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Boys’ basketball

The boys’ basketball team has done it again: they have gone back to back on winning state championsh…
Girls’ basketball

The girls’ basketball team won their section yet again. With going to state the year before and not …
Bdo-te, Mdo-te, Mendota: Reflecting on where the rivers come together

A familiar winding road follows the twists and turns of the Mississippi. Below, the river gradually …
Russians target U.S. elections

Investigation continues; impact measured, Trump involvement questioned Is Russia tampering with Amer…
Design Revealed

North campus plans outlined The plans and renderings of the brand new Minnehaha Academy are here. Th…
iGen book review

Move aside Millennials. iGen is coming to stay, bringing their phone-obsessed, risk aversive, and st…
Boys’ swimming – Andrew Karpenko

Karpenko wins state Sophomore Andrew Karpenko won the boys’ 200 individual medley (IM) at the Minnes…
‘Something to point to’

MA Players to perform Working, a show that highlights everyday individuals “Work is about a search f…
Spring update: boys’ tennis

Losing only one varsity player to graduation, the boys’ tennis team is looking forward to another su…
Spring update: softball

This year’s softball program has more participants compared to last year; 21 players are currently p…
Spring update: boys’ lacrosse

Making positive readjustments for the season ahead, Minnehaha Boys’ lacrosse players will again co-o…
Spring update: boys’ track

The Minnehaha boys track team has been a powerhouse in the IMAC conference, winning the conference c…
Spring update: girls’ golf

Looking to improve shooting scores and averages throughout the upcoming season, Grant Shafranski and…
Spring update: girls’ lacrosse

With the loss of field space, the girls lacrosse team will have practices at Vadnais Sports Center n…
Spring update: girls’ track

This year the girls’ track and field team is expected to excel in distance. Senior Kayla Williams ha…

Recent Posts

The Oscars Best Picture Nominees

Luke Von Arx 5 days ago Talon 7

The Darkest Hour SUMMARY: The Darkest Hour is set in Great Britain when Hitler was taking over Europe. This movie focuses on Winston Churchill, who …

Working the Musical in 360

Tea McLawhorn 6 days ago 360 videos, Multimedia 21

Seth Retzlaff performs “Joe” in Working the musical 360 video by Téa McLawhorn

The best sources of sports news

Jake McCabe 6 days ago Talon 5

NFL Twitter: @RapSheet My favorite twitter source for NFL news is Ian Rapoport. He’s a reliable source that works for NFL Network and provides …

Food Review

Luke Von Arx 6 days ago Talon 11

Lucky 13 Pub Lucky 13 Pub is in the small city of Mendota, very close to the Mendota Campus. The exact location is 1352 Sibley …

Features

Bdo-te, Mdo-te, Mendota: Reflecting on where the rivers come together

Emma Melling 6 days ago Features, Talon 7

A familiar winding road follows the twists and turns of the Mississippi. Below, the river gradually meanders south, where it eventually meets another waterway, the …
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Design Revealed

Michael DiNardo 1 week ago Features, Talon 25
iGen book review

Annika Johnson 1 week ago Features 9
‘Something to point to’

Emma Melling 1 week ago Features, Talon 17
Rebuilding at 3100 W River Rd

Michael DiNardo February 19, 2018 Features, Talon 55
Vape Nation?

Annika Johnson February 19, 2018 Features, Talon 36
Quiet leaders

Emma Melling February 14, 2018 Features, Talon 25
The college decision

Dylan Kiratli February 14, 2018 Features, Talon 17
Run, Andrea, run

Maddie Danzberger February 14, 2018 Features, Talon 17

Opinions

Russians target U.S. elections

Patrick Cullinan 6 days ago Opinions, Talon 7

Investigation continues; impact measured, Trump involvement questioned Is Russia tampering with American public opinion? Did Russia meddle in our election? This is a question that …
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Trump quotes should alarm everyone

Patrick Cullinan February 14, 2018 Opinions, Talon 58
Brave New World

Annika Johnson February 14, 2018 Arts, Opinions 61
Sno Daze: a prediction

Patrick Cullinan February 14, 2018 Opinions, Talon 73
Adjusting to a new space

Emma Melling November 14, 2017 Opinions, Talon 142

Sports

Boys’ basketball

Michael DiNardo 6 days ago Sports, Talon 5

The boys’ basketball team has done it again: they have gone back to back on winning state championships. The team came into the year with …
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Girls’ basketball

Luke Von Arx 6 days ago Sports, Talon 4
Boys’ swimming – Andrew Karpenko

Eva Larson 1 week ago Sports, Talon 7

Arts

Brave New World

Annika Johnson February 14, 2018 Arts, Opinions 61

Brave New World reveals important issues in modern day society Genetic modification, government corruption, substance abuse … sounds familiar, right? Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World …
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How is art different at Mendota?

