Chatfield FFA is a multi-year MN FFA Top Ten FFA Chapter that has also received the 3 Star Chapter Award from National FFA, the highest award a chapter can receive. This award is based on the programming that a chapter offers and how it aligns with national level standards. One of the reasons that Chatfield FFA is so successful is their FFA Crop Plot that is managed by … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central FFA Chapter
By Sarah Schriever Fillmore Central FFA has had busy activities and events throughout the 2025-2026. To start us off, in October, 23 FFA members traveled to Indianapolis, Ind., to the 98th National FFA Convention. While there, members had the opportunity to explore colleges, learn about career opportunities, and discover new technology in agriculture. In addition to … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson $24 Million Referendum Fails
In 2014, R-P School District voters approved the construction of a new school, which opened for the school year in 2017 at a cost of $33.5 million. Their previous school facility was considered to be one of the oldest in the State of Minnesota. On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, residents of the Rushford-Peterson School District took to the polls to cast their vote on a $24 … [Read more...]
Grand Meadow FFA in 2025
The Grand Meadow FFA has had a busy year this year. We started off the year with a Livestock Evaluation team this, traveled to National Convention, and have had two more CDE teams compete this winter (Fish & Wildlife and Small Animal Vet Science). We have a few more CDE teams preparing for contests later this spring. Jackson Soltau will hopefully be getting his State Degree … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Semester Tests – Pro and Con
The semester test policy was a focus at the regular Lanesboro School Board February 11 as three speakers at the public input period spoke about them and the board had set aside time to discuss the policy. Stena Lieb, an art teacher at Lanesboro and a parent of several students spoke first. Lieb declared, “I dislike the semester tests – as a matter of fact, I abhor them!” … [Read more...]
Houston Kids Are Number One in Bus Drivers’ Hearts
The main reason the Houston bus drivers enjoy their jobs are the kids and families of Houston Schools. Roy Loken called his preschool bus route his therapy; Loken commented, “Preschoolers tell you everything!” as John Beckman agreed with a chuckle. Roy Loken shared the story of a three-year-old girl who informed him she’d been a farmer a long time ago. When he asked how long … [Read more...]
Houston’s Momsen Uses Sabbatical Wisely
Teacher Marty Momsen visited the February 5 Houston School Board meeting to share how he used his sabbatical last year. After teaching for 25 years, Momsen became a student again at age 50 to take the journey to become EMT certified and able to teach an EMT class. Momsen has been an EMT for four years and works at Winona Ambulance as well. His first hour EMT class at Houston … [Read more...]
Hard Hat High School Possibilities
At their January 22 meeting, the Houston School Board listened to a presentation by St. Charles Superintendent Rob Routh, Houston Superintendent Mary Morem and Houston’s Director of Educational Success and Innovation Michael Mangan as they explained the concept of creating a partnership high school along I90 near St. Charles. This collaborative career and technical education … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Names Theater After Teacher/Director Robert O’Reilly
At the January 27 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, the board committee assignments were set for the 2026 year. All board members will continue to serve on the same committees as last year. The official appointments and designations for 2026 were also set with all staying the same as 2025. The Math Wizards did well at their first competition of the season on January 5. … [Read more...]
Kingsland Board Hears Update On New Curriculum
On Wednesday, January 21, the Kingsland School Board began their first meeting of the year with a presentation from teachers Angela Forland, fifth and sixth grade, and Tara Holmen, first grade, who spoke to the group about the new reading curriculum Minnesota’s Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act was signed into law in 2023. The goal of the act is to have all … [Read more...]