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McGregor School Board approves longer Winter, Spring breaks for 2023-24 School Calendar at January 23rd meeting

The McGregor School Board met Monday in the High School Library.  The Board accepted donations totaling $18,500 from various donors for projects including a school trip and the skating warming house. The Board also approved the resignation of paraprofessional Matalie Henry, and the hirings of Kevin Pittman in food service  and Cynthia Douglas in the cultural liaison’s…
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January 26, 2023 0

Brainerd School Board to form Strategic Plan

In the first split decision with newly elected officials, Brainerd School Board members chose private consulting firm PartnerED to help formulate a new strategic plan. Board members weighed during their meeting Monday, Jan. 9.  A few alternative options were suggested but board members agreed they wanted to explore all the options available. Members compared several of them  side-by-side,…
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January 13, 2023 0

Brainerd Schools AD juggles winter weather, rescheduling activities

A recent string of winter weather left school districts scrambling to reschedule activities. We spoke to Brainerd School Activities Director Jack Freeman to find out what that process is like. Freeman explained all of the districts need to work together, but luckily…: The rescheduling doesn’t just affect the faculty and support staff, of course: Even…
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January 3, 2023 0

Aitkin School Board to swear in New Board members at January 9th meeting

Aitkin Superintendent Dan Stifter joined us to talk about the process involved in approving the new School Board Members: He thanked the outgoing members: Superintendent Stifter also talked about the approval process for appointed members, and the many factors that play into postponing or cancelling school due to wintry weather. The full conversation can be found…
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January 2, 2023 0

McGregor School Board meeting from December 19th

At the McGregor School Board meeting on Monday, the Board approved the promotion of Clara Pawlak and several hirings for Paraprofessionals and staff, discussed purchasing a live-stream package for sporting events, and got an update on the bus garage, which is set to open by the new year. Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson gave an…
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December 23, 2022 0

Aitkin School Board Budget, Levy at December 19th meeting

The Aitkin School Board held the Truth in Taxation meeting during their regular monthly meeting on December 19th. Business Manager Heather Hipp described how the Levy is calculated for the school district: Among the other topics covered were setting the combined polling place, the Curriculum Review Committee update, and Board Member pay. The Aitkin School…
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December 23, 2022 0

Lakes Area Weather Announcements for Friday, December 16th

Message from Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative: Schools: Announcements:


December 16, 2022 0

McGregor School Board Work Session meeting from Monday, December 12th

The McGregor School Board held a work session meeting. Superintendent Brad Johnson relayed his recent meeting with non-certified staff: Johnson detailed concerns about the football program at McGregor and talked about an upcoming parent meeting: He voiced some optimism concerning the current junior high students: Possible solutions bring their own concerns, however:  The McGregor School Board…
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December 14, 2022 0

Lakes Area Weather Cancellations and Postponements 12/14/22

Wednesday, December 14th: Schools: Community Announcements:


December 14, 2022 0