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The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

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The best stories being published on the SNO Sites network

Best of SNO

Stories from Mounds View High School
Founding the bell scandal
Features

Julia Gronert | April 8, 2025

In these next couple of months, seniors will hear back from schools and find out where they are going after high school. At many high schools, including Mounds View, there is an Instagram account run by…

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Spiraling towards success
Arts & Entertainment

Sean Oh | January 16, 2025

At four years old, class of 2019 Mounds View alum Izzi Gorowsky figure skated for the first time on her local lake. Since then she has dedicated her life to building on that first moment on the lake. This…

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Men of Character: local blockbuster
Arts & Entertainment

Julia Gronert | November 19, 2024

From a story of winning True Team State to facing traumatic injuries, senior Isaac Tsai’s documentary “Men of Character” details the inspiring journey of Mounds View High School’s boys track team in…

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Artistic talent on display in new mural
Arts & Entertainment

Matthew Betti | November 1, 2024

In the bustling corridor outside the LMC, students pass by a vibrant addition: a splash of swirling color and striking visuals. Their eyes focus on the new mural finished over the summer, created by a…

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Soundless storytelling: ASLHS to interpret spring musical
Features

Mara Peacock | April 30, 2024

Mounds View offers many options for foreign language classes, such as Spanish, French, Mandarin and German. In addition to these classes, students can also take American Sign Language (ASL) with ASL Teacher…

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Freshman Linnea Ousdigian: National Nordic champion
Sports

Via Yang | April 25, 2024

Racing over the last hill, freshman Linnea Ousdigian is tied neck and neck with another competitor. It’s the final push before the course turns into flat land, and the finish line is just a couple hundred…

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Community spreads support for Evan Kirkland
Coverage

Lale Akkin | April 9, 2024

On Feb. 16, many Mounds View students began reposting Instagram posts about a GoFundMe fundraiser for senior Evan Kirkland, who, on Jan. 30, suffered a tonic-clonic seizure, also known as a grand mal seizure.

Upon…

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Sports betting: Teens hit the “slots”
Features

Mara Peacock | April 3, 2024

Over the past few years, the U.S. has seen a significant increase in the number of teenagers gambling and participating in sports betting. According to a study done by Rutgers University, gambling in young…

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News

Maya Gjelhaug | March 29, 2024

By request, some student sources are kept anonymous to protect their position in the theater program or to prevent scrutiny. Anonymous sources are each provided with a different number for differentiation.

Soon…

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The downfall of ELA education
Features

Maya Gjelhaug | March 28, 2024

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Viewer. It was originally published on March 20, 2024.

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Coverage

Via Yang | March 8, 2024

Marit Swenson was a freshman at Mounds View High School in 2017. She was a kid who found it easy to make friends with those around her. “She’s just like, really a sweet, sweet girl who was one of those…

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From Mounds View to the MN Supreme Court: Chief Justice Hudson’s distinguished career
Features

Tyler Quattrin | February 22, 2024

Chief Justice Natalie E. Hudson achieved a historic milestone last fall when she became the third woman and first Black person to lead the state judiciary. Her journey from Mounds View High School,…

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Pro-life activists rally against Minnesota abortion legislation
Video

Tyler Quattrin | January 26, 2024

On Monday, Jan. 22, which marks 51 years since the now-overturned Roe v. Wade ruling legalized abortion, thousands gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol for the annual March for Life. 

At noon, buses…

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ALL1N the fight against cancer
Coverage

Via Yang | January 23, 2024

The Mounds View Girls Basketball team faces other schools twice a week. From different outcomes of wins and losses, the players know the feeling of facing challenges and overcoming failures. From getting…

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Prince of Peace Church combats homelessness with tiny home settlement
Features

Maya Gjelhaug | January 19, 2024

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Viewer. It was originally published on January 18, 2024.

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Should legacy admissions still exist?
Opinions

Maya Gjelhaug | December 8, 2023

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Viewer. It was originally published on November 13, 2023.

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Our community’s car dependency
Features

Michael Wang | December 8, 2023

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Viewer. It was originally published on October 7, 2023.

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The teacher shortage crisis
Features

Lale Akkin | November 30, 2023

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on Viewer. It was originally published on October 31, 2023.

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