Giving Day is November 19 and local non-profits are hoping for continued generosity from donors in a year

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Veterans Day Events Set For Nov. 11

November 3, 2020November 10, 2020 mindencourier

Like so many activities, events, and celebrations this year, there will be several changes to Veterans Day celebrations hosted by

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Minden FCCLA Club Refuses To Let COVID Restrictions Interfere With Leadership Activity

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 mindencourier

The Minden FCCLA chapter participated in the District 6 Virtual Leadership Conference (DLC) on October 7th. The event would typically

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Trustees Approve Telemetry Equipment Purchase Order

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 mindencourier

The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees met October 28. A proposal for the purchase of Telemetry equipment was

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Caring Tree Sign Up Now Open

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 mindencourier

Sign up for the Caring Tree program for newborns through seniors in high school is now open. The intent of

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Bethany Home Foundation Giving Day Spotlight

October 27, 2020November 3, 2020 mindencourier

Five local non-profit organizations are participating in Kearney County Giving Day. The event will be held online this year and

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Council Selects Tree Trimmer

October 27, 2020November 3, 2020 mindencourier

City employees have started the process of hanging Christmas lights around the downtown square in Minden. Mayor Ted Griess announced

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County Supervisors Approve Forgiveness Promissory Notes

October 27, 2020November 3, 2020 mindencourier

The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met October 20. Getting right to new business, the board considered forgiveness of 2020

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Courier Office Has Moved

October 20, 2020October 27, 2020 mindencourier

The Minden Courier office has moved off the square. There are still lots of ways to contact us and we

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Kearney County Medical Fund Participates In Giving Day

October 20, 2020October 27, 2020 mindencourier

The online Kearney County Giving Day event will extend over the next month culminating on November 19. Five local non-profit

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Minden School Board Approves Change Orders

October 20, 2020October 27, 2020 mindencourier

The Minden Public Schools Board of Education reviewed the 2019-20 State of Schools report for the district during the October

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Minden Chamber Halloween Parade

October 20, 2020October 27, 2020 mindencourier

The annual Minden Chamber of Commerce Halloween Kiddie Parade around the square will be held on Friday, October 30. The

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Courier Office Is Moving

October 13, 2020October 20, 2020 mindencourier

The Minden Courier office is moving off the square. There are still lots of ways to contact us and we

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New MPD Officers Sworn In

October 13, 2020October 20, 2020 mindencourier

Minden Police Department recently gained two new police officers. Officer Travis Arner and Officer Steven Kerns were sworn in during

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