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Lillo Trial Gets New Date

GOOD THUNDER — A new trial date has been set in the matter of the estate of the late Arnie Lillo, a metal sculptor from rural Good Thunder who passed away in December of...

Ordinance Violations Now Enforceable by Fines

AMBOY — During the Public Comment section of the May 4 Amboy City Council meeting, resident Tom Tallman expressed concern about eighteen properties he believes to be in...

Mr. Nienhaus’s students enjoy fishing at in Eagle Pond at the school.

There’s No Catching a Break

Student schedules full of extras as end of the year approachesStudent schedules have been full to the brim lately with the warming weather and end...

Summer Fest-ivities Beginning Soon

MAPLETON — The 2026 Mapleton Summer Fest, formerly known as Town & Country Days, is scheduled to take place June 12-14. The fun-filled weekend...

PHOTOS BY MRHS STUDENTS
Brielle Brown, Ashlyn Schwanz, Sammy Meyers, Claire Caven, Ava Kramer, and Izzy Hollerich enjoy drinks from the dirty soda bar during Prom, held at JR’s Barn on Saturday, May 2.

Prom: A Night Under the Stars

BY MANDY BROWN and GENA PROEHLProm Adviser/Post-Prom OrganizerStudents from Maple River had a gorgeous day for this year’s prom on Saturday, May 2....

Nicole Bangasser with her husband, Adam Annis, and their son, Wyatt.

New Community Development Director Nicole Bangasser Brings Roots...

MAPLETON — For Nicole Bangasser, the newest face in Mapleton’s city government, the work of economic development is personal. As a resident, small...

Bonnie Klein Closes the Book

After 40 Years of Service, Mapleton’s Librarian RetiresThe Mapleton Library has blessed the city with education, information and entertainment...

Celebrating the grand opening of the Three Brothers Meat Market on Friday, May 1, 2026 are, in back from left to right: Tara Garbes and James Gordon, Mapleton EDA; Gary Kunz; Reese Gartner, employee; Jack Wheeler, CEDA; Kim Wilde, Mapleton EDA; and Ken Kunz, Maple River Area Chamber of Commerce. In front are Sarah Moore, City of Mapleton Clerk/Treasurer; Brandon Doering, owner; Jenny Doering; Brian Doering, owner; Jason Doering; Brock Doering, owner; Nancy Kunz; Nicole Bangasser, Mapleton Community Development Director; Steven Shute and Cheri Landsteiner, Maple River Area Chamber; and Jon Rossow, Mapleton EDA.

Three Brothers Meat Market Holds Grand Opening

MAPLETON — Three Brothers Meat Market officially celebrated its grand opening May 1, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony supported by the Economic...

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...

MESSENGER PHOTO
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...

PHOTOS BY KATHY SOHRE
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...

Students Shine at Middle School Music Festival

On Saturday, April 18, Maple River hosted its Third Annual Middle School Solo/Ensemble Festival. Students from Maple River, Lake Crystal and St....

Board Agenda Cut Short by Severe Weather

MAPLETON, Minn. — The Maple River School Board faced a literal storm Monday night as severe weather sirens interrupted a meeting that touched on everything from a proposed...

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