Hello, my name is Trent Pitts. I am a senior at Kennedy Secondary school. This semester I am scheduled to have an internship during my school day. The school day is pretty much the same as any normal day. Instead of staying at the school I go out into the public and intern at a company. The …
The annual Blondeau Arts Festival was held at Kennedy Secondary School, on May 22. Below is a list of categories and placements.
Hello, my name is Matthew Tungseth and I am doing an internship through the work based learning program at Kennedy Secondary School. My internship is at Interstate Engineering here in Fergus Falls. I go there for about an hour and a half on weekdays except for Tuesdays. I had no prior experi…
Of my soon to be 56 years on this planet, I have spent 47 of them in a school setting either as a student or through employment. My school life had a rather inauspicious beginning. As kindergarten approached, I had decided that I was already pretty happy with my life and felt no need to upse…
My name is Sloanne Petersen. I am a senior at KSS, and I am an intern with Klara Beck at City Hall. No two days are the same in community development. One day we are going over grant paperwork and the next day we are planning a plane-themed retreat. I went into this work opportunity with not…
It seems like a common complaint to hear today that teenagers spend too much time using technology and electronics. Phones, computers, video games; what good can it lead to? All of the time spent on the internet and smartphones could be considered wanted time. Now a group of high school stud…
The Minnesota State Envirothon was held on May 16, at the Prairie Wetland Learning Center. The weather was perfect and students from 27 teams were prepared to show the judges what they know about balancing quality of life and quality of environment through problem solving activities.
The 2022-23 school year has seen an increase in the number of books being pulled from public school library shelves and class curriculums. Sensitive and mature themes, outdated language and characters displaying a variety of diverse characteristics have parents and school administrators aski…
During the 2022-23 school year, the 544 Foundation has awarded numerous grants throughout the district. According to 544 Foundation Executive Director Mindy Fuder, there have been 27 grants totaling almost $37,000. Lincoln School, which houses ECFE and Otter Preschool, was a recipient of $4,…
Questions have been posed regarding the district’s utilization of the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) standards. This column will provide detail on what the standards are and why they are being taught.
Perham High School junior Lola Strong has been making a splash in the local art scene as of late.
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One of the biggest milestones for a parent is getting in the car as a passenger with your child behind the wheel. For those taking a ride with a new driver from Mary Rostedt's driver education program, you are in very capable hands. Throughout her years educating new drivers, Rostedt, along …
My name is Kasey Eggen and I am a senior at Fergus Falls High School. For my internship this semester I am doing it at Habitat for Humanity. I was really excited to have the opportunity to do it for this organization. Having an organization like this in town is a true benefit for the communi…
Three local guitar builders, also known as luthiers, won some very prestigious awards recently at the All Axes show, held in Dilworth.
I have written several columns about the district’s vision which we refer to as our Portrait of a Graduate. The vision contains five points of emphasis: core knowledge; creative problem solver; communicator; character and contributing citizen. I have covered every topic during this year with…
The M State Invitational reception is wrapping up soon.
I am Colin Becker and I am currently a senior at Kennedy Secondary. This semester my internship is at Moore Engineering Inc. My internship is what I thought it was going to be. It brings me joy and most importantly, it challenges me everyday. My supervisors are Josiah Rostad and James Hajice…
Students at Kennedy Secondary School are gearing up for the spring play “Steel Magnolias,” which will be performed May 11-14 at A Center for the Arts, downtown Fergus Falls.
Several area students in Fergus Falls and Otter Tail County have been declared winners in the Minnesota Junior Duck Stamp Contest. The program, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is a dynamic art and science program designed to teach wetland habitat and waterfowl conservatio…
My name is Christian Reed and my internship is getting to work at both the high school and at M State in their athletic departments. I wanted something that was related to sports management for my internship and Mrs. Enderson was able to get both the high school and college to have me observ…
Gov. Tim Walz had a very busy week signing a few bills into law, among them, strengthening penalties for labor trafficking, protecting those seeking or providing abortions in Minnesota, banning the practice of conversion therapy and protecting people seeking or providing gender-affirming hea…
Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of participating in an internship at Vector Windows. This has been an extremely rewarding and enriching opportunity, opening my eyes to an abundance of career opportunities and allowing me to gain invaluable hands-on experience.
From the generosity of the community, and two big significant donors, M State in Fergus Falls will be getting a golf simulator.
The Fergus Falls FFA chapter was welcomed back to town in grand style with a police escort and lots of fanfare on Apr. 25, following a major win at the State FFA Convention.
Students from Kennedy Secondary School and surrounding towns came together on Apr. 13 for a day of exploration, solution seeking and addressing a decline in mental health amongst youth. The day was hosted by World Savvy and Lakes Country Service Cooperative, while being sponsored by Blue Cro…
This past semester, I’ve been lucky to get a chance to work with Andrew Yaggie at Andrew Yaggie Real Estate. Coming into this internship I had no clue about anything that had to deal with real estate, however, Andrew made me feel right at home. Anytime I had a question, Andrew wouldn’t only …
High school students are commonly asked, "What's your plan after graduation?" The Work Based Learning Program lets interested students try careers before pursuing them, giving them a more confident answer to that question.
A local organization has been given a $3,000 grant for their program from the Lake Region Arts Council.
From a personal standpoint, this column is one of the most challenging for me to write as my thoughts on the topic are complicated. The article itself is prompted by the conflict of ideals within our country and comments directed to the district during recent public forums.
