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M-C approves non-certified employee working agreement

April 24, 2023 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Mabel-Canton reviews distance learning

The 2023-24 and 2024-25 working agreements for non-certified employees were approved by the Mabel-Canton School Board at its April 18 meeting. Superintendent Gary Kuphal noted that sick leave will stay the same as in the past. The committee is recommending a $1.25/hour increase for all non-certified employees. For example, this will give paraprofessionals a starting wage of … [Read more...]

Baseball Preview Capsules

April 17, 2023 by Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Chatfield Gophers  Head Coach: Brian Baum. Where We Left Off in 2022: The Gophers went 13-1 in the TRC, winning the West division title.  They then went 3-2 in the playoffs, claiming the 1AA East runner-up trophy, but falling to Pine Island 9-7 in the Section 1AA play-offs.  Chatfield finished a great year 20-3.   Seniors: Luke Carrier (P/OF), Carter Daniels (P/OF), … [Read more...]

Journal Writing Project Reflecting on fear and regret

March 27, 2023 by Fillmore County Journal 1 Comment

By Anna Wheat A recent article published in the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) got me wondering, is it possible to be proactive with my regrets? The article surveyed people in the latest stages of life, asking, “Do you have any regrets?” The most commonly reported responses typically had to do with spending too much time on people or things not in … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton in dire need of custodians

March 27, 2023 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Mabel-Canton School Board members regretfully accepted the resignation of Daryl Melbostad, building maintenance supervisor, at the March 21 regular school board meeting. Superintendent Gary Kuphal explained, “It is extremely difficult to find school custodians.” Kuphal recommends that the school take a serious look at custodian wages. The head custodian position is hourly, … [Read more...]

Mabel-Canton School Board members thanked for their service

February 27, 2023 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Mabel-Canton reviews distance learning

February is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month. During the February 21 regular school board meeting, Superintendent Gary Kuphal recognized the board for their service to the school, staff, and students of Mabel-Canton. The board is responsible for an annual budget of $6 million, 275 students, and 50 employees.  The seven-member board has dedicated a combined total of … [Read more...]

M-C school board organizes for 2023

January 23, 2023 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Mabel-Canton reviews distance learning

Re-elected school board members Diane Wilder, Dustin Tollefsrud, and Traci McKenzie-Livingood recited the oath of office at the January 17 meeting of the Mabel-Canton School Board. The three members will each serve another four-year term. Chairperson Cristal Adkins led the board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The board approved the January 17 meeting agenda and the … [Read more...]

All South-East District Football

December 26, 2022 by Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Spring Grove (8-0, 13-1) was the area 9-Man headliner, as the Lions made it all the way to the state championship game. But Lanesboro (6-1, 9-2), Mabel-Canton (5-2, 7-3), Grand Meadow (4-3, 6-4), and Kingsland (4-3, 4-5) were the next four teams in the sub-district. All five teams get at least four A-D selections.  The Lions have a South-East high five kids getting the nod, … [Read more...]

M-C School Board sets tax levy

December 26, 2022 by Charlene Corson Selbee Leave a Comment

Fillmore County Journal- Mabel-Canton reviews distance learning

Before the regular school board meeting on December 20, the Mabel-Canton School Board held the annual Truth-in-Taxation hearing at 6:01 p.m. in room #50 at the Mabel-Canton School. There were no public comments. During the regular meeting, the board unanimously voted to approve the final levy, $636,307.01 for General Fund, $26,264.07 for Community Service, and $394,095.00 … [Read more...]

Boys Basketball (12/5 -12/10)

December 19, 2022 by Paul Trende Leave a Comment

Three Rivers Conference Caledonia 85, Fillmore Central 57 (C: L. Doyle 24 pts (11-18 FGs), 10 rebs, 9 asts, 5 stls; M. King 22 pts (6-12 threes); Reid Klug 10 pts (3-5 threes), 6 rebs; Will Hahn 12 pts; Garrett Konz 9 pts, 6 rebs.  FC: J. Kiehne 20 pts, 11 rebs; Dillon O’Connor 13 pts; Bryce Corson 8 pts, 6 asts)   Southeast Conference Grand Meadow 34, Southland 79 … [Read more...]

Volleyball: Post-Season Honors

November 28, 2022 by Paul Trende Leave a Comment

It was a great year for area volleyball teams. Mabel-Canton (36-3) won the SEC-East, Section 1A, and took third place at state. Caledonia (19-13) won the TRC and finished as 1AA runner-up. Spring Grove (28-5) and Chatfield (26-3) set school records for wins while taking second in their conferences. Rushford-Peterson (21-8), Fillmore Central (19-11), and Grand Meadow (17-12-2) … [Read more...]

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