Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake, MN · Education
greatermankato.com
Preschool vs. Pre-K: Does the Difference Really Matter?
Most working families with young children, ages infant through five, probably aren’t yet focused on the official start of the Greater Mankato new school year…but they should be. After all, childcare is much more than care – it is a child’s earliest education, at the most important period...
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Truman School Project Nearing Completion
TRUMAN – A 13-point-8-million-dollar renovation project at Truman School is nearing completion after two years of construction. Superintendent Lisa Shellum says the upgrades address aging electrical systems, an outdated boiler, asbestos, roofing and ventilation issues. The project also reopened classrooms that had been unused since 2019 and modernized the school kitchen. Students returned to renovated spaces this fall, with work on the gym, locker rooms, music and agriculture areas expected to wrap up by November 15th. The district plans to host a community open house December 8th to showcase the improvements.
KARE 11
New analysis ranks the best colleges and universities in Minnesota
Sun Patriot
Italian exchange student immerses in local flavor
Gigi Lena came all the way from Italy to be at the Rotary duck races on Nickle Dickle Day last month. Well, not directly, but he was there for a good reason. Lena is the Waconia-West Carver Rotary’s 2026-2027 international exchange student. He was at the Rotary’s popular duck races as an introduction to the community and to experience some local flavor. The Italian student, full name Gianluigi Lena (Gigi for short) arrived here in August from Lodi, located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The city of nearly 50,000 is situated on the banks of the Adda River, southeast of Milan in an area known as the lower plain. Lena was already introduced to Rotary through his dad who is involved in Rotary in Italy and encouraged his son to make the exchange journey. Lena speaks impeccable English. He took it in third through eighth grade and has had immersive classes taught in English. So, he has immersed himself quickly here. He is playing on the Waconia High School soccer team and said he looks forward to participating in other activities during the school year. A snowboarder at home, Lena was already out on Lake Waconia a few
Faribault County Register
Bucs defeat Tigers 22-14 in overtime
Blue Earth Area spotted the Medford Tigers a 14-0 lead when the two football teams met at Wilson Field in Blue Earth Area on Oct. 2. However, the Buccaneers scored the next 22 points to gain a 22-14 win, in overtime, over the Tigers. Overtime at the high school level...
KEYC
Pinning ceremony celebrates nursing graduates
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Before entering the field, nursing students across the country go through a pinning ceremony after finishing their schooling. Similar to a graduation ceremony, the tradition is meant to honor the students and their work by receiving a pin from their loved ones. Rasmussen University held their...
wasecacountypioneer.com
Waseca board looks into ‘Learning for All’
At their Oct. 1 work session, members of the Waseca school board took a closer look at one of the key areas of the district’s strategic plan: “Learning for All.”. Superintendent Eric Hudspith introduced the evening’s discussion alongside Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) coordinator Claudia Roesler. Roesler has been with the district for two years and works with Brooke McGuire, director of teaching and learning, to strengthen the systems already in place across the district.
KAAL-TV
A late score from New Prague keeps Century at bay
(ABC 6 Sports) – The panthers went looking for a homecoming win and against New Prague. Century goes out front 13-10 in their first drive of the second half, but can’t hold on to it and drop this after a late trojans touchdown 17-13.
arlingtonmnnews.com
Sibley East crowns 2026 homecoming royalty
Homecoming spirit filled Sibley East High School as students, families and faculty gathered for the annual pepfest Oct. 2, celebrating the students who make the school what it is: more than just a building, but a community. Among the festivities was the highly anticipated crowning of Sibley East’s new homecoming...
