August 22, 2016 School is right around the corner and crews are still busy digging up and renovating parts of the Albany school grounds. The community approved a $33 million referendum last summer for the updates. The district also received an additional $6.2 million in community donations.
August 20, 2016 When Hunting Waterfowl, Respect the Roost
For many people, fall is a time for family outings. In our family, it is a time when I get together with two of my brothers to hunt waterfowl and pheasants...
August 17, 2016 We now know what would happen to the historic St. Cloud Tech High School location if a referendum passes this fall to build a new high school.
August 16, 2016 Plenty of people have been taking shots at Kevin Durant for "taking the easy way out" since his decision to join the Golden State Warriors earlier this summer. You can add new North Junior High Principal Ellen Stewart to that list.
August 16, 2016 Local teachers sometimes spend hundreds of their own dollars for school supplies in the classroom. In an effort to help, the District 742 Local Education and Activities Foundation (LEAF) is kicking off its "Adopt a Classroom Project" for this year.
August 12, 2016 There will be a new face in the Lincoln Elementary principal's office this school year. BriAnne Hern will be taking over as principal at the school.
August 10, 2016 The St. Cloud area school district is dealing with a shortage of school bus drivers again. District 742 is looking to fill about 10 to 15 school bus driver positions before classes swing back into session.
August 9, 2016 Royalton students will be heading back to school a week later than usual this fall. Superintendent Jon Ellerbusch says they approved the later start last winter so crews would have more time to finish some updates to their buildings.
August 8, 2016 Over $1 million is coming from the state to the St. Cloud Area School district for preschool programs this upcoming school year. The District will receive $1,005,160 for an estimated 150 pre-k students.
August 6, 2016 Capitalizing on Lessons Learned
As I began the process of preparing for another Canada goose hunting season, I couldn’t help but reflect on some of the hunts I participated in last year...
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