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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,...

Norlean Berndt and Stan Whitney have spent nearly their entire lives celebrating the New Year together with their families.
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A Forever Friendship

February 18, 2026

Berndts & Whitneys Spend Over 70 Years of Celebrating New Year, Life TogetherBY STAFFMaple River Messenger It was New Year’s Eve, 1948, and...

Printed Paper Online

February 19, 2026

ReRuns and Backwards Glances 02/19/26

February 18, 2026

10 YEARS AGO, 2016The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point conferred degrees during the university’s winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 19, 2015. Brandon Berndt, of Good...

ReRuns and Backwards Glances 02/12/26

February 18, 2026

10 YEARS AGO, 2016After the Pledge of Allegiance beginning the February 8, 2016, Mayor Anderson requested a moment of silence to honor the memory of Good Thunder City...

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...

Illa Krengel Obituary

February 18, 2026

Illa J. Krengel died Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the Mapleton Community Home in Mapleton, MN. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Thursday,...

Donna Weber Obituary

February 18, 2026

Donna Weber, age 83, of Good Thunder, died on January 30, 2026. Memorial Service will be held on February 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer...

Gloria Harris Obituary

February 18, 2026

Gloria M. Harris, age 103, died Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Mapleton Community Home in Mapleton, MN. Burial will be next to her second husband,...

Public Notices 02/12/2026

February 18, 2026

Public NoticeCity of MapletonBlue Earth County, MinnesotaNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a Public...

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Madison Ward was one of several Eagles hitting threes during the Feb. 10 game against Martin County West.

Ladies Eagles Claim Fourth Straight Win

February 18, 2026

Three games remain in regular seasonMaple River 46 MCW 37In a defensive battle, the Eagles topped the Martin County West Mavericks at Senior Night...

Eagles Split Week, Earn Key Win at St. Clair

February 18, 2026

Maple River 46 JCC 59The gauntlet of tough teams continued for the Eagles with a road game to Jackson, and despite a close first half, the Eagles were unable to finish the...

Longhorns Fall in Section Opener After Late Panthers Rally

February 18, 2026

Longhorns 35 GSL-LP 37The #7 seed Longhorns lost their opening round match in the 2AA Team Section Tournament to #10 Glencoe-Silver Lake-Lester Prairie. Early on, the...

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