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CLC Nominations sought in Award for Excellence in Teaching

Students, community members, staff and faculty are invited to nominate a Central Lakes College instructor for the upcoming Minnesota State Board of Trustees Educator of the Year Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award is an honor granted upon Minnesota State faculty to acknowledge and reward exceptional professional accomplishments and to encourage ongoing excellence in…
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September 7, 2022 0

Foster Grandparents being sought by Lutheran Social Services

(Minnesota) — Making an all important connection between youth and the aging population through the Foster Grandparent program was the topic of conversation with Ron Urbanski from Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota. As Foster Grandparent Program Director for LSS Minnesota, Urbanski gave background on how it all began. Coordination with schools in the area and…
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September 6, 2022 0

Crosby-Ironton Schools to wrap up, move on to next Referendum Phase with start of new school year

(Crosby, MN) — In our monthly update on the Crosby-Ironton School District, Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland noted the next phase of the District’s Referendum projects with the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. Superintendent Skjeveland did talk about the near end of the improvements for Phase 3 of the project that will wrap in the early…
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September 6, 2022 0

McGregor Schools Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson on September 5th Community Connection

McGregor Schools Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson gives an update on school construction, the start of fall sports, the beginning of the school year, staff openings and more:


September 5, 2022 0

Aitkin Schools wrap up summer activities, ready for 2022-23 school year

(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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September 4, 2022 0

McGregor School Board accepts resignation, begins process to find new Dean of Students

(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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August 31, 2022 0

Aitkin Superintendent speaks at August 15th School Board meeting

(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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August 18, 2022 0

Aitkin Public Schools dealing with small changes, Falls Sports meetings ahead in monthly update with Superintendent Dan Stifter

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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August 3, 2022 0

MSHSL Prep Bowl pushed back one week

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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August 3, 2022 0

2022 Warrior Homecoming Run set for September 17th

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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August 3, 2022 0