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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pictured (top) are Minnewaska wrestlers that placed in the top 6 at the NYWA Region tournament in New London on March 26. Wrestlers finishing 1st – 3rd qualified for the state tournament in Rochester, and wrestlers finishing 4th – 6th qualified for the Invite. Front row, L to R: Brayden Erickson, Callen Erickson, Tate Braaten,… Read More

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