For Minnesota high schools, success in sports can lead to accusations of illegal recruiting of athletes "You have quite a bit of leeway in promoting your school." said Athletic Director Homer...
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Day 129 Congress
In government class, students diagram the process of passing a bill in congress. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Day 128 AP World History
Social studies teacher Elizabeth Van Pilsum helps students as they work on homework. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Day 127 Digital Citizenship Award
Science teacher and tech integrationist Sam Meyers is congratulated by principal Nancy Johnson for his recent award. Photo by Maddie Binning.
Coach honored
Redhawk Boys' Hockey assistant coach wins award The Assistant Coach of Minnehaha's Boys' Varsity Hockey team, Bill McClellan, was awarded two honors this spring, at the end of the hockey season....
Football co-op
Two years after instituting a co-op with Hope Academy, Minnehaha is eager to add to last year's 28-man roster by co-oping with three new schools: Blake, St. Paul Academy and Mounds Park Academy. Due...
Finding Christ at Christmas
A call for a return to the true meaning of Christmas in a distracted culture Around 2,000 years ago in a town called...
Abnormal is the new normal
"Would you look at that, just strutting down the middle of Buckeye Road in broad daylight, proud as gay peacocks,"...
Gossip’s grip
Recovery from the Burn Book: The addiction to gossip can no longer prevail The halls of the high school are...
Holes in our hearts
When a parent dies, students struggle to cope while friends look for ways to provide support "It felt like getting...
Facing climate change
Scientists agree on climate change, so why doesn't America? "Ninety-seven percent of all climate scientists agree that...
Day 77 girls’ basketball
Senior Nicole Nipper takes a shot against St. Agnes in a double-header game. Photo by Rachel Bartz.
Fact Check: Does “Minnehaha” really mean “laughing waters”?
Does this age old word really mean what we think it does? The question: Does 'Minnehaha' really mean 'laughing...
A Christmas cookie and a “flying” dog, both ready to jump start the holiday spirit
Christmas gifts for Children Family friendly and enjoyable, these children's books make great gifts. With simple...
Physics First
Scientific actions and reactions Minnehaha adopts a new science curriculum, teaching physics as a foundation for other...