Minneota News

THUMBS UP: Minnesota finally has a new U.S. Senator in Democrat Al Franken. It's good there was a unanimous Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that Franken was the winner.

Frank Swedzinski was there when Ivanhoe built the hospital 40 years ago. He's seen the hospital close and the other facilities grow.

Marshall: Donald Dietz, age 88, of Marshall, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the Minneota Manor Health Care Center.

The Lhotka, Timmerman and Day Motorcycle Memorial Tour will pass through Clarkfield and Marshall and towns on Minnesota Highway 68 Saturday morning, Chad Turner of the Minnesota National Guard said.

Firemana s Dance will be on June 26 By Gayle VanVooren The Minneota Firemen invite you to their Benefit Dance on Friday, June 26, from 8:00 to 12:00 midnight.

The cuts aren't as deep as they could have been, but it's not exactly a relief for area government officials.

THUMBS UP: Members of Bethel Fellowship are doing what their ancestors may have done 100 or so years ago.

Minnesota - About 300 to 400 pieces of used firefighting gear helmets, steel-toed boots, fire-resistant gloves and jackets are going overseas rather than underground.

Many of you who read this aren't too young to remember the devastating impact of Dutch Elm disease in this state.

Three area girls will compete in the 2009 Class A State Track and Field Meet at Hamline University in St.

Services for Melinda McDowell, 43, of Marshall will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Christ United Presbyterian Church in Marshall.

Lyon County would benefit from having a countywide Economic Development Authority, but it shouldn't replace local development groups, said members of a recommendation committee at Tuesday's County Board meeting.

Derrick Jenniges went the distance and held Hanska to three runs over nine innings of work for the Lamberton Long Sox.

Brandon James Vickerman, 18, homeless, appeared in Lyon County District Court Tuesday on charges of controlled substance crime in the fifth degree, underage drinking and driving, minor consumption and possession of drug paraphernalia.

W hen she was growing up, Jordyce "Jordy" Groeneweg said, she knew her dad had been in the Army.

There is evidence of Brandon Swanson in or near the Yellow Medicine River, it just hasn't been found yet, three local sheriffs said earlier this week.

Robert William DeCrock, 29, of Minneota pleaded guilty in Lyon County District Court April 28 to a charge of third degree driving while impaired.

The Minneota Vikings took on the Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks in a Camden Conference match up on Monday in Dawson.

Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter will host a gathering at 7 p.m. Thursday to honor 1965 alumnus Bill Holm.

Eric Wieneke went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI to lead the Murray County Central Rebels to a 6-2 victory over Windom Area Monday.