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Somali Daycare CEO Wins Minn. House Seat Under Scrutiny

Somali Daycare CEO Wins Minn. House Seat Despite Fraud Scrutiny

St Cloud, MN · 3d

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Willmar Cardinals move on to State AAAA Semifinals, defeating the Pioneers

(Blaine, MN) The #2 Seed Section 2AAAA Champion Willmar Cardinals faced the #3 Seed Section 3AAAA Champion Hill-Murray Pioneers Thursday evening in the State AAAA Quarterfinals. The Cardinals came into the matchup with a perfect 10-0 season record. Hill-Murray came into this game with a 9-1 season record. The Willmar Cardinals continued their season momentum over the Pioneers, advancing with a 49-35 victory.

Willmar, MN · 1d
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Redwood Valley football puts on a show in state tournament win over Osakis

ST. CLOUD, Minn. (KEYC) - The Redwood Valley football team battled Osakis to open up the Class AA state tournament. Redwood Valley wins by a final of 57-6. The Cardinals will play Jackson County Central in the Class AA semifinals next Friday at 9:00.

Osakis, MN · 1d
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Sauk Rapids' Record-Setting Senior Class Bows Out of State Title Race 3-0, and the Message Is Clear: ‘We're Playing For Ourselves'

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The state championship dream for the Sauk Rapids-Rice volleyball seniors hit a brutal wall on Nov. 11, falling 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-21) to Princeton in the quarterfinals. This isn’t just […]

Sauk Rapids, MN · 2d

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STMA Schools Hires Bullard as Superintendent-in-Waiting

With an eye on the future and a want for some Minnesota-grown leadership, the St. Michael-Albertville School Board announced it will hire Paynesville School District Superintendent Janell Bullard as its current Assistant Superintendent of Schools and, effectively, Superintendent-in-Waiting, as she will take over for the retiring Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault in 2028-2029.

Paynesville, MN · 11h

Monticello Times

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Monticello sends Magic off to state quarterfinal

MONTICELLO — Fans lined the sidewalk outside Monticello High School Stadium Friday afternoon to cheer on the Magic football team as it left for the Class 5A state quarterfinals. They brought handmade signs, pom-poms and plenty of red and black. One fan even came dressed as a giant inflatable football. Monticello (10-0) takes on Bloomington Jefferson (6-4) at 7 p.m. tongith (Friday, Nov. 13), at Forest Lake High School. The Magic earned their fourth state tournament berth in school history with a 23-0 shutout of rival Elk River in the section championship. How to watch: Buy tickets on GoFan or watch the paid livestream on Prep45 . The Monticello Times will post the final score and a game recap on its website tonight.

Monticello, MN · 7h

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Introducing the 2026 St. Cloud Times All-Area Football Team

ST. CLOUD — As the MSHSL football state tournament gets underway, it is time to highlight the area's best players this season. Six area teams advanced to their sectional championships: Albany, Becker, Royalton, Kimball, Sartell and Foley. Of those six, the Huskies were the lone team to punch their ticket to the state tournament, marking their third trip in the last four years. More: St. Cloud-area runners shine at 2026 MSHSL State Championships More: Albany was down 21 points, then Cohen Habben came in at quarterback St. Cloud All-Area First Team QB: Tristan Kowalkowski, SR, Becker 2026 Stats: 129-of-193 (66.8%), 1,941 yards, 27 TD-5 INT Rushing: 42 carries, 139 yards, 5 TD Team Record: 6-4 More: Meet the future medical professional and D-I recruit leading Becker football More: On his 57th and final homecoming, Dwight Lundeen's 'Dogs rout Tech 57-0 RB: Jonah Ambrosier, SR, Sartell 2026 Stats: 280 carries, 1,596 yards (6.2 YPC), 19 TD Receiving: 2 Rec, 15 yards, 1 TD Team Record: 6-4 RB: Brody Kipka, SR, Foley 2026 Stats: 156 carries, 1,129 yards (7.2 YPC), 20 TD Receiving: 5 Rec, 36 yards Team Record: 7-3 WR: Tarver Schendzielos, SR, Becker 2026 Stats: 50 Rec, 888 yards, 12

St Cloud, MN · 1d

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Royalton's season ends with loss in section championship

