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Vehicles a Family Affair for Moz’s Midtown Auto

From fixing cars to wrecking them, the Mosloskis do it allMAPLETON — Given Mapleton’s status as a bedroom community for so many folks that travel...

VC Shows Excellent Audit Report, Approves New Fire Dept. Member

VERNON CENTER — During the March 5 council meeting the Vernon Center City Council met with Greg Burkhardt from CarlsonSV CPA and Advisors. Burkhardt came to present the...

City Donating Heritage Park Playground Equipment

MAPLETON — Mapleton continues to move towards updating Heritage Park with a new layout and new playground equipment. Basswood Park in Winnebago has formally requested that...

Fireworks Set to Light Up Amboy Days 2026

AMBOY — On March 3, 2026, resident Mary Teubner came to gain permission from the council to add fireworks for the town’s centennial celebration during Amboy Days this fall....

The New Creation Woman’s Spanish ministry gathered to be the first group to pack meals for Kids Against Hunger in the new location at the Mankato Place Mall.

Kids Against Hunger Finds New Home in Mankato Place Mall

This past Saturday, volunteers from New Creation Woman’s Spanish ministry gathered to feed the hungry, christening the new location for Jesus Food...

Team Casper, representing the USA, poses for a photo before marching in the closing ceremony at the Verona Arena. Pictured are coach Jordan Moulton, Danny Casper, Rich Ruohonen, Ben Richardson, Aidan Oldenburg and Luc Violette.

Team USA Men Make Memories of a Lifetime, Miss Medal Round at 2026...

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Last week marked the conclusion of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the closing ceremony taking place on February 22.The...

Maple River Grad Perishes in Avalanche

On February 22, a snowmobiling accident in the Gallatin National Forest, Montana, claimed the life of 21-year-old Landon Fox, a Maple River graduate.According to reports,...

What started as just a personal journey for Maple River graduate Ashley Appelhof has become an online lifestyle that inspires hundreds of thousands of people.

The Resolve to Keep Going

Year after year, one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is related to health, whether exercising, dropping weight, eating healthier, or...

Don and Kathy Wilkening look for fossils in North Dakota.

Couple with Mapleton Ties to Celebrate 59 Years Together

February 25, 2026

Kathy (Roloff) and Don Wilkening, who will celebrate 59 years of marriage on March 25, were high school sweethearts since the night Don asked Kathy...

Mapleton Council Weighs Rental Rules, Community Center Lease

February 25, 2026

◆ School inquires about leasing Community Center for expanded childcare options.The Mapleton City Council faced a packed agenda Tuesday, Feb. 17, as members deliberated on...

Sewer, Fire Department Updates Lead Vernon Center Council Discussion

February 18, 2026

VERNON CENTER — Chris Larson from SEH Engineering came to the February 12 city council meeting update the Vernon Center City Council regarding projects that are near the...

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The Maple River team for the Climb 2 Feed Kids: Climb and Slide event was recognized for raising the most funds for the February 1 event, with a total of $9,181. The team who raised the second most for the event contributed $4,593. The event supports Feeding Our Community Partners (FOCP), and helps fund, “hunger-relief programs, providing food-insecure students with child-friendly meals and snacks for weekends and school breaks,” according to the FOCP website.

Maple River Celebrates Student Leadership Success, Commitment to...

February 18, 2026

2026-27 calendar approved, elementary student council formedThe Maple River School Board met on Monday, February 9, to address a full agenda,...

Appreciation cookies were featured at the Minnesota Lake Ambulance department Soup and Pie fundraiser on February 15. Photo courtesy Ruthie Francour of Aunt Ruth’s Baked Goods.

MN Lake Approves Sidewalk Repairs, Looks to Improve Downtown...

February 18, 2026

MINNESOTA LAKE — At the February 10, 2026 city council meeting the Minnesota Lake City Council continued discussion on what to do with the uneven...

Froelich Appointed New Fire Chief in Good Thunder

February 18, 2026

Council makes decisions on water system fixes, looks ahead to summer celebrationGOOD THUNDER — The Good Thunder City Council appointed a new fire chief, approved repairs to...

The Rainy Day: Building a Safety Net and Guarding the Gates

February 18, 2026

In Part 1, we established the foundation of financial health: tracking daily expenses and organizing records for tax season. However, even the most organized budget can be...

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