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Local School Board and Referendum Results

(Undated) In local school board elections the MCW school district elected Paul Schoen, Sam Meixell and Brandon Clarke to the board. In Fairmont there were three running for the School board so Michael Edman, Jen Harris and Betsy Tino will serve the Fairmont School District. Jackson County Central elected Kylla Hummel, Nolan Schuller and Shelly Hotzler to the board and the school referendum passed at JCC by slim margin of 132 votes. The referendum replaces a current $460 per pupil funding level and increases it to $1460 per student. School officials warned that drastic reductions would have had to take place had the measure not passed. Mark Franta, Kyle Zierke, and Brice Hanson won their school board election for the Blue Earth Area School District.

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United South Central School District celebrates success of almost $23 million bonding referendum

WELLS, Minn. (KEYC) - The United South Central School District has big plans for a future expansion after a $23 million bonding referendum was narrowly approved by voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Across the district’s six communities, Wells, Bricelyn, Walters, Kiester, Freeborn and Easton, the proposal passed with around 54.4...

Wells, MN · 1d
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Food prep class teaches grilling for the future

Armed with tongs, a collection of middle school students encircled about 10 grills on the west side of the Waseca Junior Senior High School the afternoon of Oct. 26. Members of a Family and Consumer Sciences food preparation class, they were there to try their hands at the safe preparation of various foods, including chicken, pork, steak, and tuna steaks. Kevin and Amy Kelm of the Waseca-based food truck Kelm’s BBQ were there to offer assistance–including lighting the charcoal grills. Hy-Vee and Morgan’s Meat Market had donated the meat.

Waseca, MN · 1d
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Minnesota Honor Society inducts 29 Waseca High School students

On Wednesday, Oct. 28, 29 Waseca Junior Senior High School students were inducted into the Minnesota Honor Society during a ceremony in the school’s performing arts center. It was a somewhat formal event, with students and advisors speaking on topics related to integrity and accomplishment. Waseca High School Principal...

Waseca, MN · 2d

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Minnesota State students launch ‘Wild Roots’ business in hands-on program

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A group of local college students is stepping outside the traditional classroom to build a company from the ground up and donate their earnings to charity. Through the Integrated Business Experience (IBE) program at Minnesota State University, Mankato, College of Business students have one semester to...

Mankato, MN · 1d

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Willkommen: New Administrators at Martin Luther College

In the photo: Jennifer Otte, True Real Estate; Hans Steinbrenner, Jordan King, Kevin Walker, Paul Manning, MLC; Jon Bleick, Nuvera. The Willkommen Committee of the New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce recently visited Martin Luther College to welcome four new administrators: Hans Steinbrenner, Athletic Director; Kevin Walker, Director of Staff Ministry and Professor of Theology; Jordan King, Sports Information Director; and Paul Manning, Executive Director of Mission Advancement.

New Ulm, MN · 17h

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Crimson boys soccer loses in heartbreaker at state

As the favored seed in the state tournament quarterfinals, Maple Grove boys soccer had a tough task on its hand. Familiar foe St. Paul Central was the first-round opponent on Oct. 29. The two teams had met in the season, and the Crimson survived a 5-3 slugfest. This time, the Minutemen won and ended the Crimson's season in penalty kicks. The first half started exactly how the Crimson drew it up. In the first 10 minutes, star senior midfielder Parker Carlson managed to control a bouncing ball on the Minutemen side of the field. Carlson made a couple moves and fired a through pass between a flurry of Minutemen defenders. Fellow senior and captain Bodi Nelson took the pass and rifled a perfect left footed shot past the goalkeeper into the back of the net. The Crimson now played with the lead, but both teams would continue to find offensive opportunities. The Minutemen had a few shots or drive in close to the goal that goalkeeper Raidyn Bailey stopped. The best play of the game from Bailey came near the end of the first half. Leading 1-0, a cross came into the box and a header directed at the ground

Maple Grove, MN · 1d

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Minnesota passes constitutional amendment to send more trust fund money to schools

Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools will each receive approximately $1 million more annually after Minnesota voters approved larger school trust fund distributions. The post Minnesota passes constitutional amendment to send more trust fund money to schools appeared first on Sahan Journal .

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MN state high school cross country meet will take place Saturday

The Minnesota State High School cross country meet will take place Saturday at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Brooklyn Center. In Class A, boys teams qualifying for the meet from the region include Section 3 runner-up Windom Area and Section 2 runner-up Mountain Lake Area-Comfrey. Girls teams advancing to state are Section 3 runner-up Luverne and Section 2 runner-up Mountain Lake Area-Comfrey.

Brooklyn Center, MN · 2d

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Schools are getting more money in Minnesota. What does that mean for your district?

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Hmong College Prep Academy Bass Fishing Team Reels In Success During 2026 Season

With their tournament championships, biggest fish tallies, a South Metro Conference title, and six Minnesota State Bass Fishing Tournament invites, Hmong College Prep Academy’s, HCPA’s, bass fishing team had a season to remember. A member of Minnesota Junior BASS Nation, HCPA anglers compete in the South Metro Conference....

