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KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa
John Marshall, Mayo High Schools cancel homecoming parades
(ABC 6 News) — John Marshall and Mayo High Schools have both canceled their homecoming parades due to Friday’s weather forecast. Rochester Public Schools made the announcement Thursday morning in a note to parents. RPS stated that because the permits for the parades were only valid for Friday, the parades could not be rescheduled. Additionally, […]
KAAL-TV
AC/GE takes on Kingsland for the Knight senior night
(ABC 6 Sports) – AC/GE joining Kingland at the the round table for senior night in spring valley. Senior Night in Kingsland included holding space for a special senior with Nathaniel drees uniform on the sideline taking on AC/GE. Another senior making plays early, Kd Reiland, Taking the handoff...
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KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa
RPS shares further information on school bus inspections following Tuesday’s bus fire
(ABC 6 News) — On Tuesday, a school bus caught fire on Hwy 52 in Rochester while on its way to pick up students, and now Rochester Public Schools is clarifying how bus inspections work. Related: RPS releases statement after school bus catches fire on Hwy 52 A Minnesota State Patrol annual report also notes […]
cannonfallsbeacon.com
Cannon Falls High School Class of 1964 holds 62nd reunion
The Cannon Falls High School Class of 1964 held its 62nd reunion on Sept. 3 at Cannon Golf Club. Pictured, from left to right, seated are Byrl Johnson, Sue (Rapp) Clare. Dorothy (Tix) Spillman, Diane (Lorentz) Pagel, Sharon (Reburn) Fox, Pauline (Erickson) Nerison and Sharon (Hernke) Brown. Standing from left to right are Pat (Morrison) McBride, Pat (Johnson) Paulson, Barbara (Krier) Stricker, Suzanne (Nelson) Ness, Bob Benson, Diane (Hall) Lundell, Barb (O’Conner) Wall, Bill Bergstrom, Sharon (VonBargen) Anderson, Jim Pagel, Martha (Lindell) Norstad, Boo Midness, Julie (Prink) Pribyl, Greta (Loven) Schreiber, Bruce Tilderquist, Peggy (Eggers) Cuddigan, Karen (Tutewohl) Gird, Natalie (Husbyn) Carlson, Rick Swenson and Ron Wichser. Submitted photo.
KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa
Riverland Community College to host 800 high school students for career event
(ABC 6 News) – Riverland Community College will host more than 800 local high school students Friday at its Austin campus for the second annual CareerQuest Career Exploration Event. The event is designed to connect students with over 100 regional professionals from a range of industries, organizers said. Hands-on activities will introduce students to different […]
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Rochester schools’ Eid al-Adha closure sparks questions
Rochester Post Bulletin education reporter Jordan Shearer joins us to explain Rochester Public Schools' decision to close for Eid al-Adha in the 2027-28 school year and the emails raising questions about the reasoning behind the decision. The district points to higher absenteeism around the holiday, while critics have raised First Amendment concerns.
Faribault Daily News
Faribault's valedictorian change could be rescinded
The valedictorian system meant to end this year may continue on after Superintendent Jamie Bente said he and school staff would consider expanding the honors system while maintaining its valedictorian-salutatorian system at a Monday evening school board work session. “I think we’ve heard loud and clear from at least some of our residents that this tradition of having a valedictorian is very important for Faribault,” Bente said. “I think there’s something that we can do that can accommodate both. There’s nothing that says you can’t have a valedictorian that is your highest GPA achieving student, and still recognize everyone else within that system down to a certain 3.0 GPA criteria.” Faribault Public Schools moved to sunset its valedictorian system back in 2024 in that year’s proposed student handbook. The 2027-28 senior class will be the first to have no valedictorian under this handbook. The new honors system will have students ranked as Honors with a 3.0-3.49 GPA, High Honors with a 3.5-4.0 GPA and Highest Honors with a 4.0 GPA or above. Faribault High School Principal Nate Molitor said the change was implemented to be more in line with Latin honors standards used by many colleges, decreasing academic stress and
dodgecountyindependent.com
KM levy information sessions set for next week
Voters in the Kasson-Mantorville School District will have the chance to have their voices heard in November, when they go to the polls, and vote on a $500 per pupil operating levy. Before then, the public will have the chance to ask questions, and learn more about the levy question.
KIMT
Rochester Public Schools set to vote on 2027 property tax levy in October
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester Public Schools will vote on a preliminary property tax levy for 2027 and finalize a four-year strategic plan in October. District officials reviewed plans for a preliminary tax levy last night and capped it at just over $105 million. The levy represents an estimated 0.9% increase driven by rising debt costs.
cannonfallsbeacon.com
Eleven new teachers, staff members join Randolph Schools
Randolph students returned to school last Tuesday, Sept. 8, and they were greeted by numerous new faces including 11 new teachers and staff members. Those newcomers to the district included Joey Erickson, Desdamena Racheli, Madison Hall, Mackenna Reese, Sam Holman, Taylor Hustad, Rhianna Tschida (McEvoy), Jessica Horn, Hannah Schwingler, Andrea Veches and Teddy Rossow.
KAAL ABC 6 NEWS Minnesota Iowa
ABC 6 Game of the Week: Local school districts re-schedule sporting events due to Friday’s weather forecast
(ABC 6 News) — A number of local school districts are changing their sports schedule this week due to forecasted thunderstorms on Friday. Rochester Rochester Public Schools announced Wednesday afternoon that John Marshall, and Mayo high schools will be adjusting dates for their homecoming games due to the weather forecast on Friday. According to a […]
winonapost.com
Students reflect on 9/11 anniversary
Winona Senior High School (WSHS) students weren’t yet born the day of the September 11, 2001 attacks, but learning about the tragedy has helped shape them. They’ve learned about it in past years, recognizing its impact on the country and those they know. To mark 9/11’s 25th anniversary, some students last week heard more from their teachers and local first responders about their memories of that day and its lasting effects, then thanked local first responders for their service.
KIMT
Gov. Walz to keynote Olmsted County youth summit in September
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester Mayor Kim Norton is hosting a leadership summit for high school students across Olmsted County on September 23. The Youth Leadership and Success Summit will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Mayo Civic Center and the Historic Chateau Theatre. Students will learn about effective leadership, how democratic systems shape communities and career pathways for personal and professional growth.
Owatonna People's Press
OHS student board rep says reaction to cell phone policy has been mixed
This year, Owatonna High School has implemented a new cell phone policy that prohibits their use in the classroom. In Monday’s school board work session, members of the board discussed the policy’s reception and the general sentiments expressed by students and staff through the first two weeks of classes. The policy has received mixed reviews from students. However, anecdotal evidence presented by Owatonna School Board Clerk Andrea Van Gelder indicates that teachers appear to have enjoyed the cut-and-dried nature of the policy and the effect it’s had on the level of engagement they’re experiencing in the classroom. “Teachers stopped me mid-week, not even at school, thanking us for that change and talking about how big of a difference it’s making in their classroom,” Van Gelder said. Van Gelder also noted that the students’ improved engagement has led teachers to consider expanding lesson plans to account for the rate at which they’re covering material. “Some teachers have told me, ‘I’m going to have to come up with more material at the end of the semester.’” Van Gelder said. “Teachers are saying they’re further along. Because we’re getting through more in the first few days of school.” School board student representative Lowell