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Beyond the books
Teachers define ethics of their own AI use Artificial intelligence has emerged into the education...
Finding creative ways to teach neurodiverse students
How MA is setup to help students who face learning differences When it comes to high school...
Taking a break
MA grads plan gap years to explore the world It’s a Monday morning, and you wake up, peering out...
SCIENCE & HEALTH
From yard to plate: why you should grow your own food
As gardening blooms across the world, see how it benefits people’s lives Your last meal likely...
NASA launches Artemis II on lunar mission
Eventual goal is moon landing Launched on April 1, 2026, NASA’s Artemis II made history. This...
M.A. aims to block space radiation
I.S.S. team designs, builds annual microgravity experiment A team of Minnehaha Academy students...
SPORTS
Tales of the World Cup
Bringing the world together by celebrating global cultures "Flags flying every color of the world;...
On track: twins sprint for all-around success
On track: twins sprint for all-around success On any given afternoon at Minnehaha Academy’s track,...
Girls flag football debuts as a club sport
Growth in popularity seen state-wide Minnehaha Academy is kicking off an exciting new chapter this...
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OPINIONS
Staff editorial: Keep standardized tests optional
Few colleges need the extra data that misrepresents what so many can do Note to readers: The...
MSHSL: Helping students — or professionals?
State high-school league’s goals not supported by actions toward student media The Minnesota State...
Explainer: Prior Review & Prior Restraint
Private school students not protected by First Amendment rights in schools The First Amendment of...
ARTS & FOOD
Is Minnesota keeping the music alive?
The live and local music of the Twin Cities and why it matters: What comes to mind when you think...
Stromberg takes a sabbatical
Art teacher taking time as artist Before most students even step into the art room, Nathan...
The Las Vegas Sphere – Review
(note that the band seen, U2, are not actually present, but being...
BRIEFS
M.A. library growing amid national decline
Library Grows Despite Reading Decline Although national studies show a significant decline in...
M.A. Players to bring pizzazz to stage
In mid-February, 9th graders were studying the Biblical story of Joseph and his brothers. In the...
M.A. baseball
This season there have been lots of ups and downs, but even though being an underclassmen it could...
AWARD WINNERS
Flowers for Flower
Beloved goalie gives encore performance for Wild, wrapping up a legendary NHL career As the seats of Xcel Energy Center filled with fans Tuesday night for the Wild’s final regular season matchup against the Anaheim Ducks, goaltender Marc-André Fleury prepared for his...
Guthrie Theater Play Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Under moonlit mischief and a pulsing musical heartbeat, Shakespeare’s classic comedy soars. Where laughter, live music, and theatrical chaos combine to create an unforgettable Midsummer night. Renowned for its romance, pranks, and magical mayhem, Shakespeare’s A...
PWHL Minnesota season in review
From underdogs to champions, PWHL Minnesota had a whirlwind of a season As the last buzzer sounded, Minnesota’s gloves and helmets went flying. Only this time, it was for real. Game four of the PWHL finals went into two overtime periods before Minnesota's Sophie...
Don’t fall for authoritarianism
Taking democracy for granted, young Americans can learn from Soviet era Imagine living in a country where the view to neighboring countries is blocked by high electric fences. You cannot be sure who you can trust, because anyone, even your friend, can be a spy. You...
Diversity at Minnehaha: Family Languages
Upper-school students prove they’re fluent in many ways Many students often speak a language other than English when they’re at home with their families. Here is a sample of their language diversity. Filmed by Aaron Melling, Lucas Freeman, Finn Foster, Lucy Hoffner...
Unlocking the chill
Advantages and disadvantages of ice baths on the body and mind It’s 10 in the morning and cross country practice has just ended, senior Finn Christiansen enters his garage and opens the white chest freezer. Sinking into the 50-degree water, this is where Finn will...
Minnesota, land of 10,000 Lakes: Or a safe haven?
Climate Change may bring migrants to Minnesota It’s feasible to imagine new-to-moving families planning fastidiously with their realtor about what kind of house they want, what kind of renovations they’re willing to do, and everything in between. They might want a big...
Filip Markuš, Slovak Freediver, can hold his breath for the length of this story. Can you?
A 17-year-old boy lays face down in a pool, playing the piano with his hands on the deck. A man stands over him giving directions. “Raise your right hand,” he says.The boy raises his hand with no delay. His coach hovers over him carefully observing his...
Elaine Ekstedt: A half-century at MA
Tracing her path to a golden year Fifty years ago, the average gas price was 39 cents per gallon. Fifty years ago, The Godfather won Best Picture at the Oscars. Fifty years ago, the Watergate trial was underway. Fifty years ago, the U.S. ended its involvement in the...
Review: Hamlet, pointless retread or necessary revival?
Balance between tradition and innovation make this production effective (This review won first place in the annual Journalism Day at the Guthrie, sponsored by Journalism Educators of Minnesota.) “To be or not to be?” That is the question that has haunted both...
Unlikely links between school, space & war
Russia invades Ukraine, retreats from ISS Minnehaha's annual space-station project may take new directions in future years Testing shark skin on bacteria growth, growing calcium carbonate crystals and trying to revive dried algae have all been experiments worked...
Justice KBJ added to Supreme Court
What Ketanji Brown Jacksons's Supreme Court seat means in history One hundred and fifteen justices have served on the Supreme Court, 108 of those 115 justices-that is ninety-four percent-have been white men. In the court's 233-year history, there have been five female...