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100 years of Joy

August 23, 2024

1942 Mapleton Graduate Reaches Centenarian Milestone Turning 100 years old is a benchmark for an elite club of senior citizens. On July 11, 2024,...

Amboy to Hold RO System Open House on August 15

The Amboy City Council approved the hiring of their new public works employee, Chris Kruse. His first day on the job was August 5, 2024. Kruse said, “I spent my first day...

Mapleton to Run Primary Election for Council Candidates

August 13 Vote Will Narrow Down Pool from Five Candidates to Four for November ElectionJoe Hassler1. Personal InformationI have been married to my...

Sheriff’s Dept: Beware of Local Phone Scam

The Sheriff’s Office has received multiple calls from citizens saying that someone from the Blue Earth County Sheriff’s Office contacted them requesting an electronic...

A number of stop signs in Mapleton, such as the one at the intersections pictured, have gotten additional 4 Way signage or have been replaced with Yield signs in order to bring consistency in signage throughout the town.

Stop Signs Out, Yield Signs In

◆ Mapleton to replace a number of stop signs with yield signs in order to be consistent city wide.By Hannah HasslerMessenger WriterBusiness covered...

Jim Swanson inspects the Wall of Honor during the Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, ceremony recognizing the those who contributed to the renovations of the Don Manthei Veterans Memorial Park in Mapleton.

Swanson to be Honored Saturday as Blue Earth County Veteran of the...

◆ Veterans program slated for Saturday, July 27 at 3 p.m. on the Free Stage at the Blue Earth County Fair in Garden City.By NIKKI MEYERMessenger...

Now a resident of “Up North”, Chandler See goes chasing after all types of adventures and victories.

Eagles Who Left the Nest: 2017 – Chandler See

By JASON WILLISMessenger WriterNote: Some students took notes. Others wrote down your jokes. While I stopped teaching in 2023 (journalism, speech,...

FEMA Making Visits to Blue Earth County, Residents Urged to...

Federal Emergency Management Agency to Visit Blue Earth CountyBeginning Thursday, July 11, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be...

Vernon Center in Need of Volunteer to Take Over Annual Fireworks

◆ City eyeing funding options for wastewater treatment plant improvements.By TIM STROMERMessenger WriterLike everyone else in the region, Vernon...

Noah Ziegler, left, and Jason Klein, right, stand together in triumph after completing Grandma’s Marathon on June 22, 2024.

MR Grad Noah Ziegler Completes Grandma’s Marathon with Former Coach

By JENNIFER BROOKENSContributing Writerand NIKKI MEYERMessenger PublisherJason Kline is always up for a run. His love of running has even rubbed...

Residents Urged to Report Flood Damaged Properties

Property Damage ReportingBlue Earth County is collecting reports of property damaged by the recent flood event. Damage occurring since June 16,...

Lorry Denn stands next to one of the planters on Main Street in Mapleton that Sertoma heads up planting and decorating several times each year.

Denn, Wilde to be Honored at Mapleton Sertoma Banquet

By Jennifer BrookensMessenger WriterIt’s those little touches that make a big difference.In our small rural towns, those little touches tell all...

A wagon representing a three-generation family gives rides to locals after arriving at the train’s final stop, Good Thunder.

Wagon Train Rolls Through Maple River Area

Group Stops in Beauford, Mapleton, Good Thunder While Fundraising for MN Special OlympicsBy TIM STROMERand MESSENGER STAFFHorse-drawn covered...

Pioneer Bank Launches Community Disaster Loan Program

Mankato, MN – July 19, 2024 – Pioneer Bank is proud to announce the launch of the Community Disaster Loan Program, designed to provide financial...

Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing to Begin on July 30 for Customers with...

MANKATO, Minn. – July 9, 2024 – In preparation for the new 924 area code, all customers located within the 507 area code region should prepare for...