At the May 28 Fillmore Central School Board meeting, Principal Heath Olstad reported that all of the seniors participated in the May 26th graduation ceremony. Of the 38 students graduating, 18 plan to attend a four-year college or university, 10 plan to attend a two-year technical or community college, nine will be joining the workforce, and one is entering the Air Force. … [Read more...]
Tesmer Safety Day a success again
Due to cold and wet weather on May 21, the annual Tesmer Safety Day was postponed to May 22. As always, the event was held on the Steam Engine Grounds in Mabel, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. But the soggy ground and windy conditions did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of those who attended. Michael Cruse, local Extension office educator, estimated that around 430 fourth grade … [Read more...]
Fillmore Central providing free meals to children during summer
Fillmore Central Public Schools #2198 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The meals will be served at Fillmore Central Elementary, door #17, 702 Chatfield Street, Preston, Minn. Breakfast and lunch will be served … [Read more...]
Mabel-Canton mulls solar panels
The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on May 21. Members present were Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Board Chair Cristal Adkins, high school Secretary Lynette Donald, Diane Wilder, Traci Livingood, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, and Business Manager Aimee Lake. No student representative was in attendance. The … [Read more...]
Kingsland facility project underway
The Kingsland School Board held a regular board meeting on May 20. Members present included Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Maranda Emig, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, Superintendent James Hecimovich, and student representative Zachary Queensland. Natasha Howard was absent. The Kingsland campus has a much different look, as the summer facility upgrade project has … [Read more...]
Renee Lechner – West Point ready
Plans are in place for Renee Lechner, a 2019 Kingsland graduate, to begin at United States Military Academy (USMA), better known as West Point, on July 1, 2019 – the official start of Cadet Basic Training. “I leave June 26 to spend a few days in New York with my family and then I report June 29,” says Spring Valley resident, Renee. “Basic Training is not the same as basic … [Read more...]
Harmony American Legion Auxiliary announces its Girls State selection
The Harmony American Legion Auxiliary is proud to announce that Hailey Lange has been chosen to represent Harmony at the 73rd annual Girls State program to be held June 9-15, 2019, at Bethel University in St. Paul. Lange is the daughter of Derek and Sandi Lange and Kim Kiehne, all of Harmony. She is currently a junior at Fillmore Central High and is also a junior member of … [Read more...]
Lanesboro man Outstanding Educator at RCTC
Rochester Community and Technical College is proud to announce Jeff Lepper, Mary Shelerud, and Jennifer Kiehne have been selected to receive the College’s 2019 Outstanding Educator Award. Instructors were nominated by faculty, students, and staff, and completed an extensive portfolio of their work and accomplishments at RCTC in order to be considered for the award. RCTC … [Read more...]
Kingsland to expand Life Skills
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” on May 6, with all members present (Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Kyle Rader, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, Superintendent James Hecimovich, and Student Representative Zachary Queensland.) Work sessions generally include discussion, but no formal actions. Jackie Horsman brought up a request she’d … [Read more...]
Rushford-Peterson Schools
Tracy Agrimson 1 year, ECSE Jordan Aug 4 years, MS Social Studies Brenda Bergan 17 years, MS Special Education Daniel Bieberdorf 6 years, Technology/Activities Director Crystal Bieberdorf 20 years, MS/HS Spanish Lisa Boyum 4 years, 6th Grade Carissa Breuer 4 years, Elementary Special Education Teresa Brown 32 years, Elementary … [Read more...]