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How M.A. can revive school dances

by Charlie Owens | October 11, 2026 | Talon | 0 Comments

opportunity for improvement is school dances—an important part of student life that has the potential to bring everyone in the Minnehaha community together and create experiences worth remembering. Many students have noticed a growing interest in school spirit over...

Beyond the books

by Railyn Ross | October 7, 2026 | Features, Talon | 0 Comments

Teachers define ethics of their own AI use Artificial intelligence has emerged into the education system quickly. Many students argue that it is unfair that teachers can use AI freely but they can not. What are Minnehaha teachers actually using AI for? What do they...

From yard to plate: why you should grow your own food

by Nina Mast | October 7, 2026 | Science and Health, Talon | 0 Comments

As gardening blooms across the world, see how it benefits people’s lives Your last meal likely traveled 1,500 miles to get to your plate - the equivalent of flying all the way to Florida just for dinner. “It’s like my food is going on a vacation,” said senior Alex...

Staff editorial: Keep standardized tests optional

by Talon Staff Writer | October 7, 2026 | Opinions, Talon | 0 Comments

Few colleges need the extra data that misrepresents what so many can do Note to readers: The Talon’s View is our staff editorial. Each issue on the Opinions page, the staff editorial will address an important issue and give readers the consensus views of the Advanced...

Finding creative ways to teach neurodiverse students

by Cana Schimelpfenig | October 7, 2026 | Features, Talon | 0 Comments

How MA is setup to help students who face learning differences When it comes to high school students, some struggle more than others. At Minnehaha (MA), almost half of the school population has a certain learning accommodation that is in place due to a diagnosis....

Is Minnesota keeping the music alive?

by Henry Beck | October 7, 2026 | Arts, Talon | 0 Comments

The live and local music of the Twin Cities and why it matters: What comes to mind when you think of the Twin Cities? Is it our food? Politics? Lakes? Well, if there's one thing that ought to come to mind, it's the thing we’ve consistently impacted and helped grow:...

Tales of the World Cup

by Catherine Gesick | October 7, 2026 | Sports, Talon | 0 Comments

Bringing the world together by celebrating global cultures "Flags flying every color of the world; cheers of astonishment, anger, and ecstasy echoing through stadiums, houses, and sports bars alike; strangers hugging strangers to share in the euphoria of a win for...

Photo gallery: SMB Wolfpack vs. Winona (9.5.26)

by Cole Binder | September 24, 2026 | Multimedia, Photo Gallery | 0 Comments

Wolfpack wins opener 41-21 The SMB Wolfpack defeated the Winona Winhawks 41-21 at TCO Performance Center in the football season opener on Friday, Sept. 5. [Add stats if you want.] Photos by Cole Binder.

Slideshow: 2025-2026 The Year in Photos

by Greta Christiansen | June 1, 2026 | Multimedia, Slideshows | 0 Comments

Photos by Minnehaha Academy journalism students. Slideshow by Elijah Jensen.

As science teacher Nancy Cripe retires, colleagues share memories

by Desmond Berthiaume | June 1, 2026 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

Interviews and video by Desmond Berthiaume.

FEATURES

Learning from living abroad: Romania

by Nina Mast | Apr 10, 2024

Revisiting Romanian roots The U.S is often described as a nation of immigrants yet very few people...

Learning from living abroad: England

by Gretchen Rieke | Apr 10, 2024

England packed with sights, fond memories Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in...

Thrifting: green savings

by Anavie Bernick | Apr 10, 2024

Fashion, an ever-evolving phenomenon with never-ending shifts in trends. Clothing goes from...

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SCIENCE & HEALTH

The Ethics of De-Extinction

by John Quello | Dec 3, 2021

Five thousand years ago, the earth shook with the heavy footsteps of the animal we now know as the...

Are sustainable cars truly sustainable?

by Grace Kassebaum | Nov 3, 2021

The complicated effects of electric cars on the environment Tesla's high-powered, lithium battery...

CFE during COVID

by John Misa | Jan 26, 2021

All the ways Cultural Field Experience will be different this year After the world was struck with...

