The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular meeting on July 17. Members present were Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, board chair Cristal Adkins, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, high school secretary Lynette Donald, Chris Loppnow, Diane Wilder and Liz Hershberger were present. Business manager Aimee Lake was absent. No student board … [Read more...]
R-P continues trapshooting debate; looks at Operating Referendum in November
The Monday, July 16 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting had a packed agenda, including a number of items of old business and a lengthy schedule of new items. One particular item, which carried over from last month’s meeting, was discussion regarding the status of trapshooting team. Trapshooting coach Colby Lind was on hand to address the board regarding a number of … [Read more...]
Chatfield Schools search for new elementary principal
The Chatfield School Board met on July 16, 2018, in Room 212 at the high school. Board members present were Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey, and High School Principal Randy Paulson. Lanny Isensee was not present. Under board committee reports, Jerry Chase reported that the … [Read more...]
Wykoff group seeks to repurpose empty school
There was “standing room only” at the public hearing and regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council on July 9. Council members in attendance included Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason. Rocky Vreeman was absent. The public hearing was held first, regarding the Main Street assessment. Daren Sikkink, representing … [Read more...]
Hailee Warren is national essay winner
A student in the Kingsland School District, Hailee is the oldest child in the family of Rick and Julee Warren and has two brothers, Charlee and Rylee. Rick was raised in Fillmore County and his wife, Julee moved to the area from North Dakota when educational opportunities transplanted her to the Mayo Clinic. “The entire family is quite proud of and thrilled for her!” exclaims … [Read more...]