Lanesboro student Claire Pieper will be a senior at Lanesboro this fall. She is a motivated individual that has a lot of ideas, ranging from trying to find the right college and career for herself, to starting a non-profit organization someday, according to Rochelle Gathje, FCCLA advisor. This is evident with her recent accomplishments in FCCLA (Family, Career and Community … [Read more...]
College News
Graduations Spring 2017 • Briar Cliff: Jonathon Hanson, Preston, Master of Arts in Kinesiology and Human Performance • Graceland University: Danielle Linder, Rushford, Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) •Gustavus Adolphus College: Bailey Hilgren, Chatfield, Biology, Music Honors, Magna Cum Laude • Knox College: Kristina Mengis, Mabel, Studio Art, … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton school board member resigns
Mabel-Canton School Board member Jeff Rein resigned his position effective immediately. A reason for his resignation was not given. Rein had been serving on the board since January 2015, with his term to expire in January 2019. The board added his resignation to its July 18 meeting agenda. A motion was made and approved to accept his resignation and thanked Rein for his … [Read more...]
Kingsland aims to join Southeast Conference
In the first full board meeting since Superintendent John McDonald’s departure, the Kingsland School Board met in regular session July 17, with all regular members in attendance: Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Ann Oeltjen, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, and Heather Betts, along with Interim Superintendent James Hecimovich. The board discussed the possibility of leaving the Three … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Schools sets 2017 eligibility meeting
The eligibility meeting for 2017-2018 Minnesota State High School League activities will be held at Fillmore Central High School varsity gym in Harmony on Monday, July 24, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. All students entering grades 7-12 and planning to participate in any sports, band, choir, or other MSHSL activities, MUST attend this meeting with at least one parent/guardian. The … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton Trapshooting takes a shot at state
Sure, it appears to stray away from the typical nature of other, more widely accepted sports. It does not involve a ball and lacks the physical contact ordinary athletes are all too aware of. While many stress the importance of a so-called “clear head” when competing, little take into account perhaps the most demanding in this very aspect as far as recreational activities go: … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Schools open an Alternative Learning Program
Fillmore Central School Board approved moving forward with creating an Alternative Learning Program at a school board meeting held February 28, 2017. The decision came after reviewing current programs at Fillmore Central and seeing a need for an educational program that will meet the needs of students who are struggling to receive high school credits within the traditional … [Read more...]
Semcac food shelves to participate in Open Your Heart to the Hungry & Homeless
Caledonia, Kasson, Preston and Rushford, Minn., – all four of the Semcac food shelf locations are participating in the 2017 Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Summer Challenge, a donation drive sponsored by Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless and Hunger Solutions, that takes place in July. As a member of Hunger Solutions Minnesota, Semcac is eligible to receive a … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton School Board seeks new superintendent
It was the last Mabel-Canton School Board meeting for Superintendent Jennifer Backer. In an emotional address, she said her decision to resign was “bittersweet” and her last four years have been memorable. “I publicly welcome the next superintendent and want you to know that I’m here to help in any way I can to make the transition a smooth one.” One candidate has applied for … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson looks at finishing touches for new school
The new school is just two months or less from completion and several in attendance at the Monday, June 19 R-P School Board meeting were noticeably eager to see it done. “Things are moving along; you can trust that they are,” said District Superintendent Chuck Ehler. An administration walk through of the lower classrooms was held last week, June 15, and a tour of the progress … [Read more...]