Community

Saying Goodbye

By Brenda Erdahl As much fun as the St. Patrick’s Day festival is here in Maple Lake, it’s also a little sad. After a year of playing, working, and promoting their hometown together, 2023’s Miss […]

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Lantien Family Spa to open

By Brenda Erdahl Maple Lake’s eclectic downtown will soon enjoy the business of another unique entrepreneur. Lisa Yang and her husband Robert Jerome aim to open Lantien Family Spa in time for the St. Patrick’s […]

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DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac

By the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources DNR seeks comments on endangered, threatened and special concern species list The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments through May 17 on possible changes to […]

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Chamber awards for 2024

By Brenda Erdahl Mike Rowe is this year’s Maple Lake Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year. To be considered for this award, members must attend and participate in chamber meetings, demonstrate leadership, and contribute […]

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St. Patrick’s Day fun for kids

Contributed report St. Patrick’s Day commemorates its namesake, the patron saint of Ireland who helped spread Christianity across this island nation. While it may have begun as a religious holiday, eventually the fanfare expanded to […]

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Impella technology saves life

Courtesy of CentraCare Sudden hiccups that wouldn’t go away were Cindy Miessen’s sign that something wasn’t right. Little did the Annandale resident know it was the beginning of cardiac arrest and she’d soon benefit from […]

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Royals shine at open house

Members of the community were invited to say goodbye to their 2023-2024 Maple Lake Royalty and meet this year’s candidates at an open house on Saturday, March 2 at the American Legion. Visitors enjoy food, […]