By Tom Miller It has been 16 years since an audience has seen the opening scroll for a new Star Wars movie. Now on Wednesday May 19th movie buffs will be able to see the magic once again. It has enthusiasts scrambling to get the most merchandise and great seats in theaters. Some people have … [Read more…]
By Chris Hinrichs and Marti Norris It all started on an early morning of April 12th at about 6:00 a.m. as we packed up the van and headed for Utah. The first two days were driving through Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado. The first night on the road we stayed in a town called Ogallala, Nebraska. … [Read more…]
By Jeana Doescher Most of us at Minnetonka High School have read J.P Salinger’s classic Catcher in the Rye due to it being an assignment when we were in 10th grade, but if for some reason you haven’t read it I highly recommend this book. The story is told through the eyes of a 16 … [Read more…]
By Lacey Landt The end of the year is coming up and it gets closer and closer to Doug’s retirement. We are having a party for Doug at Lake Ann Park. Lake Ann Park is off county road 17 {Powers Blvd} and Hwy 5. Tuesday June 1st from 4pm-8pm. Anyone and everyone is invited to … [Read more…]
By Laura Huberty (and her Chillin’ Ghost Writer) I first got to know our featured alumnus on the Utah trip. Lola joined our group for the canoe trip down the Green River. Now, I’d heard about Lola. She graduated from Mini-School in ‘95, had a reputation as a great tripper and was editor of Com-Mini-Cations … [Read more…]
By Tom Miller This is a high octane movie with stunning special effects and awesome action sequences. This movie, starring Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburn, is sure to entertain people for months. Keanu, playing a computer hacker named Neo, is the one who can bring people out of the Matrix and back into the real … [Read more…]
By Matt Evans and Al Jampsa Every morning, between 25 and 30 Mini-School students gather in the gym to start their school day playing basketball. We are into our third year starting our school day this way and think these games have helped us in our school performance and in our lives. Besides improving our … [Read more…]
By Jeana Doescher and Mark Thole After 29 years, Mini has come to the end of a great era, and the hopeful beginning of a new one. Most of us, of course, are sad about this strange transition, especially after Doug and Joanne, and maybe even Randy move on to different things. But let us … [Read more…]
By Lacey Landt Matt Thompson: Move out of Minnesota and work, maybe go in the service. Matt Evans: Take over Doug’s position Dan Jensen: Making at least 6 digits a year. Aaron Hoerst: Most famous radio personality in the world. La’kaysa Bollig: Go to college and hopefully the Olympics. Elissa Johnson: Work mostly maybe college. … [Read more…]
By Leah Shoberg As the time of change approaches for Mini-School, we are all waiting, anticipating the possibilities. On one hand, people like J.J. Day hold high hopes for the future of Mini. But on the other hand…..some hopes have been suppressed by the myths and rumors of those not so optimistic. And that’s why … [Read more…]