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Wolves Defeat Falcons

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

In an FKC tilt on January 13, Loomis defeated Wilcox-Hildreth 67-34 in Wilcox. The Falcon boys fell to 0-11.  The

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Lady Falcons Win Nine in a Row

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

Wilcox-Hildreth’s girls routed Loomis 47-15 on January 13 in Wilcox. That made nine wins in a row for the Lady

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Raiders Top Wildcats

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

Lawrence-Nelson seemed to have answers for Axtell’s defense whether inside or outside in the Raiders 54-33 win over the Cats

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Lady Cats Use Final Minutes to Secure Win

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

Axtell’s girls never trailed but the outcome wasn’t certain until the final three minutes as the Cats knocked off Lawrence-Nelson

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Whippets Lose Back and Forth to Blue Jays

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

Minden’s boys came back from 19 down at halftime to take a lead midway through the fourth quarter only to

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St. Cecilia Bests Lady Whippets

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

St. Cecilia topped Minden 32-25 in Minden on January 12. The Lady Whippets fell to 10-3. There was a lot

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Wildcats and Falcons Compete in SEM Invite

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

The Axtell Wildcats and Wilcox-Hildreth wrestling teams traveled to Sumner-Eddyville-Miller High School for an invitational on Jan 13. Both teams

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Falcons Place Three at Shelton Invite

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

 The Wilcox-Hildreth wrestling team had a stellar outing at Shelton High School on Jan.14 for an invitational. The Falcons finished

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​​Minden Boys Go 3-2 at Gothenburg Dual

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

It was a successful outing for the Minden Whippets boys wrestling team as they traveled to Gothenburg on Jan.14 for

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Minden Boys Host Dual

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

The Minden boys wrestling team hosted a dual invitational on Jan.13 which saw the Whippets battle it out on the

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Minden Girls Wrestling Splits at Lexington Tri

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

The Minden girls wrestling hit the mats at Lexington High School for a triangular against Lexington and McCook on Jan

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Lady Whippets Second at Ord Invite

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

The Minden girls wrestling team traveled to Ord High School on Jan.14 for an invitational. It was a great outing

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Obituaries 

Thomas Rogers Craig

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

Thomas Rogers Craig, 79, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on December 20, 2022, after a brief illness. Thomas was born

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Maxine Jones

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Maxine L. Jones will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 11:00

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City Council Holds Condemnation Hearing

January 10, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

A public hearing for condemnation of the property located at the southwest corner of Fourth Street and Colorado Avenue was

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Commissioners Hold Reorganizational Meeting

January 10, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met for the last time on January 5, 2023. Tackling new business on the

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The Minden Courier 2022 Year in Review Part 2

January 10, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

The Minden Courier invites you to take one last look at the people, events, and news that filled 2022 in

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Water Users Fight to Keep Local Control

January 10, 2023January 17, 2023 mindencourier

A new nonprofit corporation has raised more than $225,000 in two months and has recruited more than 75 members in

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Two Axtell Wrestlers Place First at Fillmore Central Invite

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

It was a successful day for the Axtell boys wrestling team on Dec.30 when the Wildcats traveled to Fillmore Central

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Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons and Axtell Wildcats Hit the Mats at Franklin Invite

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

 The Wilcox-Hildreth and Axtell wrestling teams traveled to Franklin High School for an invitational on Jan 7. The Wildcats placed

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Minden Finishes Third at Central City Invite

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

It was a stellar outing for the Minden Whippets boy wrestling team as they took to the mats at Central

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Lady Whippets Impress at Columbus Invitational

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

 It was a stellar outing for the Minden Lady Whippets wrestling team when they traveled to Columbus Community College on

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Lady Whippets Prevail Over Lady Badgers at Valentine

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

Minden’s girls prevailed in a close contest at Valentine on January 8 edging the Lady Badgers 43-39. The Whippets stand

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Whippets Get Win Over Badgers on the Road

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

Minden’s boys flourished at Valentine on January 7 claiming a 53-16 win over the Badgers to move up to 6-4.

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SEM Girls Down Axtell

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

S-E-M’s undefeated girls stayed that way downing Axtell 54-28 at Sumner on January 6. The Lady Cats slid to 4-6.

