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UPDATE: Albert Lea school board takes Minnesota state flag discussion off agenda
9+ hour, 5+ min ago (134+ words) (ABC 6 News) " After a hot button issue seemed it would be up for discussion at the upcoming Albert Lea school board meeting, the board announced Monday it would take it off the agenda. On Monday, April 6th, Albert Lea School Board…...
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10+ hour, 9+ min ago (15+ words) Albert Lea school board to discuss which Minnesota state flag will fly at schools'kaaltv.com...
RPS graduation rates rise slightly, according to Department of Education report card
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (201+ words) (ABC 6 News) " The Minnesota Department of Education has released its report cards and graduation data for school districts across the state. According to data for Rochester Public Schools, the district has shown sustained improvement since 2023. After the district had a…...
RPS discusses new push by local lawmaker to bring back funding for federal mental health grant
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (368+ words) (ABC 6 News) " A new effort at the Minnesota Capitol is aiming to backfill a federal grant for Rochester Public Schools that would have helped the district support students" mental health. The money would have helped staff at RPS earn licenses…...
Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock names new superintendent
1+ week, 3+ day ago (139+ words) (ABC 6 News) " The Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community School District has named their new superintendent. The district announced Friday afternoon that Nick Johnson will be taking over the position, pending formal board approval. Johnson currently serves as the district's secondary principal where…...
Two local districts discuss the future of AI in the classroom
1+ week, 3+ day ago (362+ words) (ABC 6 News)- Artificial intelligence continues to be an increasing part of daily life, and it is no different inside the classroom. AI was top of mind for APS during their study session meeting on Monday night. It's a technology Austin…...
Morning Trivia: Friday, March 27, 2026
1+ week, 3+ day ago (51+ words) Morning Trivia: Friday, March 27, 2026kaaltv.com Morning Trivia: Friday, March 27, 2026 Question: What U.S. president was a licensed bartender? Answers: A) George W. Bush, B) Thomas Jefferson, C) Abraham Lincoln, D) Teddy Roosevelt Correct Answer: C) Abraham Lincoln Congrats to the trivia winner Dolly H. from Mabel, Minnesota!...
What the Tech? Teens making fake Instagram accounts
1+ week, 3+ day ago (350+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Many parents keep an eye on their children's social media use, checking Instagram accounts and setting restrictions on their phones. But those efforts may not go far enough. Kids can easily create and hide a second account that…...
Austin High School to consolidate music lessons
1+ week, 4+ day ago (106+ words) Austin High School to consolidate music lessons'kaaltv.com Austin High School to consolidate music lessons (ABC 6 News) " ABC 6 News has received an email sent to parents announcing that Austin High School will be consolidating its music program next school year....
Sen. Boldon introduces bill to backfill canceled RPS federal education grant
1+ week, 6+ day ago (260+ words) (ABC 6 News) " On Tuesday, Senator Liz Boldon announced she has presented a bill to the Minnesota Senate Education and Finance Committee to fund a previously canceled federal grant for Rochester Public Schools. The bill would fund RPS" School Based Mental…...