By Brenda Erdahl Pastor Zach Pryor had his reservations about moving to Minnesota when he was offered a position at the Silver Creek Community Church last year. An Ohio native, he didn’t know much about […]
By Brenda Erdahl Corey Geyer owner of CJ’s Deal Depot in Maple Lake donated 10 to 20 packs of masks to Allina Hospital in Buffalo recently. Geyer said he had a customer come in and […]
By Brenda Erdahl Alicia Northenscold’s life took on new meaning the day a horrific accident nearly robbed her of it 11 years ago. Since that snowy day in 2009, she has met and thanked many […]
Maple Lake shows strength in face of COVID-19 By Brenda Erdahl After some disappointing news that the St. Patrick’s Day Festivities would have to be cancelled, Saturday, March 14, this week citizens of Maple Lake […]
Michele Pawlenty, co-owner of the Advocate and Messenger remains healthy By Tom Westman Staff Writer Michele Pawlenty is the co-owner and publisher of the Annandale Advocate and Maple Lake Messenger newspapers. On Tuesday, March 3, […]
By Brenda Erdahl To aid in the protection of life and property is the role of the firefighter/EMT. It’s a position that requires dedication, discipline and at times heroism. The volunteer Maple Lake Fire Department […]
By Brenda Erdahl The Maple Lake boys’ basketball team suffered two losses on the road last week. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Irish traveled to Cathedral to take on the non-conference Crusaders and fell 58-43. […]
By Brenda Erdahl The Irish girls’ basketball team kicked off its final week of regular season play with a 47-33 win over the non-conference Rush City on Monday, Feb. 17. The rest of the week’s […]
By Tom Westman The ANML Lightning wrestling team competed in the quarter-finals of the Section 6-2A tournament Thursday, Feb.13 at Annandale High School. The Lightning faced Zimmerman and defeated them 58-14. The next night, Friday, […]
By Brenda Erdahl The Irish boys’ basketball team kicked off a three-game week with a 60-47 win over the Kimball Cubs on Tuesday, Feb. 11. On Thursday, Feb. 13, the Irish hosted Milaca and won […]
By Brenda Erdahl The Irish girls’ basketball team traveled to Osakis on Monday, Feb. 10 for the start of a busy three-game week and picked up a 54-50 win. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Maple Lake […]
By Brenda Erdahl The Monticello-Maple Lake Moose defeated Princeton, 5-2 on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Princeton Ice Arena to boost their record to 17-6-1 overall. Princeton started scoring early in the first period with […]
Richard B. Lee, age 48, of Annandale, died Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. […]
Steven P. Meyer, age 62, of Maple Lake, died February 16, 2020 at Lake Ridge Care Center in Buffalo. Per Steve’s request, the family will be having a private Celebration of Life for friends and […]
Clifford H. Hanson, age 91, of Maple Lake, died Friday, February 21, 2020 at Lake Ridge Care Center in Buffalo. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., with Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, […]
Students jam at 5th grade musical (Photos by Bob Zimmerman) The 5th graders of Maple Lake Elementary School proudly performed their music program on March 10 in the high school auditorium. The program consisted of […]
My second photo assignment for the Messenger was to cover the fifth grade “Gotta Be Jazz” concert in February 2015. Two years later, I started writing this column. My thoughts in the first and last […]
Krohn wins annual 6th grade cribbage tournament (Photo submitted) Ralph Krohn and Danny Reilley played each other to determine the champion of Mr. Fuchs’ 21st annual cribbage tournament. Before Christmas vacation, the 6th-graders learn to […]
ANNANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Oak Ave. N., Box 329, Annandale Ph.: 320-274-5127 http://www.annandaleumc.org/ Pastor: Mary KeenSUN.: 8:30a.m. Worship Service; 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship ALBION EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 11480 5th St. NW, Cokato, 320-286-5442 Pastor […]
ANNANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Oak Ave. N., Box 329, Annandale Ph.: 320-274-5127 http://www.annandaleumc.org/ Pastor: Mary Keen SUN.: 8:30a.m. Worship Service; 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship ALBION EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 11480 5th St. NW, Cokato, 320-286-5442 […]
ANNANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Oak Ave. N., Box 329, Annandale Ph.: 320-274-5127 http://www.annandaleumc.org/ Pastor: Mary Keen SUN.: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service; 9:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship ALBION EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 11480 5th St. NW, Cokato, […]
Maple Lake hosts Red Cross Blood Drive By Brenda Erdahl Efforts to collect life-saving blood supplies have fallen short across the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but not here in Maple Lake. Cathy Elfstrand […]
(Photo submitted) Isabelle Melgaard baked and decorated this cake for Ken Hennen in honor of his 90th birthday. The momentous occasion was celebrated at the Feb. 11 meeting of the Maple Lake American Legion Post […]
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) members who participate in Operation Round Up (ORU) recently donated grants totaling $59,000 in March. ORU has awarded more than $4.2 million since it began in 1994. ORU participants allow […]
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