Frances Hoekstra Articles

Minnehaha wealth gap

Minnehaha students must learn to navigate the muddy waters of socioeconomic differences "From the first moment you drive into the parking lot, you can see it from the type of cars people are driving," said sophomore Kitra Katz. "And the first moment you come inside on...

Wally Borner retires

Making a mark on Minnehaha: Beloved middle school history teacher, Wallace Borner, retires after 39 years of educating students at Minnehaha Academy. "[Mr. Borner] had a big red beard," said Judy Cummings, a Minnehaha parent whose husband and daughters also had...

College Day

Seniors announce their college decisions on May 1.

Jenn Mrozek and John Pryor get Athlete of the Week

Sophomore softball shortstop Jenn Mrozek and senior baseball pitcher John Pryor were both named Athlete of the Week in the St. Paul Pioneer Press for the week of April 28. Regarding Mrozek, the article said "A shortstop and the Redhawks' leadoff hitter, she was 6 for...
GPS nightmares

GPS nightmares

While GPS systems help students navigate where they're going, the risks and drawbacks associated with them may...

Wealth gap

Largest wealth gap in history between young and old By Simone McIntosh, Talon staff writer This year marks the...

Weight Room

Working it out: Minnehaha's weight room and where it's going The weight room's current location faces space, equipment...

New perspectives

New perspectives

International students face unique challenges, gain unique insights By Frances Hoekstra You're in the same English...