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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

Lakes Area Announcements and Cancellations 12/13/22-12/14/22

Tuesday, December 13th: Wednesday, December 14th:


December 13, 2022 0

Aitkin Schools preparing for late starts, remind parents to update contact information

Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter gave us important information about winter weather closure plans for the district. The first point of contact is the Infinite Campus notification system: Part of what makes that system work is the information parents provide ahead of time: The decision to call a weather day or delay is based…
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December 6, 2022 0

McGregor School Board discusses Truth and Taxation during Meeting on November 28th

The McGregor School Board met on Monday, November 28th  at the High School Library. The Board approved a donation of $500 from Ruby’s Pantry toward lunch accounts. The Truth and Taxation Hearing was highlighted by Business Manager Shawna Dalchow presenting how the final levy numbers are calculated from a local, county, and state level. The board…
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November 30, 2022 0

Brainerd Public Schools upcoming Winter Band and Choir concerts

The full conversation with Brainerd Schools Superintendent Dr. Heidi Hahn can be found on the Wake The Lakes page at rjbroadcasting.com.


November 23, 2022 0