Opinions
To the Editor:
In recognition of National Police Week 2018, communities across the United States will come together May 13-19 to honor and remember those law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends and fellow officers they left behind.
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U.S. News has published their list of best High Schools in the State of Minnesota and states that the rankings are based on student achievement including graduation rates and scores on state proficiency tests. The magazine examined data for more than 22,000 high schools. We are pleased to report...
To the Editor:
Why are so many young men and women leaving the Amish lifestyle in our community? (Shunning and bundling commonly referred to as bed dating.)
After a church service, I was introduced to a young man by the name of Jesse, who along with his wife and family were shunned, asking other...
Almost exactly one year ago, this column briefly discussed the Every Student Succeeds Act or ESSA; this week’s column will update readers as more specific information is now available.
There are three critical points with ESSA:
1. More schools will be identified for support
2. Support and...
This week’s column will update readers as we finalize projects for the summer of 2018. We are in the fortunate position due lower than expected bids and good project management to be in the position of continuing to improve our facilities. Bids/quotes have been received and the Board has approved...
To the Editor:
I am really mad and I am going to tell you why. The story is both political and personal, but mostly personal. It involves some bad actors in the Minnesota Senate and the way their recent behavior undermined my faith in the essential integrity of the political process.
Last week...
The Minnesota State Legislature has reached the halfway point and this week’s column will update readers on what is happening in St. Paul that are related to the priorities for your local school district. Most of the information for this column is from the April 2, 2018 edition of the Weekly...
To the Editor:
Every year, millions of people’s lives are forever changed by crime. They are our families, neighbors, friends, and colleagues. Crime victims often struggle to work, pay bills, or support their loved ones. Many have life-changing injuries and need long-term care and support. April...
To the Editor:
With all the bad news in the world, this event lifted my heart and I want to share it.
Driving home last Monday afternoon on the icy roads I slid in the ditch. It was very frightening for me and it was my first time in the ditch.
Eight men including the Fed Ex man, the snow plow...
This week’s column will cover two pieces of excellent news; one for the school district as a whole and one for our students.
Balanced Budget
For the first time in over a decade, the School Board has a projection for a balanced budget as we move towards the 2018-19 school year. While there are...
