Schools across the State of Minnesota are facing tight budgets after recent trends in the Minnesota Legislature, especially after a record amount of spending in 2023. Ada Borup West Superintendent Aaron Cook explains why schools like Ada Borup West are seeing their budgets tighten up The record spending in 2023, also came with a ton…
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Construction at the Mahnomen school is expected to slow over the next couple of weeks. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek tells us what work is currently being done on the school project, and he also explains why progress is expected to slow over the next couple weeks. . However, Bisek does say that progress should pick…
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The Mahnomen School Board approved their 204/2025 Levy at their meeting on Monday night. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek says the tax payers can expect to see a slight 2.8% rise in taxes. Bisek also gave a staffing update at Monday’s meeting, as the school board had a resignation, and some new hires to approve. Lastly,…
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Last year a group of teachers at the Mahnomen School District instituted a new afterschool program with hopes that it would get more kids into reading, and the school district is starting to see some very good results. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about this new book club program, and the interest…
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Progress on the Mahnomen School Facility Project continues to be made, and the project will soon be moving indoors for the winter. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek says the project is going well, and he gives an update on where the project is at. Bisek says the project is still expected to be finished by the…
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The quarter is coming to an end at the Mahnomen School District, and that means that parent teacher conferences are fast approaching. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson says parents should be on the lookout for that information, and she tells us what else they have going on in conjunction with Parent Teacher Conferences. Pederson also…
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The Mahnomen 3rd Grade Class had the opportunity to partake in a very unique program, and adopted a baby calf. Mahnomen Activities Director Aimee Pederson tells us more about this program that aims to teach students about the Minnesota dairy industry. Pederson says students are also invited to the school this Saturday for a free…
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The Mahnomen School Board got an update on the school facility project, which was started at the end of the 2023/2024 school year. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek tells us how things are progressing. Bisek says the board also had a long discussion about potential changes to their cell phone policy, and he tells us what…
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Construction continues to progress at the Mahnomen School. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek gives us an update on how things are progressing in the remodel portion of the project. Bisek says things are also going well in the new addition portion of the project. R&J News will continue to provide updates on the Construction at the…
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Like many schools across the region the Mahnomen School District gives students an opportunity to take part in a summer learning program. STEAM Camp organizer Mandi Okeson says one thing that makes her program unique, is the opportunity to give kids a more hands-on approach to learning in a more relaxed environment. While the registration…
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