Gold Rush Stars Minnie And Tony Beets Started Their Long History Together As Kids

Tony and Minnie Beets may have started dating and gotten married in their 20s, but they actually knew each other from childhood. In an interview with Monsters & Critics, Minnie reflected on how they met.

“First of all, I met Tony [as a kid] on the street about 55-56 years ago,” she said. “He moved into the neighborhood when he was seven and I was six. We lived in Holland, in the Netherlands. Later we went and made the decision with each other to head to Canada.”

In the years that followed, Tony and Minnie built a successful gold mining operation, as well as a tight-knit family. Three of their children, Monica, Kevin and Mike, are all heavily involved in the business.

Among fans, the overarching opinion is that Minnie is largely responsible for the Beets’ success. On Reddit, u/SuperbBit said, “She is the driving force of the Beets family. And I’m sure she is the boss at home and Tony does everything she says.” U/itchy-and-scratch agreed: “Tony gets all the credit but it’s Minnie that keeps the show on the road, keeping Tony from spending a fortune on his ideas.”

However, after nearly six decades of knowing one another, Tony begs to differ. In his opinion, they’re a team. When asked by Monsters & Critics if Minnie is the secret to their success, he said, “It’s a fifty-fifty game, lady!”

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