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For what it’s worth
By Jim Studer When I taught a poetry unit in my English classes, I began by asking, “What is the essence of gameness?” My answer was to set a goal and then make up rules […]
Month: April 2024
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Brute’s Bleat
By Harold Brutlag I envy Mike Muller who has enjoyed winters in Florida since he retired from the theatre business a number of year’s ago. He keeps me posted on his fishing trips which I […]
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Real women wear comfy shoes
By Dorothy Rosby I didn’t see the Barbie movie, but I was happy to learn that by the end of it, Barbie had gone from being a doll in high heels to a real woman […]
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KSTP reports collection
By Brenda Erdahl Maple Lake has found itself in the spotlight thanks to local collector Al Muller, whose WWII memorabilia has attracted the attention of KSTP Channel 5. Host of “So Minnesota” Joe Mazan was […]
Sports
Lakers ready to play ball
As the defending 2023 State Champions and almost everyone coming back from that title winning team, the Lakers expect to have a big bullseye on their back this season, but it also brings a lot […]
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City to ask for audit extension
By Brenda Erdahl Maple Lake City Hall is taking steps to get back on track after another resignation and the audit deadline looming. At the Tuesday, April 16 regular City Council meeting, council members approved […]
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Nature smart
By Stan Tekiela I am not a stranger to getting up at O’ dark thirty, to be able to get out and capture some images of wildlife. Over the past 40 years I would say […]
Sports
Softball falls to Royalton in season opener
By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Irish softball team got off to a strong, 5-run start but couldn’t maintain the lead and fell 6-9 to Royalton on the Royals home field, Thursday, April 11 in […]
Sports
Irish athletes set personal bests at track meet
By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Maple Lake High School boys and girls track and field teams traveled to Norwood Young America on Tuesday, April 9 where they competed against four other schools. Highlights include […]
Sports
Irish baseball starts season with losses
By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Dassel-Cokato chargers claimed a three-run win over the Maple Lake Irish at Irish Stadium, Friday, April 12 in the home team’s first outing of the season. The Chargers started […]