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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Question: I bought a used boat dock; do I need a permit to get it to my lake house? Answer: You can move a boat dock on Minnesota roads without a permit if the dock [...]
By Brenda Erdahl Two local friends are responding to the urgent need for quality childcare with the opening of their new center, Lucky Charms Childcare & Preschool in Maple Lake late this summer. Co-owners Shayna [...]
Contributed report A police pursuit that ended in St. Michael resulted in injuries, Sunday, April 21 for a La Crescent man. There was evidence of possible alcohol consumption, according to Wright County deputies. At approximately […]
By Reed Anfinson, Publisher, Swift County Monitor-News Efforts are underway in the Minnesota Legislature to further damage the future of the state’s community newspapers. The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) has proposed last-minute legislation allowing […]
Submitted by Wright County Public Health In late 2023, Wright County Public Health began a new program aimed at connecting healthcare professionals and youth experiencing asthma or related symptoms. Between home visits, school engagement, and […]
By Brenda Erdahl An adult male with outstanding warrants was shot when Wright County deputies tried to arrest him early this week. According to the Wright County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday, April 15 at approximately […]
Contributed report Motorists will encounter periodic lane closures on eastbound Highway 10 from St. Cloud to Clear Lake as crews install high-tension cable median barrier, reports the Minnesota Department of Transportation. As of Monday, April […]
By Wright County Communications What a difference a year makes when it comes to the severity of a winter season. While it may be too early to raise the “Mission Accomplished” flag proclaiming we’re done […]
By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Irish softball team won one and lost one in a lopsided doubleheader with Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa on Thursday, April 18 in Elrosa. The Jaguars came away with the dominating 16-3 win […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Irish track and field team traveled to Rockford on Thursday, April 4 for its first outdoor meet of the season. Although six schools including Maple Lake attended, this early […]
William “Bill” J. Cruikshank, 90, of Maple Lake, MN passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2024, at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, in […]
Michael Meyer, age 77, of Mound, MN, formerly of Maple Lake, MN and Fairmont, MN, died peacefully at home on April 14, 2024. Mike will be missed by many. Everyone who met him loved him […]
Arvid “Arv” A. Klemz, age 86, of Buffalo, MN and formerly of Maple Lake, MN (Sugar Lake) was taken home by the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife Pam and […]
Maple Lake Elementary School sixth graders opened their “Rock Concert” Tuesday, April 16th with a small-group performance of “You Are My Sunshine.” The concert featured music from some of the biggest rock bands of the […]
Winning first place at last week’s talent show at Maple Lake High School was, from left, Ethan Padilla and Tristin Stoeber. Stoeber played the guitar while Padilla sang a parody of a Jack Black song. […]
By Brenda Erdahl I Love to Read Month has come and gone at Maple Lake Elementary School where students met their goals and had a lot of fun. The month-long event started on a good […]
The Chatham Climbers 4-H club decided to treat themselves to a day at Tom and Gary’s Bowling Alley in Annandale. The role call question was: what 4-H project have you worked on, and what have […]
The Maple Lake library held its first Lego Club meeting on Saturday, April 20th at the library. According to volunteers, the kids had fun using their creativity. Above, a couple tikes pose with their creations. […]
Maple Lake Elementary School sixth graders opened their “Rock Concert” Tuesday, April 16th with a small-group performance of “You Are My Sunshine.” The concert featured music from some of the biggest rock bands of the […]