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Behind the Scenes: Spring musical’s pit orchestra band member: Sunny

by | April 10, 2026 | Multimedia, Talon, Video | 0 Comments

Sunny Urich: Pit orchestra member for Joseph and His Brothers Video by Mason McGraw.
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Video: Behind the Curtain (Spring musical 2026)

by | April 10, 2026 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

Choreography, costumes and more Desmond Berthiaume, an assistant stage manager for Minnehaha Academy’s 2026 spring musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, takes a behind-the-curtain look at preparations for the big production.  
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Slideshow: Boys basketball championhip season in review

by | April 10, 2026 | Multimedia, Slideshows | 0 Comments

From humble beginnings to a state title Senior Ezra Victor followed the Minnehaha Academy boys basketball team from start to finish in the 2025-26 season -- and the finish was at the top of the mountain, as the boys won the Minnesota Class AA championship, their first...
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Video: CFE 2026 local sites

by | March 19, 2026 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

Becoming: Formed by our focus View scenes from the Core Formation Experiences (CFE) projects around the Twin Cities. Photos taken March 17, 18 and 19, 2026, mostly by the Media Creation team: Desmond Berthiaume, Aniya Curtis, A.J. Ridenour, Cana Schimelpfenig,...
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Climate research censored

by | March 12, 2026 | Science and Health, Talon | 0 Comments

What impact does censoring have on scientists and everyday people? Global warming’s acceleration over the past decade has contributed to some of the hottest years on record. But as this climate crisis grows more prominent and new data is unearthed, is there anything...
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Minnehaha Speech team prepares for sections

by | March 6, 2026 | Multimedia, Photo Gallery | 0 Comments

The MA Speech team returns for a second year In its second year of existence, the MA Speech team has attended six tournaments, with more on the way. Photos in this gallery are from the Two Rivers high school tournament and the Irondale high school tournament....
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Too cool to care? The issue of nonchalance

by | March 6, 2026 | Features, Talon | 0 Comments

Why nonchalance isn't the best strategy Skinny jeans and side parts used to be the hottest things. Now, it’s being “detached” and pretending not to care. This behavior is known as nonchalance. Dictionary.com defines nonchalant as “coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or...
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Service with a smile

by | March 2, 2026 | Features, Talon | 0 Comments

Students can learn courage & generosity from Nance Murdoch From fighting for her life to being a grandmother to six, Nance Murdock has done it all. At the age of 19, Murdock was diagnosed with breast cancer. “It was bad because I had to go to chemo and radiation,”...
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M.A. library growing amid national decline

by | March 2, 2026 | Briefs, Talon | 0 Comments

Library Grows Despite Reading Decline Although national studies show a significant decline in high-school reading performance, Minnehaha’s library is expanding while many local schools, including independent schools, are cutting back on their libraries or even...
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Recording vinyl history

by | February 20, 2026 | Arts, Talon | 0 Comments

Local music stores sport friendly rivalry Minnesota is certainly no stranger to the music scene. Being the birthplace of folk icon Bob Dylan and funk-rock pioneer Prince alone gives the state plenty of credibility. So it should be to no one’s surprise that the Twin...
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Slideshow: Boys basketball championhip season in review

by | April 10, 2026 | Multimedia, Slideshows | 0 Comments

From humble beginnings to a state title Senior Ezra Victor followed the Minnehaha Academy boys basketball team from start to finish in the 2025-26 season -- and the finish was at the top of the mountain, as the boys won the Minnesota Class AA championship, their first...
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Slideshow: M.A. fall sports by Ezra Victor

by | January 8, 2026 | Multimedia, Slideshows | 0 Comments

Scenes from intense football, volleyball and cross-country action Photos and slideshow by Ezra Victor (‘25), Minnehaha Antler photo editor.
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Therapy dogs visit MA as part of finals week tradition

by | December 16, 2025 | Multimedia, Slideshows | 0 Comments

On December 16th, 2025, therapy dogs visited for finals week. The students loved the dogs, and the puppies were very well behaved. A very fun tradition that many students look forward to for finals.
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Behind the Scenes: Spring musical’s pit orchestra band member: Sunny

by | April 10, 2026 | Multimedia, Talon, Video | 0 Comments

Sunny Urich: Pit orchestra member for Joseph and His Brothers Video by Mason McGraw.
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Video: Behind the Curtain (Spring musical 2026)

by | April 10, 2026 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

Choreography, costumes and more Desmond Berthiaume, an assistant stage manager for Minnehaha Academy’s 2026 spring musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, takes a behind-the-curtain look at preparations for the big production.  
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Video: CFE 2026 local sites

by | March 19, 2026 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

Becoming: Formed by our focus View scenes from the Core Formation Experiences (CFE) projects around the Twin Cities. Photos taken March 17, 18 and 19, 2026, mostly by the Media Creation team: Desmond Berthiaume, Aniya Curtis, A.J. Ridenour, Cana Schimelpfenig,...
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Video: what does it mean to be human

by | February 12, 2026 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

A poster project in ethics class Video by Nina Mast.
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Swedish Institute interview with Katja Ornberg

by | December 10, 2025 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

Interview and editing by Vincent Pilling.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Behind the Scenes

by | November 13, 2025 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

An Inside Look at What Goes Into the Making of an MA Players Production Interviews, Videos, and Editing by Josephine Johnson.
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Minnehaha Academy Class of 2028 Time Capsule Teaser

by , | May 30, 2025 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

In the spring of 2025, the class of 2028 came together to remember their freshman memories as a time capsule. They were asked a series of questions about their lives right now. At the end of senior year, they will watch the full video. For now, they can cherish the...
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Speech Team: Ilsa Lemke

by | May 29, 2025 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

  Senior Ilsa Lemke gives a demonstration of “Extemporaneous Speaking” from this year’s Speech Team season. According to the Minnesota State High School League, the Extemporaneous Speech should be an original synthesis of current fact and opinion on a topic drawn...
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Speech team: Gabi Jankowski

by | May 29, 2025 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

  Junior Gabi Jankowski gives a sample performance in the “Great Speeches” category of Speech Team competitions from this season. According to Minnesota State High School League, Great Speeches is an event in which the contestant speaks about either a single...
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From Alpha to Omega: Minnehaha introduces CIS Greek

by | May 22, 2025 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

Johanna Beck teaches CIS Greek Minnehaha launches CIS Greek this year with Johanna Beck bringing the ancient language to life in the classroom.
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Minnehaha Speech team prepares for sections

by | March 6, 2026 | Multimedia, Photo Gallery | 0 Comments

The MA Speech team returns for a second year In its second year of existence, the MA Speech team has attended six tournaments, with more on the way. Photos in this gallery are from the Two Rivers high school tournament and the Irondale high school tournament....
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Photo gallery: Alex Pretti memorial site

by | February 4, 2026 | Multimedia, Photo Gallery | 0 Comments

Minneapolis remembers Alex Pretti: On the 24th of January, Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive-care nurse in Minneapolis, was protesting the presence of Operation Metro Surge, which brought an estimated 3,000 federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security to...
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Photo Gallery: Jan 23rd ICE Out Minneapolis Protest

by | February 4, 2026 | Multimedia, Photo Gallery | 0 Comments

Minnesotans defy cold to protest ICE: On Jan. 23, tens of thousands marched in downtown Minneapolis to protest Operation Metro Surge, calling for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to leave Minnesota. On Jan. 7, Renee Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident,...
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