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(Aitkin, MN) — Entering a brand new school year and wrapping up summer activities focused much of the conversation with Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter. Superintendent Stifter did mention the summer was quieter with remodeling compared to recent years. Even as the school year is about to begin, Aitkin Schools are still in search…
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(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board held a Special Session on Monday, August 29th to accept the resignation of Dean of Students Ryan Dillner and began the process for his replacement. Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson did thank Dillner for his work for the School District. The Board reviewed the Dean of Students position and…
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(Aitkin, MN) — During the Aitkin School Board’s regular meeting from August 15th, Superintendent Dan Stifter spoke on the beginning of the 2022-23 School Year, broadband connectivity, the Curriculum Review Plan and other topics from the High School Media Center. Superintendent Stifter spoke of the need for crucial staff positions that remain open with school starting…
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Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/3/22) (Aitkin, MN) — One of many events planned during the Aitkin All Class Reunion this week includes three shows of the musical, “Church Basement Ladies” at the Aitkin High School Auditorium Thursday, Friday, and Sunday this week. We spoke last week with longtime Aitkin Community Theater director Bryan Johnson about putting…
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Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/3/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Preparing for another active school year but not having to deal with major construction has been a welcomed sight for Aitkin Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter after catching up with him for a monthly update on the ISD #1. Superintendent Stifter did highlight the changes at the High School…
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Prep Bowl participants will wait an additional week to play for a football championship after the Minnesota State High School League’s Executive Committee of the Board of Directors today approved the move to Dec. 2-3, 2022, for the seven-game series at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. While the League’s annual Prep Bowl is…
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Release from Brainerd Public Schools: Show your school spirit and participate in the 2022 Warrior Homecoming Run! Online registration is now available for the 2022 Warrior Homecoming Run on Saturday, Sept. 17 starting at Kiwanis Park. Brainerd High School Warriors Nordic Ski team is excited to provide another amazing experience! Join us during the start of the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/29/22) (McGregor, MN) — During the July 25th McGregor School Board meeting, McGregor Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson gave updates on staff openings and community outreach. Johnson mentioned parents have been in contact with him in regards to the formation of PTA/PTO at the Elementary School. Of the needed staffing…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/28/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board heard several presentations and renewed several annual policies and contracts during their regular meeting from the High School Auditorium on Monday, July 25th. Nate Jackson spoke to the Board about the grim outlook of insurance providers covering schools. Jackson also noted cyber attacks…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/27/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public School Board meeting from Monday, July 25th covered staff and personnel hirings, discussed the Long Term Facilities Maintenance 10-year plan, Strategic Plan, among other topics from the High School Media Center. Superintendent Dan Stifter spoke on the renewal of the District’s membership with the…
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