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SPORTS

Numbers in Nordic

by Greta Christiansen | Dec 16, 2022

MA Nordic skiing community brings in record setting amount of athletes The glimpse of the sun is...

Does being a one-sport athlete make you more prone to getting injured?

by Camren Erickson | Dec 16, 2022

Overuse is the biggest cause of injury for young athletes Does being a one-sport athlete make you...

What is a sport?

by Ezra Victor | Dec 14, 2022

A simple question is surprisingly complicated Do sports include golf? Synchronized swimming?...

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SLIDESHOWS

Slideshow: 2025-2026 The Year in Photos

by Greta Christiansen | June 1, 2026 | Multimedia, Slideshows | 0 Comments

Photos by Minnehaha Academy journalism students. Slideshow by Elijah Jensen.

Slideshow: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

by Cana Schimelpfenig | April 11, 2026 | Multimedia, Slideshows | 0 Comments

Scenes from a story of redemption & forgiveness Photos and slideshow by Cana Schimelpfenig. Performance dates: April 16, 17 and 18, 2026.

Slideshow: Boys basketball championhip season in review

by Ezra Victor | 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...

VIDEOS

As science teacher Nancy Cripe retires, colleagues share memories

by Desmond Berthiaume | June 1, 2026 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

Interviews and video by Desmond Berthiaume.

Senior Solos: Class of 2026

by Kimora Givens | May 31, 2026 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

Seniors in choir give their final performance Video by Kimora Givens. Photo gallery by Desmond Berthiaume. May 21, 2026.

Class of ’29: Time Capsule preview

by Cana Schimelpfenig | May 18, 2026 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

Finishing 9th grade, they drop hints for the future A complete video will be released at their graduation. Teaser by Cana Schimelpfenig ('28).

A leader in science retires after 28 years

by Josephine Johnson | May 13, 2026 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

Nancy Cripe inspired students, supported colleagues Video by Josephine Johnson and Desmond Berthiaume.

Video: Supporting Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

by Frances Brown | April 24, 2026 | Multimedia, Video | 0 Comments

Go backstage, in the tech booth & and down to the orchestra pit Watch scenes you don't normally get to see as many teams of students and adults support Minnehaha's 2026 spring musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Video by Frances Brown.

Video: Behind the Curtain (Spring musical 2026)

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

Choreography, Props & costumes 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.

Behind the Scenes: Pit orchestra musician Ross Uttley

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

From Minnehaha's 2026 spring musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Created by Mason McGraw during the weeks preceding the April 16, 17 and 18 performances.

Behind the Scenes: Set support Vivian Wang

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

From Minnehaha's 2026 spring musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Created by Mason McGraw during the weeks preceding the April 16, 17 and 18 performances.

Behind the Scenes: Tech support Nolan Hughes

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

From Minnehaha's 2026 spring musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Created by Mason McGraw during the weeks preceding the April 16, 17 and 18 performances.

Behind the Scenes: Tech lead Charlie Peterson

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

From Minnehaha's 2026 spring musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Created by Mason McGraw during the weeks preceding the April 16, 17 and 18 performances.

PHOTO GALLERIES

Photo gallery: SMB Wolfpack vs. Winona (9.5.26)

by Cole Binder | September 24, 2026 | Multimedia, Photo Gallery | 0 Comments

Photo gallery: Highlights from the 2026 boys’ tennis season

by Simone Feyereisen | May 26, 2026 | Multimedia, Photo Gallery | 0 Comments

This is a collection of photos from the 2026 Boys' Tennis season taken by Tyson Jung, Elijah Jensen, and Simone Feyereisen.

MA Decision Day 2026

by Josephine Johnson | May 11, 2026 | Multimedia, Photo Gallery | 0 Comments

Every year, on May 1st, MA hosts a cookout celebrating the MA seniors for committing to their colleges. Seniors wear a t-shirt or sweatshirt displaying their college, have lunch and take pictures. Below are photos from the event, taken by Josephine Johnson....

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