At a Rotary meeting, former Fergus Falls principal, Dean Monke, a Noon Rotarian, mentioned the services provided by school nurses and the food service director, especially during the pandemic. The Noon Rotary Club’s Board of Directors determined that it would be appropriate to acknowledge th…
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The primary purpose of the Fergus Falls Area Special Education Cooperative is to provide a free, appropriate, and comprehensive education for all students with disabilities, ages 0-21.
Local students have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Ridgewater College would like to acknowledge those students earning recognition on the dean’s lists for spring semester 2021. In order to be included on the dean’s list, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 credits, and meet certain o…
Gregg Raisanen, vice president of academic and student affairs at Alexandria Technical & Community College recognizes individual students for academic excellence during spring 2021. The following students were named to the dean's list for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher spring semester 2021:
St. Cloud State University has announced the names of more than 1,100 students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2021 spring semester dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls spring semester dean’s list honoring 1,788 students has been released by Registrar Kelly Browning.
ABERDEEN, S.D. — Allison Wahlgren of Fergus Falls was named to Northern State University’s 2021 spring dean’s list.
Finishing work and projects continue at Lincoln School through the contract with Comstock despite the facility being open and operational. Hydroseeding, a few interior projects, and horizontal striping on the exterior of the building still need to be completed. Before the striping can begin,…
The University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris, is offering a free horticulture educational class, “Come Grow with Us” as we learn about backyard birdhouses. on Wednesday, June 16 from 6-7 p.m.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College has named 615 students to its president’s list and 572 students to its dean’s list for the 2021 Spring Semester.
The Middle School honors band and eighth grade ensembles performed in an outdoor tour of local nursing home facilities on Friday, visiting PioneerCare, Broen Home, Mill Street Residence, and the Veterans Home performing various American folk tunes and pep band music.
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Heather Kantrud of Fergus Falls (56537) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s winter 2021 dean’s list. The winter term runs from January to May.
Emily Hoff from Richville, has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the 2021 spring semester.
Jackson Merrick of Ashby was named to the University of Wisconsin-Stout dean's list for the spring 2021 semester.
Karli Kawlewski and Kenna Salo of New York Mills were recognized to have met the academic criteria to be named on the spring semester dean’s list.
Having recently spent part of my day with fourth- and fifth- graders out at Prairie Wetlands Learning Center, a quote from Henry David Thoreau seems like an appropriate beginning to this column, “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” I listened as students recited thei…
The June Lynne Lacey Foundation awarded three scholarships May 28 at the Awards Day Ceremony at Ashby High School. Recipients were McKenna Williams, Kate Jensen and Deklin Goeden.
The Fergus Falls Public Library has summer programming for all community members, ages birth through adult. This summer’s theme is “Reading Colors Your World” and brings back in-person programming while still offering virtual programming for hybrid accessibility options.
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Fergus Falls Public Schools and the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center (PWLC) have been engaged in a partnership that allows select students to split their school day between a standard classroom and an outdoor learning environment, a unique program that is the first of its kind.
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Minnesota State Community and Technical College is pleased to announce the appointment of academic deans to fill two new leadership positions at the college.
In order to meet the needs of students, Fergus Falls Public School District has several options available for summer programming. Some students are in need of credits to satiate graduation requirements while others benefit from alternate learning experiences, the presence of same-age peers, …
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The Fergus Falls branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 education scholarships. AAUW hosts a Tour of Homes every other year to fund the scholarships. The next Tour of Homes is scheduled for November 2022. The objectives of…
Students named to the spring semester 2021 chancellor’s list were announced recently by the office of the registrar. The U of M Crookston is one of the most respected career-oriented, technology-based universities in the nation.
Students named to the spring semester 2021 dean’s list were announced recently by the office of the registrar. The U of M Crookston is one of the most respected career-oriented, technology-based universities in the nation.
Rohde Insurance Services of Fergus Falls, along with Grinnell Mutual of Grinnell, Iowa, has named Jadah Poepping of Barnsville and Ehan Ring of Delano as two of 80 recipients in 19 states of a 2021 Road to Success Scholarship. They were among those selected from thousands of Grinnell Mutua…
With a host of activities scheduled for the last 1 ½ weeks of the current school year, the Fergus Falls school board transitioned into their summer meeting schedule, which convenes on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 a.m.
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Many young families in Otter Tail County are facing a shortage for childcare. Options for working parents, when it comes to the care of their young children, are limited. In Otter Tail County there are 131 licensed family child care providers, with 10 licensed centers.
This is one in a series of articles written by students who received scholarships in 2020 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 following area students are among the 700 2021 spring semester graduates of Minnesota State Community and Technical College, with campuses in Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, Moorhead and Wadena.
Ruth Umlauf began teaching at Adams Elementary School during the fall of 2019-20. She identified the need for a different option for performance risers due to lack of storage space for clunky traditional risers and the safety concerns that accompanied setup and usage. With the additional nee…
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The graduating Class of 2021 will celebrate their achievements with an all inclusive ceremony on Friday, June 4 at 7 p.m. The ceremony, which will take place in the Gold gym, will include graduates from the Area Learning Center, iQ Academy, and Kennedy Secondary School (KSS).
“On behalf of the Fergus Falls Public School District, congratulations to Keith Pearson who was named the Assistant Coach of the Year by the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association,” announced superintendent Jeff Drake. “Coach Pearson is very well-deserving of this recognition.”
