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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...

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ReRuns and Backwards Glances 05/30/26

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

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...

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...

Obituary - Robert “Curt” Hanson

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 05/07/26

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

Bids on Milk ProductsMaple River Public SchoolsIndependent School District No. 2135, Maple River Public Schools, Mapleton, Minnesota will receive...

Boys ‘Scramble’ on the Course

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

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...

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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

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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