Nobody ever said it was easy raising a family, paying bills, or dealing with daily life, especially when it can be capricious and unpredictable. But imagine for a moment sending your children to school knowing they would have to pass through checkpoints, sometimes being body searched, sometimes being detained, sometimes being pushed around by armed guards. Imagine knowing your … [Read more...]
Area teacher candidate for Minnesota Teacher of the Year
ST. PAUL, MN – The 2018 Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be chosen from a field of 167 candidates. These candidates have accepted their nominations and completed the required materials to become eligible for the honor. The number of candidates this year is the third-most in the 54-year history of the award, and the most since 1981. One of the 167 candidates for 2018 … [Read more...]
Jake Fishbaugher: 2017 NFL Student Athlete of the Year
When you first meet Jake Fishbaugher, you might notice his broad smile, his firm handshake, his friendly voice, and his easy going manner. What underlies all of this is a true leader with a competitive nature, a willingness to work hard, an athlete’s discipline, and a strong sense of team spirit. Jake, a seventh grade student at Fillmore Central, was recently presented with … [Read more...]
New member elected to Lanesboro School Board
School board member Terri Scott resigned from her position on the board due to moving out of the district. During a special meeting, Steve Storhoff was appointed to fill Scott’s seat until her term is up. He will begin serving on the school board in February. At their January 28 meeting, the Lanesboro School Board approved the 2018 board elections, appointments, etc. Dave … [Read more...]
Houston School Board passes audit with flying colors
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and board members Bonner, Stillin, Wilson, Lundak, and Carlson. Board member Norlien arrived at approximately 6:02 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board added a signage discussion item to the old business section of … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central board appointments set for 2018
At their January 22 meeting, the Fillmore Central School Board approved the official appointments, assignments, and designations for 2018. Ross Kiehne was appointed as chairperson, Craig Britton as vice-chairperson, Deb Ristau as clerk, Jim Love as vice-clerk, and Sue Sikkink as treasurer. There were no changes made to the annual board salaries and they remained at $1,440 … [Read more...]
Chatfield staff development day a success
The Chatfield School Board met on January 22, 2018, in the high school media center. Board members present were Jerry Chase, Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon, along with Superintendent Harris and Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey. Board member Lanny Isensee was not present. Superintendent Harris began the meeting by asking for nominations for board … [Read more...]
Kingsland looks to play nine-man football in 2018
A possible change to nine-man football was discussed during the Kingsland School Board meeting on January 17, with all members present (Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Heather Betts, and Interim Superintendent James Hecimovich). Mundfrom asked what would happen if the team made the playoffs, and it was explained that the team would then … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Arts presents annual Juried High School Art Show
Lanesboro Arts is proud to present the Annual Juried High School Art Show, showcasing artworks by 9-12th grade students from Chatfield, Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Rushford-Peterson High Schools. The show opens with a reception on Saturday, January 13 from 6-8 p.m., which is a fun opportunity to meet, and ask questions of, student artists and teachers from these schools. … [Read more...]
Houston School Board hears good news from continuous math program
The Houston School Board met for its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2017, in the library of Houston Public High School. In attendance were Superintendent Abraham and Board Members Bonner, Wilson, Stillin, Evenson, Lundak, and Carlson. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the board unanimously approved the meeting’s agenda and passed a resolution to move into … [Read more...]