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Minnesota high school opens first-of-its-kind smudging space for students
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — A Minnesota high school is the first in the state with an on-campus space for a native cultural practice.Smudging is the burning of sacred herbs meant to ground oneself, and reset the energy in a space. The ribbon was officially cut Thursday afternoon at Shakopee High School, for the project designed by, and for, native students."It's been something that's been in the works for a number of years," said Justyne Vogel, American Indian Education Coordinator for Shakopee Public Schools.Vogel works in a district with more than 200 native students, who represent 28 tribal nations.The first-of-its-kind smudging space was funded...
Ridgeview announces names of scholarship recipients
Ridgeview is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of a $2,000 Health Care Scholarship. Scholarships were awarded to the following high school students who are pursuing a health-care related degree or career: Jenna Adamietz, Belle Plaine; Maleah Wishnack, Central (NYA); Hanna Taha, Chanhassen; Halle Browning, Chaska; Veronica Shaer, Delano; Katelyn Beranek, GFW (Gibbon, Fairfax, Winthrop); Callie Klabunde, Glencoe-Silver Lake; Adia Patterson, Holy Family (Victoria); Selah Streachek, Holy Trinity (Winsted); Gabriel Michels, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted; Evelyn Menden, Jordan; Ava Heimerl, Lester Prairie; Madison Horsch, Mayer Lutheran; Kiah Helget, New Ulm; Elisabeth McCallum, Minnetonka; Averie Zealley, Mound-Westonka; Emily Archambault, New Prague; Karcyn Dose, Sibley East; Livia Bengtson, Southwest Christian (Chaska); Gabriella Dahlke, Try-City United (Montgomery); Ellana Keaveny, Waconia; Kayla Schutte, Watertown-Mayer; Emma Eckstein, Child of Ridgeview Employee; Leena Taha, Diverse Ethnicity (Minnetonka). This year, Ridgeview awarded $48,000 in scholarships to west-metro students. Funding for the Ridgeview Health Care Scholarship Program is generously provided by Ridgeview Foundation’s Friends & Family Committee and anonymous community donors.
Teri Staloch to lead Robbinsdale Schools
The Robbinsdale Area Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to select Dr. Teri Staloch as the district’s next superintendent. “Dr. Staloch has demonstrated through her experience and skills that she has the qualifications necessary to lead Robbinsdale Area Schools,” Chair ReNae Bowman said. “Her leadership experience, students-first decision-making, focus on collaboration, strong communication skills, and her dedication to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment for all students and staff make her the right fit for our district.” ...
Maple Grove native part of national champions UND Flying Team
(Editor’s note: The following article was provided by the University of North Dakota) Continuing its tradition of safety and flying excellence, the University of North Dakota Flying Team has won top honors at the 2024 National Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON). Hosted this year by the city of Janesville, Wisconsin, and the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport from May 13-18, UND’s Flying Team won a number of championships, including again...
Applicants sought for regional board membership
University of Minnesota Extension Southwest Regional. Sustainable Development Partnership (Southwest RSDP) is seeking applicants for their board of. directors and work groups. Southwest RSDP is one of five regional partnerships that connect local communities with. University of Minnesota resources to support sustainable development in Greater Minnesota. RSDP focuses on natural...
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