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Hillcrest Lutheran Academy has entered into an agreement with LB Homes to purchase their administrative building, the former Eisenhower Elementary School at 805 E. Channing Ave. The former school will become a school once again as the future location of the Hillcrest Lutheran Academy lower s…
The 544 Education Foundation awarded the following scholarships at the senior recognition ceremony May 10:
Five Mike Rohde Spirit Scholarship winners were presented with plaques an d a scholarship of $1,500 at a recent Fergus Falls Sertoma Club noon meeting at Mabel Murphy’s in Fergus Falls. They were Cailey Schlosser, Zekiel Ihrke, Grant McMartin, Odena Foote and Cody Carlson. The scholarships a…
“Otter Food Services and Fergus Falls Public Schools are pleased to announce that we will continue to provide free meals to students in attendance this summer as well as bulk meals on a weekly basis to any children 18 and under not receiving meals in school,” shared Food Service Director Lan…
The Thrive Initiative will be utilized for staff and students for wellness moving into the 2021-22 school year. The initiative will be introduced to staff when they return to school prior to the start of the year. The initiatives, which including practicing better health, happiness and satis…
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Like so many who have both taught students and coached athletes, Roger Olson could be loosely, but accurately, compared to a relay runner who passes the baton in a race. His goal was to make everyone a winner. Roger Olson passed away May 1 at the age of 75.
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Independent School District 544 and Children’s Corner celebrated the opening of Lincoln School with an open house and Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday evening. The spacious school houses Children’s Corner as well as Otter preschool and Early Childhood…
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Kennedy Secondary School (KSS) is performing their spring play, a rendition of Sir Conan Doyle’s “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” Friday. Performances will take place in the KSS auditorium on May 7-8 at 7 p.m. and May 9 at 4 p.m. with limited tickets available through Venco and the KSS website.
This is the another letter to the editor provided by Kennedy Secondary School students.
This is one in a series of articles written by students who received scholarships in 2020 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.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College will honor its 744-member Class of 2021 during a virtual commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday, May 7.
The first full week in May denotes Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, that falls May 3-7 with around one month left in the 2020-21 school year.
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Dollars for Scholars surpassed the $1 million mark for scholarships awarded in Fergus Falls and the surrounding areas Wednesday. The Fergus Falls Area Dollars for Scholars has been serving the community for nearly three decades.
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Greater Fergus Falls (GFF), in partnership with ISD 544’s work-based learning program and Otter Tail County, is pleased to announce the launch of a virtual career fair. This platform gives high school students and other jobseekers expanded access to area employers and career opportunities th…
“The Fergus Falls Public School District is very pleased to announce the hire of Mark Anderson who will serve as the high school (9-12) principal at KSS (Kennedy Secondary School),” shared Superintendent Jeff Drake in an announcement regarding the new hire. “We are excited to have Mr. Anders…
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Kennedy Secondary School (KSS) seventh grade students who maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the 2020-21 school year were celebrated at an honors breakfast on Tuesday morning. The celebration, which will take place for eighth grade honors students next week, is a simple…
The deadline to enter the annual Congressional Art Competition is Monday, May 3 at 5 p.m., Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-7) announced. High school students from across Minnesota's 7th Congressional District are invited to participate.
I love A Center for the Arts (AC4A) very much, and I commend Michael Burgraff for giving me and our town a place to enjoy theatre and shows. I don’t know what I would have done without the center. I believe that AC4A should not be forgotten through all that has happened this previous year. T…
Kennedy Secondary School (KSS) students aged 16 and up had the opportunity to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination in a clinic available on campus on Friday. Parents of eligible students were emailed a permission link which they were able to complete electronically if they allowed their …
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A public presence is always welcome at Independent School District 544 School Board meetings, however, the extent to which they can participate is limited. An recent meetings, citizens have attended requesting to ask questions. Those requests were respectfully denied in accordance with polic…
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Adams and McKinley elementary schools are in an 11 week pilot program to promote student culture and climate efforts in first- and second-grade students. The program advances the idea that “We can all be an all star student every minute of every day,” a sentiment stressed by principal, Scott…
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Kennedy Secondary School (KSS) students aged 16 and up had the opportunity to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination in a clinic available on campus on Friday. Parents of eligible students were emailed a permission link which they were able to complete electronically if they allowed their …
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For a limited time, patrons to the Fergus Falls Public Library can enjoy viewing winning K-12 grade artwork from around the state recognized in the annual Minnesota Junior Duck Stamp contest.
The Minnesota State Community and Technical College jazz ensemble and voice ensemble take the stage at 7 p.m. April 27, in Legacy Hall for the college’s annual spring jazz concert.
While the Fergus Falls Public Schools has been adamant prom will happen this spring it was uncertain what that would look like. A plan is now firmly in place and it is confirmed there will be a dance as part of this year’s prom.
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After a year off due to COVID-19 restriction Otter Dash is back! Also known as the Boosterthon Fun Run, the fundraiser is the largest done by the parent-teacher organization (PTO) for the schools. This year will be its third year.
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This is the first of several letters to the editor provided by Kennedy Secondary School students.
New science curriculum was approved at Monday’s school board meeting. Kindergarten through second grade will utilize “Mystery Science”; grades 3-5 will use “Foss Science”; and 6-12 grades will learn from “McGraw-Hill Inspire Science” curriculum.
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