Kiel Koehler, a teacher for 28 years at Houston, teachers’ union president and rights advocate appeared before the Houston School Board on May 1 to present a level 3 grievance. Koehler stated that the grievance was brought about when the district started a new ALP (Alternative Learning Program). The teaching positions were correctly posted, but staff already contracted with the … [Read more...]
Hot Shots (5/5)
Caledonia’s J.T. Hammell (37, 39), FC’s Aiden Arnold and Brody Srsen (38s), Chatfield’s Carter Ask (38), Lanesboro’s Jack Brogle (39), R-P’s Jaxson Meldahl (39), Chatfield’s Carson Harstad (39, 40), R-P’s Sam LaFleur (40), FC’s Brock Sikkink (40), and GMLO’s Lincoln Lunning (40) all shot 40 or below at head-to-head golf meets on the week. R-P’s boys are notably 4-1-1 while FC’s … [Read more...]
Baseball (5/5)
Three Rivers Conference Baseball (4/22 - 4/25) Caledonia 5, Chatfield 4 [8] (Cal: Landon O’Heron 4 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K, Win; Reid Klug 4 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 2-5, 2B, RBI; Garrett Konz 2-4, RBI, 2 R; Jack Schmitz 1-2, RBI; B. Stemper 1-4, 2B, RBI. Ch: Cole Ramaker 1-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Sean Kirchner 2-4, 2 1/3 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 K, Loss; Westin Nolte 1-4, … [Read more...]
Golf (5/5)
R-P/Caledonia, Brogle/Warrior Duo Win Title at Trojans’ Tourney Rushford-Peterson, Lanesboro, Caledonia, Houston, St. Charles and Lewiston-Altura gathered at R-P’s Ferndale Golf Course for a mid-season golf tourney. On the guys’ side, the host Trojans (332) topped Lanesboro (353), Caledonia (360), Houston (370), SC (379), and L-A (385). Burro frosh Jack Brogle continued his … [Read more...]
Track & Field (5/5)
GMLOKS Teams Sweep Home Meet For a fourth time this year, GMLOKS girls track and field won a meet. For a third time, the boys did so, as each swept a home event. The girls (265) topped Blooming Prairie (71.5), Hayfield (70.33), L/P (57), K-W/Goodhue (54.5), RACE (51.66), and Randolph (34). Chantle Reiland (100 > 12.80), Brynlee Koenigs (200 > 28.96), Brynna Nelson (400 … [Read more...]
Softball (5/5)
#5 Caledonia Tops Chatfield, Cotter Twice, Takes Control of East Caledonia softball (5-1, 6-1) proved itself the top ‘C’ school in the TRC this year with a trio of wins over formidable foes Chatfield and Cotter/Hope Lutheran. In a key conference-division leaders battle with the Gophers (5-0, 7-0), a pair of unearned first inning runs were pivotal. Warrior Adrienne Lange … [Read more...]
Teacher Appreciation Week
Chatfield Public Schools Kirk Affeldt 9 years, 5th Grade Kirsten Armstrong 26 years, 4th Grade Reading Renee Bakken 30 year, Preschool Tom Bance 31 years, Elem. Phy Ed Brian Baum 35 years, HS Health Karla Becker 38 years, Speech/Special Education Carmen Berge 22 years, Kindergarten Josh Berhow 16 years, 2nd Grade Ann … [Read more...]
Dan Winkler: Teacher of the Year 2025, Major Excitement as Teacher of the Year is Announced
There was a mystery going on at Caledonia High School on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as the student body was instructed to go to the Fine Arts Center after first period. They were not told why; they were told they would find out when they got there. As students and staff started filling the room, anticipation grew until Principal Nathan Boler spoke into the microphone. “We … [Read more...]
R-P Seeks Community Members to Serve On Committee
At their April 28 meeting, the Rushford-Peterson School Board unanimously voted to proceed with exploring the possibility of a future building project. The staff has already had input on future needs at the school; now it’s time for the public to share their input. Superintendent Dr. Ben Bernard has already reached out on Facebook asking for people willing and interested to … [Read more...]
Kingsland is Going Solar
On Monday, April 21, Brock Johnson, of Solar Connections, spoke to the Kingsland School Board about the proposed solar installation contract. “It is a 203.4 kilowatts DC ground mount solar array. Total project is $392,562, the important thing is the payback period, which is between four and five years. It’s really good in the solar world if you can get payback within five … [Read more...]