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    Bonnie Klein Closes the Book

    After 40 Years of Service, Mapleton’s Librarian RetiresThe Mapleton Library has blessed the city...

    Bonnie Klein Closes the Book
    After 40 Years of Service, Mapleton’s Librarian RetiresThe Mapleton Library has blessed the city...
    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...

    Three Brothers Meat Market Holds Grand Opening
    MAPLETON — Three Brothers Meat Market officially celebrated its grand opening May 1, marked by a...
    PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHY SOHRE

The team celebrates the grand slam hit by Grace Sohre during the first game of a  doubleheader against the Sibley East Wolverines.

    Eagles Slam Wolverines in Doubleheader

    Maple River 19 Sibley East 4Behind the bat of Grace Sohre, the Eagles slammed the Wolverines in a...

    Eagles Slam Wolverines in Doubleheader
    Maple River 19 Sibley East 4Behind the bat of Grace Sohre, the Eagles slammed the Wolverines in a...
    MESSENGER PHOTO

After pitcher Caleb Thompson held the Cyclones scoreless for five innings, Andrew Braaten stepped in to finish the game, ending with three strikeouts.

    Maple River Earns Split in Doubleheader with Cy...

    Maple River 4 St. Clair 3Behind the arm of Caleb Thompson, the Eagles picked up a win in the...

    Maple River Earns Split in Doubleheader with Cy...
    Maple River 4 St. Clair 3Behind the arm of Caleb Thompson, the Eagles picked up a win in the...
    Photo Courtesy of Keith McCutchen
Sophomores Kyle McCutchen, Auggie Yonkey and Colby Buckholtz took the top three spots in the shot put event on April 28 in St. James.

    Stencel Breaks 800m Record; Boys Shot Put Clai...

    St. James InviteWith a full squad, the Maple River boys took another team trophy with 198.5,...

    Stencel Breaks 800m Record; Boys Shot Put Clai...
    St. James InviteWith a full squad, the Maple River boys took another team trophy with 198.5,...
    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...

    Prom: A Night Under the Stars
    BY MANDY BROWN and GENA PROEHLProm Adviser/Post-Prom OrganizerStudents from Maple River had a...
    Nicole Bangasser with her husband, Adam Annis, and their son, Wyatt.

    New Community Development Director Nicole Banga...

    MAPLETON — For Nicole Bangasser, the newest face in Mapleton’s city government, the work of...

    New Community Development Director Nicole Banga...
    MAPLETON — For Nicole Bangasser, the newest face in Mapleton’s city government, the work of...
    Ethan Stiernagel
MESSENGER PHOTO

    Walters Duo Leads Girls to Win, Boys Show Promi...

    New Richlandland DuelThe two rival schools split a draw on Tuesday, April 21st with the girls...

    Walters Duo Leads Girls to Win, Boys Show Promi...
    New Richlandland DuelThe two rival schools split a draw on Tuesday, April 21st with the girls...
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    Bonnie Klein Closes the Book
    May 5, 2026
    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
    May 5, 2026
    MAPLETON — Three Brothers Meat Market officially celebrated its grand opening May 1, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony supported by the Economic...
    Printed Paper Online
    May 7, 2026

    Columns
    ReRuns and Backwards Glances 05/30/26
    May 5, 2026
    10 YEARS AGO, 2016Michele and Mike Fields, of Minnesota Lake, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amberlea, to Trevor Ward, son of Jeannie and Bruce...
    ReRuns and Backwards Glances 04/30/26
    May 4, 2026
    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...
    News
    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
    May 5, 2026
    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...
    May 5, 2026
    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
    May 5, 2026
    After 40 Years of Service, Mapleton’s Librarian RetiresThe Mapleton Library has blessed the city with education, information and entertainment...
    Obituaries
    Obituary - Robert “Curt” Hanson 
    May 4, 2026
    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
    Public Notices 05/07/26
    May 6, 2026
    PUBLIC NOTICE - CHANGE OF MEETING DATE, BEAUFORDBeauford Township Notice:Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the monthly meeting for May has been...
    Public Notices 04/30/26
    May 4, 2026
    Bids on Milk ProductsMaple River Public SchoolsIndependent School District No. 2135, Maple River Public Schools, Mapleton, Minnesota will receive...
    Sports
    Boys ‘Scramble’ on the Course
    May 6, 2026
    SCC Tournament-Round TwoThe second round of the South Central Conference tournament was played on Tuesday, April 28. The girls traveled to Fairfax and shot a 465 as a team...
    PHOTO COURTESY OF KATHY SOHRE

The team celebrates the grand slam hit by Grace Sohre during the first game of a  doubleheader against the Sibley East Wolverines. Eagles Slam Wolverines in Doubleheader
    May 6, 2026
    Maple River 19 Sibley East 4Behind the bat of Grace Sohre, the Eagles slammed the Wolverines in a home  doubleheader on Tuesday, April 28. For the...
    MESSENGER PHOTO

After pitcher Caleb Thompson held the Cyclones scoreless for five innings, Andrew Braaten stepped in to finish the game, ending with three strikeouts. Maple River Earns Split in Doubleheader with Cyclones
    May 6, 2026
    Maple River 4 St. Clair 3Behind the arm of Caleb Thompson, the Eagles picked up a win in the first game of the home double-header on Tuesday. With...

     

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