Mapleton News

Several people who were already charged in Blue Earth County for a June graffiti spree are now facing charges in Nicollet County.

Justin and Jodi Woitas announce the birth of a son, Gabriel Justin, on Oct. 30, 2009, in Mesa, Ariz.

Auto recyclers request extension to salvage parts By Mark Fischenich MAPLETON - By the time Cash for Clunkers ended in late August, B & R Auto and Truck Recycling in rural Mapleton was nearly overflowing with junkers.

Beginning Monday, the Faribault County bus system - Prairie Express - will venture outside county borders to pick up and drop off riders.

Dorothy M. Bruder, age 101, of Wells and Mapleton, MN, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Auburn Manor in Chaska, MN.

We now know the names of the two people sent to the hospital today after a motorcycle accident south of Mapleton.The Minnesota State Patrol says a motorcycle rear-ended a truck that was slowing to turn off of Highway 22 onto County Road 29 around 3:30.Authorities say the two people on the motorcycle ended up under the truck.The State Patrol says, ...

An Aug. 14 wedding is planned. Sinn - Miller The Free Press Renae Sinn daughter of Rolin and Roberta Sinn of Blue Earth.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty yesterday announced the appointment of Christy Jo Fogarty, Sandra M. Hooker, and Keith Mykleseth to the Board of Water and Soil Resources .

Buildings closed. Electives and extracurriculars eliminated. Part-time administrators and disappearing cheerleaders.

A Sept. 26 wedding is planned. Beyer - Fleming The Free Press Brooke Beyer daughter of Bruce and Julie Beyer of Minnesota Lake.

An Oct. 3 wedding is planned. Birr - Danks The Free Press Melissa M. Birr daughter of Mark and Linda Birr of Good Thunder.

A Mapleton teen is the third suspect arrested in connection with graffiti vandalism at Reconciliation Park last month.Mankato Public Safety says 18 year old Kasey Allan Shaffer has been charged with two felony counts of first degree damage to property.We first told you two weeks ago someone spray painted graffiti on several schools and parks, ...

An investigation into a rash of graffiti incidents reported on June 26 has been wrapped up with the arrest of the last suspect Wednesday.

A July 25 wedding is planned. Caldwell - Beyer The Free Press Kathy Caldwell daughter of Gary and Deb Caldwell of Amboy.

From the beginning, one thing was abundantly clear: This was going to be a battle.

One of the overlooked sights this time of the year is based on watching maple wings slowly flutter down out of a tall tree onto a lawn, garden, flower bed or paved area.

One man is dead after a two-vehicle accident on Highway 22 today. It happened around 2:30 this afternoon.

Four people, including two motorcyclists, died Thursday and Friday in crashes, according to authorities.

A man from Mapleton, Minn., was killed Thursday afternoon when the car in which he was riding was hit by a semitrailer truck on the south side of Mankato.

Chad R. Bergemann, age 28, of Mapleton, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, as a result of a car accident in Mankato.