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For what it’s worth
By Jim Studer I could feel it in the evenings of late August. The cool refreshing temperature reminded me that a gift was on the way. AUTUMN. For me it is the “most wonderful time […]
Month: October 2023
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Brute’s Bleat
By Harold Brutlag I didn’t hear and reports of frost Monday morning, but the Buffalo area had some readings of 32 degrees so it may happen soon, but Mpls. says not for the next 10 days […]
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Kicking the bucket list
By Dorothy Rosby I’ve been feeling a little inadequate ever since I overheard a conversation between two dreamers in a restaurant recently. I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop. It’s not my fault people talk so loudly—and […]
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Low turnout hinders fundraiser
By Brenda Erdahl The annual Library Fundraiser, Saturday, Oct. 14 had mixed results. On one hand, attendance was way down, organizer Vicki Decker said, and the overall fundraising goal of $30,000 was left wanting. On […]
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Marathon exceeds $24,000 goal
By Brenda Erdahl St. Timothy School students rolled up to the starting line of their annual bike marathon, Saturday, Oct. 14 knowing the hard part was done. After weeks of collecting pledges, they had reached […]
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Learning about fire safety
Kindergartners from Maple Lake Elementary school visited the fire hall on Wednesday, Oct. 11 during Fire Prevention Week where they learned about fire safety. Above, Fire Fighter Landon Caughey donned his gear and crawled around […]
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Fish and wildlife almanac
By the Minnesota DNR A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management. 2022 small game survey results available The number of small game hunters in Minnesota in 2022 was similar to […]
Sports
Runners face tough competition at Litchfield
By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Irish cross country team made the long trip up to Hinckley-Finlayson early last week to preview the new site of the Section 5A race. The runners were told to […]
Sports
Volleyball team defeats Braham, falls to B-B-E
By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Maple Lake High School volleyball team started the week with a 3-0 win over Braham then ended with a 2-3 loss to Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa. The Irish traveled for both games. […]
Sports
Maple Lake football falls to district favorite
By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Maple Lake football team was overwhelmed by the undefeated Eden Valley-Watkins at Irish Stadium Friday, Oct. 6. The Eagles, who are the favorite to win the district this year, […]