Service with a smile

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,”...

M.A. library growing amid national decline

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...

Recording vinyl history

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...

Deportation in the city

Residents respond to ICE “Minnesota already has enough ice.” “It shouldn’t have to happen to you for it to matter to you.” “When cruelty becomes normal, comparison looks radical.” These are just some of the sayings and quotes etched onto posters at the numerous...

Stories of Struggle; Julie Winn’s story

'Where God resides is with the heartbroken, and the marginalized, and the vulnerable' At the corner of Blaisdell and 26th in Minneapolis lies Calvary Church, a place of worship, education for children and deep-rooted faith. For more than 140 years Calvary has been a...

Struggles with food restrictions

How does dieting impact health and wellness? With each meal comes a new obstacle for senior Emma Praske. Food is a necessity everyone needs to live, but views on this basic habit can vary drastically from person to person. Most people choose what to eat for breakfast...

The absence of the American moviestar

The wafting smell of popcorn and the blaring trumpets of the 20th Century Fox title card are immediately recognizable as sensations of the moviegoing experience. But despite its familiarity, moviegoing is a fleeting pastime—or at least one that is temporarily on...

Federal government sends ICE into the Twin Cities

‘Minneapolis already has enough ICE.’ Sirens ‘Justice for Renee Good’ Shouts ‘STOP ICE’ Shots ‘We Will Keep Fighting’ Protests ‘History Has Its Eyes on You’ Walk-outs ‘ICE OUT of Minneapolis’ Shutdown ‘F YOU, ICE’ Chaos ‘We love our immigrant neighbors’ Everywhere ‘I...

Stories of Struggle: Noemi (Spanish)

Video: what does it mean to be human

A poster project in ethics class Video by Nina Mast.

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Slideshow: M.A. fall sports by Ezra Victor

Scenes from intense football, volleyball and cross-country action Photos and slideshow by Ezra Victor (‘25), Minnehaha Antler photo editor.

Therapy dogs visit MA as part of finals week tradition

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.

Mole Day 2025 Slideshow

On October 23rd, 2025, Minnehaha Academy Chemistry students celebrated "Mole Day", a new tradition to honor Avogadro's Number.

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Video: what does it mean to be human

A poster project in ethics class Video by Nina Mast.

Swedish Institute interview with Katja Ornberg

Interview and editing by Vincent Pilling.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Behind the Scenes

An Inside Look at What Goes Into the Making of an MA Players Production Interviews, Videos, and Editing by Josephine Johnson.

Minnehaha Academy Class of 2028 Time Capsule Teaser

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...

Speech Team: Ilsa Lemke

  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...

Speech team: Gabi Jankowski

  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...

From Alpha to Omega: Minnehaha introduces CIS Greek

Johanna Beck teaches CIS Greek Minnehaha launches CIS Greek this year with Johanna Beck bringing the ancient language to life in the classroom.

(FEAT.) ROOTS and WINGS: Jaeda Hutchinson

A Letter From One of Our CWC Seniors Senior Jaeda Hutchinson reads her own written work, "A Letter from One of Our CWC Seniors," for the 2025 Minnehaha Creative Writing Club's written, produced, and published (FEAT.) literary journal.

(FEAT.) ROOTS and WINGS: Anavie Bernick

In the Space Between Us Senior Anavie Bernick reads her own written work, “In the Space Between Us,” for the 2025 Minnehaha Creative Writing Club’s written, produced, and published (FEAT.) literary journal.

(FEAT.) ROOTS and WINGS: Noah Peng

How Lucky First-year Noah Peng reads his own written work, "How Lucky," for the 2025 Minnehaha Creative Writing Club's written, produced, and published (FEAT.) literary journal.

PHOTO GALLERIES

Photo gallery: Alex Pretti memorial site

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...

Photo Gallery: Jan 23rd ICE Out Minneapolis Protest

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,...

Photo gallery: Renee Good memorial site

Mourners pay respects at 34th & Portland Renee Good was shot and killed by ICE agents Jan. 7, 2026, while in her vehicle on Portland Avenue near East 34th Street in Minneapolis. Protesters and mourners gathered at the site immediately, leaving signs, candles and...

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Summer at South

Summer at South

Time on campus doesn't end for some students It's a hot summer day. The sun is shining down on the kindergarteners' beaming smiles. All eyes are fixed on the monkeys - on those in the enclosure and on those peering in. Current senior Roddy MacDonald is trying to...

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Home by curfew? Good luck.

Home by curfew? Good luck.

Complexity of curfew laws, uneven enforcement creates confusion for teens Aidan Phelps and Asa Wold, two 15-year-old freshmen, want to see the new movie Deadpool 2 this week. They could see it at Rosedale, Southdale or the Mall of America. They decide to meet Friday...

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iGen book review

iGen book review

Move aside Millennials. iGen is coming to stay, bringing their phone-obsessed, risk aversive, and stressed tendencies to the forefront of the future. They are also the topic of Jean Twenge's book entitled: iGen, Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less...

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The goalie mentality

The goalie mentality

The art of being a confident goalie How Minnehaha goalies process setbacks and help teams move forward Whenever a goal is scored, the team is often quick to blame the goalie. Goalies often struggle with guilt and feel responsible for the outcome of the game. In order...

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Listen to their silence

Listen to their silence

After the polarizing presidential election, students must learn to hear each other Even within a substantially safe environment like Minnehaha, there are members of the community who feel ridiculed for their beliefs. Such feelings of alienation were notably...

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新的学校,新的世界

中国留学生在去美过学校时,在经历很多难处和学习很多知识 [This story is also available in English.] "(在美国)基本上,老师递给你考试成绩的时候,是反过来的。" 邓悢婷,一位在 Minnehaha...

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New school, new world

Chinese students overcome challenges and gain valuable experiences during their time at an American school [This story is also available in Chinese] "[In America], when a teacher gives you back an exam, they give it to you flipped over,'' said LangTing Deng, who goes...

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The Falcon

The Falcon

Minnehaha's most recent play, which followed a young, soon-to-be-married girl who encountered a storyteller, showcased student director Matthew Humason during Labor Day weekend For centuries, storytelling has been a way for humans to express themselves and pass down...

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One text too far

One text too far

Phone addiction is becoming more prominent in teens' lives than they are willing to believe "Recently, school has been really stressful for me," said senior Luke Frazier. "So, one night, in order for me to actually get homework done, I turned my phone off, locked it...

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