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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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Julius Schneider matched his own school record with a vault of 14’6”. His jump also set a record for the newer South Central Conference.

Eagles Track Team Dominates Week, Sets Five Conference Records and...

Eagles set Five Conference RecordsAt the South Central Conference meet at MSU on April 7, the boys squad took care of business as they claimed...

Meteorologist Randy Brock shared this tornado photo oh Facebook, which was captured by local Sarah Moore between Amboy and Mapleton.

Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 13-17, 2026: Local Weather...

Each year, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in collaboration with the National Weather Service, recognizes Severe Weather Week in...

Council Appoints Krause to Fill Vacancy After Massop Resigns

AMBOY — During the April 6, 2026 city council meeting, resignation from councilmember Gina Massop accepted with thanks from the full council for her service. There will be...

Mapleton Considers Plans for Community Center

Service Animal Accommodation RequestedMAPLETON — A Mapleton homeowner attended the most recent city council meeting to request an accommodation to have a potbelly pig...

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Maple River #7541 proudly poses with their robot, Oscar, at the MN Granite City Regional Robotics Competition. Members took turns operating Oscar during a series of competitions April 9-11.

Robotics Team Places 4th at MN Granite City Regional Robotics

Maple River Robotics: where teams of bots weighing up to 120 lbs. each drive around at speeds of up to 15 miles an hour while trying to outscore...

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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...

VC Shows Excellent Audit Report, Approves New Fire Dept. Member

VERNON CENTER — During the March 5 council meeting the Vernon Center City Council met with Greg Burkhardt from CarlsonSV CPA and Advisors. Burkhardt came to present the...

City Donating Heritage Park Playground Equipment

MAPLETON — Mapleton continues to move towards updating Heritage Park with a new layout and new playground equipment. Basswood Park in Winnebago has formally requested that...

Fireworks Set to Light Up Amboy Days 2026

AMBOY — On March 3, 2026, resident Mary Teubner came to gain permission from the council to add fireworks for the town’s centennial celebration during Amboy Days this fall....

The New Creation Woman’s Spanish ministry gathered to be the first group to pack meals for Kids Against Hunger in the new location at the Mankato Place Mall.

Kids Against Hunger Finds New Home in Mankato Place Mall

This past Saturday, volunteers from New Creation Woman’s Spanish ministry gathered to feed the hungry, christening the new location for Jesus Food...

Team Casper, representing the USA, poses for a photo before marching in the closing ceremony at the Verona Arena. Pictured are coach Jordan Moulton, Danny Casper, Rich Ruohonen, Ben Richardson, Aidan Oldenburg and Luc Violette.

Team USA Men Make Memories of a Lifetime, Miss Medal Round at 2026...

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy — Last week marked the conclusion of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with the closing ceremony taking place on February 22.The...

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