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United South Central School District continues voter outreach ahead of almost $23M referendum
WELLS, Minn. (KEYC) - After a year of refining its vision and voter outreach, the United South Central School District’s superintendent Taylor Topinka, said that the district plans to keep talking with voters about its upcoming referendum until election day. The $22,895,000 bond proposal on the ballot would be...
Northfield News
Carleton students join hundreds in ‘No Kings’ protest
About 500 people flocked to Ames Park in Northfield to rally in favor of voting early. It was cool and windy Saturday morning on Mai-Fête Island as students from Carleton College ate doughnuts, talked to local DFL candidates and worked on signs reading “No Kings” and “Power of the People.” A few hours later, they were among a crowd of more than 500 protesters in downtown Northfield. “It’s so great to see that I’m not alone, and that it’s going to be OK,” said Kate Boye-Williams, a sophomore at Carleton. “There’s all these people here that at the very least disagree with what’s going on. It’s great that there’s other people that think this, and it makes a difference.” Boye-Williams, originally from Connecticut, was one of more than a dozen students and community members present at a warm-up event leading up to the No Kings: Vote Early rally in downtown Northfield Saturday afternoon. Kaye Boye-Williams said her parents, both university professors, used to take her to protests when she was little. Here, she works on her sign she’d later take down to Ames Park. Juniors Lizzie Appelbaum and Rivers Curry helped organize the warm-up rally. Several DFL candidates made an
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High School Results & Schedule 10/15/26
*NP-Owne Johnson 2 TDs (1 kick return, 1 rushing) *Belle Plaine improves to 4-3. *Clippers stay unbeaten at 7-0. #3AAAA Maple Grove 3, New Prague 1 (25-16, 25-13, 22-25, 25-7) Boys: 1. Mankato East 29, 2. Owatonna 71, 7. Belle Plaine 195, 10. TCU 279. Girls: 1. Marshall 59, 2....
arlingtonmnnews.com
Wolverines’ defense sets the stage for long-awaited victory over Windom
A longstanding drought for Sibley East football in the win column was snapped Oct. 9, when the Wolverines traveled to Windom High School and secured an 18-16 win over the Eagles, marking the program’s first victory since the 2023 season. In his first season leading the Wolverines, head coach...
Owatonna People's Press
MSHSL changes online extracurricular eligibility guidelines for 2027-28
The Owatonna School Board at their Monday work session. During its Monday work session, the Owatonna School Board discussed changes on the horizon for extracurricular eligibility relating to its online students in grades nine through 12. During the 2025-26 school year, the Minnesota State High School League Board of Directors appointed an ad hoc committee to work on and present a proposal regarding online student extracurricular eligibility, which the board has since approved. The new policy will take effect in the 2027-28 school year. The eligibility infographic provided to the board by Dr. Martina Wagner at their work session. The policy is intended to address questions of online student extracurricular eligibility and increase access for students who are fully online. Transfer rules for varsity athletes still apply, but moving forward, students in districts with superintendent’s agreements will be able to participate in activities even if they are enrolled in another school academically. However, if the same student is enrolled in another online learning program with a school that does not have a superintendent’s agreement with their “home” district, they would not be eligible to participate. Students who have already been participating in extracurricular activities prior to this new policy will
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Eden Prairie Local News
Moorhead too much for Eagles in battle of state’s top-ranked teams
Eden Prairie suffered its first loss of the season Friday, falling 55-34 to top-ranked Moorhead despite 384 yards of offense and a strong rushing performance from Windlan Hall. The post Moorhead too much for Eagles in battle of state’s top-ranked teams appeared first on Eden Prairie Local News .
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Alden-Conger Public Schools dismisses students early after water main break
(ABC 6 News) – Alden-Conger Public Schools dismissed students around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday after a water main issue left the school building without running water. The district was conducting work on its water main system when a pipe broke, resulting in a loss of water throughout the building. With water service unavailable, classes were dismissed […]
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.
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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...
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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...
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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...