The Chatfield School Board met on October 16, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the high school media center. Board members Jerry Chase, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Amy Jeffers were present along with Superintendent Harris, Community Education Director Luann Kleven and administrative assistant, Lorri Lowrey. There were no board committee reports. Community … [Read more...]
Red Ribbon Week
The Preston City Council at their October 16 meeting approved a request to hang red ribbons on light poles around the courthouse square in recognition of Red Ribbon Week, October 23-27. The request was made by Amanda Thomas and Melissa Herron from the Fillmore Central Schools. This is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco prevention campaign. The campaign includes activities to help … [Read more...]
Larson resigns from Kingsland Board
The Kingsland School Board met in regular session October 16, with Doug Plaehn, Ann Oeltjen, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Heather Betts, and Interim Superintendent James Hecimovich in attendance. Deb Larson was absent. The board voted to accept the resignation of Larson from the board, effective October 31. She is resigning due to health issues. The board voted to … [Read more...]
Lanesboro school library gets an overhaul
Parent volunteer Stacy Schultz spoke to the Lanesboro school board at their October 17 meeting about the ongoing book drive. So far, over 900 books have been donated to the school library, most of which came from members of the community. Three boxes were donated from Half Price Books in Apple Valley. Other books were donated by the Minnesota Authors and Illustrators … [Read more...]
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Minnesota Super Bowl host committee encourages kids from across the state to enter the Super Snack Challenge
MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee (MNSBHC) Legacy Fund, in partnership with Newman’s Own Foundation, is encouraging kids across the state to enter the Super Snack Challenge. Super Snack Challenge invites Minnesota children ages 8-14 to share their favorite healthy game day recipe. Fifty-two winners will be invited to attend the Super Kids Tailgate Party to … [Read more...]
Harmony teen earns distinguished Eagle Scout rank
After years of working toward his goal, Matthew Gregg, of Harmony, Minn., reached the highest advancement rank in Boy Scouting on May 27, 2017, when he became an Eagle Scout. Matthew, 18, the son of Ron and LeAnn Gregg, started in Cub Scouts in first grade and, as his family is very active in scouting, he was also very interested. After a few years he made the decision that … [Read more...]
College News
Graduations Spring 2017 • UW - Whitewater: Karlee Moulton, Chatfield, BS Criminology Summer 2017 • North Dakota State University: Nikita Albrecht, Wykoff, Master of Music • Rochester Community and Technical College: Grace Sagdalen, Chatfield, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences; Nicole Shorter, Spring Valley, AAS Dental Assistant … [Read more...]