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ECFE programs continue to evolve after 50 years
State’s early childhood programming created half century ago When Corey McKinnon, director of Community Education at the Forest Lake district, tells people outside of Minnesota what his profession is, the idea of community education sounds Utopian to some. “The beautiful thing for, really, the Minnesota concept … is getting your youngest learners and littlest, youngest families or new families into the school buildings early,” McKinnon said. ...
Finalists named in Forest Lake's administrator search
Six finalists have been named in Forest Lake's search for a new administrator after the council’s special meeting on Monday, May 20. The finalists and their information, according to a press release sent by DDA Human Resources, Inc., are as follows: Renae Fry, the former city administrator in North Branch, held that role for nearly seven years after a brief stint as the administration coordinator for Sauk County, Wisconsin. Prior...
Softball Game Preview: North Branch Hits the Road
The North Branch Vikings will head out on the road to face off against the St. Francis Fighting Saints at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games North Branch has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Last Tuesday, North Branch...
CHISAGO LAKES SCHOOLS: BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES: April 18, 2024
Members Present: Lori Berg, Jeff Lindeman, Brenda Carlson, Sarah Aadland, Josh Soderlund, Supt. Brian Dietz. Members Absent: Jen Penzenstadler. Visitors: Jodi Davis, Michelle Kleist, Cory Becker, Avery Severson, SuZanne Gillespie, Todd Warzecha, Sara Johnson, Jason Riebe, Anita Linnell, Louise Schultz, Heather Letourneau, Emily Mattson, Alex Triemert, Marie Goff, Peggy Scholl, Angie Hanson, Melanie Lunceford, Renee, Emily Fischer, Amanda Oman, Nancy Carlin, Courtney Daugs, Val Rogers, Pam Gladitsch, Carissa Nielsen, Blake Springman, Holly Erickson, Thor Erickson, Nancy Murr, Barbara Roseenthal, Susan Hawkins, Heather LeBlanc, Jill Ehlert, Rob Ehlert, Nancy Grossman, Mary Berning, Jina Saueressig, Jim Gillach.
FL boys tennis enters Section 7AA tournament
Forest Lake still alive as a team, multiple Rangers in contention for state The Forest Lake boys tennis team jump-started its siege of the Section 7AA title in hopes of earning Class AA state berths – kicking off the team and individual tournaments on Thursday, May 16, and Saturday, May 18, respectively. According to head coach Mark Daniels, multiple Rangers have a shot at earning a trip to the big and final stage, including seniors Frank Kerkow, Braden Anderson, and junior Malachi McKinnon, who saw...
Trial begins for woman accused of 1985 murder
POLK COUNTY, Wis. (WEAU) - The trial has begun for the woman charged in a cold case murder in Polk County. Mary Josephine Bailey, who is now 81 years old, is charged with one count of first-degree murder. She is accused of killing Yvonne Menke in St. Croix Falls in...
Hennepin County Medical Center patients possibly exposed to measles
MINNEAPOLIS (KFGO) – The state Health Department says patients at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis might have been exposed to measles from three confirmed cases in Anoka County. Three siblings who recently traveled to a European country where measles is common were treated Tuesday and Wednesday at the...
Neider gives final word regarding latest censure
The latest Kelly Neider turmoil at the North Branch City Council appears to have been laid to rest for now. Despite the censure and an official call to resign, passed 3-1 by the eligible members of the council on April 3, Neider indicated to the Star that she has no intention of resigning. Finally, at the May 14 meeting, Neider repeated this, adding her frequent accusations of bullying.
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