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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 · 21h
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OSU freshman Dreshaun Ross making an early impact in heavyweight room

The OSU wrestling season is here, featuring a starting lineup with returning national champions Sergio Vega and Jax Forrest and a freshman class ranked No. 1 in the nation. One freshman in particular has already started turning heads. Dreshaun Ross, a heavyweight wrestler from Fort Dodge, Iowa, is a mainstay...

Stillwater, OK · 1d
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Audubon takes on North Union with Trip to the Dome on the line

The 10-0 Audubon Wheelers will meet the 9-1 North Union Warriors on Thursday night in the high school football quarterfinals. Audubon is coming off of two dominant playoff victories, 54-12 over East Union and 72-30 over Clarksville. North Union has wins over Janesville (55-0) and Kingsley-Pierson 68-50. Both teams highlight strong rushing games. Wheelers’ Aiden Kjergaard has collected 1568 yards and 32 touchdowns, while North Union has two 1000 yard rushers: QB Greyson Colegrove and RB Carson Crouch. Both have reached the endzone twenty times. Statistically both teams are almost identical on paper with North Union having the slight edge in the pass games. Audubon Head Coach Sean Birks is proud of his guys for reaching this point in the season.

Audubon, IA · 2d
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Woodbury Central buries West Hancock, moves to quarterfinal

MOVILLE—West Hancock became the latest Class A football team to feel the wrath of Woodbury Central here Friday. The top-ranked Wildcats rolled to a 50-8 victory in a Round of 16 contest, moving to 10-0 on the season. Woodbury Central once again scored early and often, while clamping down...

Moville, IA · 1d

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Emmetsburg School Referendum Fails for 3rd Time

–Voters in the Emmetsburg Community School District failed to approve a bond referendum that would have funded the construction of a new elementary school this week for a third time in recent years. Emmetsburg Schools Superintendent Cory Jenness tells KLGA News they are still encouraged that over 54% of votes cast were in favor of the proposal.

Emmetsburg, IA · 1d

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Bishop Heelan's 'wild ride' takes them to quarterfinal bout with Algona

(Sioux City) -- Bishop Heelan Catholic football has had its back against the wall since late September and has answered every challenge. Now, just one win separates the Crusaders from their third trip to the UNI-Dome in the last four years. "It's been a wild ride," Coach Jon LaFleur said....

Sioux City, IA · 2d

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Half-Dozen Apply for North Butler/Clarksville Shared Superintendent Post

A half-dozen applicants have thrown their hat in the ring to become the next shared superintendent for the North Butler and Clarksville school districts. Last month, the North Butler and Clarksville School Boards voted not to renew the probationary administrator contract of Bryan Boysen, which expires at the end of the current school year on June 30, 2027. Boysen became the shared superintendent of the two districts on July 1, 2024.

Clarksville, IA · 1d

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Know The Foe 1A Quarterfinals: #6 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows at #2 West Lyon

SIOUX CENTER, Ia. — The Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Cowboys football team returns to the grid iron on Friday Night, as they make the long trip to Northwest Iowa to take on the West Lyon Wildcats in the quarterfinal round of the Class 1A Playoffs at the Open Space Athletic Complex in Sioux Center. CGD enters at 9-1 and ranked #6, while West Lyon enters at 9-1 and ranked #2. Friday’s meeting is the 2nd all-time between the 2 programs, as West Lyon won a 2A First Round playoff matchup against the Cowboys in 2023 by a score of 50-0. West Lyon enters Friday fresh off a 35-0 shutout of Hinton in the 2nd round, as the Wildcats only blemish is to the lone undefeated team in Class 2A in their county rivals at Central Lyon/George-Little Rock 14-13 in week 2. The defending 1A State Champions are led by senior quarterback Easton DeJong, who’s thrown for 1,124 yards and 16 touchdowns, while rushing for another 689 yards and 8 touchdowns. DeJong’s favorite target has been junior River Kramer, who’s caught 26 passes for 622 yards and 10 touchdowns, junior Jaxton DeJong was 12 catches for 183 yards and 3 touchdowns, as senior Daxtyn Metzger has 8 catches for 178 yards and 3 scores. The rushing attack has two dependable backs, as sophomore Chasyn Westra has 739 yards and 7 touchdowns, as River Kramer has also spent time in the backfield, rushing for 646 yards and 10 touchdowns. The offensive line is a hallmark of West Lyon football, and the Wildcats have another strong unit, anchored by seniors Jerrence Knoblock and Micah Van Beek.

