The Minnewaska-Morris Gators swimming and diving team won another meet last week, winning at Montevideo 110-75 last Tuesday night.  Two nights later, the team fell for the first time in dual meets with a 59-43 loss at Albany. Winning individual titles over the last week for the Gators were McKenzie Luetmer, Soffia Stadtherr, Serena Mellgren, Mesa… Read More

The Lakers came home with both champions at the Lac qui Parle Invitational, Thursday, Sept. 1.  Lauryn Ankeny was first and teammate Kiearra Wilmes was second in the girls’ race and Maeson Tank earned the boys’ title during the seven-team race. In addition, the Laker girls won the team title by 11 points over the host… Read More

Speaking of Sports By John Fragodt, Sports Reporter •  Up and down season for the Twins — The Minnesota Twins have had an excellent season so far this year (until this past weekend), despite the fact that they keep playing different players all season, most of which I had never heard of before the start of the… Read More

Serena Mellgren (Swimming-diving) Serena Mellgren, a senior with the Minnewaska-Morris Gators swimming and diving team, is the second Minnewaska Area “Athlete of the Week” for the 2022-23 school year, selected by Sam Oellien, the head coach of the Gators’ swimming and diving team.  Serena is the daughter of Dr. Gustave and Janis Mellgren. She placed first… Read More

Andrew Shea, a member of the Minnewaska Area Class of 1998, is among the selections for the MAHS Hall of Fame.  Here is some information about him provided by the school. Andrew Shea, an accomplished multi-sport athlete, was one of the most physically-gifted athletes to compete at MAHS. Andrew was probably best known for his accomplishments on… Read More

The Minnewaska Area volleyball team opened up the season with a 3-0 victory at Benson last Tuesday night.  The Lakers dominated the match and upped their play in each game during the 25-22, 25-19, 25-13 win. The Lakers also hosted BOLD, Thursday, losing in four close games, 25-19, 25-18, 11-25, 25-10. The Lakers, coached by Michele Johnson,… Read More

The Minnewaska Area girls tennis team picked up its first win of the season with a 6-1 victory at Benson-KMS last Tuesday afternoon.  One day earlier, the Lakers fell twice at the Brainerd triangular to Brainerd (6-1) and Moorhead (5-2). Minnewaska Area was 1-0 in the WCC and 1-6 overall heading into a home match with… Read More

The Minnewaska Area soccer team was shut out during a 3-0 home loss to Prinsburg CMCS last Tuesday night.  The Bluejays went up 2-0 by halftime and added one more goal in the second half. The Lakers, who fell to 0-2, were also set to play at Fergus Falls, Thursday, and results of that match will… Read More

Speaking of Sports By John Fragodt, Sports Reporter It seems like I’m constantly hearing something about an NBA player being the greatest basketball player of all time, or that they should be on the best group of five players of all time, etc.  The latest comments I heard was that LeBron James should be the greatest… Read More

The Minnewaska Area football team opened up the 2022 season with a 52-0 loss at Royalton, Thursday night.  The Royals led 24-0 by halftime before tacking on 22 points in the third quarter and one more touchdown in the fourth. Minnewaska Area was outgained 379-100 in total yards and the Lakers managed just three first downs… Read More