St. Johns Lutheran School in Wykoff has traditionally taken part in Wykoff’s annual Fall Fest with a bake sale, but this year is extra special for the school as it is celebrating its 150th anniversary. St. Johns Lutheran Church was started in 1874 and just a year later, the school opened for its first students. The first and only parochial school in Fillmore County, it … [Read more...]
Spring Grove School Board Approves Maximum Levy
The Spring Grove School Board approved setting the 2024 Payable 2025 Property Tax Levy Certification at the maximum level, on a motion by Board Member Rohland and seconded by Boardmember Olson at its board meeting on September 15. The Truth and Taxation hearing traditionally takes place in December prior to the regular school board meeting. Approving the maximum level … [Read more...]
Caledonia Middle/High School to Hold Career Fair
Caledonia Public School District’s board members met Monday, September 15 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Boardmember Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., led with the Pledge of Allegiance, then conducted roll call. All board members were present except for Chad Harms. District employees present included Superintendent Craig Ihrke, Principals … [Read more...]
Houston Sets Goals for Superintendent
At their regular board meeting on September 4, the Houston School Board settled on four smart goals for Superintendent Mary Morem. After tabling the item at a previous meeting, the board ultimately decided on the following goals: To establish a Community Service and Industry Exploration Program that provides 100% of 9-12 grade students at least one volunteer or industry … [Read more...]
Lanesboro Transportation and Activities Directors Report
Both Chad Wangen of the Transportation Department and Bret Klaehn of the Activities Department reported to the Lanesboro School Board at their regular September 10 meeting. Wangen informed the board that DOT had already visited the school on the first day of the year. The transportation fleet passed the inspection with only a brake light out on one bus. A new bus will be … [Read more...]
School Safety Issues Explained at Chatfield Board Meeting
At the September 10, 2025, meeting school board meeting, board members David Sowinski, Josh Thompson, Tom Keefe, Jill Harstad and Mark Johnsrud and Katie Priebe were present. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, high school principal, Eric Nelson, elementary principal, Shane McBroom and student senate representatives Ella Lane and Anna Halvorson. Reports Student … [Read more...]
College News
Graduates List Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Western Technical College: Ashley Schulz, Caledonia, Medical Administrative Professional; Braedon Solie, Caledonia, Welding & Fabrication; Drew Hauser, Caledonia, Automotive Technician; Isaac Housker, Caledonia, Accounting; Jeremy Stehr, Caledonia, Accounting; Jonah Dvorak, Caledonia, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician; … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Kicks Off School Year with Conferences
Superintendent Heath Olstad reviewed the upcoming start of the 2025-26 school year with the Fillmore Central board at their regular August 26 meeting. Parent/teacher conferences will be held on the first two days of school at the elementary building just like in previous years. Olstad noted that that format has been well received by parents and staff, and that it seems to work … [Read more...]
Spring Grove Gets Set for Back-to-School
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Spring Grove School board was called to order at 7:01 p.m. on Monday, August 18. Board members present included Board Chair Stephanie Jaster, Rhan Flatin, Kelly Rohland, Lisa Myhre, Myriah Klug and Ashley Olson. Also present were Superintendent Gina Morken, director of special projects Rachel Udstuen, K-12 Principal Matt Rosaaen, … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Postpones Decision on Referendum
At their August 18 regular board meeting, the Rushford-Peterson School Board approved an addendum to the already submitted review and comment document that moves the date of a possible referendum vote from November 4 to February 10, 2026. Also changed was the cost of the project to $24,015,000 due to inflation and price increases. This addendum became necessary when the … [Read more...]