Royalton football was looking to upset the No. 1 seed Osakis Nov. 6 at the Fargodome in the Section 6AA football championship. After defeating the Silverstreaks earlier in the season, 36-34, the Royals were looking for another win to earn a trip to the state tournament. Unfortunately for Royalton, Osakis came out on top this time, defeating the Royals 42-18. Royalton was unable to slow down the Silverstreaks’ offense as Osakis scored five touchdowns of 30 or more yards. The Royals never led in the game as Osakis continued to put points on the board. The teams were tied 6-6 after the first quarter after neither team converted on its two-point attempt. Royalton trailed 14-6 at halftime but came out of the break with the ball and cut the Osakis lead to 14-12. However, that was as close as the Royals would get as the Silverstreaks pulled away to secure the 42-18 victory and advance to the state tournament. Royalton’s offense was led by Max Vannurden with 11 carries for 59 yards and two touchdowns. Vannurden also had one reception for 19 yards. Connor Boser rushed the ball 12 times for 21 yards while completing eight of 12 passes for

Royalton, MN · 3d

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Anonymous donor gives $5,000 to help Monticello Middle School students

MONTICELLO — An anonymous donor is helping ensure that financial hardship doesn’t prevent Monticello Middle School students from having the essentials they need or participating in school activities. The Monticello School Board unanimously accepted a $5,000 donation designated for middle school students in need during its Nov. 2 meeting. The money will primarily help cover basic necessities, including clothing, essential school supplies and equipment. It will also help offset costs for families so students can participate in field trips and grade-level activities. According to the district, the donation comes from a longtime supporter who has made similar contributions in the past. “The donor met with our Student Center team this fall to learn more about current student needs. They have generously provided similar donations in the past,” Monticello Middle School Principal Jeff Scherber said. “During our meeting, the team shared how previous funds were used and highlighted the positive impact on our students. We are deeply grateful to have community members who are so committed to supporting our schools and helping families overcome basic needs barriers.” The money will be managed through a dedicated account alongside other student-support grants. Families and students who need assistance can contact school counselors directly,

Monticello, MN · 1d

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2026 MSHSL WC Area State Football Quarterfinals Preview and Picks.

The Prep Bowl is here, but for three Wright County Area football teams, they are still one win away from playing indoors at US Bank Stadium, and it’s going to be cold on Friday night, but knowing they are just one win away will warm the hearts of the players, coaches and fans. Last week I went 3-1 in my picks and now am 53-16 on the season. Here is a look at the match ups on Friday, and my picks for the State Quarterfinal games. Good luck to all the teams!

Wright County, MN · 10h

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College Recruiting: state finalist Plumski to St. Cloud State University

Connor Plumski of Albany has committed to wrestling for St. Cloud State University following his upcoming senior season. Plumski is a two-time state placewinner for the Huskies. As a sophomore, he was the Class AA 189-pound runner-up in 2025. He placed third at 189 pounds as a junior. Plumski is...

St Cloud, MN · 1d

Morrison County Record

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Patriots punch third straight ticket to state tournament

Upsala/Swanville Area faced Benson Nov. 6 at the Fargodome in the Section 5A Championship game. The Patriots faced the Braves for the second time this season after defeating them 54-7 in Week two. Upsala/Swanville was looking for another win to earn its third consecutive trip to the state tournament and remain undefeated. The Patriots did just that, defeating Benson 36-12 to earn a trip to the state tournament. Upsala/Swanville jumped out to an early lead when Cal Leners found the end zone on a 14-yard run. Dalton Welinski then ran the ball in for the two-point conversion, giving the Patriots an 8-0 lead. Benson was able to cut the lead to 8-6 after failing on its two-point attempt. The Patriots responded with another touchdown by Leners on a 14-yard run. A successful two-point conversion by Leners extended the Patriots’ lead to 16-6 at the end of the first quarter. Welinski scored the only touchdown of the second quarter on a 21-yard run. The Patriots failed on their two-point attempt but held a 22-6 lead over the Braves at halftime. Benson got the scoring started in the second half with a 30-yard touchdown run but failed to convert on its two-point

Swanville, MN · 2d

Monticello Times

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Historically Speaking: Yearbooks, buses and consolidation reshape Monticello schools