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Eleven Minnesota schools land on state’s financial trouble list

Eleven Minnesota school districts are on the state SOD list for overspending budgets, with Fridley and Robbinsdale among the most indebted schools.

Minnesota · 7d

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We won't fill ESL vacant positions and will offer early retirement packages to 12 EL teachers

On Oct. 30, 2026, the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) Board of Education met to discuss alternative solutions for balancing the district’s budget due to a steep decline of English learners after Operation Metro Surge. As I have shared over the past several weeks, SPPS has approximately 542 fewer EL students than what we budgeted for. This equates to a loss of $4.9 million in funding for this school year.

St Paul, MN · 4d

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St. Mary’s University Plans New Catholic Trade High School In West 7th

St. Mary’s University of Minnesota has announced plans to open a Catholic high school focused on skilled trades and technology in St. Paul’s West 7th neighborhood in fall 2028. The […] The post St. Mary’s University Plans New Catholic Trade High School In West 7th first appeared on Community Reporter .

St Paul, MN · 7d

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St. Paul Public Schools avoids teacher layoffs after school board proposal

The St. Paul school board has approved a plan to avoid teacher layoffs.

St Paul, MN · 7d

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Westonka tops state districts in reading, math

Westonka Public Schools ranked first in Minnesota in overall reading and math proficiency, according to 2026 state assessment results released by the Minnesota Department of Education on Sept. 30. Mark Femrite, assistant superintendent for Teaching and Learning, presented the results to the Westonka School Board at its Oct. 12 meeting. The rankings include districts that tested at least 100 students per grade level. The results reflect the percentage of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments and Minnesota Test of Academic Skills assessments. Westonka ranked first statewide in reading for grades three, four, five and seven and in math for grades four, five and seven. The district also ranked fifth statewide in science proficiency and placed in the top five on 13 of 17 state assessments. Femrite attributed the results to strong classroom instruction and teachers’ efforts to engage students and address individual needs. The district also hosted community roundtables Oct. 27 and 28 focused on construction, machining and health care careers. The discussions brought together educators, industry professionals and community members to learn about the courses, tour Westonka High School’s new lab spaces and discuss ways to support students. Audit In other business, the board reviewed the

Minnesota · 7d

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Tyner honored with Nancy Latimer Award for advancing early childhood education and literacy justice

Dr. Artika R. Tyner, award-winning author, educator, attorney, and founder of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (PPGJLI), has been honored with the Nancy Latimer Award at the 2026 Little Moments Count Annual Conference. The award recognizes Minnesota early childhood champions whose leadership embodies Nancy Latimer’s extraordinary legacy of service, innovation, advocacy, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of Minnesota’s youngest children.

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ISD 111 board chair represents state board in D.C. trip

Watertown-Mayer School Board Chair Hunter Feldt traveled to Washington, D.C., in late September to represent the Minnesota School Boards Association at the Consortium of State School Boards Associations’ Federal Advocacy Conference. The trip included meetings with Minnesota’s congressional delegation. Feldt and fellow school board members from across the state urged lawmakers to address federal issues affecting public schools, students, families and staff. “One of my biggest points of pride was talking about Watertown-Mayer,” Feldt said. “I wanted to make sure our legislators understand how federal decisions show up in our classrooms every single day.” The conversations focused on three issues affecting Watertown-Mayer: internet access, special education funding and student mental health. Internet access through E-Rate Advocates discussed how cuts to the federal E-Rate program, administered by the Federal Communications Commission, would affect local schools. E-Rate helps districts provide students and staff with reliable, affordable and safe internet access. Special education funding When Congress passed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, it pledged to cover 40 percent of the additional cost of special education. Fifty years later, that commitment has never been met. Federal funding covers about 12 pct. of those costs in Watertown-Mayer, leaving the district to cover the difference

Minnesota · 8d

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St. Paul eyes early retirements over English learner teacher cuts

The district and teachers' union are recommending early retirements and unfilled vacancies after an earlier plan to cut up to 18 teachers drew backlash. The school board is set to take up the revised proposal Friday.

St Paul, MN · 9d

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Disney's Newsies coming to stage at Central High School

Saint Paul Central High School is proud to present Disney's Newsies. This fall, 135 students have been hard at work - preparing every aspect of this production. The pit orchestra is made up entirely of students, and led by senior Lula Eian. E"very technical aspect is covered by the students, under the mentorship of an incredible creative team: sets are built, costumes created, lights set, sound run and more. And, the message shared by the cast through precise and enthusiastic dancing and singing is one that we need to hear now more than ever: we are stronger together than apart (“Once and For All”), and we need to stand up for those who can’t and courage is when we face our fear (“Seize the Day”)," say organizers.

St Paul, MN · 9d