Kristian Bjornstad Installed at St. John’s LutheranThe story of Kristian Bjornstad is not a straight line from seminary to pulpit. It is a journey...

Maple River Schools Band Director Josh Tonkin nominated three of his high school students—Aria Engesser, Avery Olson, Aaron Hull—to take a trip to...

Maple-River native and Minnesota-based curling team hoping to sweep the OlympicsA trip to the Olympics and the chance to compete against the best...

City Prepares to Hire New DeputyDuring the January 20 city council meeting, a community member was present to share that they believed the city should not parcel out the...

With the February 6 start of the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics only days away, many in the Maple River area will once again be tuning in to watch the USA Men's...

The Maple River Burns Club marked a milestone on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, hosting its 150th Burns Celebration in honor of Scotland’s national poet,...

◆ Council taking advantage of rare funding opportunity to update century-old infrastructure.GOOD THUNDER — The Good Thunder City Council took a decisive step toward...

The roots of a conviction often run deeper than a single lifetime.For the Shute family of Wheaton, Ill., sanctity of life is not a concept learned...

Single Mom Relies on Faith and Intentionality in Parenting“Not everyone’s journey as a single parent is the same.” That’s what Sarah Hermel, single...

District Launches New Information and Activities AppMAPLETON — The Maple River School Board held its annual organizational meeting on Monday, January 12, electing new...

The city of Vernon Center opened the first city council meeting of the new year at 7 p.m. on January 6, 2026.A public hearing to review city ordinance 97 pertaining to...

The city of Minnesota Lake had their first council meeting of 2026 on January 8 at 6 p.m.Ambulance DepartmentFire Chief Dave Radtke gave report on the Minnesota Lake Fire...

‘Afternoon for the Arts’ to Kick Off One Act Play Competition RunIn the quiet of the Maple River High School auditorium, the atmosphere is anything...

Long before the athletes ever arrive, including Mapleton’s own curler Aidan Oldenburg, the Olympic Torch begins it’s journey toward the opening...

BY NIKKI MEYERPublisherIf you’ve lived in or near Mapleton for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of Burns  Night. But what is it, exactly,...