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STMA School Board reviews CACR, talks fall enrollment

The St. Michael-Albertville School Board approved a Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan, discussed fall enrollment and heard from Wright Technical Center Director Brian Nutter at a meeting on Nov. 2. Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan The School Board approved the district’s annual Comprehensive Assessment and Civil Readiness Plan. Director of Teaching and Learning Jennifer Kelly said the CACR examines school test scores, graduation rates and makes goals for the next school year. “We've had some unfortunate years where we needed to make some hard decisions, and so that systemically just has an impact on things that happen within our educational system. We've had some real reading challenges,” Kelly said. But one of the goals the district met was increasing the graduation rate. It increased from 94.1% to 97.3% for the class of 2025, which met the CACR’s goal of a 2.8% increase. As for testing, the percentage of students taking the preACT went down from 58% in 2025 to 54.6% in 2026. But the percentage of students who took the ACT increased from 33.9% in 2025 to 48.9% in 2026. Fall enrollment Executive Director of Business Services Kris Crocker said that the current enrollment in STMA Schools was

Albertville, MN · 1d

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Wolves swimmers named conference champions

The Milaca Wolves swim and dive team capped off a strong season by capturing the Granite Ridge Conference championship Saturday, Oct. 31, in Becker. The Wolves took first place at the conference meet and are now preparing for section competition, which will also be held in Becker. Swimming preliminaries are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, followed by diving preliminaries Friday, Nov. 13. Section finals will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, beginning at noon. Leading up to the section meet, swimmers and divers celebrated their successful season with themed practices, including pajama day, favorite swimsuit day, crazy sock day and an “anything but a water bottle” day, when athletes brought water in unconventional containers.

Milaca, MN · 1d

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"Lincoln and Booth" has final showing Thursday night in Litchfield

(Litchfield MN-) Tonight is your last chance to attend the world premiere of the latest movie made from a book by local author Dean Urdahl. Lincoln and Booth has been holding it's world premiere at The Hollywood Theater in Litchfield this week. "Lincoln and Booth" shows at 7 p.m. with Urdahl and Director Christopher Forbes in attendance. Lincoln and Booth is based on Urdahl's book "Conspiracy", and Urdahl says it shows all the machinations that took place leading up to the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in April 1865. He says he got interested in the conspiracies after hearing about an inn-keeper in St. Joseph who somehow knew ahead-of-time that the president was going to be killed...

Litchfield, MN · 1d
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Step Into This Minnesota Car Museum And Feel Like You’ve Driven Straight Into The 1950s

Somewhere off a busy road in Rogers, Minnesota, rows of polished classic cars sit waiting under one roof. Every single one of them has a price tag. That twist turns an ordinary afternoon into something halfway between a museum trip and a very tempting shopping spree. Vintage collectors, weekend car fans, and anyone who grew up hearing stories about tail fins and chrome bumpers will find plenty to talk about here.

Rogers, MN · 1d
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Historically Speaking: Yearbooks, buses and consolidation reshape Monticello schools

This is Part 11 of a series marking 170 years since Monticello’s first school opened Sept. 15, 1856. Recent installments followed the school’s 1928 expansion and traced the early history of Monticello’s longtime Redmen name. Continuing from last week, the Class of 1943 matched the Class of 1938 with 36 graduates. That year also brought the first Monticello school yearbook since 1908. The opening pages introduced the publication: “The Pow Wow 1943 Vol. I; Published Biannually By The Juniors And Seniors Of Monticello High School Monticello, Minnesota.” The staff included Richard Kiebel, editor-in-chief; Shirley McPherson, assistant editor; Evan Merz Jr., business manager; Conrad Johnson, advertising manager; Marvel Miller, snapshot editor; Bud Anderson and Willard Anderson, sports; Carolyn Lungwitz, music editor; George Ferguson, class editor; Josephine Albers, artist; Lois Burkholder, activities editor; and Gladys Robeck, Maxine Trunnell and Mariann Miller, typists. The staff explained the purpose of its new publication in the preface: “In every community there is one institution that interests all of the people. That institution is the school. It is the purpose of this publication to portray pictorially and verbally the activities of our school. We hope that this book will serve as a record and a reminder

Monticello, MN · 1d

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Football playoffs: Irish, Cougars advance to quarterfinals

