As for most, the summer months are a time for digging into projects. For the Kingsland School District roofing has been this year’s selected project. At the July 21 Kingsland School Board meeting, Superintendent Scott Klavetter shared the roofing project is right on track despite the soggy summer, with several areas nearly complete. “They’ve intentionally not done some of the … [Read more...]
Houston Welcomes New Principal
John Cassellius visited the Houston School Board meeting July 10 to introduce himself to the school board. Cassellius is the high school principal; he comes to Houston from Winona Senior High where he taught physical education and health. The board also greeted a newcomer to the school board. Claire Reay is the new student representative to the board. She replaces graduate … [Read more...]
M-C School Board Renews Operating Referendum, Approves Staffing Changes
The Mabel-Canton School Board held a public hearing on July 15 to provide an opportunity for community members to comment on the proposed renewal of an expiring operating referendum. The resolution renewing the expiring operating revenue referendum was unanimously approved. Chairman Chris Miller called the meeting to order 6:01 p.m., with the Pledge of Allegiance. The board’s … [Read more...]
Lanesboro School Sets Daycare Rates
The Lanesboro School Board set the daycare rates for the 2025-2026 school year at their regular monthly meeting July 9. For a 40 hour week, the hourly rate for infants will be $4.25, toddler and preschool rates will be $4.00 and the school age (Kids’ Corner) rate will be $3.85. Daycare parents will receive a mailing detailing minimum weekly charges and flexible leave (sick … [Read more...]
R-P Sends Review and Comment to State
Rushford-Peterson School Board held a special meeting July 7 at 7:30 a.m. in order to take action on the review and comment document regarding a possible referendum to be held in the fall. The Wednesday prior to the board’s last regular meeting a question arose whether a daycare addition would qualify for the disaster relief funding from the state. Before taking any further … [Read more...]
Fillmore County Flashback – County Seat was Coveted Prize in the 1850s
By Joanne Hall, Preston Historical Society The Preston Republican article of July 24, 1958, carried the headline “County Seat Was Coveted Prize in 1850’s”. Minnesota was still a territory in the years 1851 to 1856 so government supervision came from St. Paul. The boundaries of early Fillmore County included parts of what are now Houston, Winona and Olmsted counties. … [Read more...]
R-P School Waiting for Clarification on Building Financing
The June 23 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting had a certification of the proposed building referendum on the agenda. This certification needed to be sent to the state for review and approval. Last week a question concerning whether a daycare addition would qualify for the disaster relief funding from MDE came up. R-P has an email from an MDE official stating that it would … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central Strength and Agility Well Attended
At the June 24 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Superintendent Heath Olstad issued sincere thanks to the Preston, Fountain and Harmony banks for continuing to support the school through mini grants; $10,500 has been awarded this year. The spring sports season has finished. The Summer Strength and Agility program is going well with over 100 students registered. Summer … [Read more...]
Caledonia Public Schools Discusses iReady
Caledonia Area Public School Board members met Monday, June 16 at Caledonia Elementary School in room #162. Board member Mike Peterson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., then led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Board members present included Derek Adamson, Leigh King, Melissa Marschall, Spencer Yohe and Peterson himself. Board members Julie Augedahl and Chad Harms were … [Read more...]
Kingsland Board Accepts Generous Donations From Booster Club
At the their June 16 meeting, the Kingsland School Board thanked the Kingsland Athletic Booster Club (KABC) for their generous donations of $20,000 for the athletic fields maintenance and $130,000 to build a new football field crow’s nest. “That is for the football field, the softball field (located on the school’s property) and baseball field. The football field needs to be … [Read more...]