Patrick Cullinan February 14, 2018 Arts, Talon 19
Play Review: The Bluest Eye

Annika Johnson May 5, 2017 Arts, Talon 79
Pushing boundaries

Emma Melling April 13, 2017 Arts, Talon 92

Video

T Time #1:

Tea McLawhorn November 7, 2017 Multimedia, Video 50

T Time Episode 1: Mr. Robbins, Mr. Larson, Kayla Williams Watercolor painting and a chat with Téa McLawhorn, new Economy teacher Mr. Robbins, Mr. Larson, …
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Milk with Ella: Episode 8, Dr. Ridenour

Meena Morar May 1, 2017 Multimedia, Talon, Video 322
Much Ado About Nothing: April 20, 21 & 22

admin April 15, 2017 Multimedia, Video 65

Creative Arts

US

Tea McLawhorn November 7, 2017 Creative Arts, Theater 31

US Preview from Redhawksonline on Vimeo. US: A Minnehaha Academy Players Original Play The Minnehaha Academy Players’ production ‘US’ captures the issues and emotions of …
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12 years of Christmas: Quiver 1928

Emma Melling January 5, 2017 Creative Arts, Writing 65
12 years of Christmas: Quiver 1937

Emma Melling January 5, 2017 Creative Arts, Writing 48
12 years of Christmas: Quiver 1947

Emma Melling January 3, 2017 Creative Arts, Writing 52
12 years of Christmas: Quiver 1952

Emma Melling January 3, 2017 Creative Arts, Writing 55

The stork comes to Minnehaha

Anna Noble November 13, 2017 Briefs, Talon 54

Staff members Kristin Overton, Julie Stone and Jennifer Tillman welcome new babies If you were at the upper school last spring, chances are you saw …
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Job changes – Ryan Larson

Charlie Olson November 13, 2017 Briefs, Talon 58
Job changes – David Hoffner

Emma Melling November 13, 2017 Briefs, Talon 81
Writing the story of “US”

Patrick Cullinan October 31, 2017 Briefs, Talon 95
Job changes – Robyn Westrem

Rebecca Skweres October 31, 2017 Briefs, Talon 97

T Time #1:

Tea McLawhorn November 7, 2017 Multimedia, Video 50

T Time Episode 1: Mr. Robbins, Mr. Larson, Kayla Williams Watercolor painting and a chat with Téa McLawhorn, new Economy teacher Mr. Robbins, Mr. Larson, …
Read More »
Milk with Ella: Episode 8, Dr. Ridenour

Meena Morar May 1, 2017 Multimedia, Talon, Video 322
Much Ado About Nothing: April 20, 21 & 22

admin April 15, 2017 Multimedia, Video 65
Milk with Ella: Episode 7, Mr. Stromberg

Meena Morar March 6, 2017 Multimedia, Video 223
Milk with Ella: Episode 6, Student Body Edition

Meena Morar February 18, 2017 Multimedia, Video 264

The 2017 Fall Vocal Festival

Emma Melling October 16, 2017 Multimedia, Slideshows 58

The 2017 Fall Vocal Festival: Faith, Hope, and Love Tuesday, October 3, 2017 Salem Covenant Church Photos and recording by Emma Melling.
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Photos: Boys’ tennis, 4.11.17

Peter Fortier May 23, 2017 Multimedia, Slideshows 50
Godspell: Sneak preview

Kitra Katz April 14, 2016 Multimedia, Slideshows 122
Slideshow: Nordic skiing at state

Danielle Pattison February 12, 2016 Multimedia, Slideshows, Talon 108
The Miracle Worker

Kenny Kiratli October 22, 2015 Features, Multimedia, Slideshows, Talon 163

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