Class 6A teams now playing for trips to U.S. Bank Stadium Rosemount defensive coordinator Parc Williams watched with admiration as the Irish offense plowed through St. Michael-Albertville for yet another first down. “I’m loving this,” he said. With good reason. Rosemount’s offense was giving Williams’ defense an extended break, and it was bleeding the clock in the second half as the Irish finished off a one-sided 35-7 victory in the second round of the Class 6A football playoffs Nov. 6. St. Michael-Albertville (4-6) shut out three of its previous four opponents, but Rosemount (7-3) quickly eliminated that possibility by driving 72 yards in 10 plays – all on the ground – for a touchdown on the game’s first possession. The Irish kept on rolling, gaining 430 yards – 347 on the ground – in reaching the state quarterfinals for the first time since 2023 and 14th time overall. They will play Prior Lake at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Maple Grove High School. With Rosemount’s rushing game dominating, that meant the Irish offensive linemen were having a good time. “It’s a great offense to block for,” said senior Max Meger, the Irish’s center. “Of course, it’s fun running down

Rosemount, MN · 2d

Minnesota Now

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Here’s How to Score Free Chicken Salad For a Year in Minnesota

The first 100 people in line win free chicken salad for a year, and the family behind this new Minnesota restaurant includes a Lynx player and a former NBA star. Here’s everything you need to know, including the rules.

Minnesota · 3d

Monticello Times

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Special education cooperative explores expansion in Monticello

MONTICELLO — A special education cooperative serving three area school districts is exploring an expansion at the Minnesota Workforce Center in Monticello to accommodate students with intensive needs and potentially bring more of its specialized programs under one roof. The Sherburne Northern Wright Special Education Cooperative, which serves Monticello, Big Lake and Becker, is conducting preliminary assessments of available space at the facility, where most of its programs for students requiring the highest levels of support are already housed. John Weekley, the cooperative’s director of special education, outlined the space challenges during an Oct. 19 presentation to the Monticello School Board. The cooperative hopes to relocate Foundations 1, an elementary program for students with significant emotional and behavioral needs, from Monticello Middle School to the Pathways Education Center at the Workforce Center facility. Foundations 2, which serves secondary students with similar needs, is already located there, along with several other specialized programs. Weekley said bringing the programs together could improve access to specialized instruction, behavioral support and shared staffing resources. “Having more options to support student needs is very important,” he told the board. “It allows us to be really fiscally responsible as well.” The cooperative is also examining whether

Monticello, MN · 1d

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Delano senior Carson Snow stars in ‘Dear Evan Hansen’

Delano High School senior Carson Snow is playing the title role in Blue Water Theatre Company’s production of “Dear Evan Hansen,” which opened Thursday in Wayzata. Snow is part of the Requiem cast, one of two casts performing the musical. His performances are scheduled for Nov. 12 and 20 at 7 p.m., Nov. 14 and 15 at 2 p.m., and Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.

Delano, MN · 1d

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Maple Plain OKs assessment for reconstruction project

The Maple Plain City Council approved a special assessment as part of the 2026 Downtown Reconstruction Project at its Oct. 26 meeting. It was another difficult vote for the councilmembers in attendance, but all four were in favor of the assessment, which will help pay for improvements to infrastructure originally built between 1930 and 1960. “This is my 12th year as an elected and my seventh assessment hearing, and I’d say they’re always the hardest for me,” said Maple Plain Mayor Julie Maas-Kusske. “Knowing that every single person sitting in this room will be assessed at one point or another; it is not easy, it is hard, and I know everyone works hard for every dollar they have.” The city can assess specials at a rate of between 20 and 50 percent but has traditionally tried to split the difference at around 35 percent. “In particular with this project, the city covered everything we possibly could,” the mayor said. Most of the pavement throughout the project area has deteriorated to the point that traditional maintenance is no longer effective. Additionally, water main pipes are fragile and subject to breaks, according to a staff report. Also, the sewer pipes are susceptible

Maple Plain, MN · 1d

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Crimson football falls in round of 16 to Sabers