This is Part 11 of a series marking 170 years since Monticello’s first school opened Sept. 15, 1856. Recent installments followed the school’s 1928 expansion and traced the early history of Monticello’s longtime Redmen name. Continuing from last week, the Class of 1943 matched the Class of 1938 with 36 graduates. That year also brought the first Monticello school yearbook since 1908. The opening pages introduced the publication: “The Pow Wow 1943 Vol. I; Published Biannually By The Juniors And Seniors Of Monticello High School Monticello, Minnesota.” The staff included Richard Kiebel, editor-in-chief; Shirley McPherson, assistant editor; Evan Merz Jr., business manager; Conrad Johnson, advertising manager; Marvel Miller, snapshot editor; Bud Anderson and Willard Anderson, sports; Carolyn Lungwitz, music editor; George Ferguson, class editor; Josephine Albers, artist; Lois Burkholder, activities editor; and Gladys Robeck, Maxine Trunnell and Mariann Miller, typists. The staff explained the purpose of its new publication in the preface: “In every community there is one institution that interests all of the people. That institution is the school. It is the purpose of this publication to portray pictorially and verbally the activities of our school. We hope that this book will serve as a record and a reminder

Monticello, MN · 1d

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STMA School Board reviews CACR, talks fall enrollment

The St. Michael-Albertville School Board approved a Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan, discussed fall enrollment and heard from Wright Technical Center Director Brian Nutter at a meeting on Nov. 2. Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan The School Board approved the district’s annual Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan. Director of Teaching and Learning Jennifer Kelly said the CACR examines school test scores, graduation rates and makes goals for the next school year. “We've had some unfortunate years where we needed to make some hard decisions, and so that systemically just has an impact on things that happen within our educational system. We've had some real reading challenges,” Kelly said. But one of the goals the district met was increasing the graduation rate. It increased from 94.1% to 97.3% for the class of 2025, which met the CACR’s goal of a 2.8% increase. As for testing, the percentage of students taking the preACT went down from 58% in 2025 to 54.6% in 2026. But the percentage of students who took the ACT increased from 33.9% in 2025 to 48.9% in 2026. Fall enrollment Executive Director of Business Services Kris Crocker said that the current enrollment in STMA Schools was

Albertville, MN · 1d

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Special education cooperative explores expansion in Monticello

MONTICELLO — A special education cooperative serving three area school districts is exploring an expansion at the Minnesota Workforce Center in Monticello to accommodate students with intensive needs and potentially bring more of its specialized programs under one roof. The Sherburne Northern Wright Special Education Cooperative, which serves Monticello, Big Lake and Becker, is conducting preliminary assessments of available space at the facility, where most of its programs for students requiring the highest levels of support are already housed. John Weekley, the cooperative’s director of special education, outlined the space challenges during an Oct. 19 presentation to the Monticello School Board. The cooperative hopes to relocate Foundations 1, an elementary program for students with significant emotional and behavioral needs, from Monticello Middle School to the Pathways Education Center at the Workforce Center facility. Foundations 2, which serves secondary students with similar needs, is already located there, along with several other specialized programs. Weekley said bringing the programs together could improve access to specialized instruction, behavioral support and shared staffing resources. “Having more options to support student needs is very important,” he told the board. “It allows us to be really fiscally responsible as well.” The cooperative is also examining whether

Monticello, MN · 1d

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Dassel-Cokato board certifies election results, weighs $24M in elementary repairs

The Dassel-Cokato School Board certified the results of the Nov. 3 general election and began planning for at least $24 million in repairs at the district’s two elementary schools at a recent meeting. The board adopted a resolution canvassing the returns from the election, in which 7,299 voters cast...

Dassel, MN · 1d

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St. Paul schools weigh closures as enrollment keeps falling

St. Paul Public Schools is taking a closer look at the future of its schools as district leaders face declining enrollment and changing student needs.

St Paul, MN · 3d

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After Stunning No. 1 Moorhead, Prior Lake Seeks Another Minnesota Football Upset

Once 0-4, the Lakers have won six straight games and now face Rosemount in a Class 6A state quarterfinal rematch after losing to the Irish by one point earlier this season. Prior Lake's high school football season appeared to be headed nowhere after four consecutive losses to open the 2026 campaign.

Prior Lake, MN · 1d

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$13 million in budget cuts could be coming to South Washington County Schools

South Washington County Schools could cut $13 million from its budget, with staff losses possible but no school closures planned.

Washington County, MN · 1d