Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/3/22) (Aitkin, MN) — One of many events planned during the Aitkin All Class Reunion this week includes three shows of the musical, “Church Basement Ladies” at the Aitkin High School Auditorium Thursday, Friday, and Sunday this week. We spoke last week with longtime Aitkin Community Theater director Bryan Johnson about putting…
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Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/3/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Preparing for another active school year but not having to deal with major construction has been a welcomed sight for Aitkin Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter after catching up with him for a monthly update on the ISD #1. Superintendent Stifter did highlight the changes at the High School…
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Prep Bowl participants will wait an additional week to play for a football championship after the Minnesota State High School League’s Executive Committee of the Board of Directors today approved the move to Dec. 2-3, 2022, for the seven-game series at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis. While the League’s annual Prep Bowl is…
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Release from Brainerd Public Schools: Show your school spirit and participate in the 2022 Warrior Homecoming Run! Online registration is now available for the 2022 Warrior Homecoming Run on Saturday, Sept. 17 starting at Kiwanis Park. Brainerd High School Warriors Nordic Ski team is excited to provide another amazing experience! Join us during the start of the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/29/22) (McGregor, MN) — During the July 25th McGregor School Board meeting, McGregor Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson gave updates on staff openings and community outreach. Johnson mentioned parents have been in contact with him in regards to the formation of PTA/PTO at the Elementary School. Of the needed staffing…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/28/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board heard several presentations and renewed several annual policies and contracts during their regular meeting from the High School Auditorium on Monday, July 25th. Nate Jackson spoke to the Board about the grim outlook of insurance providers covering schools. Jackson also noted cyber attacks…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/27/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public School Board meeting from Monday, July 25th covered staff and personnel hirings, discussed the Long Term Facilities Maintenance 10-year plan, Strategic Plan, among other topics from the High School Media Center. Superintendent Dan Stifter spoke on the renewal of the District’s membership with the…
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Post for the McGregor School District #4 Facebook page: Student Handbooks for the 2022-2023 school year have been placed on the District Webpage.Some items to be aware of for the high school:1) COMMUNICATION DEVICESMcGregor ISD #4 understands that distractions caused by cell phones can cause a non-optimal learning environment, and unnecessary distractions to the user…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/26/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School District is making a change to their yearly Open House for Elementary students and parents on Thursday, September 1st from 12:30-7pm.. In a post from the McGregor School District #4 Facebook page, families will sign up for an individual 15 minute conference with the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/21/22) (Pillager, MN) — The Pillager School Board held their regular meeting Monday night from the High School Media Center. Action times did include approving the Transportation contract between Fornshell Transportation and Pillager Public Schools. Approval was given for the 2022-23 Elementary, Secondary, Activities, Technology, and Gifted and Talented Handbooks. The…
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