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...

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...

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

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

‘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...

♦ Rules and responsibilities for private use and maintenance of boulevards updated.Several city council meeting protocols have changed for participants in 2026. Everyone...

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...

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,...

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...

For nine students at Maple River High School, this week marks the start of Knowledge Bowl competitions. The first competition was Wednesday, Jan....

With the run-up to the 2026 Winter Olympics and another Mapleton native slated to curl on the world stage, it’s easy to look toward the future. But...

The 2025 candidates for Miss Bonnie Lass are Rebecca Walters and Delaney Stencel. Rebecca’s parents are Mike and Michelle Walters. She is involved...

The Mapleton Economic Development Association (EDA) kicked off its final meeting of the year on Dec. 16 with a comprehensive review of the recent “Frosty Fest” celebration,...

The concept of “love” has many definitions in life, but in the game of tennis, the word “love” has a very specific meaning: nothing, nada, zilch,...