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    This digitally enhanced photo shows Mapleton’s library mid-construction, in 1909. The building was the first “small” Carnegie library and the result of a $5000 grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, which hinged on the town’s commitment to allot funds for its upkeep. It was dedicated on February 11, 1910. The original photo is on display at the Maple River Heritage Museum.

    Mapleton’s Carnegie Library Marks 116 Years

    MAPLETON — While many towns house at least a small library, the one in Mapleton happens to stand...

    Mapleton’s Carnegie Library Marks 116 Years
    MAPLETON — While many towns house at least a small library, the one in Mapleton happens to stand...
    From left to right are
Ciara Walsh, Cecelia Berg, Easter Bunny,
Sophia Stencel, Tabitha Barkosky and Eli Healy.

    Serteens Hoppy to Help

    By Jim SwansonSerteen AdviserThe Maple River Serteen Club was asked by Pemberton Event Planners...

    Serteens Hoppy to Help
    By Jim SwansonSerteen AdviserThe Maple River Serteen Club was asked by Pemberton Event Planners...

    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...

    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...
    PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHY SOHRE
Emery Stevens goes up for a basket. He led the team with nine points and six rebounds against MVL, and another 13 points and six rebounds against TCU.

    Boys Finish Regular Season With Four Straight Wins

    Maple River 69 MVL 60As the boys basketball squad finished its regular season, one final foe...

    Boys Finish Regular Season With Four Straight Wins
    Maple River 69 MVL 60As the boys basketball squad finished its regular season, one final foe...
    Bria Cole’s 17 of 20 shooting from the free-throw line helped propel the team into the second round.

    Ladies Claim Two Overtime Wins on Path to Secti...

    Maple River 71 BEA 63After the basketball gods exacted enough blood, sweat, and tears from the...

    Ladies Claim Two Overtime Wins on Path to Secti...
    Maple River 71 BEA 63After the basketball gods exacted enough blood, sweat, and tears from the...
    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 P...

    This past Saturday, volunteers from New Creation Woman’s Spanish ministry gathered to feed the...

    Kids Against Hunger Finds New Home in Mankato P...
    This past Saturday, volunteers from New Creation Woman’s Spanish ministry gathered to feed the...
    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...

    CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Last week marked the conclusion of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the...

    Team USA Men Make Memories of a Lifetime, Miss...
    CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Last week marked the conclusion of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the...
    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...

    The Resolve to Keep Going
    Year after year, one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is related to health, whether...
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    This digitally enhanced photo shows Mapleton’s library mid-construction, in 1909. The building was the first “small” Carnegie library and the result of a $5000 grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, which hinged on the town’s commitment to allot funds for its upkeep. It was dedicated on February 11, 1910. The original photo is on display at the Maple River Heritage Museum. Mapleton’s Carnegie Library Marks 116 Years
    April 8, 2026
    MAPLETON — While many towns house at least a small library, the one in Mapleton happens to stand on a unique legacy. In 1905, prominent Mapleton...
    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...
    Printed Paper Online
    April 9, 2026

    Columns
    ReRuns and Backwards Glances 04/09/26
    April 8, 2026
    10 YEARS AGO, 2016Kim Krengel is this year’s recipient of the Mapleton Sertoma Service to Mankind Award.  The letters of nomination for Kim Krengel paint a picture of a...
    News
    From left to right are
Ciara Walsh, Cecelia Berg, Easter Bunny,
Sophia Stencel, Tabitha Barkosky and Eli Healy. Serteens Hoppy to Help
    April 8, 2026
    By Jim SwansonSerteen AdviserThe Maple River Serteen Club was asked by Pemberton Event Planners to help them carry out the annual Pemberton Easter...
    This digitally enhanced photo shows Mapleton’s library mid-construction, in 1909. The building was the first “small” Carnegie library and the result of a $5000 grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, which hinged on the town’s commitment to allot funds for its upkeep. It was dedicated on February 11, 1910. The original photo is on display at the Maple River Heritage Museum. Mapleton’s Carnegie Library Marks 116 Years
    April 8, 2026
    MAPLETON — While many towns house at least a small library, the one in Mapleton happens to stand on a unique legacy. In 1905, prominent Mapleton...
    Vehicles a Family Affair for Moz’s Midtown Auto
    April 1, 2026
    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...
    Obituaries
    Janet Strobel Obituary
    April 1, 2026
    Janet Helen StrobelJanet Helen Strobel, age 93, of Mankato, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at The Pillars of Mankato.Janet was born in...
    Public Notices
    Public Notices 04/09/26
    April 8, 2026
    ASSESSMENT NOTICEIMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ASSESSMENT AND CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTYThis may affect your 2027 property taxes.The Open Book meeting for the City of...
    03/05/26 Public Notices
    April 1, 2026
    NOTICE OF SHELBY TOWNSHIPANNUAL TOWN MEETINGNotice is hereby given that Shelby Township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota will meet on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 conduct its...
    Sports
    Wrestlers Get Star Treatment During Trip to State Tournament
    April 1, 2026
    Although the Longhorns only advanced a single wrestler to state, it remained a special moment as coaches and wrestlers were given star treatment at the University of...
    PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHY SOHRE
Emery Stevens goes up for a basket. He led the team with nine points and six rebounds against MVL, and another 13 points and six rebounds against TCU. Boys Finish Regular Season With Four Straight Wins
    April 1, 2026
    Maple River 69 MVL 60As the boys basketball squad finished its regular season, one final foe remained, a home game with the MVL Chargers with...
    Bria Cole’s 17 of 20 shooting from the free-throw line helped propel the team into the second round. Ladies Claim Two Overtime Wins on Path to Section 2AA Semifinals
    April 1, 2026
    Maple River 71 BEA 63After the basketball gods exacted enough blood, sweat, and tears from the two teams, the Eagles survived the first round...
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