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Get ready for apple picking season

By Brenda Erdahl Apple picking is a beloved autumn tradition especially here in Minnesota where cherished favorites like HoneyCrisp, SweeTango and Zestar were born. For most orchards, the apple season begins mid- to late-September and […]

Community

Local Oktoberfest is a hit!

The Butchery of Maple Lakes first annual Oktoberfest drew a large crowd, Friday, Sept. 29 for traditional German foods, music and craft beer brewed by Maple Lake’s own Dangerous Man Brewery. Savory beer brats are […]

Legals

Public Notice

CITY OF MAPLE LAKE, MINNESOTA WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING     PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Maple Lake Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 10, at 6:00 p.m. […]

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Letter to the editor

As a former Maple Lake teacher/coach I really enjoyed watching the Lakers play four games in the State Town Ball Tournament. It was fun watching plays, playing the game the right way with confidence, all […]

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Ask a trooper

Question: I noticed another vehicle that was not driving very safe the other day and saw that it had a “How’s My Driving? Call 1-800…” Should I called that number or what else should I […]

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For what it’s worth

By Jim Studer When I could do all the walking, I was fortunate enough to travel. I visited noted cities: London, Oslo, Paris, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, Rio, Buenos Aires…. People have […]

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Brute’s Bleat

By Harold Brutlag Anyone who slept through Friday night’s thunderstorms woke up better rested than I did. It seemed like it was one thunder and lightning storm after another which lasted past midnight and kept […]