The Rapidan Dam disaster may seem like a long time ago, but tears are still fresh in the eyes of family members who worked there.David Hruska and...

For the first time ever, residents of Mapleton are able to wet a line and try their luck at fishing right in the city limits. This has been made...

On Oct. 4, 2024, Good Thunder Mayor Robert Anderson entered a guilty plea, about two years after his arrest on three felony counts and three gross misdemeanor counts...

Marty and Lisa Phillips are the owners of Blue Skye Farms, south of Good Thunder.Each year, they feature Pumpkin Junction, held every weekend in...

Public encouraged to visit and learn about transportation, safety, and career opportunitiesMANKATO, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation and State Patrol...

Bunde Family Finds Joy in TogethernessBy TIM STROMERAnd Messenger StaffAfter growing up on a farm, Ken Bunde knew that was what he wanted for his...

◆ Mapleton ECFE hosts fun night for families, prepares for Fall Festival.An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but it didn't get kiddos from...

By DEB HERBERMessenger EditorMaple River schools is excited to introduce the new faces walking the halls and managing the classrooms.Megan Anderson...

Deb Herber has always wanted to be a photographer and has always wanted to help people out. Now Mapleton has its own multi-stage photography...

Congratulations to this year’s Maple River Homecoming Court.  Back row L-R: King candidates: Galin Halverson, Wyatt Walters, Dizel Butler, Adam...

There was a community complaint about a dog barking because someone was walking early in the morning or late at night. The council was asked if...

Kennedy Kirchner was crowned Junior Miss Amboy Days 2024 with Hope Nibbe being crowned Runner Up. With only two candidates running for Miss Junior...

Maple River 1 BEA 3The volleyball season began with a home contest against local rival Blue Earth Area. With many new faces taking varsity roles, the early action looked...

◆ Tennis team rebounds from a loss against Stewartville—with a vengeance—by taking three road victories in dominant fashion. BY JASON WILLISMessenger ReporterMaple River 5...