Briefs Articles

A chilly pastime

by Dylan Kiratli | Dec 13, 2016 | Briefs, Talon

Students and faculty share a passion for ice fishing "They just kept coming and coming," said freshman Cole McKinney, referring to the sunfish he was reeling in one morning up in northern Minnesota....

Saying ‘bye’ to Bae

by Emma Melling | Dec 13, 2016 | Briefs, Talon

Minnehaha community says 'goodbye' to college and guidance counselor Lauren Bae After having worked at Minnehaha for six years, college and guidance counselor Lauren Bae has decided to take a...

Summer trips: Freshman Izzy Peterson

by Abigail Krummen | Oct 3, 2016 | Briefs, Talon

Minnehaha freshman Izzy Peterson spends summer learning the culture and language of Sweden At Minnehaha, students in grades 9-12 keep themselves occupied during summer break by going on...

Six boys, 30 day canoe trip

by Sierra Takushi | Oct 3, 2016 | Briefs, Talon

Juniors Forrest Ahrens and Nils Andreasen travel to Ontario for a month long canoe trip on the Flint and Kapoka rivers Juniors Forrest Ahrens and Nils Andreasen traveled on a 30 day canoe trip in...

Pastor Greg Ellis works to integrate faith and academics

by Emma Melling | Sep 29, 2016 | Briefs, Talon

Greg Ellis settles into his new role as Minnehaha Chaplain This year, Pastor Greg Ellis is serving as Minnehaha's Upper School Chaplain and is teaching two Bible classes. "I'm teaching the...

New procedures for iPad use

by Elliot Dorow Hovland | Sep 29, 2016 | Briefs, Talon

BOLD changes New guidelines and consequences for use of BOLD devices Why: "We want this to be a place where kids can connect with each other, with adults, distraction-free and really invest in their...