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Education Accolades
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (225+ words) Minnesota State Moorhead 2025 Fall Dean's List Zoey Opsahl, BFA in Art, Chemistry Drew Vander Waal, Animation Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2025 Fall Dean's List Winona State University 2025 Fall Graduates Nicole Anderson, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nursing Leadership Cassidy Davidson, Bachelor…...
What makes a workplace a ‘Best Place to Work?’
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (160+ words) What makes a workplace truly great? For most of us, it goes well beyond a paycheck. It's about feeling valued, supported, and confident that the work we do matters. It's knowing there's room to grow, that wellbeing is more than…...
How Austin Public Schools is using artificial intelligence
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (495+ words) Austin Public Schools outlines new AI classroom rules, from AI-free work to AI-empowered projects, to protect students, uphold academic honesty, and train staff for ethical use. How Austin Public Schools is using artificial intelligence Austin Public Schools outlines new AI…...
Regional Workforce partners seek to recognize Southeast Minnesota’s Be...
3+ week, 3+ day ago (370+ words) Regional Workforce partners seek to recognize Southeast Minnesota's Be...Austin Daily Herald Regional Workforce partners seek to recognize Southeast Minnesota's Best Places to Work in 2026 Survey opens for 2026 Best Places to Work in Southeast Minnesota; employers invited to complete free…...
Guest Commentary: School choice is expanding for Minnesota families
3+ week, 3+ day ago (378+ words) When some people think about K12 school choice, they often picture families in large metropolitan areas touring dozens of schools in search of the right fit. That certainly happens, but education options for families in Minnesota and across the country are…...
Thiravong inducted into Youth Worker Hall of Fame
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (283+ words) On Dec. 5, Watsana Thiravong joined an elite group of individuals when she was inducted into the Youth Worker Hall of Fame. Nominated for the Friends of Youth Leadership Award, Thiravong was chosen for being a leader in their field with…...
PLANTERS Brand Seeks Road Trip-Ready Applicants for 2026 Peanutter Cla...
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (389+ words) Drive a giant peanut across America: PLANTERS seeks 2026 Peanutters to tour in the NUTmobile, create content, meet fans and gain paid, yearlong marketing experience. PLANTERS Brand Seeks Road Trip-Ready Applicants for 2026 Peanutter Class Drive a giant peanut across America: PLANTERS…...
Job hunt is getting harder for many despite jobs being added in the st...
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (762+ words) By Mathew Holding Eagle III Although the federal government shutdown put a lot of data on hold, the most recent numbers released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for the month of September showed the state is…...
Understanding school tax levies and the levy process
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (310+ words) Austin Public Schools Executive Director of Finance and Operations Each November, property owners, farmers, and businesses receive proposed tax statements for the following year. This often raises questions about rising tax bills, particularly concerning the school levy portion. Here, we…...
Minnesota teacher licensing head: Reporting system needs changes to ke...
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (921+ words) The head of Minnesota's teacher licensing board says she'll ask lawmakers to give the board more power to revoke the licenses of teachers accused of inappropriate behavior and to investigate people applying for licenses." Yelena Bailey says there's momentum for…...