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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 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...

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ReRuns and Backwards Glances 04/09/26

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...

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 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

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

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...

Janet Strobel Obituary

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 04/09/26

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

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...

Wrestlers Get Star Treatment During Trip to State Tournament

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

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

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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