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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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Post for the McGregor School District #4 Facebook page: Student Handbooks for the 2022-2023 school year have been placed on the District Webpage.Some items to be aware of for the high school:1) COMMUNICATION DEVICESMcGregor ISD #4 understands that distractions caused by cell phones can cause a non-optimal learning environment, and unnecessary distractions to the user…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/26/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School District is making a change to their yearly Open House for Elementary students and parents on Thursday, September 1st from 12:30-7pm.. In a post from the McGregor School District #4 Facebook page, families will sign up for an individual 15 minute conference with the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/21/22) (Pillager, MN) — The Pillager School Board held their regular meeting Monday night from the High School Media Center. Action times did include approving the Transportation contract between Fornshell Transportation and Pillager Public Schools. Approval was given for the 2022-23 Elementary, Secondary, Activities, Technology, and Gifted and Talented Handbooks. The…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/20/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Jaques Art Center has plenty in store over the next few weeks with their current running exhibit, the Aitkin All Class Reunion, and pop-up shows all emanating from their location across from the Aitkin County Courthouse. We recently spoke with Barden Heft about the ‘Friends and…
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RELEASE FROM CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE (Brainerd, MN) — Central Lakes College announces the appointment of Mark Johnson as Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. “We are thrilled to welcome Mark to CLC,” said Dr. Hara Charlier, President of Central Lakes College. “He brings a wealth of higher education knowledge and a true passion…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/18/22) (Onamia, MN) — Crystal clear waters and sunny sky accompanied 26 high school fishing teams for the 1st ever R&J Lakes Area High School Fishing Challenge on Mille Lacs Lake at Eddy’s Resort this past Saturday. Teams launched at 7am with two students fishing for 3 bass each, and boat…
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RELEASE FROM GARRISON BAY LAKE LIONS: The foursome from Garrison Wine and Spirits turned in the low gross score of 59 at last Monday’s 25th annual Swinging for Scholars Garrison Bay Lake Area Lions Scholarship tournament. The golf tournament raises money for ten $1,000 scholarship awards for Crosby-Ironton and Aitkin high school graduates. Crosby-Ironton graduate…
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