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Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools plans next steps after referendum failures
GIBBON, Minn. (KEYC) - Two referendum questions on the ballot for the Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools were voted down by district voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The first was a 10 year tax levy, which would have raised an additional $400,000 in its first year to help support $4 million worth of upcoming school purchases including new technology, new school buses and other projects.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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High school class features political forums
“There are intricate things that go into running a government,” observes Waseca High School senior Henry Huttemier. “It was interesting listening to the different candidates. They had different ideas sometimes, but they all seemed to be seeking office because they want to serve the public.”. About 20 Waseca...
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Somali students work to find belonging in Edina amidst community unrest
“People assume stuff about you like that you might not be as smart, that you’re not as American, or more socially awkward, or that you’re not willing to integrate,” senior Samira Khadar said. “Or [you’re] excluded in groups and classrooms when you have to partner up and people just ignore you.”