Sioux Center, IA · 1d

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Rochester educator Amy Ward wins statewide excellence award

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Amy Ward, coordinator for the Bridge Collaborative at Rochester Public Schools Community Education, received one of nine Regional Community Educator of Excellence Awards from the Minnesota Community Education Association. The Minnesota Community Education Association announced the winners at its annual statewide conference in Rochester. The awards...

Rochester, MN · 23h

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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 · 1d

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A Minnesota constitutional amendment is bringing more funding to schools. Some local districts say it won’t be enough

(ABC 6 News) — A constitutional amendment passed overwhelmingly in Minnesota on election night, adding an extra $33 per student to each school through the state’s Permanent School Fund. Currently, schools receive $58 per student through the fund. However, here in southeast Minnesota, some school districts are facing budget issues that are to steep to […]

Minnesota · 20h

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Good news for Winona State is good news for Winona

From: Kenneth Janz, Ph.D., president, Winona State University. We have some good news to share from Winona State University this fall. More students are choosing Winona State, which benefits not just our university but the Winona community and the state of Minnesota. Our official 30th day enrollment is 6,532 students,...

Winona, MN · 1d

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From around the world to one hallway

Each year, new international dorm students arrive at Cotter, bringing new cultures, friendships and challenges that are changing everyday life at the school. The international dorm program is an important part of the Cotter community. Speaking to teachers, local students, and the dorm students themselves, a common opinion is the students bring new perspectives and positive energy to the school, while some international students said adjusting to Cotter can also be difficult.

Winona, MN · 2d

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Lewiston FFA earns national finalist award

Lewiston-Altura School District (L-A) FFA students earned fourth place at nationals this fall in a category focused on how to run meetings efficiently, making sure everyone can take part. They are one of just two L-A groups that have been national semi-finalists or finalists in district history. This year’s national finalists said they learned how to stay organized, debate effectively, and ensure everyone has a voice at meetings, and their coach said they can use these skills to be leaders going forward.

Lewiston, MN · 2d

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Cannon Falls girls soccer falls to top-seeded Esko 2-0 in state quarterfinals

Cannon Falls Bomber girls soccer played in the Minnesota State High School League’s Class A state quarterfinals Thursday evening, Oct. 29, in Spring Lake Park where they fell to top-seeded Esko 2-0. The Bombers battled Esko to a scoreless tie in the first half but ran out of gas in the second half under a relentless Esko attack. Cannon Falls knew heading in it would be their toughest test of the season.

Cannon Falls, MN · 1d

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Cannon Falls football blows out Central 38-7 in section semis; Bombers have rematch with Goodhue for section championship

Cannon Falls Bomber football (8-1) blew out the Central Area (Norwood-Young America) Raiders (3-7) 38-7 Saturday afternoon at John Burch Park in the Section 4AA semifinals. Central was the No. 4 seed and beat No. 5 Maple Lake (3-6) last Tuesday, Oct. 27, 21-6. The Bombers are the top seed in the section and received a first-round bye.

Cannon Falls, MN · 2d

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Letter to the Editor: Registration Week

My name is Jacob Isaacs. I am the new Executive Director of the Warrior Success Center over in Maxwell Hall. I’m excited to be here at Winona State and to be part of the community that makes this place special!. Here at WSU, part of my work is to...

Winona, MN · 2d

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Social studies educators named WAPS Teachers of the Year

Both Cody Weadge and Tommy Sawyer were motivated to go into education by social studies teachers. Last week, they were recognized for their own work as social studies teachers at Winona Middle School when they were named the Winona Education Association Teachers of the Year. “We do a lot of...

Winona, MN · 2d

Fillmore County Journal

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Spring Grove Welcomes New Teachers with a Passion for Learning

Spring Grove Public Schools is welcoming new faces to its classrooms this school year, including two teachers who bring a love of learning, a passion for their subjects, and commitment to helping students succeed. Claire Bratland has returned to her hometown to teach first grade, while Ian Zahren joins the...

Spring Grove, MN · 4d

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Community mourning after unexpected death of Apple Valley school speech coach

Tributes are being paid to a respected Apple Valley High School speech and debate coach who has died unexpectedly at the age of 39. Family members have confirmed the death of Daniel Hodges, with a GoFundMe campaign set up on behalf of his family saying: "Last week, we experienced the unexpected and tragic loss of Daniel Hodges.

Apple Valley, MN · 7d