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TCU School Board votes to close Le Center Primary building
The Tri-City United School Board voted Sept. 28 to close the TCU Le Center Primary building, citing the cost of maintaining the facility and the expense of bringing the aging building into compliance with modern accessibility requirements. The building, located at 160 Mill Ave. in Le Center, will be closed to people under the plan recommended by the district’s Finance and Facilities committees. Kevin Babcock, speaking to the board, said the building currently costs the district between $80,000 and $100,000 a year simply to keep it heated, despite having no regular school programming inside. Under the closure plan, the district would reduce the building’s heat to a temperature sufficient to maintain the facility and shut off its water. Babcock said one of the building’s boilers also is not currently functioning. “We have a boiler that’s not working currently,” Babcock said, explaining that the building has a central boiler located near the middle of the facility and the small gym. The district has been working to determine how activities and programs currently using the building could be accommodated elsewhere. Youth wrestling, which had practiced in the Le Center building on Monday evenings, will move its practices to the TCU high school.
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Ledyard Couple Honors Late Friend with Scholarship Endowment to Iowa Lakes
–A new endowment fund at Iowa Lakes Community College will help fund scholarships that were recently established by a Ledyard couple as a way to honor a longtime friend. The Iowa Lakes Board of Trustees formally accepted the $100,000 gift from Hank and Pam Pedersen during their meeting this month. The endowed funds will build on the Thom-Pedersen scholarships that were established in 2022 by the Pedersen family in memory of their close friend, Robert Anthony Thom.
newulmeagle.com
Class of 2027 getting back to back dubs in powderpuff
The Class of 2027 came in with a chip on their shoulders after winning powderpuff the year before. Now they attempt to defend their title in New Ulm High school’s 2026 BOTC on Wednesday September 23. The Seniors, led by quarterback Grace Barie, managed to defeat the Freshman and...
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Shining bright in purple and white
Homecoming week is a fun and exciting week for everyone at New Ulm High School. But for the Cheer team at our school it’s eventful and stressful at the same time because they are prepping and making sure the routine and the stunts are ready to go. On the...
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Junior powder puff comes up short
The Junior class had their first Battle Of The Classes event, powder puff, Wednesday 23, 2026 at the New Ulm Public High School at 7pm. The Junior’s won their first game against the sophomores. Sophomores lost to the Juniors 19-8. Then, the Juniors had to compete against the superior seniors. This game was very much anticipated, but the Juniors ended up losing 21-12.
Herald And Journal
Watertown-Mayer Hall of Fame welcomes five new inductees
Watertown-Mayer Public Schools welcomed five new members into its Hall of Fame Sept. 18, recognizing a group of alumni and supporters whose accomplishments and contributions have helped bring distinction to the Royal community. The 2026 Hall of Fame class was inducted during halftime of the Royals’ Homecoming football game against...
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North Mankato special education teacher receives Golden Apple Award
NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Dane Ecker, a physical education and health teacher at the Futures program in North Mankato, is this school year’s first Golden Apple Award recipient. Futures serves K-12 students with behavioral and special education needs in the Mankato Area Public School District, keeping class sizes...
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South Central College breaks ground on $10-million utility upgrade
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A nonpartisan effort from local legislators, South Central College broke ground Thursday on new replacements for their boiler and chiller. Both pieces are decades out of date, and the school received nearly $10-million in state funding for the project. Sponsors included state senator Nick Frentz (DFL)...
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Loyola implements phone lock-up policy
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A new school year means new policies for some schools. Tuesday Loyola Catholic School in Mankato started a new cell phone policy. Students are given a pouch which will hold their phone. When they arrive in the morning their phone is locked inside the pouch, only...
Faribault Daily News
Faribault Public Schools pays $50K to settle with terminated employee
A former employee alleging Faribault Public Schools unlawfully retaliated against her after seeking Minnesota Paid Leave for her pregnancy will receive $30,000 as part of a $50,000 settlement between the two parties. The settlement is not an admission of guilt,…
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Albert Lea High School closed Monday after criminal damages
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Faribault County Register
BEA Board learns about new funding
After just having successfully had a bond referendum for a new elementary school building being passed at the Aug. 11 Primary Election, Blue Earth Area School Board members learned that another important ballot question for the local school district will be on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot. During her...
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Albert Lea High School closed after homecoming vandalism
(ABC 6 News) – Albert Lea High School canceled classes Monday after vandalism inside and outside the building during what appears to have been a senior prank. The school was closed out of concern for student and staff safety because of slippery substances spread throughout the building. According to school officials, the vandalism included eggs, […]