The Maple Grove football team saw its season end on Nov. 6 in a 31-0 loss to Shakopee. The Crimson lost 31-0 to the top seed in their region, ending their season with a 5-5 record in the round of 16 of the Class AAAAAA state tournament. The two teams battled it out in the first quarter and the Crimson kept it close. Neither team scored, but the Sabers wouldn't stay down for long. With 11 points in the second quarter, the Sabers went into the halftime break with a two-possession lead. That only got worse with a third quarter touchdown and extra point, making it 18-0. The Crimson offense totaled just 165 yards as the Sabers put the game away in the fourth quarter. They scored 13 to the Crimson's none and won 31-0 at home to head to the state quarterfinals. Graham Greseth threw for 145 yards on 11-17 passing, but had an interception and no touchdowns to show for it. The rushing attack was completely stunted for the Crimson. Luke Smith went for just 18 yards on seven attempts, Luca Maciej had two yards on six attempts and Greseth ran for no yards on three attempts. The

Maple Grove, MN · 2d

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BL Twp. completes the work begun at the last meeting

The Big Lake Township Board of Supervisors meeting held on Wednesday, October 28 took up some unfinished business from its last meeting. Last meeting, with the recommendation of Supervisor Dean Brenteson, the board voted to cancel all bids received for 2026-2027 snow and ice removal. Brenteson had said that the township had tried to do a three-year contract, but there were too many complications and unknown variables that had to be accounted for.

Big Lake, MN · 1d

Monticello Times

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Council approves final plat for Seat Cover Solutions expansion

MONTICELLO — Plans for a new Seat Cover Solutions warehouse and processing facility in Monticello's Otter Creek Business Park took another step forward Monday, Nov. 9, when the City Council approved the project's final plat and development agreement. The approval follows the council's Oct. 26 approval of a preliminary plat for the project, which calls for a 110,000-square-foot facility representing an investment of approximately $11 million. Seat Cover Solutions imports, sells and distributes custom-fit vehicle seat covers throughout the United States and internationally. The project was initially proposed as a 55,000-square-foot facility before plans were expanded to 110,000 square feet. The city currently owns the property and must consent to the development agreement. The developer will purchase the land after the final plat is recorded. The development agreement establishes the terms and conditions for the project, including required fees and financial securities. Final plat approval remains subject to the requirements and conditions established during preliminary plat approval.

Monticello, MN · 1d

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“A really awesome year for turnout!” Hennepin County sets new record for voter participation

Hennepin County voters were among the Minnesotans who turned out in full force to make their voices heard, setting a new record for participation in a non-presidential year. “It was a really awesome year turnout for a midterm,” said Nathan Janicek, voter engagement liaison for Hennepin County.

Hennepin County, MN · 3d

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Becker girls CC takes 11th at state

The Becker Bulldog girls cross country team finished off their season at the Minnesota State Cross Country meet on Saturday November 7. There was a lot of great competition, but the Bulldogs proved they are just as good with an 11th place finish. The meet was held at a new host site which was Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake.

Becker, MN · 1d

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Minnesota Weather Alert: Minneapolis Drops to 22° Nov 13-19

Minneapolis faces freezing nights in the low 20s before temperatures rebound into the mid-50s next week.

Minneapolis, MN · 9h

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After Operation Metro Surge, Minnesota families face another strain: winter energy bills

For the many families still recovering from the effects of months of immigration enforcement in Minnesota earlier this year, the impacts of rising energy costs are another challenge to manage this winter. Community-serving organizations say they are seeing requests for help navigating Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program earlier this year and...

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CLFD Fire Hall update from council

The Clear Lake City Council met on Wednesday, November 4. The meeting was rescheduled from its usual first Monday of the month date because of elections occurring on November 3. All members of the council were present. The Good News. Mayor Elect Chad Nelson gave an update on the progress...

Clear Lake, MN · 1d

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B & J Evergreen Grows Families

It takes a decade to grow a Christmas tree, but for the Johnson family, it’s taken four generations to grow B & J Evergreen. Seventy years ago, Wally Johnson started a tree farm in Clear Lake, MN, so that his family would not have to spend their summers in the cities. He and his wife owned a cabin on Lake Julia, one of the Briggs Lake chain of lakes. Wally worked for Donaldson Manufacturing and wanted to teach his son how to work.

Clear Lake, MN · 1d

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Scala Design & Construction Launches New Home Remodeling Website Featuring Owners and Design-Build Process

SHOREWOOD, MN - November 13, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Scala Design & Construction has launched a new website that, for the first time, introduces the company's owners and details how they run their residential design-build firm. The site gives Minneapolis and Twin Cities homeowners a central resource on Minneapolis home remodeling, covering kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home projects along with local guidance on costs, financing, and typical timelines.

Shorewood, MN · 16h