Speaking of Sports By John Fragodt, Sports Reporter I was reading an article the other day about all the great astronomical events set for 2024.  Being somewhat interested in astronomy, I read the article and thought I’d share some of the highlights to look forward to in 2024. In fact, some astronomers predict that 2024 will be… Read More

•  Dahl, Panitzke, Gruber and Alexander key first victory for the Lakers The Minnewaska Area boys basketball team put everything together during a 67-49 win over Benson, Thursday night at home. The Lakers played a great game, shooting 50 percent from the field while forcing Benson into numerous turnovers which led to easy baskets. Minnewaska Area, which… Read More

The Minnewaska Area girls basketball team continued its great recent play, winning its fifth and sixth-straight games last week to improve to 11-4 overall. The Lakers won at Barnesville last Tuesday night, 59-43, and also won at home, Friday against Rocori, 62-51.  Minnewaska has won all five games in 2024 and improved to 5-1 in the conference…. Read More

The Minnewaska Area wrestling team had a busy week last week, competing in three separate competitions over a five-day span. The Lakers split a pair of matches at the BOLD triangular last Tuesday, beating the host Warriors, 54-17, but also losing to Canby, 48-25.  Two nights later, the Lakers fell to WCA/Ashby/Brandon-Evansville in a WCC matchup, 45-21…. Read More

The Minnewaska Area dance team had a busy weekend last weekend, competing in three invitationals over four days.   The Lakers competed at Montevideo, Jan. 12 before dancing at St. Cloud Cathedral, Jan. 13 and at Little Falls last Monday, Jan. 15. Minnewaska Area was also set to compete at the Bemidji Invitational, Friday, but results from… Read More

Speaking of Sports By John Fragodt, Sports Reporter I’m one of those guys who feels it’s never too early to look ahead.  Take the winter playoffs for example, I’m sure the players and coaches are continually looking at the postseason possibilities, and so am I. Looking ahead to the Section 3AA Boys Basketball Tourney, the Lakers are… Read More

•  Schiffler, Wildman, Smith and Kovarik all earn third for the Lakers The Minnewaska Area wrestling team was back in action last week, hosting the 10-team Laker Invitational, Friday. BBE, a late entry to the tourney, placed first with 204.5 points, while Little Falls was second with 159 points and the Lakers were sixth with 80. “We added… Read More

The Lakers girls basketball team is on a roll.  Minnewaska beat Eden Valley-Watkins (61-43) and Melrose Area (75-26) last week to extend a current winning streak to four games and up its overall record to 9-4. The Lakers put everything together at Melrose, Thursday, scoring 46 first-half points and holding the Dutchmen to only 26 points… Read More

The Minnewaska Area boys basketball team fell three times over the last week, dropping the team’s overall record to 0-12 and conference mark to 0-6.  The Lakers dropped a 68-49 decision at Pipestone, Saturday, Jan. 6, before losing twice last week to Melrose last Tuesday (66-43) and to BOLD, Thursday (76-64). Marc Gruber led the Lakers… Read More

Members of the Minnewaska Area dance team compete at the opening meet at home.  The Lakers competed at Alexandria last Saturday and results are posted on page 2B.  The team also competed at Montevideo and SC Cathedral, Friday and Saturday and results of those two meets will be featured next week.