April 21 at Benson The Minnewaska Track & Field team was in Benson on Thursday, the lone nice day of the week. The Lakers made the most of it, getting a first place finish from the girls and a second place finish from the boys in the seven-team fields. The girls’ team was dominant, winning 12 of… Read More
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Laker girls take first, boys second at Benson
Sports | Published on April 25, 2022 at 2:31pm CDT
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Boys’ basketball awards banquet
Sports | Published on April 25, 2022 at 2:28pm CDT
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Bill Mills’ career in the bottom of the ninth
Sports | Published on April 25, 2022 at 2:20pm CDT
Sports Report By Mark Beasley Bill Mills has been the Minnewaska Activities Director for over 20 years. As the sports reporter for nearly 15 years, I’ve had to work closely with Bill pretty much every week, getting information so I can do my job. Bill has been fantastic to work with, always helpful, easy to get… Read More
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Strong start for trap team
Sports | Published on April 25, 2022 at 2:19pm CDT
For the first time this spring, the wind was under 25 mph when the trap team hit the line. In fact, it was under 8 mph as the team began their shooting season. “Sunshine and only a whisper of a breeze, this is what every day should be like!” stated coach Jennie Stone. “All of the… Read More
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Melrose sweeps Lakers
Sports | Published on April 25, 2022 at 2:17pm CDT
April 21 at Minnewaska Melrose 13 Minnewaska 0 Game 1 The Minnewaska softball team ended a 10-day layoff after their opening game at YME by hosting Melrose for a doubleheader on Thursday. In the first game the Dutchmen scored a run in the first inning, then went on to score in each of the next four innings, accumulating… Read More
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Golf teams each take top spot
Sports | Published on April 25, 2022 at 2:16pm CDT
April 22 at Olivia On Friday the Minnewaska boys’ golf team was finally able to get out on a golf course. The Lakers were in Olivia for a West Central Conference meet. The teams played nine holes and the Lakers finished on atop the eight-team field. Minnewaska was 11 shots ahead of second place Benson, shooting a… Read More
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KMGK Sport Banquet
Sports | Published on April 25, 2022 at 2:15pm CDT
The 11th annual KMGK Sports Banquet is just around the corner. The annual banquet will again honor student-athletes from six schools throughout the KMGK listening area and will take place on Wednesday, May 4, at the Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood. This year 22 student-athletes will be honored, representing the Minnewaska Area, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa, West Central Area,… Read More
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Minnewaska Track & Field at Otter Invite
Sports | Published on April 18, 2022 at 1:34pm CDT
Pictured: McKenzie Luetmer was a part of the winning 4 x 800 relay team, as well as the winner of the 400 meter run at Fergus Falls on Monday. The Minnewaska Track and Field team was in Fergus Falls on Monday, the only day of the week that had good enough weather to allow athletes to… Read More
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Lakers fall short in season softball opener
Sports | Published on April 18, 2022 at 1:30pm CDT
Pictured: Grace Jensen slides home with the tying run in the top of the seventh inning at YME on Monday. Jensen made it home after a wild pitch went to the backstop. April 11 at Granite Falls YME 9 Minnewaska 8 The poor spring weather relented just long enough for the Minnewaska softball team to get a game… Read More
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Trap team hopes for decent weather
Sports | Published on April 18, 2022 at 1:27pm CDT
Pictured: Aiden Yell, one of the Lakers newest team members, taking his turn. The Minnewaska Trap Team is heading into the season looking pretty sharp. The team recently banked their reserve week scores, and over half of the team has an average of 20 or higher. “This is a great place to be at this point… Read More