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Lady Cats Defeat Grand Island Heartland Lutheran

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

Absent a holiday tournament, Axtell picked up a game vs. Grand Island Heartland Lutheran on December 30 and the Lady

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Axtell Victorious Over Heartland Lutheran

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

Axtell scheduled a contest in Axtell with Heartland Lutheran of Grand Island on December 30, having no holiday tournament to

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Lady Falcons Down Blue Devils

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

Same opponent, similar results for the Wilcox-Hildreth girls as they downed Kenesaw for the second time in one week, this

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Wil-Hil Girls Hold Off Elm Creek in 47-35 Victory

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

Wilcox-Hildreth’s girls methodically widened their lead against Elm Creek and held off the Buffs in a 47-35 FKC win at

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Wil-Hil Girls Victorious at Kenesaw Holiday Tourney

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

Wilcox-Hildreth’s girls soared to 7-2 picking up two wins at the Kenesaw Holiday Tournament on December 29-30.  On day one,

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Elm Creek Cruises Over Wilcox-Hildreth Boys

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

Elm Creek’s boys jumped on top of Wilcox-Hildreth right away and cruised for three quarters in the Buffs’ 67-35 win

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Wilcox-Hildreth Drops Two at Kenesaw Holiday Tournament

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

Wilcox-Hildreth’s boys were looking to pick up a season’s-first win at the Kenesaw Holiday Tournament on December 29-30 but a

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Obituaries 

Donald Bartek

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

Donald Bartek, 84, of Wahoo, NE, passed away on January 4, 2023 at his home in Wahoo, NE surrounded by

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Obituaries 

Allen R. Jensen

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

Allen R. Jensen, 81, of Kearney, formerly of Minden, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023 at Kearney County Health

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Minden TeamMates Welcomes New Coordinator

January 3, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

January is National Mentoring Month and the Minden TeamMates chapter is celebrating with a new program coordinator, mentor recognition, and

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Minden Newspaper Archives Now Available Digitally from Jensen Memorial Library

January 3, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

Researchers interested in articles from the early days of Minden newspapers can now access this information online through a community

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The Minden Courier 2022 Year in Review Part 1

January 3, 2023January 10, 2023 mindencourier

As a new year begins, The Minden Courier invites you to take one last look at the people, events, and

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Lady Whippets Dominate at O’Neill Holiday Tournament

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 mindencourier

Minden’s girls won their only game at the O’Neill Holiday Tournament on December 28 defeating North Central 60-21 on Wednesday

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Whippets Use Second Half to Top Knights at O’Neill

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 mindencourier

Minden’s boys competed in the O’Neill Holiday Tournament on December 28 but came home before Thursday’s contest due to inclement

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Eagle Viewing Facilities Open Jan 7- Feb 26

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 mindencourier

The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District will once again provide eagle-watching opportunities to the public this winter. The

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Obituaries 

LeRoyce D. Margritz

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 mindencourier

LeRoyce D. Margritz, 70 of Kearney passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Kearney Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will

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Make the Year Sweet With Ashley Gerry Baked Goods

December 27, 2022January 3, 2023 mindencourier

The new year is almost here and Minden residents can look forward to the sweetest celebrations all year with Ashely

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Axtell Community Fund Announces Completion of Challenge Grant Resulting in $120,000 Local Impact

December 27, 2022January 3, 2023 mindencourier

The Axtell Community Fund (ACF) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a $60,000 challenge grant from the Windmill

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Supervisors Accept Bids for Two Paving Projects

December 27, 2022January 3, 2023 mindencourier

The Kearney County Board of Supervisors got right to business during the December 20 regular meeting with Building and Grounds

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Council Discusses Hiring Additional Officer for School

December 27, 2022January 3, 2023 mindencourier

 The Minden City Council revisited the topic of hiring an additional police officer to be assigned to Minden Public Schools

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Minden Girls Victorious at Home Against Gibbon, 57-13

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 mindencourier

Minden’s girls rose to 6-1 with a resounding 57-13 win over Gibbon on December 20 in Minden. The Lady Buffs

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Whippets Coast to a Big Win Over Gibbon

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 mindencourier

Minden coasted to a 69-33 win over Gibbon on December 20 at Minden. The Whippets pre-holiday tourney record is 4-3. 

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Axtell Boys Fall to Kenesaw

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 mindencourier

Axtell led from early in the second period until the last minute of the game but Kenesaw parlayed a big

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Lady Cats Top Blue Devils

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 mindencourier

Axtrell’s girls went to Kenesaw and raised their record to 3-5 topping the Lady Blue Devils 37-24 on December 19.

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Obituaries 

Myrene G. Woodward

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022 mindencourier

Myrene G. Woodward, 86, of Minden, Nebraska, formerly of Overton passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Bethany

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