Maple River/USC Wrestlers Come Away with Six Pins Against WEM-JWP
February 2, 2023
Maple River/USC wrestled in a dual meet with WEM-JWP in Janesville on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Maple River/ USC came away with pins at 113,...
Boys Improve Conference Record to 11-0
February 2, 2023
Maple River boys basketball picked up a pair of conference wins last week. The Eagles traveled to Medford on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2023. Aaron Pawlitschek...
Girls Pick Up Wins Against Blue Earth Area and Medford
February 2, 2023
The Maple River girls basketball team had a busy week with three games. They went 2-1, with wins against Blue Earth Area and Medford and...
Cale Hansen Skis into First Place at Highland Hills, Mount Kato
February 2, 2023
The LCV ski team traveled to Highland Hills in Bloomington on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. The seven teams in the meet were Mound WestTonka, Minneapolis...
Maple River Elementary basketball players showed off their dribbling, passing and shooting skills
February 2, 2023
Maple River Elementary basketball players showed off their dribbling, passing and shooting skills during halftime of the boys basketball game against Randolph on Jan. 27,...

Gary Arnold Estebo
February 2, 2023
March 9, 1950 - December 29, 2022 Gary A. Estebo, 72, of Weston, Wis., (suburb of Wausau), passed away on Dec. 29, 2022, at the...

Barbara J. (Roalson) Albrecht
January 26, 2023
Barbara J. (Roalson) Albrecht of Ballwin, Mo., passed away peacefully with family by her side Jan. 2, just weeks shy of her 96th birthday. Barbara...

Margaret Ann (Ackerman) LaVigne
January 26, 2023
Margaret Ann was born in Mankato, Minn., July 13, 1932, and died in St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 18, 2023. Her father Wallace Ackerman, a World...

Thomas “Tom” Robert Adams
January 26, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Robert Adams, age 85, of Mapleton passed away on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. There will be a Celebration of Life when the weather...

Dennis Hammerschmidt
January 5, 2023
Dennis Hammerschmidt, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on Lake Winnibigoshish on Dec. 27, 2022. Denny was born in Redwood Falls, Minn., on...
BLUE EARTH COUNTY BOARD SUMMARY JANUARY 3, 2023
February 2, 2023
RAPIDAN TOWNSHIP NOTICE
February 2, 2023
Mortgage Foreclosures
February 2, 2023
Ellie Braaten Crowned 2023 Miss Bonnie Lass
February 2, 2023
Ellie Braaten (left) was crowned the 2023 Miss Bonnie Lass on Saturday, Jan. 28, during the 147th annual Burns Night celebration held at the Maple River School auditorium. First Runner...
Grace UMC a Good Fit for Pastor Russ Jacobsen
By KONI PRESTON
Messenger Editor | February 2, 2023
In Matthew 11 it is written — “take my yoke upon you and learn from me.” “This is the yoke he has for me,” Pastor Russ Jacobsen said of his...
Rental Variance Gives Hummers a Home
By HANNAH HASSLER
Messenger Staff Writer | February 2, 2023
The Mapleton City Council unanimously approved a rental variance that will allow the Hummer family to rent a local home. The Hummers had lost their home to a fire earlier...
Feb. 18 NHS Project Focuses on Social Event for Veterans
By KONI PRESTON
Messenger Staff Writer | February 2, 2023
Last spring, Noah Ziegler was accepted into the Maple River National Honor Society (NHS). This put him in search of an individual service project. According to Ziegler, the only requirements...
Brielle Brown Wins Maple River District Spelling Bee
Fifteen Students Vie for Spelling Bee TitleFebruary 2, 2023
The Maple River District Spelling Bee was held on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 in the new auditorium. Fifteen students in grades 5-8 took their place on stage for the competition....
Focus on Ag
By KENT THIESSE
Farm Management Analyst Vice President, MinnStar Bank | February 2, 2023
SCO Insurance Coverage Considerations for 2023 As has been often said with farming, “every year is different,” and many times decisions for the current crop...
Ask A Trooper: Automatic Headlights
By SGT. TROY CHRISTIANSON
Minnesota State Patrol | February 2, 2023
Question: Can someone please tell dealers or inform people that their auto lights do not work during daylight hours? Or put it on those digital...
Letter to the Editor
February 2, 2023
Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Maple River area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday...
PASTOR’S CORNER
February 2, 2023
Pastor Russ Jacobsen Serving the United Methodist Congregations of Buffalo Center, Iowa, Elmore, Minn., Thompson, Iowa, Vernon Center, Minn. Every so often we are warned...
Managing a Financial Crisis
BY GAIL GILMAN
Family Life Consultant M.Ed., C.F.C.S. and Professor Emeritus University of Minnesota | February 2, 2023
What you need to remember: Addressing family financial problems is complex because it is not just about dealing with dollars and cents. It is about...
Ask A Trooper: Use of Hazard Lights
By SGT. TROY CHRISTIANSON
Minnesota State Patrol | January 26, 2023
Question: I was driving on the freeway during the worst part of a recent storm. Just had a question — are people supposed to use...
Calendar Of Upcoming Community Events
February 2, 2023
Community Closet Hours Tuesday - 12-5 p.m. Saturday - 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Accepting CLEAN, wearable clothing and other usable household items. Maple River Loaves and...
Weekly Senior Dining Menu
February 2, 2023
Feb. 6-10, 2023 Monday – Liver or pepper steak, buttered boiled potatoes, stewed tomatoes, dinner roll, dessert and milk. Tuesday – Biscuits and sausage gravy,...
Maple River School Menu
February 2, 2023
Feb. 6-10, 2023 Breakfast Menu Monday – Cinnamon glazed french toast, 100% fruit juice and milk. Tuesday – Mini donuts, assorted fruit and milk. Wednesday...