In the world right now, only 33% of people have ever seen snow. In that 33% of people everyone has their own favorite activities to do. When it comes to snow in Minnesota, the snowmobilers are definitely the biggest fans of ...
Hand in Hand, Heart to Heart
Christmas time, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. All around the world, there are charities, communities, fundraisers, and group that love to give back for the holidays. Christmas time may ...
Gifts or Holiday Getaway
Would you rather be sipping on a hot chocolate at home surrounded by gifts and a warm blanket, or drinking a piña colada on the beach? Many Maple Lake students debated if they would rather get prese...
Getting in the Christmas spirit
"Rocking Around the Christmas Tree", "Jingle Bells", and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" are classic Christmas songs some people enjoy. But does everyone love Christmas songs? The teachers s...
Traditions bring tidings and joy
Decorating the tree, cookie baking, gift wrapping, and spreading holiday cheer…all different ways to bring the family together and continue long-lasting traditions. Junior Dani Geyen said,...
Giving Out Presents With a Twist
Although many people hate spending so much money on presents and toys, it is a different story during the holidays. Secret Santa allows people to give gifts in a sneaky way. People show kindnes...
It’s the Thought that Counts
What is the best present you have ever gotten? Was it really expensive or home made? For Junior Noah Beffel, it’s all about the money. “The best gift I've ever gotten was my new phon...
Black Friday Brings Boxes and Bags of Gifts
50% off! Huge sale! During the season of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you have probably been seeing these signs all over. In 2019, 151 million customers participated in B...
A timeless Christmas tradition for sweethearts around the world
Decorating a Christmas tree, drinking eggnog, opening gifts, secret santa parties, and making cookies. These timeless Christmas traditions make the holiday season s...
White elephant double the fun dice game
Sitting around the Christmas tree with the whole family, you shake the dice next, you hope for doubles. If you get them, it’s time to “steal” the gift from grandma. The goal of ...
Pass the plate
When it comes to Christmas there are many different kinds of food and treats people eat. "My dad makes homemade French fries every Christmas,’’ said Senior Grace Heying. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the ...
The most magical movies of the year
Elf, Rudolph, The Grinch, The Polar Express- merry movies fill this time of year. “My favorite Christmas movie character is cousin Eddie from Christmas Vacation because there’s a decent...
