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Satan shoes scandal
The controversy between Nike and Lil Nas X succeeded in increasing sales of Satan Shoes "I hope Nike burns to the ground and goes bankrupt over this...now they openly promote Satanism. Disgusting,"...
Vanilla or strawberry?
Milkshakes from places around the Twin Cities show promising delights A silky taste of milkshake slides up the straw and trickles into your mouth. The chilled milk and creamy ice cream are an...
Short Takes: MSHSL/Target Center keep things absurd
SEEKING TO REVIVE USUAL ABSURDITY, MSHSL EXPLORES NEW TARGETS On April 10, the Minnehaha boys' basketball team won their fourth-consecutive state championship at Target Center, but neither the Talon...
Another roaring ’20s?
From COVID-19 impacts to changes in thinking, the '20s predictions are here It's 2021. For the next hundred years, people will refer to these years as "the '20s". I, Beck Westrem, have predictions...
Minneapolis moving mayhem
Residents resisting itch to leave city despite summer's unrest The drone of helicopters fills the humid June air. Flames flare up as buildings are burnt to a crisp. Masses of people run rampant...
Blockbuster hoops set for January
Boys' basketball team plans huge event in January In early January 2020, Minnehaha Academy will be hosting basketball...
M.A. hires new tennis coach
Williamson to coach girls', boys' teams Minnehaha has hired a new boys and girls tennis coach, Jose Williamson, Sr....
Poll: Younger Americans express shift in values
Teens' values are shifting Rutger Hoekstra, a junior, considers patriotism, having children and religion as "very...
Social media as a news source for teens?
More teens get news from web Teenagers are more frequently getting news and updates on current events from social...
Minnehaha students return to a brand new building after 2 years in Mendota Heights
New building brimming with new technology With every new building comes new changes and advancements in architecture...
A Bird-safe Campus
Minnehaha installs special glass to protect birds Among the many new features of the rebuilt North Campus are...
Fall coffee drinks to satisfy your tastebuds
Fall coffee drinks to satisfy your tastebuds Starbucks: for drivers Cinnamon Dolce Latte: hot coffee with flavor...
One on one with Chet Holmgren
Talon sports editor Jake McCabe spoke with junior Chet Holmgren recently about playing basketball with his friends, a...
At least we smile in the same language
American culture, as seen from the perspective of a Slovak exchange student Can you imagine a situation in which you...