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Store owners Vivian and Michael Rosillo stand in front of the feature that gave their store its name: the historic bank vault.

The Vault Thrift & More Opens in Amboy

Where thriftiness meets passion and community comes firstAMBOY — It was no April Fool’s Joke — the historic bank building in Amboy had a new...

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Mr. Green, Professor Plum, Ms. Scarlet, Mrs. White, Mrs. Peacock, Yvette the maid, Colonel Mustard and Wadsworth the butler try and surmise who is responsible for the sudden death of dinner part host Mr. Boddy and the cook (both lying on the floor).

Cast Members Dying to Perform ‘Clue’

It was a weekend full of mystery and mayhem as the Maple River Drama Department presented Clue: The High School Edition. Performances were held...

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ReRuns and Backwards Glances 04/30/26

10 YEARS AGO, 2016Sarah Fay and Andrew Knewtson were selected to Receive the 2016 AAA Award.Dennis Dobie to Retire After 28 Years. He began teaching in special education...

ReRuns and Backwards Glances 04/23/26

10 YEARS AGO, 2016On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, a waterline was put in for The Depot in Amboy. The building will now have plumbing for their facilities. The project has...

Carson Healy and Owen Barr organized a “Miles & Meals for Mental Health” event, which included a 3K fun run. Proceeds went to the Greater Mankato Area United Way.

Miles & Meals for Mental Health

Students host fun run for NHS ProjectMAPLETON, MN — Rain and chilling temperatures could not dampen the spirits of the Maple River community on...

Community Center to Stay As-Is

Potbellied pigs will be allowed as service animalsMAPLETON — Bonnie Klein, Mapleton’s librarian of forty years, has retired from her position. She attended the most recent...

Minn. Lake Eyes New Engine, Truck

MINN. LAKE Ambulance and Fire Department Director Dave Radtke stated at the most recent city council meeting that he would, “like to sell truck 252 and truck 255.” Truck...

Vernon Center Water Project in Murky Territory

VERNON CENTER – A special meeting was held at the end of last month to discuss unsettling information provided by the city engineer Chris Knutson regarding Rubin...

Obituary - Robert “Curt” Hanson

Robert “Curt” Hanson, age 75, of Good Thunder, died on April 22, 2026 at MCHS, Mankato. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at...

Public Notices 04/30/26

Bids on Milk ProductsMaple River Public SchoolsIndependent School District No. 2135, Maple River Public Schools, Mapleton, Minnesota will receive...

Public Notices 04/23/26

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2135MAPLE RIVER SCHOOLSMAPLETON, MN 56065MINUTES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Monday, March 9, 2026Maple River School,...

Eagles Snap Skid with Late Rally, Take a Split and a Loss

Maple River 4 LSH 3The early-season losing streak ended with a late rally in LeSueur on Tuesday, April 21st. After struggling to produce runs the prior week, the Eagles got...

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Walters Duo Leads Girls to Win, Boys Show Promise in Rival Meets

New Richlandland DuelThe two rival schools split a draw on Tuesday, April 21st with the girls placing 1st and the boys playing 2nd. The girls team...

Lydia Buckholtz (#23) powered Maple River to a double-header sweep of the Cyclones.

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Buckholtz Powers Eagles’ Offensive Explosion in Doubleheader Sweep...

Maple River 17 St. Clair-Loyola 6Like a match to tinder, the Eagles offense blazed up in St. Clair, and the main arsonist was Lydia Buckholtz. The...

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