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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...

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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...

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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The drive-thru style pork chop fundraiser, held at Protein Sources Truck Wash, raised nearly $15,000 for the Bravo Zulu House, which has therapy dogs as part of their sober living program for veterans.

Pork Chops for Pups

NHS project raises nearly $15k for area veteran sober living home.MAPLETON, Minn. — A local student turned a family tradition of grilling into a...

Lexi Hansen, a 2019 graduate of Maple River High School, has gone from showing horses as part of a 4H project to making them her full-time job on her family’s farm near Good Thunder.

Not Horsin’ Around

Maple River Grad Lexi Hansen turns hobby into a careerGOOD THUNDER — It’s a parental expectation that when a child shows interest in something,...

Decoria Cemetery Association Appoints New Leadership

MAPLETON — The Decoria Cemetery Association met Monday night April 6th to reorganize its leadership following the death of longtime president Roy Holbrook, while also...

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Eagles pitcher Caleb Thompson throws a no-hitter against the JCC Huskies.

Thompson Monopolizes Mound as Eagles Open the Season 2-0

Thompson Shuts Out the HuskiesOn Friday, April 10, the Maple River Varsity Eagles hosted Jackson County Central and picked up a 7-0 win to start...

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