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Hopkins Legislative Action Coalition's focus is on Safer Schools levy increase, local control
13+ hour, 18+ min ago (1210+ words) Rep. Cheryl Youakim (DFL-Hopkins) introduce herself at the legislative breakfast on Jan. 17, 2025 at Hopkins North Middle School. Hopkins School Board Member Brooke Ann Roper receives a tasty scoop of cheesy eggs courtesy of the Hopkins ProStart team at the legislative…...
Hard work and leadership earn Tyler Berklich Rotary honor
22+ hour, 18+ min ago (532+ words) Tyler Berklich has been named the Elk River Rotary Student of the Month in recognition of his academic achievement, leadership, and involvement at school and in the community. Tyler is the son of Tim and Wendy Berklich. At school he…...
Senior spotlight: Bryleigh Blatz
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (431+ words) Rush City High School What are your plans after graduation? "After graduation, I plan to attend Pine Technical and Community College to pursue their nursing program and become a registered nurse." What is your favorite class/subject, and why? "My…...
COLUMN: Active, positive students are making a difference
17+ hour, 41+ min ago (205+ words) Please add the names of Kyle Chen, Samia Mohamed, Lawrence Wells and Averie Younge to those of constructive, contributing Minnesota youth. While major TV stations and major newspapers devote most of their youth coverage to those with strong athletic skills,…...
Chilly for a cause: Edina students raise over $100K at Polar Plunge
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (297+ words) Students at Valley View Middle School and Edina High School dive into chilly water on a chilly April 3 to raise funds for the Minnesota Special Olympics and the Edina Unified program. Edina Public Schools" secondary schools participated in the Cool…...
Student performances punctuate 2nd Bloomington State of the Schools
5+ hour, 27+ min ago (716+ words) Samia Mohamud, a Kennedy High School Senior and student representative on the Bloomington School Board, reads a prepared speech on what it means to be a student. In her remarks, Mohamud said due to her experiences, she's now hoping to…...
A 'quiet professional': Morrison County Public Works' Bruce Rekstad retires after 12 years
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (610+ words) Morrison County Public Works maintenance technician Bruce Rekstad's last day with the county was March 20, passing the keys to his snowplow onto the next person to take his place. "After 48 years of work, it's time to call it quits," Rekstad…...
Royalton Public Schools embrace new communication platform for parents and staff
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (337+ words) ROYALTON " Royalton Public Schools is preparing for several changes, including a new communication platform, a redesigned website and an updated student information system. Among the changes is ParentSquare, a communication platform that will replace SchoolMessenger. "Our end goal is to…...
Nina Lange named April employee of the month
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (303+ words) Nina Lange, licensed social worker and program director at Oasis Central Minnesota, finds it very rewarding to help people who are facing homelessness or other challenges. Being named April Employee of the Month by the Little Falls Area Chamber of…...
Educators bring aviation, CDL success story to House committee
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (522+ words) The Minnesota State Capitol on March 19. From a classroom at Little Falls Community High School, two educators on Tuesday, March 24 gave state lawmakers a closer look at a program that is helping students picture futures in the driver's seat of…...