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Minnesota school facing $7K price spike for mascot costume over proposed tariffs on Canadian imports
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (WCCO) -- Moviegoers and fans of Greek mythology likely don't think of a Trojan as the one who must go on a long journey to get home, forced to overcome unexpected obstacles. But this isn't "The Odyssey." This is the story of a group of parents who are rushing to get a Trojan mascot across the Canadian-American border by the end of the week to avoid tariffs, not a mythical monster.
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Richardson, Hillmann speak in support of Permanent School Fund amendment
Minnesota voters will decide on a constitutional amendment in the November 2026 general election that would modernize how money is distributed from the state’s Permanent School Fund. The fund, which was established when Minnesota’s Constitution was ratified in 1858, generates revenue from school trust lands through activities such as mining, timber harvesting, and land leases. Today, the fund has grown to more than $2.2 billion and provides annual support to public, charter, and tribal schools across the state.
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Cambria Announces Latest Employee English Program Graduation
Cambria, an American-made producer of natural quartz surfaces, announced the graduation ceremony for its English Program. Eight employees graduated this year at a ceremony held Aug. 12 at Cambria’s slab manufacturing facility in Le Sueur, Minn. The event featured a special celebration for the 10th anniversary of the program’s...
Faribault County Register
BEA board discusses new building
The Blue Earth Area School Board started off their short meeting on Monday night, Aug. 17, with a report from BEA superintendent Mandy Fletcher about the recent bond referendum vote that was part of the Aug. 11 Primary Election. “I am happy to report that both of the questions on...
KEYC
Minnesota State University and South Central College students excited to start fall semester
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Thousands of college students across Mankato were starting their first day of the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 24. A lot of students coming back to school in Mankato had big hopes for the year ahead. Isabel Wendt, a first year pre-nursing student at South Central...
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Waseca football hits the field fresh off state runner-up finish
WASECA, Minn. (KEYC) - The Waseca football team is coming off a historic season where the Bluejays advanced to the Class AAA title game. The Bluejays return plenty of talent for the upcoming season including quarterback Kellen Klinger. We caught up with the team ahead of its week one match-up...
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JWP football trending in the right direction coming into 2026
JANESVILLE, Minn. (KEYC) - The Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton football team is coming off a 5-5 season which included a playoff win. It’s a trend in the right direction for a Bulldogs team that’s improved its record in each of the past four seasons. The Bulldogs open up the season against...
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St. James Area football kicks season off with evening scrimmage
ST. JAMES, Minn. (KEYC) - To kick off the fall football season, St. James Area High School holds a scrimmage under the lights. Head coach John Hall explains the impact of this new tradition on the community and the team as well as how the new tradition came about.
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Fairmont football looks to bounce back in 2026
FAIRMONT, Minn. (KEYC) - The Fairmont football team is coming off an uncharacteristic sub .500 season from a year ago after advancing to the state tournament in 2024. The Cardinals will look to bounce back this upcoming year with the season set to start against Worthington. HS FOOTBALL PREVIEWS.
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Mankato West and East Rank Among Minnesota’s Top Public High Schools
Mankato West High School and Mankato East High School have been recognized among Minnesota’s top public high schools in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. Mankato West ranked 20th and Mankato East ranked 56th among 420 public high schools evaluated across Minnesota. Within the...
Herald And Journal
Lester Prairie superintendent announces she will retire after upcoming school year
The 2026-27 school year will be Lester Prairie Superintendent Melissa Radeke’s eighth year with the district and 40th year working in public education, and she is preparing for it to be her last, as she plans to retire at the end of the year. Radeke announced her intentions during...
KEYC
Minnesota State University, Mankato welcomes more than 2,600 students for Move-In Day
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Around 2,600 students were moving in across Minnesota State University, Mankato’s campus on Thursday, Aug. 20. The university said for 2,100 of those students it was their first year living there. Around 500 volunteers help students move in as part of MSU’s Move Crew every...
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LCWM football prepares for the upcoming season
LAKE CRYSTAL, Minn. (KEYC) - The high school football season is finally here and teams are gearing up for the season ahead. Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial will have their first game of the season on September 4th against St. James Area at 7 p.m. HS FOOTBALL PREVIEWS.
Herald And Journal
Lester Prairie City Council approves draft agreement for school athletic facility use
The Lester Prairie City Council approved a draft agreement with Lester Prairie Public Schools Aug. 12 regarding the school district’s use of city-owned athletic facilities, moving the two sides closer to establishing a new long-term arrangement. The proposed agreement also needs approval by the Lester Prairie School Board and...
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Cambria Celebrates English-program Graduates
Cambria, a family-owned, American-made producer of natural quartz surfaces, is proud to announce the graduation ceremony for its English Program. Eight employees graduated this year. The ceremony was held Wednesday, August 12, at Cambria’s slab manufacturing facility in Le Sueur, Minn. The event featured a special celebration for the...
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BEA School Boards Held Special Meeting to Canvass Special Election Results
The Blue Earth Area School Board held a special meeting Monday night, moved from its normal schedule, to allow the district to canvass results from last week’s special election. Superintendent Mandy Fletcher also updated the board on preparations for the new school year. New teachers began three days of...