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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,...

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ReRuns and Backwards Glances 04/23/26

10 YEARS AGO, 2016On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, a waterline was put in for The Depot in Amboy. The building will now have plumbing for their facilities. The project has...

Carson Healy and Owen Barr organized a “Miles & Meals for Mental Health” event, which included a 3K fun run. Proceeds went to the Greater Mankato Area United Way.

Miles & Meals for Mental Health

Students host fun run for NHS ProjectMAPLETON, MN — Rain and chilling temperatures could not dampen the spirits of the Maple River community on...

ReRuns and Backwards Glances 04/16/26

10 YEARS AGO, 2016Marybeth Olson set to retire. She has been a teacher at Maple River West in good thunder for the last twenty-five years.Maple River West Elementary...

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...

Obituary - Gayle McGregor

Gayle Louise McGregor, age 82, was born on April 19, 1943, to Gwen and Bruce McGregor in Mankato, MN and grew up on the family farm in Mapleton. As...

Obituary - Carrie Barott

Carrie Mae Barott, 76, of Mapleton, MN, went lovingly into the arms of her Lord on April 7, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday,...

Obituary - Eleanora Olson

Eleanora H. Olson, age 95, of Mapleton, MN died Monday, April 13, 2026 at the Mapleton Community Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00...

Public Notices 04/23/26

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2135MAPLE RIVER SCHOOLSMAPLETON, MN 56065MINUTES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Monday, March 9, 2026Maple River School,...

Public Notices 04/16/26

ASSESSMENT NOTICEIMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ASSESSMENT AND CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTYThis may affect your 2027 property taxes.The Open Book...

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A controversial call at the plate spoiled a pitchers’ duel against St. James

Costly Innings and Cold Bats Define 0–3 Week for Lady Eagles

Maple River 2 LSH 13The LeSueur-Henderson Giants have been a measuring stick for the Eagles plans for post-season success. Last year, the Eagles...

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Kylie Walters lines up a put.

Girls Have Strong Week on the Course

SCC Tournament-Round OneThe South Central Conference Tournament takes place over three rounds, and on Monday, April 13, both the boys and girls...

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#15 Cole Davis throws to #21 Kash Wede.

Eagles Fall to 2-4 After Tough Week Against Section Rivals

Maple River 0 LCWM 2The Knights got a little retribution for having been knocked out in the Section 2 championship last year as the Eagles lost...

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