Le Sueur County News
LS-H School Board forgoes superintendent search, negotiating 2-year extension with Kern
LS-H Elementary Principal Darren Kern is in negotiations to serve as the district’s superintendent over the next two years. With School Board elections set to bring a change in leadership to the Le Sueur-Henderson School District, the current School Board has pivoted away from conducting a superintendent search in favor of keeping Darren Kern onboard as the district’s superintendent. In a 5-2 vote on Monday, Oct. 5, the LS-H School Board entered negotiations with the interim Superintendent to extend Kern’s contract by two years. The proposed contract would begin July 1, 2027, and run through June 30, 2029. School Board members Brigid Tuck, Gretchen Rehm, Kelsey Schwartz, Matt Hathaway and Brooke Wentzlaff voted in favor of the resolution. Jennifer Burns and Christa Luna voted against, citing a desire to involve the newly-elected board members before making a decision. The vote comes at a time of significant transition for the district. With four new members expected to take their seats following the November election, concerns emerged over whether the board would have enough experience to start interviewing superintendent candidates early next year. That transition was at the center of a lengthy discussion Monday as board members weighed whether to begin a
Carver County Local News
Chaska Football Battles Mankato West in Homecoming Game
Chaska battled the highly ranked Mankato West Scarlets in its Homecoming 2026 game, overcoming a 28-7 halftime deficit with two second-half touchdown passes from Dylan Kasper to Sully Schrandt. Despite a strong second-half effort and 224 yards rushing, the Hawks came up short, falling 35-21, but earned respect from their coaches and captains for their determination and teamwork.
edinazephyrus.com
Edina High School is steering women away from sports
A 14-year-old girl shows up for her first day of high school; however, she is scared to join the wrestling team, she feels too exposed in her uniform, and she thinks she shouldn’t continue playing sports because they’re too masculine. The sexualization, stigma, and lack of consideration for women who play sports need to stop. These actions are especially harmful to teenage girls, who are extremely impressionable. While Edina High School is not the only school impacted by the degradation of women in sports, it has come to the forefront in recent years, even with constant striving for progress.
theguillotine.com
College Recruiting: state placewinner Schmid to Minnesota State University Mankato
Vincent Schmid of Mille Lacs has committed to wrestling for Minnesota State University Mankato following his upcoming senior season. Schmid is a two-time state qualifier for The Raiders, placing third at 114 pounds in Class A in 2026 as a junior. He was a state qualifier at 114 pounds as a sophomore.
St. Peter Herald
John Ireland Catholic School celebrates 100 years of education
It’s been a century since John Ireland Catholic School was first opened to students in St. Peter in September, 1926. Over the years, the school has undergone many changes, from expanding its facilities to rebuilding them entirely in the wake of the devastating 1998 tornado. Amanda Roche, Principal at John Ireland Catholic School, celebrated the insititution’s 100 year anniversary while debuting a new debut a new learning model for students. Through it all, what has remained steadfast at John Ireland is its sense of community. Over 50 alumni of the Catholic elementary school entered its doors on Oct. 3 to celebrate the school’s centennial celebration. With them, the former students filled the building with the kind of memories that are difficult to put on a timeline. Rows of athletic trophies, yearbook photos dating back to the 1950’s and newspaper clippings filled the cafeteria social hall, inviting attendees to take in the school’s history as they took a tour of the building and gathered for Mass. For Principal Amanda Roche, in her third year at John Ireland, the gathering offered a chance to see the school through the eyes of people who had experienced it in another era. “We wanted to
edinazephyrus.com
EHS ranks number one in MN public high schools
One of Edina’s most well-known features is its school system. Edina High School has always been high up in the rankings, but during the 2025–26 school year, it consistently outperformed state averages, placing first in the U.S. News Best High Schools Ranking of Minnesota traditional public high schools. It is also second in high schools overall, placing it under Nova Classical Academy Upper School in Saint Paul.
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MCW shuts out GFW in Homecoming game
Some big plays fueled Martin County West’s win over the GFW Firebirds on Friday evening. The host GFW was celebrating Homecoming week. It took just four plays for the Mavericks to find the end zone. A completed pass with a facemasking penalty tacked on resulted in a 22-yard pickup to the GFW 14-yard line. Two plays later, MCW scored on a 10-yard run for a 6-0 lead.