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Mark Norlander retires

Laughter, wit through three decades Beloved teacher, coach leaves after 30 years A canoe drifts thro…
Changes to CFE for ’18-’19

Explosion alters CFE program Interim CFE director Jessa Anderson plans for CFE in 2018-2019 school y…
Spring sports thrive after long winter

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Aerial fitness new in town

Aerial fitness adds fun to workouts Exercising in the air balances health and wellness It all start…
Turf comes to south campus ice arena

Turf wars Five sports teams battle for space in the renovated arena It is no surprise that spring sp…
Survey: Trump’s first year

Published Dec. 17, 2017 How has the President been doing? A survey of Minnehaha student shows that t…
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…

Recent Posts

Mark Norlander retires

Emma Melling 22 hours ago Features, Talon 14

Laughter, wit through three decades Beloved teacher, coach leaves after 30 years A canoe drifts through a stretch of lake in the boundary waters, gliding …

Changes to CFE for ’18-’19

Dylan Kiratli 22 hours ago Features, Talon 16

Explosion alters CFE program Interim CFE director Jessa Anderson plans for CFE in 2018-2019 school year After the explosion on August 2, many things were …

Spring sports thrive after long winter

Emma Melling 22 hours ago Sports, Talon 10

Aerial fitness new in town

Lily McClelland 22 hours ago Features, Talon 12

Aerial fitness adds fun to workouts Exercising in the air balances health and wellness It all started in 2015 when Christine Longe, the owner and …

Features

Mark Norlander retires

Emma Melling 22 hours ago Features, Talon 14

Laughter, wit through three decades Beloved teacher, coach leaves after 30 years A canoe drifts through a stretch of lake in the boundary waters, gliding …
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Changes to CFE for ’18-’19

Dylan Kiratli 22 hours ago Features, Talon 16
Aerial fitness new in town

Lily McClelland 22 hours ago Features, Talon 12
Turf comes to south campus ice arena

Michael DiNardo 22 hours ago Features, Talon 11
Survey: Trump’s first year

Rebecca Skweres 4 days ago Features, Talon 7
Bdo-te, Mdo-te, Mendota: Reflecting on where the rivers come together

Emma Melling April 20, 2018 Features, Talon 14
Design Revealed

Michael DiNardo April 16, 2018 Features, Talon 34
iGen book review

Annika Johnson April 16, 2018 Features 21
‘Something to point to’

Emma Melling April 16, 2018 Features, Talon 26

Opinions

Russians target U.S. elections

Patrick Cullinan April 20, 2018 Opinions, Talon 19

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 72
Brave New World

Annika Johnson February 14, 2018 Arts, Opinions 76
Sno Daze: a prediction

Patrick Cullinan February 14, 2018 Opinions, Talon 86
Adjusting to a new space

Emma Melling November 14, 2017 Opinions, Talon 158

Sports

Arts

Brave New World

Annika Johnson February 14, 2018 Arts, Opinions 76

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 22
Play Review: The Bluest Eye

Annika Johnson May 5, 2017 Arts, Talon 86
Pushing boundaries

Emma Melling April 13, 2017 Arts, Talon 99

Video

T Time #1:

Tea McLawhorn November 7, 2017 Multimedia, Video 56

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 329
Much Ado About Nothing: April 20, 21 & 22

admin April 15, 2017 Multimedia, Video 73

Creative Arts

US

Tea McLawhorn November 7, 2017 Creative Arts, Theater 35

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 66
12 years of Christmas: Quiver 1937

Emma Melling January 5, 2017 Creative Arts, Writing 50
12 years of Christmas: Quiver 1947

Emma Melling January 3, 2017 Creative Arts, Writing 55
12 years of Christmas: Quiver 1952

Emma Melling January 3, 2017 Creative Arts, Writing 58

The stork comes to Minnehaha

Anna Noble November 13, 2017 Briefs, Talon 58

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 61
Job changes – David Hoffner

Emma Melling November 13, 2017 Briefs, Talon 93
Writing the story of “US”

Patrick Cullinan October 31, 2017 Briefs, Talon 101
Job changes – Robyn Westrem

Rebecca Skweres October 31, 2017 Briefs, Talon 105

T Time #1:

Tea McLawhorn November 7, 2017 Multimedia, Video 56

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 329
Much Ado About Nothing: April 20, 21 & 22

admin April 15, 2017 Multimedia, Video 73
Milk with Ella: Episode 7, Mr. Stromberg

Meena Morar March 6, 2017 Multimedia, Video 231
Milk with Ella: Episode 6, Student Body Edition

Meena Morar February 18, 2017 Multimedia, Video 269

The 2017 Fall Vocal Festival

Emma Melling October 16, 2017 Multimedia, Slideshows 60

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 55
Godspell: Sneak preview

Kitra Katz April 14, 2016 Multimedia, Slideshows 127
Slideshow: Nordic skiing at state

Danielle Pattison February 12, 2016 Multimedia, Slideshows, Talon 113
The Miracle Worker

Kenny Kiratli October 22, 2015 Features, Multimedia, Slideshows, Talon 167

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