The Minnewaska Area volleyball team is looking forward to a great season after going 13-15 overall last year and not graduating any players from that team. The Lakers, coached by Michele Johnson, Bailey Gronner, Kari Nelson and Jacalyn Skoglund, also went 8-6 last year in the WCC to place third of eight teams. Sauk Centre won last… Read More

The Minnewaska Area fall sports schedule will soon be underway and the first team to get an official competition under its belt will be the Laker girls tennis team, which is set to open up the season Friday, Aug. 18 at the Park Rapids quadrangular. The first home match for the team, coached by Tara Reichmann… Read More

Mark Kerfeld — Glenwood High School Class of 1986 Mark Kerfeld shined for the Glenwood Lakers on the hardwood during his four varsity seasons. He also suited up to proudly represent the Blue and Gold on the gridiron and on the diamond in an eventful four-year span that culminated with his graduation in 1986. In Mark’s four… Read More

5K-10K winners 5K race results: (158 runners, 71 men, 87 women) Men’s top-5: Michael Howe, Brainerd 17:48 Maeson Tank, Glenwood 18:09 Blake Andrews, Monte 18:42 Zachary Palmer, Glen 19:22 Ian Mills, Glenwood 19:55 Women’s top-5: Kylie Nelson, Circle Pines 19:41 Brooklyn Herrick, W Far 21:28 Addison Armstrong, BE 22:36 Katie McConnell, Mpls. 23:34 Lauryn Ankeny, Glen 23:52 10K race results: (55 runners, 28 men, 27 women) Men’s top-5: Jonny… Read More

There was great volleyball action at Barsness Park during Saturday of Waterama weekend. Six teams took part in a volleyball tournament, which started about 9 a.m. and concluded around 2 p.m., giving the players plenty of time to enjoy the lake afterward. Check out more photos in our photo gallery!

It was both fun and serious during the tourney as teams came dressed in unison and many brought along “lucky charms” to increase their chances of winning. Check out more photos in our photo gallery!

The soccer alumni game is played at Museum Field, next to City Beach. Check out more photos in our photo gallery!

In this game, the contestants had to make a shot from the free-throw line before dribbling and making as many layups as they could (and then dribbling back to the free-throw line after each one) before the time ran out. Check out more photos in our photo gallery!

Over 50 teams and over 100 individuals took part in the first-ever Waterama Pickleball Tourney last Thursday and Friday.  Above, mixed doubles teams compete.  Check out more photos and photos of the winners in our photo gallery!

By John Fragodt, Sports Reporter It was a great year of baseball What a great spring and summer of baseball!  Not only was the high school season unbelievable, but the Legion, Jr. Legion and amateur baseball seasons were also special and very entertaining. In early June, I was trying to figure out some things I’d fill the… Read More