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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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Austin voters approve $24.9 million bond referendum for school district building improvements
AUSTIN, Minn. (KIMT) - Austin Public Schools will move forward with millions of dollars in building improvements after voters approved a $24.9 million bond referendum. The referendum passed with 51 percent of voters in favor, marking the district's second attempt to secure funding for facility upgrades after an unsuccessful vote last year.
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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...
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Rochester Public Schools to see a boost in funding
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester Public Schools will receive more than half a million dollars in additional funding following the passage of a state constitutional amendment that increases the distribution rate from Minnesota's permanent school fund from 2.5% to 4.5%. Superintendent of Rochester Public Schools, Kent Pekel, said the change...
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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,...
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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.
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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...
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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...