By Brenda Erdahl The independent, all-volunteer Maple Lake Library hosted its annual fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 12 at The American Legion in Maple Lake. The event supports about 45 percent of the library’s yearly expenses [...]
By Brenda Erdahl St. Timothy school well surpassed its marathon fundraiser goal by the time the bikers hit the road on Saturday, Oct. 12 for the annual 9-mile bike ride, the culmination of the weeks [...]
By Brenda Erdahl Jim Grogan never thought he’d be a teacher, much less in a Catholic school. He grew up in New Jersey, went to a Catholic school and couldn’t get away quick enough. Then [...]
Pictured is this year’s MLHS Homecoming Court. Front row, from left, Addison Kramer, Sydney Breimon, crown bearers Harper Ronnenberg and Oliver Curtis, Ella Peterson and Avery Lee. Back row, from left is Brayden Blizil, Larson [...]
By Brenda Erdahl The Maple Lake Community Park just got a little more exciting thanks to the efforts of local boy scout, Brolin Chlan. On Sept. 29, Chlan and a crew of volunteers installed a [...]
By John Holler Wright County Communication Specialist On Thursday, Oct. 17, Wright and Sherburne counties along with the Sherburne County Area United Way are going to partner to conduct a Community Connect event from 2 […]
By John Holler Wright County Communications Specialist On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) conducted a press conference to announce the 10th round of Border-to-Border grants in Minnesota totaling […]
By the Minnesota DNR More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season that opens Saturday, Nov. 9. The season offers opportunities to spend time outdoors with friends and family, find adventure […]
By Safe Communities of Wright County Safe Communities of Wright County is a collaborative effort between community members, business leaders, EMS and law enforcement professionals, and the county attorney’s office, with a mission to reduce […]
Contributed report Unused medications left in cupboards, drawers, and cabinets can pose a risk for loved ones. To remove the risk and protect family, friends, and pets, it is important to properly dispose of these […]
Contributed report Malco Tools, one of the nation’s top manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction industries, today announced that its new 7-in-1 C-RHEX® Flip Bit has earned a 2024 Pro Tool […]
By Brenda Erdahl Maple Lake High School has three student athletes on this year’s Buffalo swim and dive team. Ashley Gaffney, a senior at MLHS and second year diver, and Jacqueline Pribyl and Keeley Dirks, […]
By Brenda Erdahl The Irish cross country team posted top 10 finishes at the Royalton Invitational, Tuesday, Oct. 8. Lauren Anglin claimed the no. 3 spot in the girls race with a time of 22:55.20, […]
By Brenda Erdahl Junior Joseph Aasen scored the six-yard touchdown run that put the Irish on the board, Friday night, Oct. 11 during Maple Lake’s homecoming football action. The Irish faced St. Cloud Cathedral and […]
By Brenda Erdahl After defeating Braham 3-0 at home, the Irish volleyball team claimed a huge conference win over Eden Valley-Watkins on the road during homecoming week. The Irish are now 19-7 overall and 5-1 […]
Contributed report The last weekend in September, the Central Minnesota Athletics Stampede, a 14U Girls fast pitch softball team based out of Maple Lake which is a combined team made up of skilled players from […]
By Brenda Erdahl The Irish volleyball team improved to 17-7 after a busy week that included two home matches and a four-team tournament in Alexandria over the weekend. Maple Lake 3, Breck 0 The Irish […]
Melvyn G Stuhr, JR passed away on October 4th, 2024. Surrounded by his family. The Wake will start at 9am, with Funeral mass at 10:30. All at St Timothy Church, Maple Lake, MN. Melvyn was […]
John W. Schuster, age 67, of Maple Lake, died unexpectedly due to a probable heart attack on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home. Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, […]
Donna M. Anderson, age 92, of Annandale died on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Centennial Villa in Annandale. Committal Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2024, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, […]
Pictured waving at the crowd and about to throw candy from the back of this sharp little red collector car is Harper Ronnenberg, left, and Oliver Curtis. They were all dressed up for their roles […]
Mrs. Kolehmainen’s first grade has been busy learning all about apples. They have read books about the life cycle of an apple and also about Johnny Appleseed. They ended this unit with an apple taste […]
Maple Lake Public Schools HVAC construction project is on schedule with completion expected sometime in August. The pictures above show some of the progress being made. According to an update provided by Supt. Mike Rowe, […]
By John Holler Wright County Communication Specialist On Thursday, Oct. 17, Wright and Sherburne counties along with the Sherburne County Area United Way are going to partner to conduct a Community Connect event from 2 […]
The last Makers and Growers Market of the season took place on Sunday, Oct. 13 in downtown Maple Lake. Despite chilly, windy weather, 41 vendors participated. The vendor pictured above was selling fall produce. Other […]
By the Minnesota DNR More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season that opens Saturday, Nov. 9. The season offers opportunities to spend time outdoors with friends and family, find adventure […]