Superintendent Gary Kuphal came on board in August and has been busy laying the groundwork for the future of School District #238. At the November Mabel-Canton School Board meeting, Kuphal said, “I believe that one of the reasons I was hired was to get policies, plans and goals in place so everyone knows where we’re going and how we’re going to get there.” Kuphal has met with … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2017
Houston School Board hears praise of new math intervention program
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham, Board Chair Stillin and Board members Bonner, Wilson, Carlson, Norlien, and Evenson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board approved the evening’s agenda and approved a resolution to go … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Police Reports
Chatfield Police Department Brooke Ann Kendall, 18, Eyota, Minn.; 9/9/2017, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. James Robert O’Hollearn, 33, Decorah, Iowa; 10/21/2017, Exceed Limit 30 mph - Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Dillen Earl Brink, 21, Rushford, Minn.; 7/1/2017, Fourth Degree - Driving While Impaired, … [Read more...]
Ask a Trooper
Question: Is it legal for local police or State Patrol to make regular traffic stops with an unmarked vehicle (no markings at all) or does the vehicle have to be a certain color or have some kind of markings? Answer: You might be aware of some posts on social media that say, according to state law, that unmarked squad cars are illegal and State Patrol squad cars must be … [Read more...]
Minnesota weekly fuel update
November 20 - Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 4.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.48/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.54/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including … [Read more...]
Rushford Village responds to City of Rushford study
Not terribly surprisingly, Rushford Village Mayor Gordon Johnson expressed disappointment at the handling of recent council action in the City of Rushford. At the November 13 meeting, the Rushford Council approved a study of a piece of property owned by Lorraine Woxland, abutting Rushford borders, which is situated within the City of Rushford Village’s jurisdiction. The study … [Read more...]
Girls Basketball Preview
The girls basketball season starts with a bunch of voids to be filled. A ton a talent including seven All-Conference picks graduated last year. Five of seven FCJ covered schools lost (multiple) high-profile, experienced players, including two all-time leading scorers. The last county girls basketball team left standing last season were the Fillmore Central Falcons. In … [Read more...]
Collegiate Football Notes
A fivesome of former Chatfield Gopher football players are among those playing at the collegiate level. Having big years in the NSIC were nationally ranked Division II squads MSU-Mankato and Winona State. The Mavericks (7-0) won the NCIS South over the Warriors (6-1) on the strength of a 27-6 win in Mankato on October 28. Both made the 28-team Division II play-offs. MSU … [Read more...]
R-P Board approves e-learning guidelines with concerns
In its second year, e-learning days are prompting concern from some parents and some on the school board. At the Monday, November 20 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, the new guidelines for the program were presented by the district for approval. Superintendent Chuck Ehler reiterated that concerns were incorporated when the new guidelines were drafted. The program was … [Read more...]
Lanesboro long term planning committee presents report to school board
Board member Steve Snyder gave an update on the Finance and Facilities Long Term Planning Committee at the November 16 Lanesboro School Board meeting. The committee has been working to fulfill its mission, which is to empower students and offer them a quality education. “We have a fund balance so we can make some smart, proactive decisions,” Snyder said. He added that the … [Read more...]