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Ask a trooper
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 [...]
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Top StoryChildcare center to open
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 [...] -
Top StoryPartnership considered Wastewater commission considers collaboration with Montrose and Waverly
By Brenda Erdahl The cities of Waverly and Montrose, who are in need of a new wastewater treatment facility, have asked to partner with the Annandale-Maple Lake-Howard Lake Wastewater Commission to use its plant south [...] -
Top StoryStudents of Excellence recognized
By Brenda Erdahl Maple Lake School Board members recognized four students as Students of Excellence at their regular meeting, Monday, April 8. Abbie Lipinski, Erika Hannon, Ben Kunkel and Kassandra Fynboh were chosen as this [...] -
Top StoryCouple wins a pirate’s treasure
By Brenda Erdahl A retired local couple struck it big recently when playing electronic pull tabs at Madigans Pub and Grill in Maple Lake. The $72,494.30 jackpot is thought to be the biggest paid out [...]
News
News
Man shot Monday in Montrose
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 […]
News
Highway 10 lane closures, delays
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 […]
News
Last year winter comparisons
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 […]
Community
Church theft investigations
Contributed report The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of thefts from vehicles in local church parking lots all occurring on Sunday, April 7. According to the Sheriff’s Office, at 12:22 p.m. Sunday, […]
News
Severe Weather Awareness Week
Contributed report Now that the snow is gone, tis the season for severe weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) as declared April 8-12 Severe Weather Awareness Week in Minnesota. Various topics will be presented on […]
News
National Drug Take Back Day
By Wright County Public Health Unused medications left in cupboards, drawers, and cabinets can pose a risk for loved ones. To remove the risk and protect family, friends, and pets, it is important to properly […]
Sports
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 […]
Sports
Athletes perform well at first outdoor meet
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 […]
Community
Speech nears end
By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Maple Lake High School speech team is nearing the end of its season, and it’s been a good one. Here are some of the highlights: After a second-place finish […]
Sports
Track team shows promise
By Brenda Erdahl Sports Editor The Maple Lake track and field team got a taste of competition at two early indoor meets and coaches saw promising results. Just before spring break, on Thursday, March 21, […]
Obituaries
Obituaries
William “Bill” J. Cruikshank, Maple Lake
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 […]
Obituaries
Michael Meyer, Formerly of Maple Lake
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 […]
Obituaries
Arvid “Arv” A. Klemz, Buffalo
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 […]
School
School
MLHS show brings out student’s talent
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. […]
School
MLE wraps up successful I Love to Read Month
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 […]
School
Battle of the Books promotes young reading
Maple Lake’s youngest readers duked it out in a friendly competition last week that encouraged them to open books and read. The event was the annual Battle of the Books at Maple Lake Elementary School. […]
Church Schedules
Church Schedules
Church Schedules – November, 2023
ANNANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Oak Ave. N, Box 329, Annandale 320-274-5127 www.annandaleumc.org Pastor: Paul Baker SUN: 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:30 a.m. coffee fellowship ALBION EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 11480 5th St. NW, Cokato 320-286-5442 www.albionfreechurch.org […]
Church Schedules
Church Schedule- June, 2022
ANNANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Oak Ave. N, Box 329, Annandale 320-274-5127 www.annandaleumc.org Pastor: Paul Baker SUN: 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:30 a.m. coffee fellowship ALBION EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 11480 5th St. NW, Cokato 320-286-5442 www.albionfreechurch.org […]
Church Schedules
Church Schedules – March 30, 2022
ANNANDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 250 Oak Ave. N, Box 329, Annandale 320-274-5127 www.annandaleumc.org Pastor: Paul Baker SUN: 8:30 a.m. worship; 9:30 a.m. coffee fellowship ALBION EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 11480 5th St. NW, Cokato 320-286-5442 www.albionfreechurch.org […]
Community
Community
Church theft investigations
Contributed report The Wright County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of thefts from vehicles in local church parking lots all occurring on Sunday, April 7. According to the Sheriff’s Office, at 12:22 p.m. Sunday, […]
Community
Safe Communities of Wright County; distracted driving
By Wright County Attorney Brian Lutes Every five seconds, a vehicle crashes on a U.S. roadway, and every 12 minutes, someone dies as a result. Everyone has heard and seen information about the dangers of […]
Community
Calming student’s nerves on prom night
Contributed report Prom night is a much-anticipated event for most teenagers. Prom has been billed as a rite of passage for generations, and millions of people have fond memories of this unique tradition. Hollywood productions […]
