On Nov. 2, the Minnehaha boys' cross country team ran in the 2013 State meet at St. Olaf. The Redhawks placed 4th in the state. Photos and video by Frances Hoekstra and Alex Lindberg
Boys’ cross country state meet 2013
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Brady Ryan (’12) in Jordan
Examining belief in the Middle East Varying beliefs have been a source of controversy worldwide for thousands of years, and still are today. However, Arabic-speaking nations are free of such...
Minnehaha wealth gap
Minnehaha students must learn to navigate the muddy waters of socioeconomic differences "From the first moment you drive into the parking lot, you can see it from the type of cars people are...
Wally Borner retires
Making a mark on Minnehaha: Beloved middle school history teacher, Wallace Borner, retires after 39 years of educating students at Minnehaha Academy. "[Mr. Borner] had a big red beard," said Judy...
College Day
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Jenn Mrozek and John Pryor get Athlete of the Week
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Political lectures from the pulpit
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A legendary legacy
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Birth order: decoded
Playful? Serious? Organized? Messy? Maybe your place in the family can explain why.
Ramirez energizes MA athletics
New athletic director brings energy to Minnehaha based on his experiences in Texas, Iowa and the Middle East "We were...
Unwelcome changes at Peace House Africa
Peace House Africa Secondary School is taken over by church partner, school out of their control Frances Hoekstra,...
Life skills
Life requires more than math and science There are financial, practical and personal lessons that young adults need to...
Hold off on the hits
Excessive force in hockey must be stopped to prevent future injuries Frances Hoekstra, Talon staff writer You don't...
Rights reformed
Your rights are up for reform It's time to take a closer look at the issues facing our nation's governing system. As...
Standardized test scores
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