The Lake Region Arts Council is presenting the 6A High School Art Exhibit through Apr. 29, with regional high school students exhibiting artwork of all mediums.
The M State Concert Band, Chamber Chorale and Concert Choir are joining forces for a combined spring performance on the college’s Fergus Falls campus.
My name is Maddie Hulter and I am doing a healthcare internship at PioneerCare, Lake Region Healthcare, OTC-Public Health, and New Dimensions. I have been at PioneerCare and Lake Region Healthcare so far and have enjoyed every minute of it. I am able to see a wide variety of healthcare field…
It’s a fundraiser like no other. It’s almost time for the annual "Empty Bowls" fundraiser hosted by the M State Fine Arts Department, on the Fergus Falls campus.
Local writer Bob Riepe, of Perham, is no stranger to the publishing world and the reading public. He already has three books that he has released and "Absolution" will be his fourth.
An amazing legacy is about to be celebrated, the Freemasons CornerStone Lodge #99 is celebrating 150 years of existence locally in Fergus Falls.
The Fergus Falls Public School District is very unique for its size. We offer a traditional school experience, an opportunity for a targeted environmental education experience through the Prairie Science Classroom, a full K-12 virtual learning option (iQ Academy) and an alternative learning …
This is one in a series of articles written by students who received scholarships in 2022 awarded through the Fergus Falls Area Dollars for Scholars chapter. The purpose of these articles is to thank the community for its support of students and their higher education goals.
M State announces a bold and innovative vision for the college’s future – a vision that gives rise to imminent change across the college’s four campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena.
Even though it has now been rescheduled, It’s still the talk of the town.
The no child left behind act demanded that schools administer the standardized tests to determine whether the student understands and has retained the content they are taught in school. Whether they are a good measure or not is up for debate.
Technology is changing the world. Most of the time, I think it is for the better, but occasionally I long for the simplicity of days gone by. Take for example, a recent shopping experience. The self-checkout station and I had a serious conversation about the “bagging area.” I had scanned my …
SEL is a controversial hot topic throughout America for numerous reasons. In Fergus Falls, Jeff Drake the superintendent of the school district and school administrators are on one side, the Moms of Liberty on the opposing side.
Brandon and Evansville Schools were closed on Mar. 28, following a threat made by a Brandon student that put them in lock down mode.
The Fergus Falls Public School District helps many students to achieve their educational goals. It takes teachers, paras and especially administrators to make the system work.
A local Fergus Falls resident has been appointed by Gov. Tim Walz to serve a little over a one year term on a statewide board that oversees workforce development efforts with educational institutions in the state.
It has been a long winter. Not only has it been a long winter, but the winter weather created a lot of disruption to our normal school calendar. We may not be quite out of the woods yet. While we don’t make adjustments for early outs or late starts, we do tack missed instructional days on th…
This is one in a series of articles written by students who received scholarships in 2022 awarded through the Fergus Falls Area Dollars for Scholars chapter. The purpose of these articles is to thank the community for its support of students and their higher education goals.
The vital role that paraprofessionals fill in the school system cannot be underestimated. The public schools employ them in the position of helping children with special needs. ISD 544 Superintendent Jeff Drake explains the process of assessing special education needs and the roles that para…
Over 10,000 individuals applied for the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program, an elite collegiate program, and Fergus Falls' Berit Skogen, Luther College student in Decorah, Iowa, has been named as a semi-finalist for an English teaching assistantship in Norway.
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Safe routes to school make walking and bicycling to school safer and more accessible, a top priority of ParnterSHIP 4 Health, who is the local arm of Minnesota’s Statewide Health Improvement Partnership. PartnerSHIP 4 Health supports city and school officials to apply for safe routes to scho…
Lewis Scott, St. Paul native who attended Moorhead State College (now MSUM) in the late 1960s and early 1970s, has good memories of passing through Fergus Falls by train as both a student and also as a railway employee.
In 2004, a simple little book was published by Robert Fulghum. The book rose to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Since that time, over seven million copies have been sold worldwide. The book reflects a credo developed by Mr. Fulghum based on the wisdom he gained through life’s …
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan visited Fergus Falls on Mar. 10, to meet with area stakeholders in healthcare, government and those who run child care facilities.
The Fergus Falls OtterBots, FIRST FRC Robotics team will compete Mar. 10 and 11 at the Great Northern Regional Competition in Grand Forks.
This is one in a series of articles written by students who received scholarships in 2022 awarded through the Fergus Falls Area Dollars for Scholars chapter. The purpose of these articles is to thank the community for its support of students and their higher education goals.
I don’t remember how I learned to read. I don’t recall if learning how to read came easily to me, or if it was a challenge. I have a hunch it was somewhere in the middle. I do remember not enjoying reading as a youngster. I also remember my mother sharing with me that she had feelings of gui…
For the first time this year, Fergus Falls will be the site of the summer Hockey Ministries International Christian Hockey Camp.
This is one in a series of articles written by students who received scholarships in 2022 awarded through the Fergus Falls Area Dollars for Scholars chapter. The purpose of these articles is to thank the community for its support of students and their higher education goals.
This is one in a series of articles written by students who received scholarships in 2022 awarded through the Fergus Falls Area Dollars for Scholars chapter. The purpose of these articles is to thank the community for its support of students and their higher education goals.
This is one in a series of articles written by students who received scholarships in 2022 awarded through the Fergus Falls Area Dollars for Scholars chapter. The purpose of these articles is to thank the community for its support of students and their higher education goals.
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