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...]
College News
Graduations Spring 2018 • Gustavus Adolphus College: Nicholas Elder, Chatfield, Nursing; Justin Friedrich, Chatfield, Chemistry; Rebecca Bunne, Ostrander, Biology, Psychological Science • LeTourneau University: Shauna Betz, Lanesboro, BA English/Language Arts, Summa Cum Laude • Iowa State University: Abby Olson, Chatfield, Elementary Teaching, Andrew Love, Preston, BS … [Read more...]
Over 18,000 free books awarded through SMIF’s Early Childhood Literacy Program
OWATONNA, MN, June 22, 2018 — Representatives from early childhood organizations gathered at the Owatonna Area Business Development Center yesterday to celebrate Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) Early Childhood Literacy program. This grant supports early literacy efforts that enhance school readiness for children birth to age five by providing children with … [Read more...]
Alternative Learning Program to be added to Lanesboro school district
On the agenda for the Lanesboro School Board meeting on June 21 were several items regarding the creation of an Alternative Learning Center at the Lanesboro school. The center would be operated by the Hiawatha Valley Education District, of which Lanesboro is already a member. Currently, the only other Alternative Learning Center in the Hiawatha Valley Education District, or … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central approves playground upgrades
A playground committee consisting of community members and school staff recently met with Midwest Playscapes to discuss upgrades to the elementary school playground areas. Their plans and proposals were presented at the June 26 Fillmore Central School Board meeting. The main K-6 playground is outdated and the surface along with some of the pieces do not meet current safety … [Read more...]
Three Kingsland board members up for election
At the Kingsland School Board meeting on June 18, the board formally set the dates for anyone looking to run for election to the board in November. The dates for filing affidavits of candidacy will be July 31 through August 14. In the November general election, voters will elect three members to four-year terms. All board members were present for the meeting (Doug Plaehn, … [Read more...]
Chatfield Schools receive high technology scores
The Chatfield School Board met on June 19, 2018, in the art room 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 Technology Integration Specialist Kristi Cook. Board member Lanny Isensee was not present. Reports Kristi Cook, technology … [Read more...]